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Martha R.

Stanford, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. With 10 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, I offer families a reliable childcare option. My approach is patient and calm, and I love incorporating creativity into playtime. I enjoy playing board games and educational games with children. I...
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Caleb J.

Stanford, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Caleb studied psychology with an emphasis on early childhood at Stanford University and will soon attend the Teachers College in New York for a master's in developmental psychology. Currently he works at Stanford's Bing Nursery school and has three years experience in early childhood education. Caleb holds a child-centered...
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Lauren C.

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Stanford, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I find joy when I work to support families by providing reliable care for their family. Patient, calm, and creative, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and be true to themselves. I believe in...
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Tessa S.

Stanford, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Tessa, and I'm a Stanford student with extensive experience working with children as a babysitter, tutor, swim instructor, and lifeguard. I have worked as a babysitter for families with kids of various ages and love creating a fun and engaging environment, whether that's through outdoor play, arts and crafts, or...
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Hannah B.

Part-Time Caregiver In The Bay Area

Stanford, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a graduate student in the Bay Area. I am looking to work as a babysitter and/or pet sitter. My experience with children ranges from babysitting to volunteer work at schools. I am currently studying to be a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. I understand and value the importance of fufilling...
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Aja B.

Stanford, CA

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a senior at Stanford University majoring in Urban Studies with a minor in Education. I am especially passionate about early childhood education and have seven years of teaching, tutoring, and educational research experience across disciplines. I will be relocating to the Seattle area following my graduation in June...
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Leila S.

Stanford, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'm a college student in the bay with previous caregiving experience! I also love working with pets and I'm comfortable around animals. I'm happy to do active activities, as well as hang out indoors.
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Meredith L.

Meredith BS In Industrial And Systems Engineering Author And Artist

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey families! My name is Meredith, but I go by Mere (pronounced "m-air"). I'm - A 22-year-old & recent graduate from USC (LA) - Experienced as a caretaker, coach, and tutor Some qualities that make me a helpful caretaker include: - A vibrant Imagination (writer, designer, painter) - Education (engineering degree) - Patience...

Care Member says "Mere was great with our littles! She navigated a difficult very well, would highly recommend. "

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Sundus B.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Sunny and I am excited about the opportunity to babysit for your family. I have always loved being around children-there's a part of me that never outgrew the joy and creativity of childhood! I find so much fun in engaging with kids of all ages, whether through play, reading, or learning activities. I have been...

Bryan W. says "Sundus stepped in for a week of early morning kid prep and school drop-off in a pinch. Reliable and developed rapport with kids and adults involved :) Very...

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Graciela O.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Graciela but everyone calls me Grace. Since 2005, I started volunteering. At my son's school in his classroom, I helped with activities, and reading to the kids. I was also the typical soccer mom, did carpool for the kids in the team. I was the assistant coach for 7 years. Once my son graduated from that...

Care Member says "Grace took care of my baby for six months with so much love. She’s a bay area native AND one of the rare perfect bilingual (English/Spanish) nannies. No...

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Carla M.

Full-Time or Part-Time Available

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 14 years of experience caring for ages 1 months and older, with family sizes up to 2. I've had the pleasure of helping family members and friends with their children. Being fluent in Spanish has helped me with babysitting multicultural families and the language flexibility has been very beneficial. Working as a...

Care Member says "Working with Carla felt like winning the lottery ticket. She is truly a gem and we can’t thank her enough for the excellent job she did in taking care...

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Heidi J.

Certified Elementary Teacher

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am in my 17th year of education . I have taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades, I have also held school leadership positions. I have been providing services as a babysitting and/or nanny for 25+ years. I have newborn through teen experience. References available upon request. I have been described by some of my...

Allison L. says "If you're able to get Heidi's help with your kids, you will have won the lottery! She is Just. That. Good. "

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Gabriella L.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Nanny Job

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I love taking care of and helping children. I've grown up taking care of children from different ages, doing so with family members, friends, and neighbors. I was a preschool teacher for 4 years and been a nanny for multiple families within the Bay Area. I enjoy doing outside activities like play sports or go to the park. Arts...

