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Antonia H.

My Name Is Antonia. Im 21 And Are Looking For Jobs As A Live In Nanny!

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am looking for a full time job as a live in nanny starting in late August/ early September this year! I'd describe my personality as Uplifting and I would also describe myself as very patient and quick at solving problems. I'm looking for a job where I can help with the housekeeping as a part of the family. I started...
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Susan B.

Nanny/ Babysitter (have Worked With Children From Age 3mos. To 15 Years Of Age)

Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural inclination towards nurturing and supporting young minds. I believe that every child...
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Keitty T.

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Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Keitty, I am 23yo, I have been working as a nanny since I was 15yo. I am also graduated as a physical education teacher (kids development specialist) and gymnastics instructor. I have a lot of experience with kids (from 6m. o to 17yo) as nanny, babysitter, teacher and instructor/coach. I live in Los Altos and I would...
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Stephany B.

Los Altos, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Im a live-in nanny looking for some overtime time in my off time. Currently take care of two kids (3-10) very kind and playful. Experienced with children over 1-year-old. Love to spend quality time with them and being a good person they can admire as a big sister. I rather creative activities with them, like painting, drawing or...
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Keren P.

Experienced Live-in/live-out Sitter/nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
Nanny/sitter with experienced caring for newborn, toddlers, and children up to school age. Available from Monday to Friday, and Sunday as well. Will consider live-in or overnight stay. References from prior employees available upon request. In addition to caring for children, I have a knack for closet organization and house...

Lisa C. says "We've hired Keren for a few date nights and she's wonderful with our older kids as well as the infant! We could tell from first moment we met her that she...

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Melissa P.

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...

Darren F. says "Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one...

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Leslie R.

Child Care

Sunnyvale, CA

4.5(1)
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$33/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello! I have been a nanny for well over 6 years, with experience in and out of the country. Experience as a live-in nanny for over 2+years, and continue then as live-out since 2018 with all ages, looking forward to be able to create a learning yet fun environment. I'm the artistic type of person, I will be always looking for...

Nitasha W. says "Leslie took care of my 6 week old for a couple of weeks. I was so nervous about hanging over my infant, but Leslie’s loving, compassionate nature and...

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Lisa-marie G.

Nurturing Guardian And Childhood Companion

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! With over 8 years of diverse childcare experience, I am an experienced and dedicated nanny ready to support your family. As a live-in nanny in California for two years and now a mother myself, I bring a deep understanding of child development and nurturing. I'm skilled at creating engaging activities and handling...

Care Member says "Lisa has been our son’s go-to caregiver. She’s dependable, communicative, and great with our son. We can’t recommend her enough! "

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Claudia O.

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...

Care Member says "Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay,...

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Jennifer L.

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am not a nanny! I have experience working with children with special needs from children. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I work with children on their developmental milestones, focus on building their fine motor skills through arts & crafts, emotional regulation, social skills and...

Care Member says "Jennifer has been excellent with my three young children. They love spending time with her. She is reliable, attentive and is just fun to be around. She...

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Josephine P.

Child Care

Alviso, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I'm looking for a family who needs either full time or part time care. I can go to your home or you could drop off at my home. I'm open to preschool pick up and my availability could be flexible / evening hours may be possible. I'm a fun but firm babysitter, crunchy, and Christian, looking for a like minded family. I generally...

Lisa N. says "The only downside to hiring Jo is no one will ever "fill her shoes". She is a warm, wonderful highly dependable, compassionate young woman. She stayed in...

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Sangita M.

Experienced Nanny And Caregiver

Sunnyvale, CA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Sangita. I am from Nepal. I live in Sunnyvale. I am looking for full time job now. I have great reference. I can speak English and Hindi. I have california driving license. I have 4 years nanny experience . I was teacher in Nepal. I am fully vaccinated. I am CPR certified and also CNA. I have followed best...

Care Member says "We thought Sangita was a kind and caring person with our father."

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Barbara R.

Nanny/ Last Minute Or Back Up Care

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My experience is from child care centers. I am a fast learner and I am confident that you will find my passion for caring for children, extensive experience, and adaptability a positive asset to your family. My ability to understand and be flexible in facilitating emergent activities depending on the children's interests, my...

Matthew F. says "Barbara is a great babysitter for our two kids. She's caring but firm with them. We've used her services a couple of times, and we're happy to have her...

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Debbie J.

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I have been a nanny for 24 years now, I moved to the United States from England. I started out as an Au pair. I have had several families over those years, typically staying with them from babies being 3-4 months old, until daycare or preschool years. I am CPR trained. Currently up to date with all vaccinations, I have...

Chiu Yuen K. says "Besides taking care of our baby, Debbie already keeps our house very tidy (which was kind of messy since the baby is born). She always arrived on...

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Jill R.

Mountain View, CA

4.7(1)
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$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I believe every child deserves to be loved, supported, and nurtured in a safe and stimulating environment. As a Certified Teacher with over 20 years of experience in child care, I am committed to providing a nurturing and educational space for children. I hold multiple certifications, including TrustLine (CA only), CPR and First...

Care Member says "Jill is very responsible. She is responsive and very good with kids."

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Evangeline M.

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
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Ana M.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
As a childcare provider with 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care for their children. My patient, creative, and friendly personality allows me...

Leanne G. says "Ana is amazing! She provided us with childcare coverage for our nanny share while our regular nanny was out on a short-term leave. She is reliable,...

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Mariana T.

Part-time Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Greetings, I am Mariana, a resident of Redwood City. With more than 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny and 5 years as preschool teacher. I have obtained my AA degree in Early Childhood Education. Interacting with children brings me immense joy as I strive to influence their lives positively and witness their growth....

Angelique W. says "My kids love her. She was my daughters preschool teacher and has been super helpful. I wish we could have her full time."

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Danielle M.

Full-Time Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! I'm currently living in Austin and will be moving to Dallas (Plano area) at the end of August. I'm starting my job search now to find the perfect fit! I am a highly empathetic and caring nanny who is motivated and hardworking. I have 10 years experience as a nanny and have cared for children of all ages from infancy to...

Kelly N. says "Danielle has been our part time nanny for over a year, and we are so sad (but completely understand) that she needs to leave us to pursue an opportunity to...

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Nadia N.

Available Child Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

4.9(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Nadia and I'm 36 years old. I'm a mother of two wonderful boys who are 7 and 2 years old. Before being a mom I was a nanny for 10 years where I took care of infants, toddlers, nanny shares etc.. I went to school where I graduated as a preschool teacher back in 2011 and durning pandemic I certified myself as a newborn...

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...

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  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA

Live-in Nannies in Los Altos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Keren P.

We've hired Keren for a few date nights and she's wonderful with our older kids as well as the infant! We could tell from first moment we...

- Lisa C.

Melissa P.

Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time...

- Darren F.

Leslie R.

Leslie took care of my 6 week old for a couple of weeks. I was so nervous about hanging over my infant, but Leslie’s loving, compassionate...

- Nitasha W.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Los Altos, CA

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Los Altos, CA is $27.00 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 4 in Los Altos, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 4 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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