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Nubia P. says "I met Maressa during our Au pair experience and she has been doing a great job with the kids. She always talks about how much she loves them. Any family...
Care Member says "Melissa is awesome!! She was great with our newborn son and was such a lifesaver in that newborn period of sleep deprivation. She was knowledgeable and...
Arielle R. says "Leticia is the best thing that has ever happened to our family, to my children and to me. She has been with us for two years. She is not just a "nanny"...
Care Member says "Elizabeth took care of my niece and stepdaughter last minute one busy evening and after that we never used anyone else! Elizabeth is very vigilant, and...
Lisa C. says "I have just hired Maria to clean my home every other week. She just completed her first clean, and she did a fantastic job. I am happy to see how she does...
Ashley C. says "Lilian was very kind and sweet, understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase! She is well trained and knowledgeable."
Pamela W. says "Ruth did a good job helping us with our two children and some household chores. She was very caring with the kids. She was always on time and did all...
Fatima Z. says "Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual."
Rohit M. says "Ana has been working with us for the past 6 months full time. The ONLY reason she is available now is because we had to move away due to work. Our son...
Care Member says "We recommend Alicia! She is responsive, communicates well and timely. She is trustworthy and responsible. Our son and dog jumps for joy when she...
Julia B. says "Alyssa has become a regular sitter for our family and she is awesome! Great positive energy, always on time, kids adore her."
Bryan W. says "Sundus stepped in for a week of early morning kid prep and school drop-off in a pinch. Reliable and developed rapport with kids and adults involved :) Very...
Kristi P. says "Amanda did a great job filling for a last minute need. She was quite helpful in the morning getting my kids ready to go. My son really enjoyed being with...
Cindy C. says "We are so happy we found Anjali. She has been a great fit for our family! Highly recommend!"
Ayisha B. says "Joan is great has been working with her now a few weeks and she's done a great! She always on time and reliable. She puts the kids to bed on time and I...
Caroline B. says "Clara took excellent care of our two-year-old son. I was there for part of the time and I could hear him laughing and having fun. Her attention was...
Palo Alto, CA
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...
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...
Care Member says "Madeline is such a great worker! Always on time and truly loves working with children. She is truly a gem and we will miss her sweet and caring...
Silke S. says "Maribel has been always on time and is super reliable! She comes in with a happy attitude and keeps our 9yo engaged in fun activities. She is also an...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Atherton, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
- Nubia P.
- Care member
- Arielle R.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Atherton, CA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Atherton, CA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Atherton, CA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Atherton, CA is $27.00.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Atherton, CA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Atherton, CA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.