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Lilian B.

Looking A Full Time Work

Redwood City, CA

4.6(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
hello my name is Lilian but Families call me lily!! I am a responsible, energetic and cheerful person. Background checked, CPR certified, and have 10 years experience working with children. I love to read, sing, dance play and teach them Spanish. I also like to go to the park, walk and library! I am working a part time...

Ashley C. says "Lilian was very kind and sweet, understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase! She is well trained and knowledgeable."

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Jona B.

Sunnyvale, CA

4.9(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Jona, I am a mother of three children, 24-year-old girl, 22 and 14-year-old boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and teens. I can provide exceptional service and make sure your little one can get all the attention, keeping them safe, nourished and well...

Elena M. says "Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he...

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Qin G.

Looking To Take Care Of The Babies.

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello, parents, it's nice to see you all, I am a mother of two girls who are 17 and 8 years old they are very sweet nice and smart. I love to spend time playing with them or doing everything they like, also I was a teacher before I had them. I love the kids and my daughters love me so much, my students love me so much as well. I...

Anushya S. says "Qin helped us with childcare as I transitioned from my maternity leave to working full time. She enjoys playing with babies and fits right in very...

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Ynez F.

Experience & Reliable

Cupertino, CA

3.5(1)
from
$3/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been taking care of children since I was 11 years old. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all...

Hemali S. says "Ynez worked with us through summer and was a blessing! She helped us as a household manager as well as helped take care of our newborn. Given COVID she...

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Jennie P.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 25-year-old full-time worker and am looking for occasional or weekend work. I am have had a lot of experience caring for children and for pets. I graduated with a psychology and Spanish degree from Long Beach State with an emphasis in child/developmental psychology so working with children is a passion of mine! I...

Care Member says "Hired Jeannie to care for 2 dogs, one elderly with arthritis and blind, for several hours and she was great with them. Arrived on time, courteous,...

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Jacqueline B.

Compassionate Babysitter

Los Altos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jackie, a dedicated and caring babysitter based in Los Altos Hills. I recently completed nursing school and am CPR and First Aid certified, which helps me provide safe and attentive care for children of all ages. With over 2 years of experience working with children from newborns to 7 years old, I've developed a natural...

Mohamed C. says "Jackie is a very calm and loving care giver and she connected so well with my 6 year old. She made her feel very loved."

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Kamala T.

Nanny, Babysitter

Mountain View, CA

4.8(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'm been working as nanny and house assisting for +14 years, I have taking care children all ages from infant-newborn . I'm a very responsible, reliable and caring person. I love kids, playing with kids , doing activities , driving to classes, I am willing to do light household chores, meal prep, laundry as well as organizing...

Care Member says "We have had Kamala come to babysit our two girls, and everyone in our family is happy when Kamala comes! My kids immediately get very excited because...

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Abigail K.

A Little Bit About Me :)

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Abby and I am currently living in Palo Alto. I have worked for several families caring for 1-year-olds through 12-year-olds primarily, though I have volunteered with children for years. I helped at my local children's theatre working with kids from kindergarten through 8th grade. I have also worked with pets and...

Care Member says "Abby was our babysitter/mothers helper for over 6months. She was great with our 1year old daughter as well as our dog. She is experienced and...

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Katherine G.

Nanny

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a mother of 3 grown children and a newly grandmother of one. I am part time substitute teacher and have been nannying for over 15 years caring for infants, toddlers and school-aged children. I am dependable, timely and committed to creating a safe environment for your family, I have a child development certification, a...

Joy L. says "I hired Katherine to help me when my grandchildren came to stay with me for two weeks. She was very punctual, responsible, kind, and creative when it came...

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Sophie A.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Los Altos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Kristina Z. says "Very punctual and easy to communicate with. My little one liked her a lot and started showing her his favorite toys immediately. I felt comfortable...

