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Care Member says "We hired Sue after interviewing and trying multiple other nannies. Our daughter got along with her almost instantly. She is very dedicated to the task...
See profileCare Member says "Gloria has been a fantastic babysitter for our family! She is friendly, reliable, and always on time. She has been very flexible when things have come...
See profileRachael 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...
See profileSamuel K. says "Raquel is an absolute miracle.I could not ask for anyone better to take care of my 2 year old daughter. Her kindness, motherly instinct, patience, upbeat...
See profileFatima Z. says "Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual."
See profileAdriana 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...
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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...
See profileRubin 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...
See profileCare Member says "I am delighted to provide a glowing reference for Celina, my five-year old son’s exceptional nanny. As our family prepares to relocate from Palo Alto to...
See profileCare Member says "We had a wonderful time with Kalisi, she is very caring and knowledge. I appreciate her support and love. Just after few night, my baby is able to sleep...
See profileAlex S. says "Francisca is the best nanny we hired so far. She plays with our kids, drives if needed, cleans around the house and cooks various (tasty!) things while kids...
See profileJennifer P. says "Rubi seemed very confident and competent. She was a Montessori teacher in Mexico, which I liked."
See profileStacey B. says "I hired Paola (Silvia) first as a live out nanny a little before my second child was born about 1.5 years ago. We were so impressed with her nanny and...
See profileJenna K. says "Marta is the most incredible nanny we’ve had. From a parent’s perspective, she’s great with the kids, reliable, safe, great communication skills, and...
See profileRucha 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...
See profileWenjing Z. says "Jackie has been taking care of my baby for almost 6 months, starting at 5 months of age. Jackie is the most loving, caring, dependable and responsible...
See profileJoanna L. says "Viri was our daughter's nanny for ~4 months (from 12-month-old to 16-month-old) and we were super thankful to have her! Viri is very patient and gentile...
See profileCare Member says "Olga was very sweet, attentive, and caring. Our 2-year-old loved her."
See profileHeather 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...
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83 nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $28.48/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.9
Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 83 listed nannies
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The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palo Alto, CA is as of is $28.48 per hour as of June, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
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You can find different nanny services in Palo Alto through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Palo Alto, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.