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After school babysitters in Portola Valley, CA

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Stella M.


Portola Valley, CA

$20-24/hr

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Hello! My name is Stella and I will be attending Berkeley in the fall, but I am looking to babysit kids or pets this summer. I am dependable, caring, creative, patient, and friendly. I have a younger brother and help my mom care for him through driving, meal prep, homework help, and chores. We have had many pets including a cat...
Stella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Jennifer G.


Menlo Park, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

My nanny journey began as a helper for a small babysitting company. I then moved on to gain more experience working at an after school program for elementary and middle school kids. Finally I decided to create a care profile and was lucky to find two amazing families that needed my help. These opportunities came with their...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer is reliable, responsible, flexible, caring and industrious. She is always willing to do what it takes to make your load lighter. Fits in easily to any family and the kids love her. "

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Micheal J.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am writing this for the nanny position. With over 10 years of experience caring for children, as well as my background is nursing. I began my career in child care as baby sitter while I was in high school. After that, I went on to become a live in nanny for a family of two children. During my time with themI took care of...
Micheal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Joyce was a great care giver to both my kids (ages 3&6). She is very patient with them and has lots of knowledge about the developmental stages they go through. She is able to use her past experience as a nurse in her day to day care of the kids. We enjoyed having...

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Rakell S.


Redwood City, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny/sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Engaging with young children enriches one's character, as their presence fosters purity, creativity, lightness, and happiness. This is why I hold a deep affection for them. My name is Rakell, and I am 43 years old, residing in Redwood City. In Brazil, driven by a profound sense of love, I dedicated 8 years to volunteering as a...
Rakell can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rakell cared my 14 months old daughter for couple of days. She has a very calm demeanor. She is ethical and respectful. She shows up on-time, washes her hands upon her arrival and follows your instruction properly. She speaks both English and Portuguese fluently. I...

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Helen C.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I have many years of experience working with children and being an extra support to families. I have experience in doing morning drop off, practice drop off, and morning/bedtime routine. I am comfortable working with all ages! I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and funny I like working with kids because...
Helen can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Helen watched our 10 year old son for us for a date night and we will definitely use her again. She was prompt to reply when we had questions or scheduling changes. She asked questions of us in order to get to know what was expected of her and what our son was...

Alexander C.

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Yu C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

Mandarin Sitter And Tutor

I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher. I have language teaching degree from Harbin Normal University and have completed 52 units of college level Child Development and Liberal Arts classes in the US. I completed AP Chinese teacher's training through college board in 2014. Most of my students are from non-Chinese speaking...
Yu can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Alynna V.


Menlo Park, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Willing To Help In Any Department Of Your Home Needs.

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alynna and I am 22 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, School Pickups, Homework, and any other homely needs. I also have healthcare experience and currently have my CNA license and CPR certification working my way through nursing school. I look forward to working with any families who are in...
Alynna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alynna was great with my son and he loved having her around. He’s active and she kept him entertained all the way until bedtime which was also a breeze for her to manage. She was easy to communicate with and prompt. We will def ask her over again. "

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Kaera S.


Menlo Park, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House-manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am available for temporary or more long term help (I will be away the last two weeks of July). I recently just moved to the South Bay Area. I am a grad student at Palo Alto University. I live in Menlo Park and my classes are in Mountain View. I would be happy to be commute from either location. My hours are flexible...
Kaera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kaera helped us out for a few weeks before she left the country for some travel. The kids loved her - she was up for anything, flexible, and easy to integrate into our lives for what was too short of a time!"

Jennifer T.

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$33-45/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/ Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Raquel and I am seeking a family to join the current family I work for in a nanny share!! The baby I care for is 3 months old and mom would like to start the nanny share end of august or early September! I have experience with children of all ages from zero to 22! I've been working with children for over 10 years...
Raquel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...

Alexandra V.

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Kelsey S.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Taker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a teacher looking for part time work after 4 p.m. on weekdays and with flexibility on Saturdays and Sundays. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and am most experienced with ages 10 months to 12 years of age. Along with teaching for 4 years and 10+ years of babysitting, I have experience in working at...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that they love to do. I felt perfectly fine being away and they said she was so great with them. I honestly wish she...

Vanessa S.

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Ruby L.


Redwood City, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ruby and I am a 22-year-old student at Boise state (I am a remote student). I have been babysitting since I was 14 and nannying since I was 18. I really love working with kids because they bring so much joy and playfulness. I have babysat for children ages 8 months -15 years old. I am working as an after school...
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Ruby for childcare and family assistance. This was during covid and Ruby was a huge help to our family during a very difficult time. She was dependable, our kids enjoyed spending time with her and developed a strong bond. We would very happily work with...

Sam W.

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Julie W.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Redwood City /Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! Do you need help with after school care, evenings, weekends, date nights? Walk the dog, feed the cat, pick up from soccer practice? I'm available part time. I can help with "Bedtime Routine" baths, showers, stories, maybe even a puppet show. After your loved ones are ready for bed. I'm able to help with that...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julie watched our baby and 3-year-old several times, and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about her! She is warm and calm and trustworthy. A true gem."

