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Laura W.

Credentialed Educator & Nanny

Los Altos, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
I began nannying at 17 and quickly discovered a passion for working with children that has guided my career ever since. While completing my college degree and earning a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, I continued working as a nanny, gaining valuable experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. My...
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Barbara R.

Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
My name is Barbara, and I'm offering childcare services. I hold a degree in English and Literature and have experience as both a first-grade teacher and a nanny. I've spent over five years caring for children from toddlers to preteens. With my educational background, I'm able to assist with homework and tutoring, as well as...
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Gensen D.

Los Altos, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Growing up in a family of five children, I became my family's de facto babysitter for my three younger brothers. While I tutored my brothers at home, I also have experience tutoring students ages 5 to 12 in all subjects while attending UCLA. I greatly enjoy working with kids, particularly helping them learn and grow. I am...
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Monica J.

Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
I understand how important it is for parents to feel safe, secure, and confident when selecting a caregiver for their children. As a parent to an 11-year-old boy myself, I truly appreciate this perspective. I am based in Los Altos Hills, driven by a genuine passion for working with children. I enjoy engaging with kids and am...
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Rebecca H.

Experienced Pet Sitter And Childcare Provider, New Cornell CS Grad

Los Altos, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, I'm Rebecca, a recent college grad! I am an animal lover and reliable childcare provider looking for work over the summer before I start full-time as a software engineer later this year. After years of focused engineering study, it's been great to take a few months and do something different! For childcare, I'm looking to...
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Yvonne L.

Eager College Student Who Loves Working With Kids

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi!! My name is Yvonne and I'm a current senior at Cornell University that is home for the holidays. I have always loved working with kids both is academic and social settings. I worked at a summer school for four years teaching students math, english and science. I also coached tennis to kids for a year. I also have worked as...
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Juliet E.

Night Nanny, Babysitter Available.

Los Altos, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
My name is Juliet I study Child Behavior and mental health at Stanford University( certificate). I'm Sub Aide at Los Altos District Schools. 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 still have them listen...
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  • The average post rate is $28.71/hr as of June 2025

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Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Los Altos, CA. There are 7 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $28.71 for in-home child care providers near you in Los Altos, CA.

You can compare 7 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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