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Gabriela T.

Tutor, Camp Counselor, Language Assistant, Mentor, And In-class Aide Experience

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
My first job was as a camp counselor at CMT in Palo Alto and I have since then been a tutor here in California and in Massachusetts while I was in college. I have also been an in-class aide and a short-term nanny for a family in San Francisco. Most recently I taught English to students aged 5-12 abroad in Spain. I am creative,...

Anu H. says "Gabriela is amazing. She worked with us one summer and our 3 year old son loves her! Even now from time to time I ask her for part-time help. She is GREAT...

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Norma M.

Responsible And Fun Sitter

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a caring mother of two college aged kids and one dog. I have been a Nanny/Babysitter for 4+ years I currently work mornings with a 3-year-old and an infant, I work about 25-30 hours per week. I have been with this family for over 2 years. My job with them will end Aug 31, 2024 due to family members moving in with the...

Care Member says "Norma was amazing for our family. She started out when my son was 2 years old, and we also had another child as well she was helping with. We were...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Obdulia C.

Professional Nanny/housekeeper

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
experienced nanny with experience in cleaning homes as well. willing to care for kids and play entertain them. pick after the kids
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Agllai P.

Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm a responsible and caring nanny with 3 + years of experience providing attentive, engaging, and reliable care for children of various ages. I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where kids can learn, grow, and have fun.
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Ana R.

Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I am a 54-year-old who is looking for a full time Nanny job. I am around the Palo alto area. I am a mother of 4. I've worked as a nanny for over 14+years as daycare employee and as a nanny for various families. I am open to using my own car for dropping children at school, activities, play dates and pickups. I am a US...
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Fabiana C.

Nanny Fab: Bringing Smiles And Snuggles

Palo Alto, CA

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$29/hr
1 year experience
Fabiana, a compassionate and experienced nanny with over 2 years of childcare experience in Colombia, brings warmth and expertise to every family she works with. At 42, she's deeply committed to children's well-being and growth, describing herself as patient, positive, and kind. Fabiana enjoys making a positive impact on...
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Lovely M.

Night Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
I have more than 12 yrs of experience in working with infants being a night nanny. My goal is to help the parents sleep at night while I take over. The focus is fully on baby/babies feeding, diaper change, burping, and putting baby back down. Then bottle cleaning and baby's laundry. But the most important of it all is sleep...
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Rynessa M.

Full Time Day Nanny And/or Night Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
I am very energetic. I use to teach, and still do here and there, at a kids gym called My Gym in San Carlos CA. I have been a nanny since I was 19 and I've taken care of kids from new born babies to kids at the age of 13. I usually work with babies, new born kids to ages 3 or 4. I have worked with twins as well. In the last 5...
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Blanca M.

Fun, Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$26/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Ana L.

Part Time Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 10+ years of experience working as a fulltime caregiver through agencies and private caregiver too, doing companion, help with showering, transfering from bed to wheelchair, prepare meals, taking out to activities, appointments, manage medications, redirect clients, etc
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Erika E.

Fun Adventurous Nanny Available- Flexible Hours

Palo Alto, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Caring an imagination is one of my favorite things to do The ability to guide children to express themselves and generate new ideas by storytelling using our imaginations to play in creating arts and crafts together.
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Ingrid H.

Experienced & Loving Nanny | Childcare From Infants To Teens | Homework Help, Crafts, Meal Prep & More

Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children of all ages, from infants through teenagers. I offer a wide range of services, including hands-on caregiving, tutoring assistance, light meal preparation, snack prep, and engaging in creative activities like crafts. With a patient and nurturing approach, I...
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Abigail A.

Lovely Nanny Sicking For A Part Time

Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Abby, and I am an experienced, reliable, and loving nanny seeking a full time or part-time position in the peninsula. I have experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and...
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Maria V.

Full Time Nanny Available

Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have had the privilege of working with families of different backgrounds. I have come to learn that our common ground is the safe and well being of their children. I have had the experience to work with children in building confidence, loving-caring, positive, smart, children trough social interaction common everyday play. I...
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Arpita S.

Child Care And Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Experienced healthcare manager and companion care giver for seniors. I am well educated, very social, pleasant and highly organized. I maintain a healthy and super active lifestyle. As regards my interests, I am musically inclined, love gardening, arts and crafts and DIY projects. Having worked in both hospital and hospitality...
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Mirely S.

Well-rounded Nurtured Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
7 years experience
I'd describe my personality as stable, mature, and collaborative I like working with kids because they are fun, smart, and creative. I'm looking for a job that provides a collaborative environment, stability, and good salary. I started working with kids when I chose to study for a bachelor's degree in education. In my...
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Haijing Z.

Great Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a patient and calm childcare provider with seven years of experience. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development through play and educational activities. I am also comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that arise through written...
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Nicole M.

Fun And Experienced Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from UC Berkeley in Social Work and Education. I am hoping to attend SF State for my Masters in Social Work and continue working with a family throughout grad school. I grew up in the Bay Area and have worked in childcare since I was 15 (I am now 25). I absolutely love spending time with kids and being...
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Leah K.

Part-time Sitter/nanny With Playmate Included!

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Having a 20-month-old toddler myself, I am going through the same gratifying challenges that you are! I hope your child will love my silly voices when I read to them, my relaxed demeanor, and my awe for the small victories they accomplish themselves. As I am currently looking for part-time, I can do light housekeeping...
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  • 82 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.66/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.9

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 82 listed nannies

Gabriela T.

Gabriela is amazing. She worked with us one summer and our 3 year old son loves her! Even now from time to time I ask her for part-time...

- Anu H.

Norma M.

Norma was amazing for our family. She started out when my son was 2 years old, and we also had another child as well she was helping with....

- Care member

Olga M.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding nannies in Palo Alto, CA

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palo Alto, CA is as of is $28.66 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.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 82 in Palo Alto, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

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.

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