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100 babysitters are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana. I have been in the bay area for a 2 year. I used to live for 15 years in New Jersey. I'm located in Palo Alto, CA. I'm a calm, kind, and engaging nanny with over 14 years of experience providing exceptional care to children from newborn to 14 years old. I communicate positively with children of all...
Juliana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julianna helped take care of my child in December 2022. She was very dependable and punctual. She engaged my child in a lot of fun indoor activities, took her to the park etc. We would be happy to work with her again in the future."
Rucha K.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christine, and I am a Preschool Teacher who works for a high-quality childcare center in Los Altos. I have a BA in Child Development from SJSU, and am First-Aid and CPR certified. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have 15+ years of experience working in the childcare field as an infant/toddler teacher, preschool...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
"Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which takes some skill. My daughter never complained or looked for me while she was with Christine. She also took both...
Heather D.
Emily Y.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a Medical Assisting and photography student, and have taken some classes for early childhood development and veterinary technology for pure interest as well. have been volunteering with children for 16 years, babysitting/nannying for 14 years, and now am lucky enough to have two little ones of my own!
I...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids absolutely love being with Emily. She’s fun, engaged, and you can tell she loves children. If you like, she sends picture updates and my kiddos always look so happy and having a blast. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi My name is Wei, I am offering childcare. When I was 16 years old I became a babysitter, I love being a babysitter, and have been watching infant, toddlers, and kids. I can take care of multiple kids at same time. I'm pet lover, especially cats and dogs. I can speak English and Chinese.
Wei can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very responsible and great with kids. She goes above and beyond and is great at rolling with changes in schedule, situation, etc."
Roger H.
Veronica D.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-35/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Veronica, I have 10 years of experience. Previously worked for two amazing families. I am also very reliable, responsible, energetic and love to take kids to the park, library read books to them. help them with their growth and hit their mile stones. I am willing to help around the house with house chores. I...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is professional, reliable and flexible. She has been great with my 15 month and occasionally watches my 4 year old too. She’s wonderful with kids and has built a trust with my son in a matter of days with her patience and kindness. She is a huge help to...
Care member
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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
12+ years of experience, from newborns to teenagers. Mom of a 20 months old boy wanting to go back to work and willing to do a nanny share with my son, or a part time. Active, love outdoors and fun activities. Flexible, punctual and reliable. Clean record available. CPR certified. Own car. Native Spanish speaker and excellent...
Jorgelina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jorgelina is a caring, hardworking young woman who puts her heart into every daily task. Her hands on attitude combined with her love for the job show she has a lot to offer and differentiate her from the rest. Her organization skills are unique and is always...
Vanesa B.
Roxana A.
Palo Alto, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Roxana. I describe myself as a responsible and hardworking person. I actually take care of 2 children. I am also a mom. I have a car with Insurance.
Roxana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Roxana was wonderful with my twin girls. She was kind and endearing and they had a great time with her! She was also happy to help around the house and work with our changing schedule, which is a huge plus. I would highly recommend her to any family."
Imran A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Olga, a Spanish 24-year-old girl who is living the experience in the US!
I have four siblings (they are currently 11, 12, 13 and 14 years old), so that means I'm the oldest one! I have always taken care of them since they were born, so I could say that I've been a mom, a sister, a friend and a teacher.
I also...
Olga can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Olga is fantastic with our toddler - she teaches him Spanish, keeps up his routine, and helps with needed tasks. She is caring, helpful, punctual, and proactive. Would definitely recommend her for housekeeping or childcare tasks."
Arathi K.
Jenna W.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-30/hr • 18 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 16 years of child care experience and I love spending time with kids. I work as a internal medicine resident physician at Kaiser Oakland and enjoy taking care of children in my free time. Throughout my life I have worked in childcare and have loved being involved in the children's' lives and watching them grow up.
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is so attentive and sweet with my little one (6yo)! We've had her twice now and she has been wonderful. My girls went to bed happy and on time and look forward to her returning! She is also really kind to pick up after the children and tidy up."
Judy J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Silvia speaks Spanish and English. has 30 years of exp. Has teacher, childcare, and caregiver.
Has taken care for new born to tenegers. Her core values are Patience, Care, Friendliness, Kindness, and Cheerfulness. Some of her interests include Anthroposophy, Eurythmy, and Waldorf Education.
Silvia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 4 kids and lot of experience with kids. I'm a Medical assistant at Kaiser pediatric and been working in medical field with kids for 19yrs , I love working with kids. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skill. Certified CPR with dedication to creating safe inclusive and engaging...
Kalisi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful time with Kalisi, she is very caring and knowledge. I appreciate her support and love. Just after few night, my baby is able to sleep through the night. If you are looking for somebody to love and care for your baby, please contact her...
Care member
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
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
Ivanna O.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ivanna and I'm a psychology student. I'm currently looking for a second job to cover my other availabilities. I currently work for a family in the evenings.
I come from a large family and have always found taking care of children is an extremely rewarding opportunity as you get to really watch them grow and...
Ivanna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"We hire Ivanna for our 3 days to take care of our kid during the January daycare shutdown. Ivanna is extremely friendly and patient with our kid. Even though our kid is shy with strangers, Ivanna is able to break the ice and engage with the kid. Throughout the day,...
Jerry W.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am currently living in Palo Alto. I have worked for several families caring for 1-year-olds through 12-year-olds primarily, though I have volunteered with children for years. I helped at my local children's theatre working with kids from kindergarten through 8th grade. I have also worked with pets and...
5.0
"Abby was our babysitter/mothers helper for over 6months. She was great with our 1year old daughter as well as our dog. She is experienced and knowledgeable in childcare and was a huge help to our family. Abby is punctual and reliable and cared deeply for our...
Care member
My name is Ana and I'm a mother of 4 adults kid and 3 grand daughters. I'm being a Nanny for over 23 years. I'm still working part time now and I'm looking for more hours. I'm happy to meet a new family and to be a part of their family. I love kids of any ages. Most of my experience is working with twins and I love them all and...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like caring, playing and educating your children. I have never had a bad experience taking care of kids before luckily they have been all good and I have been very patient with them. I teach them to eat by themselves and sing a longs like the ABCS, etc. Also I can teach them spanish, my prefer language is spanish
Zuleyma can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone!
My name is Michelle. I have worked with children for almost 3 years now! I am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher. My current position is a preschool teacher for children ages 2-6! I have worked with younger and older as well! With children I love to, read, do crafts, teach them new things, go...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA
Juliana P.
5.0
Julianna helped take care of my child in December 2022. She was very dependable and punctual. She engaged my child in a lot of fun indoor activities, took her to the park etc. We would be happy to work with her again in the future.
- Rucha K.
Christine L.
4.0
Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which takes some skill. My daughter never complained or looked for me while she was with Christine. She also took both kids to our local school. She...
- Heather D.
Emily Y.
5.0
Our kids absolutely love being with Emily. She’s fun, engaged, and you can tell she loves children. If you like, she sends picture updates and my kiddos always look so happy and having a blast.
- Care member
Wei L.
5.0
Very responsible and great with kids. She goes above and beyond and is great at rolling with changes in schedule, situation, etc.
- Roger H.
Veronica D.
5.0
Veronica was able to provide last minute care for our 15month old daughter. Veronica's kind and gentle nature was incredible. Our daughter just gravitated to her!
She was punctual, kept our daughter on her schedule, and helped with cleanup while our daughter napped. I would definitely recommend...
- Laura A.
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How can I find a Palo Alto babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Palo Alto, CA?
The average rate for Palo Alto, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.73 per hour as of March 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 Palo Alto, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 100 listed babysitters.