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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average rate is $30/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 8 years
In-home babysitters in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!! My name is Kayla, I am 22 years old and am originally from San Jose, California! I am a Senior at butler University studying Theatre Arts! I have 7 years of experience, which includes Red Cross CPR and Babysitting certification. I can help with loads of things around your home including light housekeeping, laundry,...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kayla for a last minute babysitting job. she was great at communicating with us. she was on time and she did a great job with the kids. highly recommend."
Travis B.
Kassandra S.
San Jose, CA
$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Seeking Date Nights/Drop Offs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being a nanny for almost 6 years, I've made private staffing my career as a full time personal assistant. I've also spent the last 9 years working in homes, and am currently looking to find a consistent date night family or 2 that prioritize spending time together and are happy to bring me into their lives.
I'm a crafty,...
Kassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Kasi is wonderful! We are so grateful to have found her. She has been nanny for our 2 boys since 2014. She is kind, thoughtful, patient, insightful, generous... I could go on and on :) She's exceptional at time management and makes sure the kids get where they need...
Katie B.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jannette, I have many years of experience working as a babysitter, experience in daycare and experience as a mom :)
I am a person who considers himself honest, hard-working, fun and who likes her work, I always care more about the safety of the children that I take care of, and that they be happy, have fun and...
Jannette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Hired Jannette as a backup nanny for my 17-month-old when our regular nanny was on vacation. It worked out great with my daughter being taken care of during that week. Jannette played with my daughter, took her for walks in the park, fed and changed as I...
Alex M.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Here are my experiences in caring for children:
Arrange and be included in indoor and outdoor play.
Change diapers of infants and toddlers, following appropriate health guidance principles.
Arrange and serve meals and drinks to kids.
Correct children when desirable, per rules of day care center and/or parents.
Read to children...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marissa has babysat for us twice now for our infant girl and small dog. She was punctual and so caring towards our daughter and dog. She also cleaned our apartment so thoroughly. We were even running late from a wedding, and she was very accommodating. I look...
Sourav D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love interacting with kids/babies specially since I have two small siblings at home. I am also pet friendly. I can cook, clean, bathe, drive, and help with homework for your children. I also speak Spanish and I am multicultural. I am a swimmer so I can also take kids to the pool and teach them how to swim. I would like to be...
Siris can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siris is super sweet, very punctual, and my kids enjoy her company. She made me feel very comfortable with her and my kids are well taken care of. "
Meagan W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
Working with children brings me immense joy and fulfillment, and I have honed my babysitting skills through years of part-time experience with children. My duties range from nurturing and feeding to reading to them, and I am passionate about providing the best possible care.
While I have a college background and over...
Iqbal can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Iqbal was great nanny. She was great with my baby and was always on time. She’s a great communicator, and very responsible. I definitely recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jasmin, I've been babysitting for quite a bit my experience came from taking care of my cousin children's from infant to 7/5 years old. I'am sincere, a little strict with a lot of fun. I believe children should get lots of love, affection and attention with discipline and learning commonsense, kindness and...
5.0
"Jasmin took care of our toddler boy since he was about 20 months old until 29 months, ~2.5 years old. Our toddler boy loves Auntie Jasmin and she took excellent care of him during the week with feedings, changing, playtime and naps. Our toddler is a picky eater,...
Doris L.
Haley D.
San Mateo, CA
$24-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Dependable And Qualified Babysitter - Very Flexible And Free!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a hardworking, patient, and reliable person with a variety of experience working with children. I am wrapping up my senior year at Washington State University, working towards my double major in strategic communication and psychology. I am home going to be in both the Bay Area and la this summer. I am very eager to...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Haley is AMAZING!
My daughter loved spending time with Haley. Also Haley is punctual, reliable, fun to hang with, great with kids. Highly recommended."
June R.
Allison T.
San Jose, CA
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Allison and I am 26 years old! I am looking for a full-time and long-term nanny position. I have experience starting at age 16 babysitting for family and friends children and after 18, parents trusted me while they went on parent weekend vacations/events. I have experience as a dance instructor teaching...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison watched my son the past school year and she has always texted me to let me know she was at my son's school picking him up and let me know when she had him home safe. She is very reliable and helpful."
Sarah D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience with children; plus my extended experience comes from taking care of my sister's kids since they were babies.
I love to be around kids and do different types of activities with them (go out to the park, play indoors, read, play music/sing, do crafts etc.). I help kids to communicate assertively, I try...
Grettel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grettel has looked after our now 2.5 year old son for the past year. She's caring, attentive, trustworthy, and willing to adapt to any style of parenting. We feel confident that she can handle any situation and keep our son safe while we are at work. My little guy...
Aanchal B.
Jewlia V.
Campbell, CA
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Night Time Babysitting Can Do Some Housekeeping I Do Fun Crafts With The Kids
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jewlia I am 25 years old looking for a full time/part time nanny job. I have experience with children 6weeks-14 years old. My previous experience with children have been babysitting jobs, long term nanny jobs, as well as working at a daycare for 6 years. I love working with children and being outdoors! I also...
