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Virginia M. says "Deisy watches our girls after school dueling the school year. She is wonderful with the girls. She picks them up, brings them to activities, to...
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...
Jennie C. says "Camila is easy going, caring, friendly and communicative. My kids enjoy being around her. She has a clam demeanor and is great with my 10 yr old daughter...
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...
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"...
Katherine B. says "My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality...
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...
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...
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...
Fatima Z. says "Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual."
Matthew K. says "Erica K. is great with the children. During the time that she was teaching swim lessons all of her students loved her. They were always excited to see...
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...
Leslie L. says "Dalia was incredibly easy and pleasant to interview. Her connection with our kids was the same and immediate. She's a great communicator who kept me in...
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...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.89/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, CA is $26.89.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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.