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85 babysitters are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana. I have been in the bay area for a 2 year. I used to live for 15 years in New Jersey. I'm located in Palo Alto, CA. I'm a calm, kind, and engaging nanny with over 14 years of experience providing exceptional care to children from newborn to 14 years old. I communicate positively with children of all...
Juliana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliana started helping me in the summer of 2020 when my daughter was 1.5 and my son was 6 years old. I was scared to take our children out in public at the time Covid was still very new. Juliana is wonderful with our kids! She's always so kind and supportive....
Kristi C.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
I am a traveling Postpartum Doula/ Newborn Care Specialist/Night Nanny.
I offer temporary, occasional, and full-time care, and I am available to travel across the U. S. or internationally (I hold a U. S. passport)
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare with children of ages from newborns to...
Nicha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Nicha is a wonderful Douala who cared for our newborn infant at 2 weeks old and our entire family. She helped us acclimate to life with the new baby caring for the baby, playing with my four-year-old, doing light cleaning like dishes and laundry and she cooked us...
Meredith G.
Ajee J.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Ajèe. I am currently a student at San Josè State university and a teacher's assistant at a Belmont elementary school. I truly enjoy working with children. I can be a wonderful babysitter for your family .
Ajee can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Very nice and She is always Reliable person very good with All children"
Patricia C.
5.0
(3)
Hi My name is Wei, I am offering childcare. When I was 16 years old I became a babysitter, I love being a babysitter, and have been watching infant, toddlers, and kids. I can take care of multiple kids at same time. I'm pet lover, especially cats and dogs. I can speak English and Chinese.
Wei can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Wei is easygoing and responsible for work, taking care well of the kids. I would like to hire her again."
Emma L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
12+ years of experience, from newborns to teenagers. Mom of a 20 months old boy wanting to go back to work and willing to do a nanny share with my son, or a part time. Active, love outdoors and fun activities. Flexible, punctual and reliable. Clean record available. CPR certified. Own car. Native Spanish speaker and excellent...
Jorgelina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jorgelina is one of the most reliable people I've met. She's always upbeat and spreads joy to anyone who is around her, especially children. "
Flavia F.
Veronica D.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-35/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Veronica, I have 10 years of experience. Previously worked for two amazing families. I am also very reliable, responsible, energetic and love to take kids to the park, library read books to them. help them with their growth and hit their mile stones. I am willing to help around the house with house chores. I...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is professional, reliable and flexible. She has been great with my 15 month and occasionally watches my 4 year old too. She’s wonderful with kids and has built a trust with my son in a matter of days with her patience and kindness. She is a huge help to...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Olga, a Spanish 24-year-old girl who is living the experience in the US!
I have four siblings (they are currently 11, 12, 13 and 14 years old), so that means I'm the oldest one! I have always taken care of them since they were born, so I could say that I've been a mom, a sister, a friend and a teacher.
I also...
Olga can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Olga is very friendly and kind. She's very efficient with her time. She works with me as a housekeeper and I'm so happy to have her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 4 kids and lot of experience with kids. I'm a Medical assistant at Kaiser pediatric and been working in medical field with kids for 19yrs , I love working with kids. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skill. Certified CPR with dedication to creating safe inclusive and engaging...
Kalisi can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful time with Kalisi, she is very caring and knowledge. I appreciate her support and love. Just after few night, my baby is able to sleep through the night. If you are looking for somebody to love and care for your baby, please contact her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a highly fun energetic and a very positive person to be around with. I am a auntie of three, two crazy nephews ages 5 and 7 and a 9 month year old niece. I love kids so much! I even have a online channel with kid activities and a mixture of education of FUN. I am highly experienced in caring for kids. I have taken care of...
Bernadet can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bernadet took great care of my 3 kids when my babysitter was out of town. My kids LOVED her and every time she left they would get upset or even cry. I had trouble putting them to sleep but when I told them that she was coming the next day, they would sleep as fast...
Angel M.
Helen C.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey!
I have many years of experience working with children and being an extra support to families. I have experience in doing morning drop off, practice drop off, and morning/bedtime routine. I am comfortable working with all ages!
