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60 babysitters are listed in Menlo Park, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Menlo Park, CA
Yulia V.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for the last eight years. I have worked with families separately, as well as in kindergartens. Importantly, I studied in college to become a preschool teacher, I am also CPR certified. I am always happy to provide you with a reference.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia helped taking care of my 14 months old for a few days. She was caring and fun!"
Elisa G.
Luciana R.
Mountain View, CA
$35-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I'm looking for a full-time position starting soon! I'm fluent in Portuguese and English, have over six years of childcare experience, included daycare teacher assistant. I'm fully vaccinated, have excellent references, child and infant CPR & First Aid certification, and a clear driving record.
I'm fully committed...
Luciana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She had immediate rapport with our kids (1.5 and 4) who had never had a babysitter outside of the family before. Both kids said they had fun and want her to visit again."
Katherine D.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello valued family!
I am an attentive and patient carrer nanny, household manager, and family assistant with 10+ years of experience.
I live in Mountain View, I'm fully vaccinated, I consider myself a completely self-starting person, with keen eyes, by hiring me, you will leave your children in good hands, your house in...
Daniella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Daniella has been caring for our 8 month old and we could not be more pleased. She is kind, gentle, and enthusiastic. Our daughter, who can be shy around new faces seemed to take to Daniella right away. She gets excited to see her when Daniella walks in each...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Sharleen.
I have excellent reference, a good driving record and a background check on care. com.
I was a certified medical assistant although my certification has expired I do re-certify infant and adult CPR every two years.
I've held two long term care positions;
A family with three children arriving at...
Sharleen can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sharleen helped me raise my kids. She is kind and considerate. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jennifer. For the last 12 years, I have been a nanny for several wonderful families, the longest employment lasting nearly 4 years after being a preschool/infant teacher for 16 years with experience with children from newborn to 6 years of age, experienced in varied teaching styles.
I specialize in Infant/Toddler care,...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 that kids are just naturally drawn to. Always punctual and dependable, Jennifer took great care of my kids while...
Katherine B.
5.0
(30)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Aphrodite! I love spending time with children as they are a bundle of joy. I worked for 4 years as a swim instructor and lifeguard.
Aphrodite can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We have had Aphrodite as a part-time babysitter for several months; throughout, she has been extremely reliable, responsible, and a pleasure to work with. She took good care of our young child on the autism spectrum, helping her even when she was having a hard...
Rory S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years working which kids all over the Bay Area from newborn to high school students in tutoring, day care, academics, piano and sports.
I have experience with taking care of dogs. I have a 5-year-old Husky.
Please let me know how I can help! :)
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I am very happy with Tiffany's piano lessons for my children (9 and 6). She is knowledgable, patient, and connect well with the kids!"
Paisa S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
N Family in Palo Alto - 1999-2004
For my first nanny job, I worked for the N family who had 2 children, a 1-year-old girl, and a newborn boy.
Heather in Palo Alto - 2003-2007
I worked for Heather for 4 years. She has 3 children, 2 twin boys who were 3 years old when I started and a 1-year-old boy.
John S in Palo Alto -...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea is very Loving and Caring "
Care member
Carla B.
Mountain View, CA
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Outgoing And Responsible College Student And Behavioral Therapist
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 22-year-old wife, sister, aunt, and cat mom of two! I graduated from foothill college this past summer with an Associate's Degree. I have worked as a coffee barista at Peet's Coffee and Google, as a behavioral technician at Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) in clinic and home setting, and as a classroom aide...
Carla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Carla for the summer months to help with our 2 year old and 3 month old. She was punctual, reliable and immediately knew how to engage with our toddler. I truly believe my 2 year old's language exploded when Carla started. She was great at reading,...
Maria-elena N.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for checking out my profile! I would love the opportunity to work with your family. I have tons of experience with children of all ages, newborn to teens. I am currently looking for a new full-time family and some new families for evening and weekend babysitting as well! I live in San Mateo and have been living and...
Leticia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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" she puts everything she has into the role of raising good human beings as if they were her own. She leads with...
Arielle R.
5.0
(2)
I am a highly fun energetic and a very positive person to be around with. I am a auntie of three, two crazy nephews ages 5 and 7 and a 9 month year old niece. I love kids so much! I even have a online channel with kid activities and a mixture of education of FUN. I am highly experienced in caring for kids. I have taken care of...
Bernadet can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bernadet took great care of my 3 kids when my babysitter was out of town. My kids LOVED her and every time she left they would get upset or even cry. I had trouble putting them to sleep but when I told them that she was coming the next day, they would sleep as fast...
