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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
(9)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rakell is a very lovely nanny! My children is always looking forward to see her. The only reason she is not with us is because she move away and it takes her to drive one hour to be at our place."
Rejany C.
Helen C.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me-
I moved from Connecticut to California and am currently living in Palo Alto. I have 10+ years of babysitting and 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...
Donna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 was super communicative, shared all the info we asked and was really flexible despite our disorganization....
Rubin K.
Alynna V.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun Sitter Willing To Help In Any Department Of Your Home Needs.
5.0
(5)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alynna was prompt, on time, responsible and did a great job taking care of our son. We can’t recommend her enough. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ruby and I am a 23 years old and a student at Boise state (I was in Boise but moved back to California and am now an online 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 am working as an after school...
Ruby can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She's an amazing, kind and loving person. I've known her for 19 years. I trust her with my kids 110%."
Jill S.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hello dear families :)
I am available for morning and night job .
Experienced babysitter
Bagdat can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Bagdat to take care of our child from the age of 10 weeks to 9 months. Bagdat is knowledgeable with kids, she is caring and my daughter absolutely loved her. Bagdat was excellent at following alls after precautions and as a new parent it was great to know...
Magnus G.
Rocio P.
Redwood City, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Rocio is very smart, kind and trustworthy. She's always happy, practical and loving . She's the best .."
Jennifer B.
5.0
(4)
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
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra has been such a helpful hand. I can always rely on her and she is always on time. She rarely take time off and if she does, she would let me know at least a month in advance. That's what I really appreciate about here. The kids obviously love being around...
Michelle L.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, travel, 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.
5.0
(10)
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sequoia is super sweet. Our girls love when she comes over. At times they ask if she can come play with them. She is also very flexible with our crazy schedules. Always on time! "
Care member
Sep K.
Cupertino, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
Family
I'm the youngest out of 10 siblings.
Growing up I've had many nieces and nephews from my siblings to my cousins kids. I've drawn myself to them since I am the youngest and wanted little brothers and sisters myself.
Since my siblings and I are in different age groups I've been the "young, fun and cool" Aunt...
Sep can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Tina is very friendly and helpful. She is also great with Children and should be be your caregiver for whatever you need! "
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a full time position. Open at nanny share Currently available I have a reliable car, clean driving record, and willing to travel. I speak Spanish (first language) and Speak english. Certified in CPR and First Aid.
I have 9 years experience in child care. Watching children ages ranging from 2 months to 10 years...
Yesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son LOVES Yesi. She's taken care of him and his cousin for a year now, and she has helped them through so many stages: teething, learning to walk, moving houses, throwing tantrums, learning to say sorry to each other. She's very loving, patient, actively plays...
Kristen S.
Jeralym G.
Mountain View, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I have siblings and I enjoy being with them and taking them out to play
I started working with kids when I started working at Montecito Preschool in Los Altos but before that I had experience taking care of my siblings
In my spare time, I like to on walks or clean my house
One thing you...
Jeralym can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
3.0
"Very sweet and helpful but a little inexperienced and lacks basic cooking skills"
Steven M.
I have 7 years of experience. I've worked with another company similar to care. com called college Nannie's and sitter, also have been a babysitters for long period of time for different families and I currently am an after school teacher in the Burlingame district. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA
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.
Donna B.
5.0
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 was super communicative, shared all the info we asked and was really flexible despite our disorganization. Thank you so much Donna!
- Rubin K.
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
Kaera S.
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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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portola Valley, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portola Valley, CA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portola Valley, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Portola Valley, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portola Valley, CA is $20.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Portola Valley, CA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Portola Valley, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portola Valley, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Portola Valley, CA can really come in handy.
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