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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average rate is $30/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 8 years
In-home babysitters in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Need a summer nanny!? My name is Kennedy and I am a senior at Duke University studying biomedical engineering and am planning on starting my PhD at Johns Hopkins studying cell and molecular medicine in the fall. I am from the Bay Area so will be home for the summer and am looking for a job there. I currently babysit for many...
Kennedy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
My name is Juliet
My address changed. I live in Los Altos, CA, 94024 ( since 2019).
I study Child Behavior and menta health at Stanford University( certificate).
My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids yet...
Juliet can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
(1)
Growing up, I've had a couple of years taking care of infants and toddlers for my mom's bosses I would be paid for my service. Starting at 16 years old
I started teaching martial arts to children of different ages. We had summer camps, movie nights which I had the responsibility of taking care of the kids and playing with them....
Jorge can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jorge was a great babysitter for my six year son he’s wonderful with kids my son loved playing with him, they went to the park together our kid came back home very happy, great service! definitely going to hire him again."
Care member
Andrea C.
Redwood City, CA
$28-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4-year-old. responsible and welcoming attitude. my experience on childcare is 2 year working as babysitter in church taking care of kids while parents will go into a service, some parents would ask to come baby sit at their homes for date nights. In addition caring for a beautiful family with 3 active kids...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Andrea was easy to communicate with and my 18 month old daughter warmed up to her right away and liked playing with her. She texted and asked good questions during the day. She showed up on time. I would recommend Andrea and use her services again."
Rachel M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Isabel and I recently graduated SDSU with a bachelor's in psychology. While living in San Diego I worked at a preschool/daycare for 3 years as well as nannying since I was 16. I have experience with children of all ages but mainly focused on ages 1-6 as a teacher. My responsibilities included planning lessons,...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Isabel has cared for our 1yo toddler on multiple occasions. She is warm, respectful, genuinely cares for the little one's well being, and engages positively with children. Most importantly, she is dependable and punctual - always confirmed the timings and gives...
Avneesh S.
Hi there! I'm Camila, nice to meet you!
I'm a experienced nanny seeking for a full-time position. I live in Redwood City.
I've been working in childcare for about 4 years. Firstly, I dedicated some time in childcare in my home country and I worked at a preschool for a couple months as a teacher assistant.
In 2022, I came to...
Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Looking for a unique babysitting/nanny situation... I am a stay at home mom to a 4. 5-year-old and 21-month-old, looking or part time work where the child I am caring for is dropped off (or I pick up from school, etc) at my house with my children present. Would be wonderful if child is age 2-5 so they can interact and do similar...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Natalia G.
Menlo Park, CA
$28-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello Everyone. I'm Natalia, From Colombia. I'll Be Very Happy To Hear About Your Family.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, helpful, creative.
I like working with kids because it's so much fun, there is always a lot of opportunity for physical and fun activities to do with them. I like to see how creativity, endless energy, enthusiasm, honesty and lovely kids are. Also, I learn from them every day.
As...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When I was in undergrad school, I worked for a family for two years. I worked with a newborn baby up until he was 2 years old. I then worked as a behavioral technician with children on the spectrum, ages three to five years of age. Last, I worked as an Associate Kindergarten teacher for one year.
I have a bachelors degree in...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole. I am a friendly, organized, detail-oriented, and professional person. I am currently a graduate student working on my Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology and looking to work part-time while I attend school. I hold two Master's degrees in psychology with an emphasis on child development.
Child Care: I have...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Allison B.
Menlo Park, CA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Recent Master's Graduate Available For Summer Babysitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ally, I have my Bachelor's from Vanderbilt in Cognitive Studies, Child Studies, and Language Science and my Master's from Vanderbilt Medicine in Speech-Language Pathology with a specialty in pediatric hearing loss and acquired neurogenic disorders. I just moved to the Bay Area and will be working at a local school...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! **If you are looking for April/May/summer help, I could be the right fit for you. I am applying to a summer camp to intern and see if its the right fit, my goal is to have some babysitting jobs before that or during the summer. Right now I work part time and have integrated classes. I am looking at dates from April to May...