Amy L.

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Bagdat S.


Mountain View, CA

$30-32/hr9 yrs exp

Hello Lovely Families

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello dear families :) I am available for morning and night job . Experienced babysitter
Bagdat can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Bagdat part time when our son was 9 months old and we couldn’t have found someone better. Even though she was with him for only half the day, she fit in as much as possible. She was always on time, fed him breakfast, cleaned him up, and dressed him for the...

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Rocio P.


Redwood City, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Rocio I used to work for a cleaning company for many years and been working full time nanny for the past year for a 3-year-old and 2 now they are in school full time I work with them on weekends. I've been working for a family in Palo Alto in the evenings for 11 years. The youngest daughter graduated college this...
Rocio can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Rocio is very smart, kind and trustworthy. She's always happy, practical and loving . She's the best .."

Jennifer B.

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Sierra A.


Redwood City, CA

$33/hr4 yrs exp

College Student, Summer Nanny Only

I have background with ECE classes from Canada College. I love Kids and help them with their development. On the weekends I babysit my nieces and nephews. I've been babysitting for almost 8 years. I have my CPR certificate. I help with homework and some duties around the house.
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great with kids! Very responsible. "

Iliana M.

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Mayela E.


Redwood City, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Sweet And Friendly Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Mayela I am 26 years old I love kids I am a fun sweet and a responsible person. I also like going for walks to the park play soccer and ride the bikes on my free time. I love working with kids they make my day filled with joy and laughs.
Mayela can also help with: Meal prep, travel
5.0
"Mayela worked with us for a full school year. She picked up my kids from school/after-school enrichment classes, drove them home, supervised them finishing their homework, read to them for 20 minutes (as I required), and took them to play outdoor till I finish my...

Xiaolin Karen W.

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Keren P.


Mountain View, CA

$16-21/hr

Experienced Live-in/live-out Sitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nanny/sitter with experienced caring for newborn, toddlers, and children up to school age. Available from Monday to Friday, and Sunday as well. Will consider live-in or overnight stay. References from prior employees available upon request. In addition to caring for children, I have a knack for closet organization and house...
5.0
"We've hired Keren for a few date nights and she's wonderful with our older kids as well as the infant! We could tell from first moment we met her that she truly loves kids and they feel like she wants to be with them (which is huge for the older kids to gain their...

Lisa C.

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Lauren I.


Redwood City, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lauren! I am a wonderful and creative nanny that can help you with your kids and household responsibilities. I am bilingual, easy-going, and can go with the flow of your household. My qualities are energetic, creative, sweet, proactive, punctual and positive. I enjoy arts and crafts, fun outdoor activities and...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"That she goes above and beyond when she does her work."

Willson L.

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Lourdes C.


Redwood City, CA

$30-35/hr20 yrs exp

Caregiver- 20 Plus Year Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Lourdes here, I am a nanny in the industry for over 20 plus years. I am currently looking for a new family to work with. I have a lot of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers. I believe it's important to provide adequate support, organization, and patience to the children as well as the parents. I consider myself a...
Lourdes can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of having Lourdes as a helpful hand around my own home. She quickly became someone I could depend on and most of all a good friend to my family. After long days at work it would be such a relief to get home and see Lourdes helping us with...

Sandraan O.

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Sequoia G.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I was a daycare teacher, working with ages 3 months to 12 years. I have experience watching large groups, from 5 boys (2 y/o - 8 y/o) to a group of 8 children for a bible study (1 y/o to 12 y/o). I am a beginner in Russian language but fluent in...
Sequoia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sequoia was a great help with our 3 year old daughter. She played with her and kept her engaged. We were able to go on date night and enjoy ourselves knowing our kids were taken care of. "

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA

Jennifer G.

5.0

Jennifer is reliable, responsible, flexible, caring and industrious. She is always willing to do what it takes to make your load lighter. Fits in easily to any family and the kids love her.

- Care member

Micheal J.

5.0

Our nanny worked with us for 15 months. She first cared for our toddler and my sister's infant together for 11 months, then transitioned to caring for our infant for the last 4 months. She was exceptional during mealtime, patiently ensuring that the kids finished their food. She kept them engaged...

- Care member

Rakell S.

5.0

Rakell cared my 14 months old daughter for couple of days. She has a very calm demeanor. She is ethical and respectful. She shows up on-time, washes her hands upon her arrival and follows your instruction properly. She speaks both English and Portuguese fluently. I highly recommend her if you are...

- Care member

Helen C.

5.0

Helen watched our 10 year old son for us for a date night and we will definitely use her again. She was prompt to reply when we had questions or scheduling changes. She asked questions of us in order to get to know what was expected of her and what our son was like. We have recommended her to...

- Alexander C.

Alynna V.

5.0

Alynna was great with my son and he loved having her around. He’s active and she kept him entertained all the way until bedtime which was also a breeze for her to manage. She was easy to communicate with and prompt. We will def ask her over again.

- Care member

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