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and funny
I like working with kids because...
Helen can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen watched our 10 year old son for us for a date night and we will definitely use her again. She was prompt to reply when we had questions or scheduling changes. She asked questions of us in order to get to know what was expected of her and what our son was...
Alexander C.
Ivanna O.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ivanna and I'm a psychology student. I'm currently looking for a second job to cover my other availabilities. I currently work for a family in the evenings.
I come from a large family and have always found taking care of children is an extremely rewarding opportunity as you get to really watch them grow and...
Ivanna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"We hire Ivanna for our 3 days to take care of our kid during the January daycare shutdown. Ivanna is extremely friendly and patient with our kid. Even though our kid is shy with strangers, Ivanna is able to break the ice and engage with the kid. Throughout the day,...
Jerry W.
Maria C.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Liz and I absolutely love caring for children! My husband and I lived with our 3 children in my hometown Guanajuato, Mexico.
I love going out for hikes, arts and crafts, reading and creative play. I believe all children should have a wonderful childhood with care and love. I look forward to meeting you and your...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"She is a Jack of all trades, bilingual, passionate, and energetic."
Margaret F.
I like caring, playing and educating your children. I have never had a bad experience taking care of kids before luckily they have been all good and I have been very patient with them. I teach them to eat by themselves and sing a longs like the ABCS, etc. Also I can teach them spanish, my prefer language is spanish
Zuleyma can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone!
My name is Michelle. I have worked with children for almost 3 years now! I am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher. My current position is a preschool teacher for children ages 2-6! I have worked with younger and older as well! With children I love to, read, do crafts, teach them new things, go...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Thank you for considering my profile. I am a stay-at-home mom. I'm very family oriented and looking to work with a family. I am reliable, patient, responsible, and trustworthy. I enjoy the safety and security of the children. I enjoy playing games and doing activities the kids like to play. I help with homework if it is needed....
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 22 years old. I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree at San Jose State University in Child Development in the teaching pathway. I hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Foothill College. I have lots of experience with children from working in classrooms as an educator, tutoring, babysitting,...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I have been babysitting for 7 years. I am very passionate about music, dance, sports, arts and crafts. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible, caring babysitter who goes out of the way to create a fun and safe. I've also worked as a housekeeper so I do have a lot experiences in cleaning and cooking that it is something that...
Blanca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Hello, I'm Leticia. I'm seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate and caring person born and raised here in the Bay Area. As the oldest of all my cousins.
Leticia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kimbal W.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a nurturing and protective caregiver with two years of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. I've always prioritized children's safety and well-being. Apart from assisting with kids' night events at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club, I'm also a student at Foothill. In...
Rosa A.
Palo Alto, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have being working as an on call babysitter for more than 15 years and continue working with the same families I started with. Occasionally I do over night babysitting jobs. I am fluent in English and Spanish and have a lot of experience in the education field. I have worked a Secretary Assistant, Teacher Assistant and...
Rosa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA
Juliana P.
5.0
Julianna helped take care of my child in December 2022. She was very dependable and punctual. She engaged my child in a lot of fun indoor activities, took her to the park etc. We would be happy to work with her again in the future.
- Rucha K.
Nicha G.
5.0
Nicha is a wonderful Douala who cared for our newborn infant at 2 weeks old and our entire family. She helped us acclimate to life with the new baby caring for the baby, playing with my four-year-old, doing light cleaning like dishes and laundry and she cooked us amazing nourishing dinners. She...
- Meredith G.
Ajee J.
5.0
Very nice and She is always Reliable person very good with All children
- Patricia C.
Wei L.
5.0
Very responsible and great with kids. She goes above and beyond and is great at rolling with changes in schedule, situation, etc.
- Roger H.
Jorgelina V.
5.0
Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual.
- Fatima Z.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palo Alto, CA:
How can I find a Palo Alto babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palo Alto, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 85 babysitters in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Palo Alto, CA?
The average rate for Palo Alto, CA babysitters on Care.com is $28.48 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Palo Alto, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palo Alto, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 85 listed babysitters.