Jason M. says "Gabriella is great with our 4 yr old and always so accommodating/flexible in terms of her schedule. She is our go to babysitter when we want to go out and...

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Leslie R.

Child Care

Sunnyvale, CA

4.5(1)
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$33/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello! I have been a nanny for well over 6 years, with experience in and out of the country. Experience as a live-in nanny for over 2+years, and continue then as live-out since 2018 with all ages, looking forward to be able to create a learning yet fun environment. I'm the artistic type of person, I will be always looking for...

Nitasha W. says "Leslie took care of my 6 week old for a couple of weeks. I was so nervous about hanging over my infant, but Leslie’s loving, compassionate nature and...

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Nourchene H.

Reliable Nanny/Babysitter

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Having accumulated 3 years of valuable experience, I am well equipped to provide exceptional assistance in various areas. Among my proficiencies are Swimming Supervision, Meal Prep and Driving. Owning a reliable car and possessing a flexible schedule, I am fully prepared to adapt to your family's specific requirements. Whether...

Care Member says "Nourchene has worked with my family as a babysitter and mother's helper and she's been fantastic! She is hardworking and caring - she is great and...

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Milangela M.

Nanny/babysitter

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a responsible, kind and respectful person who loves children and I dedicate myself to attend to all their needs, I play, sing, drive, I take them to the park, zoo, sports, I help with everything related to children, how to wash and fold their clothes, pick up their toys and food

Care Member says "We were incredibly fortunate to have Mila as our nanny for my son. Punctual and dependable, she consistently communicated any changes to her schedule...

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Jenna W.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 16 years of child care experience and I love spending time with kids. I work as a internal medicine resident physician at Kaiser Oakland and enjoy taking care of children in my free time. Throughout my life I have worked in childcare and have loved being involved in the children's' lives and watching them grow up.

Judy J. says "Jenna is so attentive and sweet with my little one (6yo)! We've had her twice now and she has been wonderful. My girls went to bed happy and on time and...

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Veronica R.

Part-time Fun And Loving Babysitter!

Sunnyvale, CA

3.4(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there :) My name is Veronica but you can call me Vee! I've worked with young children for the majority of my career as a babysitter/nanny which has been full/part time, occasional babysitting and one time jobs! My 8+ years of experience looks something like this; I worked with a family of triplets for almost 5 years,...

Ruth C. says "Veronica is excellent! She is dependable and reliable. She arrived early for the job I had hired her. While here she kept the children engaged and happily...

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Luciana R.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm currently looking for a part-time house assistant position (minimum 20 hours/week) starting this summer in the South Bay Area. I've been working closely with families for the past few years, and it's something I truly enjoy. I have 3 years of experience as a daycare teacher assistant, ran a small restaurant back in...

Care Member says "Luciana was great! Communicative, punctual, and really friendly. She put my 17-month-old at ease and I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her...

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Sequoia G.

Hi There!

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I was a daycare teacher, working with ages 3 months to 12 years. I have experience watching large groups, from 5 boys (2 y/o - 8 y/o) to a group of 8 children for a bible study (1 y/o to 12 y/o). I am a beginner in Russian language but fluent in...

Angela Y. says "Sequoia was amazing with our 20 month old. She showed up early, asked all the right questions about our daughters daily schedule, and was so friendly and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Stanford, CA

Babysitters in Stanford, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Meredith L.

Mere was great with our littles! She navigated a difficult very well, would highly recommend.

- Care member

Sundus B.

Sundus stepped in for a week of early morning kid prep and school drop-off in a pinch. Reliable and developed rapport with kids and adults...

- Bryan W.

Graciela O.

Grace took care of my baby for six months with so much love. She’s a bay area native AND one of the rare perfect bilingual (English/Spanish)...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Stanford, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Stanford, 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 8 babysitters in Stanford, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Stanford, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.12 per hour as of June 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Stanford, 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.

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