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Adriana C. says "She was and is a second mother to our family! She is the most caring and loving individual and we were so blessed to have her care for my triplets from 6...
Rachael G. says "Leticia has been our full time nanny for the past year. She has looked after our 3 young children, 2yo twins and our 3.5yo daughter. It takes a special...
Palo Alto, CA
amy H. says "Rosa is like a member of our family! She's a warm and wonderful caregiver, but she is also firm when needed. Rosa worked with our infant son as well as our...
Leslie L. says "Dalia was incredibly easy and pleasant to interview. Her connection with our kids was the same and immediate. She's a great communicator who kept me in...
Heather D. says "Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which...
Palo Alto, CA
Jennifer S. says "Desiree is a very thoughtful, kind nanny and my two children were always very happy with her. She was reliable and punctual and was very hard working....
Karine O. says "Lara very hard to let go, me and my family had to move and unfortunately couldn't take her with us. She became part of our family and was always willing...
Care Member says "Natali has been a fantastic nanny for our daughter! She's cared for our 20-month-old for about a year now, and we really couldn't ask for anything more....
Care Member says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Nadia as our night nanny during the early months with our newborn daughter. Her reliability and commitment were...
Carole J. says "Our experience working with Gisella was amazing! She helped care for our toddler for over a year. She's dependable, knowledgeable, kind, and loving. My...
Care Member says "My review of care. I'm have several replies to my posting I just don't see how to send a message back to the applicants."
Sarita J. says "Alma took care of my younger daughter for 2.5 years started when my daughter was 6 month. Alma also took care of my older one when Alma was working in...
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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $29.93/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.6
Infant Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
- Adriana C.
- Rachael G.
- amy H.
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Palo Alto, CA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $29.93. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Palo Alto, CA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 14 infant nanny profiles near you in Palo Alto, CA that you can check out. You can also read 13 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Palo Alto, CA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.