Angel M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexia I have experience taking care of kids with special accommodations or needs through my younger cousin who is in a wheelchair and requires a lot of support. I also have many family members who have young kids and babies and they all feel comfortable with me watching them. In all cases everything has gone...
Alexia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexia has been great with my toddler- he took to her very quickly! I think her experience with childcare at Children's Hospital is really helpful. She is flexible and open to our particular parenting style which I appreciate a lot. She is creative and keeps him...
Laura M.
Hannah J.
Sunnyvale, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah and I'm a full time student at San Jose State. I am looking for a part time babysitting job for the summer (and potentially into the school year). I love working with children and have 5 years experience as a nanny and tutor. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Hannah was great with my two year old son. It takes him a bit to warm up to people and Hannah was very patient with him and they were great friends by the end of her visit."
Samantha S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With 16 years of nannying experience and a background as a teacher, I've mastered the art of balancing learning with laughter! Whether it's crafting, outdoor adventures, or educational play, I love keeping kids engaged and entertained. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children and am looking for summer hours to help...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa watched my two children for the past five months and did a terrific job. She is responsible and very dependable. She is also fun but doesn't let the kiddos walk over her. Unfortunately, her class schedule changed this semester so she couldn't make my...
Lara C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time.
Hours are set but I am flexible...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"
Huber A.
Lixian O.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35-54/hr • 3 yrs exp
27yo Reliable, Caring & Joyful Nanny With Great Recommendations
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Lixian, I am a 27 yo reliable and caring nanny. I am CPR certified and have 3 years of experience taking care of kids over 6 months old in the United States and I am willing to learn to take care of newborns. I used to be an associate teacher in an International school in China. I also got a lot experience with kids by...
5.0
"Lixian (Kris) was our nanny for our daughter in nanny share from when our daughter was about 7 months old to a little over a year, when we put her in daycare. She is very caring, reliable, punctual, friendly, and genuinely loves being around kids. She was able to...
Meng Z.
5.0
(19)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Having Bagdat care for our baby was a true gift. we were understandably anxious about leaving our newborn overnight, but Bagdat's gentle and confident approach quickly eased our fears. She not only adhered to our baby's feeding and sleep schedule flawlessly, but...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 15 years (5 professionally) as a babysitter, nanny, Pre-K, and Preschool teacher. ! I'm looking for a Full-Time family that wants to add a dedicated, loving, and nurturing member !
In my spare time, I like to explore a variety of activities. I love video games, hiking, baking, reading,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Casey was great. My daughter loved her. Very self sufficient, no issues whatsoever. Would strongly recommend."
Salvatore M.
Michelle V.
Redwood City, CA
$27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, social, and creative. I started working with kids when was 15. I am currently 21. I like working with kids because I love seeing kids learn and develop social skills. I'm looking for a job with a set time. I would also prefer to have set instructions on what to and not to do. In my spare...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is great with my baby. I just returned to work from maternity leave in May and Michelle has been babysitting my son since. As a mother it's reassuring when someone taking care of your baby follows all instructions and my baby is happy. I know that when I...
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! I hope you're having a great day!
I am a House Manager/Family Assistant, helping very busy families get organized. From helping CEO's with their calendar and day-to-day family errands, to assisting families with children's schedules and overall house health.
I am also an experienced nanny, my last nanny...
Taynara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired tay to babysit our 1 year old daughter. My baby took well to her.. She arrived early , she was bubbly and full of energy. Communicating with Tay was easy. She is responsive and detail oriented and asks for clarification. The activities she did with my...
Taurean And Afiya D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Menlo Park, CA
Yulia V.
3.0
Yulia cancelled the booking at 4:00 pm of the previous day. Cancellation is OK, but it is too late for us to change our planning or find backup
- Ren L.
Luciana R.
5.0
Luciana was great! Communicative, punctual, and really friendly. She put my 17-month-old at ease and I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her :) He clearly had a great time with Luciana and I would absolutely hire her again.
- Care member
Daniella R.
5.0
Daniella has been caring for our 8 month old and we could not be more pleased. She is kind, gentle, and enthusiastic. Our daughter, who can be shy around new faces seemed to take to Daniella right away. She gets excited to see her when Daniella walks in each morning!
- Care member
Sharleen T.
5.0
Sharleen helped me raise my kids. She is kind and considerate.
- Care member
Jennifer S.
5.0
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 that kids are just naturally drawn to. Always punctual and dependable, Jennifer took great care of my kids while I was out and we were very sad to...
- Katherine B.
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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 33 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 $28.76 per hour as of April 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 30 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.