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60 babysitters are listed in Menlo Park, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Menlo Park, CA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years experience with nannying and babysitting, as well as with teaching art/wood shop and caring for kids with learning differences such as autism. I'm a mom to a wonderful toddler and I currently babysit with and without him. He's starting preschool soon, so I'm excited to start working with more families while...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"From the start, Lisa was the perfect babysitter for us. She arrived on time, communicated with us throughout the night, and even sent photos along the way. Our son Chase (8mos) loved spending time with her and I would hire her again in a heartbeat. "
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5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of experience with children between 4 to 15 years old. I can help with Travel, arts and Crafts, teaching Spanish, drawing, painting. Pick up and drop off. I have a driver's license and clean record.
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is a great caregiver and is very flexible!!"
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 4 years of experience and CPR certified. Covid/ boosted vaccinated and have my own car. Experience with kids from 0 to 10. I also have great references!!!
Looking forward to hear from you! Thank you :)
Nubia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nubia is a reliable and experienced babysitter. She jumped right in with my 7 year old son and got to know what he liked, but wasn’t afraid to hold boundaries. My son looks forward to Nubia babysitting and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her or recommend her to a...
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Guadalupe C.
Menlo Park, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Guadalupe. I am 52 years old and I have 20+ years of experience as a nanny. I have experience working with children ages from newborns to 10-year-olds. Im currently Iooking for a family that requires assistance with their children. I have experience working on a family daycare and with twins. I have good...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my 6-month-old baby to Lupe for a date night, and I could not have been more impressed by the level of care she demonstrated. Punctuality is essential when you're planning an evening out, and Guadelupe showed up right on...
Kim H.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When I was in undergrad school, I worked for a family for two years. I worked with a newborn baby up until he was 2 years old. I then worked as a behavioral technician with children on the spectrum, ages three to five years of age. Last, I worked as an Associate Kindergarten teacher for one year.
I have a bachelors degree in...
Hello!
My name is Madison and I was recently relocated to Menlo Park for work.
I am a graduate from the University of Colorado at Boulder. At CU, I was a division 1 soccer player and majored in Studio Art, while also obtaining minors in Business and Art History. I love being outdoors and anything involving sports as I live a...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Im Camila from Colombia. I worked as an AUPAIR here in the Bay Area for 2 Years, Almost 3 Years ago, It was a wonderful experience. I was taking care of 3 Children: two boys of 13 And 12, one girl of 6(now) . my responsibilities with the children consisted of feeding them, playing with them, taking them to school and...
Camila can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail T.
Menlo Park, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love kids and have experience being a camp counselor, babysitter, and tutor for all ages and abilities throughout high school and college
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi All --
While I was previously a nanny to triplets, I am now currently working as a science writer at Stanford University. However, I am available to babysitting on afternoons or weekends. Hope to connect with you soon.
Katlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Katie N.
Menlo Park, CA
$26-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm 19 (I know, super young) but, I'm super responsible, reliable, and respectful. I have a sister of my own, she is 6 yrs old, my big girl.
I started babysitting at a super young age (but it only means I have experience). I started getting paid as soon as I was 16. Everyone who knows me knows I love working with kids and...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katerin G.
Menlo Park, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a kind and respectful person I am creative I really like children because I have many nephews and I enjoy spending time with them I spent 3 years in Spain working as a babysitter and for 5 years here I have also worked in the same
Melanie G.
Menlo Park, CA
$23-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Melanie, I am studying Nutrition, at Foothill College. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services.
I would love to be a babysitter! I grew up in a big family and have been caring for children, pets, and houses since I was 14 years old. I cared for my nephew when he was 3-12 months old, and...
Natalia G.
Menlo Park, CA
$28-42/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello Everyone. I'm Natalia, From Colombia. I'll Be Very Happy To Hear About Your Family.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, helpful, creative.
I like working with kids because it's so much fun, there is always a lot of opportunity for physical and fun activities to do with them. I like to see how creativity, endless energy, enthusiasm, honesty and lovely kids are. Also, I learn from them every day.
As...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Family! Thanks for checking my profile. I have 8 years of nanny/ babysitting/ child care experience. I am adaptable to come into any family situation comfortably & go off of what works for your family, plus adding my own knowledge. I can cook & help with various household tasks. Let me know what you need & I can help! I...
Aneesah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a second year biology student at the University of Utah. I am currently at home in Menlo Park taking self-paced classes online. I have been a babysitter and a mother's helper for about 8 years and I am Red Cross Babysitter certified. I have experience babysitting children ages 3 months to 11 years...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Anisia A.
Menlo Park, CA
$34/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Anisia, I Speak English And Spanish, And I Live In Menlo Park California
I've worked with children of all ages and I am very creative and an outdoor person. I also love creating new bonds with children and treat them as if they were my own.
Anisia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
My name is Zoe, I am an incoming senior at Gonzaga University studying psychology on the pre-health track. I have always loved working with kids! I am currently studying to become a child psychiatrist, since my dream job is to work with children :)
In regard to past experience, I've been working with kids for years. When I was...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a Mother of 5. With 10+ years experience with child care I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable, and a caring person. I love being active outdoors and enjoy taking children on outings as well as...
Mila A.
Menlo Park, CA
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Can Work With Infants And Children Up Too12+ Can Work With Autistic Children Since I Have A Son.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I Already have two children and one is autistic! I love to work with children because they will always show you something new to learn
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old
In my spare time, I like to go out to meet new places new restaurant and to show my two children that...
Mila can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Menlo Park, CA
Lisa G.
5.0
From the start, Lisa was the perfect babysitter for us. She arrived on time, communicated with us throughout the night, and even sent photos along the way. Our son Chase (8mos) loved spending time with her and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Care member
Amanda M.
5.0
She is a great caregiver and is very flexible!!
- Care member
Nubia P.
5.0
Nubia is a reliable and experienced babysitter. She jumped right in with my 7 year old son and got to know what he liked, but wasn’t afraid to hold boundaries. My son looks forward to Nubia babysitting and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her or recommend her to a friend.
- Care member
Guadalupe C.
5.0
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my 6-month-old baby to Lupe for a date night, and I could not have been more impressed by the level of care she demonstrated. Punctuality is essential when you're planning an evening out, and Guadelupe showed up right on time, ready to step into our routine...
- Kim H.
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 a babysitter in Menlo Park, CA:
How can I find a Menlo Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Menlo Park, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 36 babysitters in Menlo Park, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Menlo Park, CA?
The average rate for Menlo Park, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.94 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Menlo Park, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Menlo Park, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Menlo Park, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Menlo Park, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.