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Lisa G.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have over 15 years experience with nannying and babysitting, as well as with teaching art/wood shop and caring for kids with learning differences such as autism. I'm a mom to a wonderful toddler and I currently babysit with and without him. He's starting preschool soon, so I'm excited to start working with more families while...

Care Member says "From the start, Lisa was the perfect babysitter for us. She arrived on time, communicated with us throughout the night, and even sent photos along the...

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Milangela M.

Nanny/babysitter

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/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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London G.

Effervescent Nanny And Babysitter

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Life is busy! I work full time at a major tech company and most of my time is spent behind a screen-so I get it. I would love to help you create "parent only" time or run around with the kids so you have time at home to do what you want to do. Unless specified, I try to use electronics with children as little as possible. I...

Lyndsay G. says "There are many great things I could say about London, and we feel incredibly lucky to know her. She is a phenomenal caregiver, and always went above and...

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Ari B.

Experienced, Creative, Caring & Fun

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
*Currently seeking temporary positions over the summer* Hello! I'm Ari, a career Nanny based in Woodside. I've been working as a Nanny for over 9 years. I am currently employed full time with a lovely family but I am looking to fill some of my spare time with temporary positions. I am open to date nights, backup car, and...

Kristen R. says "I have nothing but amazing things to say about Ari. She was our children's first nanny and we call her our unicorn nanny, because, there are few out...

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Wendy P.

Part Time Date Nights Or Evenings Will Whenever.

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
3+ year child care experience. I am a mom of a 1-year-old girl and a part time student at foothill college. I currently work with preschool aged children plus did an enrichment baking class for elementary aged students.

Julia B. says "Wendy is a very punctual person. She is great with kids. She has lots of energy to play with kids and also has patience. She's caring and treats kids as...

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Yulia V.

Palo Alto, CA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with kids for the last eight years. I have worked with families separately, as well as in kindergartens. Importantly, I studied in college to become a preschool teacher, I am also CPR certified. I am always happy to provide you with a reference.

Ren L. says "Yulia cancelled the booking at 4:00 pm of the previous day. Cancellation is OK, but it is too late for us to change our planning or find backup"

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Aracelly B.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 12 years of experience, I've had the pleasure of supporting families and providing reliable care for their little ones. Patient, calm, and creative, I enjoy playing a variety of games with children, from educational board games to...

John W. says "Aracelly was really a blessing. She was prompt and communicative. She was great in caring for my toddler, was very active and engaged."

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Shawnee L.

Gentle Guidance: RIE-Montessori Infused Nanny Available For Your Little Ones :)

Sunnyvale, CA

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Greetings, Parents! As a Nanny Practitioner, I am currently based in the Bay Area searching for my "Unicorn Family." I hold a master's degree in Gerontology, with an emphasis in intergenerational programming, which provides me a unique perspective on creating meaningful connections across age groups. I have over 15 years of...

Della N. says "Shawnee has a calm and loving, albeit confident way about her. It is impossible to imagine a better caregiver for our daughter. Yesterday. Her demeanor is...

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Guadalupe C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Hello my name is Guadalupe. I am 52 years old and I have 20+ years of experience as a nanny. I have experience working with children ages from newborns to 10-year-olds. Im currently Iooking for a family that requires assistance with their children. I have experience working on a family daycare and with twins. I have good...

Care Member says "Guadalupe was extremely caring, loving, attentive and playful with our 5 month old. She talked to him a lot and sang songs to him, and our son enjoyed...

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Jorgelina V.

Full Time Nanny Share Or Part Time

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Fatima Z. says "Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.83/hr as of November 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 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Lilian B.

Lilian was very kind and sweet, understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase! She is well trained and knowledgeable.

- Ashley C.

Jona B.

Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were...

- Elena M.

Qin G.

Qin helped us with childcare as I transitioned from my maternity leave to working full time. She enjoys playing with babies and fits right...

- Anushya S.

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 6 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 $24.83 per hour as of November 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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