Callan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
I started working with kids when I was about 16 years old. I have a diverse background in childcare, drawing from experiences both in Germany, my home country, and the United States. My journey began with a holiday job at a kindergarten in Germany, where I honed my skills in creating engaging activities for children. Back home,...
Michelle M.
Redwood City, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Family Assistant/Family Manager/House Manager
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 20+ years and have been a nanny for about 15+ years. I am very active and do not believe in putting children in front of the TV as a form of babysitting. Engaging children in age appropriate activities is really important to me. I have nannied children from newborn to adolescence. I have worked...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Great follow-up in the hiring process."
Jacob A.
I have many years of experience babysitting and taking care of younger children. As a mother whose oldest is 17, I have had many years of taking care of various age groups. I speak Arabic and English. I completed my bachelor's in History in 1996. I was a history teacher for 10 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom to take...
Dunya can also help with: Carpooling
I have 10 years of experience. I have taken on a variety of roles, including running my own home-based daycare business catered to infants and K-8 children, serving families as a homeschool teacher, looking after newborns, and of course, raising my own two children! I enjoy engaging children through song, play, storytelling, and...
Seema can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Valeria M.
Redwood City, CA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Valeria I Have 8 Years Babysitting Ages Range From 1-12.
I'd describe my personality as funny, outgoing, positive
I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing their growth throughout my time with them. I love helping them become their best selfs by always providing positive comments/Thoughts
I'm looking for a job that can guarantee me 25 hours. Parents are flexible and open to...
Teri L.
San Jose, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Extremely Experienced In Childcare, Household Help, Grocery Shopping/Errands, Food Prep/Cooking
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old (a LONG time). I am very outgoing and friendly. I taught preschool at North Valley Baptist School in Santa Clara for 2 years, ran a daycare in my home for over 17 years plus I am a certified Birth Doula. I LOVE babies and children of all ages. We have been married 30 years, have 4...
Teri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teri is fantastic with children. All of my children love her. Fun, caring and genuine are just a few words that come to mind. I highly recommend her."
Leslie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work at an in home daycare and have experience working in a center based program for 10 years. I've had a lot of experience babysitting for different age groups. I'm First Aid/CPR certified.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been to babysit for my 18 month old twice so far and we will be hiring her again. She's been great about scheduling ahead, which I appreciate, and shows up on time and is calm and experienced with small children. He's happy with her and she's taken care...
Tara H.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to My Bio. Thank you for considering me to take care of what is most precious to you, your home and family.
Experience: I grew up taking care of my 3 younger siblings starting at age 5, 2 of them were special needs. I ended up being like their second mom, since the parents weren't around much. They're all grown...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Was early, sent updates during the day, and was overall just very sweet."
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA
Jorge C.
5.0
Jorge was a great babysitter for my six year son he’s wonderful with kids my son loved playing with him, they went to the park together our kid came back home very happy, great service! definitely going to hire him again.
- Care member
Andrea C.
5.0
Andrea was easy to communicate with and my 18 month old daughter warmed up to her right away and liked playing with her. She texted and asked good questions during the day. She showed up on time. I would recommend Andrea and use her services again.
- Rachel M.
Isabel W.
5.0
Isabel has cared for our 1yo toddler on multiple occasions. She is warm, respectful, genuinely cares for the little one's well being, and engages positively with children. Most importantly, she is dependable and punctual - always confirmed the timings and gives advance notice in case of any change...
- Avneesh S.
Michelle M.
5.0
Great follow-up in the hiring process.
- Jacob A.
Teri L.
5.0
Mrs. Teri L is a real life Mary Poppins! Every parent needs a life line for child care, counseling and encouragement and Mrs. L was all of that for me when she cared for my girls. She was a wonderful nanny to my two daughters for their first 3 years of life. She helped maintain my children's...
- Melissa W.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Los Altos, CA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $30.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Los Altos, CA help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 2 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Los Altos, CA?
You can now find babysitters online in Los Altos, CA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 2 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.