Jewlia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
4.0
"So happy to have met Jewlia. She was punctual dependable and outgoing! My daughter loved and gravitated toward her. My son had separation anxiety and Jewlia handled it very calmly and gently during times of transition or naps. She also engaged the children in...
George And Glenda D.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Christina, a 50-yrs-old nanny/babysitter residing in San Jose. I have over 9 years of childcare experience, including assisting at a home daycare and working with more than 30 families. I've raised my 2 daughters into smart, young women, aged 29 and 25 an aspiring lawyer n vet technician. Previously, I worked as a...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina has been helping our family since the past 7 months or so. She helps us with our now 19 month old and 7 month old. She started caring for our older one when she turned around 1 year. She was able to bond with our strong willed baby and is now fast friends...
Vallary S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My brief description about myself. Graduated from San Jose State in 2012 with a bachelors in sociology criminology. I am also a swimming coach for all ages and I've been at my current job for past 20 years.
I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act...
Sonja can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I should've made this review years ago ! Sonia has been around my family for many years. If you don't hire her it's the biggest mistake of your life ! Sonia has helped raised my kids and has taken care of all my pets. Sonia is part of the family and we love her....
Melanie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ally, I am 24years old located here in the Bay Area. I have been in the childcare industry for about 5 years now & I enjoy every bit of it. I come with experience from ages newborn-12years old. I am First-Aid CPR Certified with all three Covid-19 Vaccines. I have my own way of transportation including non-smoker. I...
Ally can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ally babysat our 2 year old son several times where they did indoor activities like painting and outdoor activities like water play. She kept our son engaged throughout the 4-6 hours that she spent with him. I appreciated her flexibility if there were times when we...
Venice A.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mama looking for a part- time job. I am bubbly and enthusiastic, but also patient and attentive. I have a degree in early childhood development, experience as a preschool teacher, nannying/ babysitting experience, and as well as some knowledge as behavioral therapist for children with autism. If we seem...
Mikhaela can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Giovana S.
Belmont, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm Leaving My Currently Job Early September And Willing To Start A New One After September 16.
I started working with kids when I was only 14 years old in my home country.
My first experience was a 4h job, taking care of kids of different ages while them were playing on big toys at birthdays parties.
After that, I took care of a 3 years old girl, and 3 years late, I was also taking care of her newborn brother, and I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm Hope and I'm home from college for the summer. I was born and raised in Los Gatos. I am great with small children and would love to babysit for your family!
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance
Sorina L.
Belmont, CA
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sorina!! I'm currently in my second year at Cal Poly, and I'll be back home for summer from mid-June until the end of August. I have 4 years of paid babysitting experience ranging from toddlers to elementary aged kids. I absolutely love working with kids and am open to any number or age of kids!! Please feel free to...
Sorina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Maria R.
San Jose, CA
$30-43/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey I'm Camila And I Can't Wait To Meet You! Im 26YO And I'm From Colombia
I'd describe my personality as smiling, extrovert, funny and creative.
I used to be an pair for 2 years in Seattle, wa.
I was working with a family of 3 girls !
I started working with them when the little one was 15 days old! Also I have experience with kids between 0-15 yo I was babysitting more families in Seattle and in my...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Alexxa. I am currently a senior at University. I grew up babysitting kids and would love to help out . I love kids and can ensure that I bring a playful and safe energy into every home!
Alexxandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA
Kayla E.
5.0
We hired Kayla for help sitting our 2 girls (3 and 9) and she is awesome. She was early, had great energy for the girls, engaged them the whole day in all sorts of games, and is a great communicator. She did a good job of balancing time between both girls and they loved having her here. She engaged...
- Christine L.
Kassandra S.
5.0
Kasi is wonderful! We are so grateful to have found her. She has been nanny for our 2 boys since 2014. She is kind, thoughtful, patient, insightful, generous... I could go on and on :) She's exceptional at time management and makes sure the kids get where they need to go for all their various...
- Katie B.
Jannette H.
5.0
Jannette is great with our son! She watched him while he was 4-5 months old while I worked from home. If I had family laundry or veggies to be cut she was so helpful and would take care of those while he napped. She made it a priority to engage him- reading and talking to him, and playing with...
- Michelle H.
Marissa M.
5.0
Marissa has worked for us for over a year and half and helped us with cleaning and organizing our house weekly. She is very honest, trustworthy, communicated often and is always easily reachable. We have a full-time nanny but Marissa is super sweet to our daughter and got to know her very well. I...
- Jennifer R.
Siris P.
5.0
Siris has been watching my 1.5 year old and 11 year old for a few months now, and she's been great with them. She is punctual and communicative, which is hard to find now a days. She's also been able to come in on very short notice- thanks Siris!
- Care member
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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 June, 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.