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Leticia S.

Nanny Live-in Available

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Leticia, I'm 35, originally from Brazil, and have over 9 years of nanny experience. I've worked with kids of all ages, from newborns to teens. Most recently, I cared for five children (ages 3 months to 10 years) in Los Altos, CA, for a year. Before that, I worked in a nanny share in San Mateo with a baby and...

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...

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Juliana P.

Fun, Responsible And Dedicated Babysitter

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Juliana. I have been in the bay area for almost 3 year. I used to live for 15 years in New Jersey. I'm located in Palo Alto, CA. I'm a calm, kind, and engaging nanny with over 15 years of experience providing exceptional care to children from newborn to 14 years old. I communicate positively with children of all...

Rucha K. says "Julianna helped take care of my child in December 2022. She was very dependable and punctual. She engaged my child in a lot of fun indoor activities, took...

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Beatrice S.

Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
14 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a childcare provider with 14 years of experience working with children of all ages, including twins and multiples. I've worked as a live-in nanny, paraprofessional, and babysitter, and I'm bilingual in Spanish and English. I truly love kids and have a deep passion for fostering their growth and development. Patient,...
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Keny A.

Palo Alto, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I've always had a passion for helping children grow and develop, and found my calling as a nanny after years of babysitting. My friendly and calm personality sets children at ease. I value open communication and work with parents to understand their expectations and preferences. Whether it's playing board games or engaging in...
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Olga M.

Hi Families!

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Olga, a Spanish 24-year-old girl who is living the experience in the US! I have four siblings (they are currently 11, 12, 13 and 14 years old), so that means I'm the oldest one! I have always taken care of them since they were born, so I could say that I've been a mom, a sister, a friend and a teacher. I also...

Care Member says "Olga was very sweet, attentive, and caring. Our 2-year-old loved her."

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Blanca M.

Fun, Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$26/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for 7 years. I am very passionate about music, dance, sports, arts and crafts. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible, caring babysitter who goes out of the way to create a fun and safe. I've also worked as a housekeeper so I do have a lot experiences in cleaning and cooking that it is something that...
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Jazmin R.

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
11 years experience
I'm passionate about fostering the growth and development of children, and I believe I can make a positive impact on their lives. As a nanny, I strive to support families by providing reliable childcare. With over a decade of experience, I've learned to be patient, creative, and imaginative when communicating with children. I'm...
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Donna B.

Nanny Available!

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
A little bit about me- I moved from Connecticut to California and am currently living in Palo Alto. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying experience. I started out babysitting occasionally for people in my family and once I got a bit older I started working for families in need of occasional/date night sitting. I have...

Rubin K. says "Donna was a life saver for us when we needed a sitter in a pinch! She came over last minute to watch our 18 month old (who loved her) for a few hours. She...

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Meliame L.

Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Meliame 41 years of age. I have been working with children ministry in my church for almost 20 years now. Also I current work at stanford children hospital as nursing assistant and patient companions 3 nights a week. I used to babysitting for 2 individual family between 2 years. I simply love children and enjoy...
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Sarah G.

Outdoor Educator With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Palo Alto, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I am a recent college graduate living back in the Bay Area. I'm currently working part time at a non-profit doing habitat restoration! I'm an outdoor educator and I am extremely passionate about advocating for environmental protections so kids have a cleaner and greener future to grow up in!! I...
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Keren P.

Experienced Live-in/live-out Sitter/nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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Lisa-marie G.

Nurturing Guardian And Childhood Companion

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Leslie R.

Child Care

Sunnyvale, CA

4.5(1)
from
$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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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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Patricia D.

Full Time Childcare/family Assistant

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have been a nanny/household assistant for more than 25 years. Born and raised in Redwood city. I have lived in San carlos for the last 16 years and very familiar with the Bay area. I have experience with newborn up to preteen. I love taking care of children and helping out families. I can provide excellent local references and...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Trisha care for our daughter from the ages of 2 to 4 months, and we highly recommend her. From day one, she showed...

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Claudia O.

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Grace V.

Nanny Available For Occasional Babysitting

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have taken Early Childhood courses and I have been working as a nanny for over 10 years, caring for children from 2 months to 13 years old in various amazing families. I am up to date on all my vaccinations and have completed CPR, First Aid, and AED certification through the American Red Cross. Plus, I'm definitely...

Silke T. says "Grace started taking care of our son when he was only 5 months old and I returned to work (first part time, later full time). She is nothing short of...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Jill R.

Mountain View, CA

4.7(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.20/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Live-in Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Leticia S.

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...

- Rachael G.

Juliana P.

Julianna helped take care of my child in December 2022. She was very dependable and punctual. She engaged my child in a lot of fun indoor...

- Rucha K.

Olga M.

Olga was very sweet, attentive, and caring. Our 2-year-old loved her.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA is $27.20 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 10 in Palo Alto, 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 10 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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