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Hannah C.

Relax On Your Night Out Knowing Your Kiddos Are In Good Hands!

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Hannah. I'm an environmental consultant who works from home in Austin and has a flexible schedule. I have experience with younger children (newborns, toddlers, elementary age), but don't mind keeping an eye out for your older children too. I absolutely LOVE to draw, and the kids I babysit always have fun doing crafts...
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Allison R.

Pediatric ICU Physician Assistant Looking For Part Time Care Jobs!

Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
11 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Allison and I am a pediatric ICU physician assistant at Stanford who loves to babysit on the side to help out families and to help out my student loans ;) I have been nannying since I was 16 years, and have particular love of taking care of newborn and infants - though I have experience with all ages! With...
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Sandra R.

Palo Alto, CA

1.0(0)
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$33/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Sandra. I bring over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, CPR/First Aid certified, and have also worked in daycares, after-school programs, and camps. Families describe me as dependable, caring, and patient. I focus on...
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Sydney P.

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Sydney and I'd love to help your family with your child care needs. I have a genuine passion for working with kids and plenty of experience to back it up! I have experience as a 2nd grade teacher, am currently working on my masters in education at the University of Pennsylvania, and have a B. A. in Psychology from...
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Olivia J.

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I'm a 23-year-old Child Development major at San José State University. I also hold an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Foothill College. I have years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages through teaching in classrooms, tutoring, daycares, babysitting, and even coaching figure...
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Donna B.

Nanny Available!

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
A little bit about me- I moved from Connecticut to California and am currently living in Palo Alto. I have 13 years of 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 nannied with...

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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Kelly V.

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Kind, Compassionate, Active I like working with kids because it's honestly so much fun and every day is a new experience -- every child I work with has had such a positive and lasting impact on me. The family I nannied for all through college truly became my second-family and I...
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Rosa A.

Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have being working as an on call babysitter for more than 15 years and continue working with the same families I started with. Occasionally I do over night babysitting jobs. I am fluent in English and Spanish and have a lot of experience in the education field. I have worked a Secretary Assistant, Teacher Assistant and...
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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Carol R.

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Carol, and I'm a caring, responsible and dedicated babysitter with experience caring for children ages 0 to 11. I love creating a safe, happy, and engaging environment where kids can learn, play, and feel comfortable I'm based in Bay Area, have a work permit and my own car which allows me to be reliable and on...
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Beatriz B.

Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion! For the past three years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I have some college experience and am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I am CPR and First Aid certified. My approach is patient and creative, and I love engaging...
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Hailey P.

Experienced, Energetic, & Playful. ECE & Special Needs Background :)

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I am Hailey. I am a college student, currently working for a school district as an aide in a special educ. elementary class. When my school is on break, & I love to fill my time. I have nannied for many families with different needs over the years. I have experience with overnights, date nights, academic tutoring, pet...
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Natalia B.

18 Year Old College Student

Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Travel
grocery shopping
I've been going to my mom's babysitting job since I was a few weeks old since she was the only one who could take care of me. Since I was 6 years old I've played with the kids she'd take care of. Growing up, my mom has taught me how to supervise, how to keep kids entertained and much more. I am extremely patient with kids and I...
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Meliame L.

Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Arpita S.

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Experienced child-care provider with current CPR/First Aid certification. I am well educated, very social, pleasant and highly organized. Besides keeping your child engaged, I can also tutor or help with the school homework if needed. I may help in light housekeeping, doing and folding laundry, vegetable cutting and light...
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Angela J.

Fremont, CA

4.4(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
My name is Angela and I'm from the Philippines. I have a 7 years experience of being a nanny/babysitter and now I do have a daughter of my own. I started my first job here in the USA as a day care assistant in a home day care located near hillsdale high school. I am a responsible babysitter with 7 years of experience taking care...

Danel N. says "We love Angela! We hired on a short term basis and thought she was great! Our one year old soon became very comfortable with her. She was caring, very...

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Asma M.

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Asma! I'm 34 years old and am from Tunisia. I love children and I have lots of experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I use to be a part time nanny for twi familles in San Francisco, and took care of children in Tunisia for over 5 years. I'm open to full time and part time nanny jobs and babysitting on...

Caroline L. says "I can't recommend Asma highly enough. She's a delightful person - always so positive. She's taken care of my 7 month son for me on an ad hoc basis when...

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Bagdat S.

Hello Lovely Families

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Hello dear families :) I am available for morning and night job . Experienced babysitter.

Care Member says "Having Bagdat care for our baby was a true gift. we were understandably anxious about leaving our newborn overnight, but Bagdat's gentle and confident...

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Helloysa M.

Belmont, CA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello - My name is helloysa, I offer childcare services I love babysitting and have been looking after newborns, babies, toddlers and children (including twins!) since the age of 16. My responsibilities include driving to/from school, manual labor, tutoring and even dance lessons, potty training food introduction and all child...

Care Member says "Very kind, responsible nanny. My kids were very happy with her."

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Ari B.

Experienced, Creative, Caring & Fun

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
*Currently seeking temporary positions over the summer* Hello! I'm Ari, a career Nanny based in Woodside. I've been working as a Nanny for over 9 years. I am currently employed full time with a lovely family but I am looking to fill some of my spare time with temporary positions. I am open to date nights, backup car, and...

Kristen R. says "I have nothing but amazing things to say about Ari. She was our children's first nanny and we call her our unicorn nanny, because, there are few out...

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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.93/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 3.0

Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Overnight Babysitters in Palo Alto, CA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Donna B.

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...

- Rubin K.

Angela J.

We love Angela! We hired on a short term basis and thought she was great! Our one year old soon became very comfortable with her. She was...

- Danel N.

Asma M.

I can't recommend Asma highly enough. She's a delightful person - always so positive. She's taken care of my 7 month son for me on an ad hoc...

- Caroline L.

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Palo Alto, CA

Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Palo Alto, CA that you can trust to watch your children overnight? You can use Care.com to search for overnight babysitters who can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with and who have an overnight babysitting rate that aligns with your budget. You can search by years of experience and read through reviews from families to get an idea of how trustworthy an overnight babysitter is, but it’s always a good idea to do your own interview and check their references.

Overnight babysitters in Palo Alto, CA start at $28.93, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.

Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 15 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Palo Alto, CA feel comfortable tackling.

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