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Babysitters in Portola Valley, CA

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Lina P.


Portola Valley, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny Available

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am happy, funny, dependable, hard-working, polite, responsible, creative, outgoing and self-starting individual. I am fully vaccinated and have a CPR certificate. I have driven car for more than 10 years, I have a license and my record is clean and excellent ref. I have 6 years of experience in childcare, specifically with...
Skills:

CPR

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Juliana P.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible And Dedicated Babysitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Giuditta B.


Mountain View, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with families in the Bay Area for several years. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I also took care for children with food allergies. I love spending time with children and I feel that I am very good at it. I am patient and caring I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative world of the...
Giuditta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire...

Joanna S.

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Gloria T.


Redwood City, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

3.0

(4)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate about.
Gloria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Gloria is very cheerful. She brought a positive energy to my daycare when I hired her as an assistant. The children loved her and responded well to her. She was very reliable and promptly responded to all my text messages. I look forward to hiring her again."

Ruth C.

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Bruna S.


Mountain View, CA

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a careful nanny available to work on weekends. I have experience with children from 7 months to 10 years. I like to play with games that improve the kid cognitive system, so everyday is a new learning for them.
Bruna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hiring someone to come to your home and take care of your children is nerve racking and difficult... at least it was for me. But we got so lucky with Bruna! From our very first email interaction to an in person interview, Bruna was punctual, professional, and warm....

Christine L.

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Consuelo G.


Redwood City, CA

$35-52/hr8 yrs exp

Outgoing Nanny Looking For A Job

30 years old babysitter dedicated and outgoing with more than six years of experience providing care for children while providing encouragement and kindness. *Experienced meal and snack maker *Promote social and emotional kids skills *Excellent communicator and listener *Inclusive and respectful *Punctual and dependable *Clever...
Consuelo can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Consuelo is amazing and super loving towards the kids. She is always keeping me updated throughout the day and does her job well. Any family who hires her will not be disappointed!"

Anna O.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rakell helped care for my 3 year old daughter for three days when school was closed. My daughter warmed up to her instantly and thoroughly enjoyed her time with Rakell. Rakell was quick to understand the routines, helped with clean up, was punctual and communicated...

Soujanya K.

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Ping G.


Cupertino, CA

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, This Is Ping, I Have 3 Years Of Paid Experience, Ages From One To Ten Years Old.

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, this is Ms. Ping, I am a Montessori teacher. I am looking for a babysitter position from 8-6 starting now. I teach the children sewing, painting and crafts, also language, motor skills, math skills, sensorial development etc. These skills prepare the children for writing, reading, hand control, counting and independence. We...
Ping can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Very experienced, pleasant and respectful. Played well with my son. Communicates well and speaks mandarin too."

Harvey V.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, 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.

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Borislava L.


San Carlos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny with 10 years of experience in the childcare field. I have a passion for teaching children and helping them reach their developmental milestones. With me, children will not just be well taken care of, but also learn and grow. I am present and like to communicate with them thru the day. I believe even simple...
Borislava can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bori has been a nanny for my son for about 2 years, from age 1.5-3.5. I couldn't trust just anybody online to take care of my infant son. I was working from home and my husband and I would take turns to take care of him. It was very hectic for us, but I still...

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Jorgelina V.


Palo Alto, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Share Or Part Time

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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Sarah C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Mom With Lots Of Experience And Enthusiasm!

I am mom to four (mostly grown) great kids! My oldest is 23 and my youngest is a sophmore in high school. I have years of experience in child care. I have been the director of two separate preschools for 7+ years. I've assisted in many roles including nanny, babysitter, family assistant and non profit mentoring with teens. I...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I interviewed probably 20 people before finding Sarah, and she is amazing. She watched my son and my co-workers daughter when they were babies, and both of them took to her right away. She is warm and responsive to their needs, but also gives them the freedom to...

Autumn L.

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Karen G.


Redwood City, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Full Or Part Time Job As A Nanny.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a devoted childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My previous babysitting roles allowed me to witness firsthand the positive impact I could make in children's lives. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I prioritize clear communication...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Karen! She has worked with our family for almost 2 years, and we are so incredibly attached to her. The kids adore her! She's amazing with kids, incredibly patient, always keeps the house spotless, manages the millions of tasks we have going around....

Pooja P.

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Jorge C.


Redwood City, CA

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing On Call And Part Time Babysitter

Growing up, I've had a couple of years taking care of infants and toddlers for my mom's bosses I would be paid for my service. Starting at 16 years old I started teaching martial arts to children of different ages. We had summer camps, movie nights which I had the responsibility of taking care of the kids and playing with them....
Jorge can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jorge was a great babysitter for my six year son he’s wonderful with kids my son loved playing with him, they went to the park together our kid came back home very happy, great service! definitely going to hire him again."

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Bagdat S.


Mountain View, CA

$30-32/hr9 yrs exp

Hello Lovely Families

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
"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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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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Stephanie S.


Sunnyvale, CA

$49/hr6 yrs exp

NANNY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie I'm currently postpartum doula, newborn care specialist with large nanny experience as well, looking for extra hours to fill up my schedule. If I need describe me a little bit, I'm lovely, flexible and patient. Thank you .
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She's really great with babies and super lovely, flexible of time available to work. Care your baby like hers that's so important for me."

Ana C.

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Nayara D.


Mountain View, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Nayara, I am 30 years old and am looking for a job opportunity after spending 2 years with my last family. I'm a very creative, fun, passionate, caring and organized person! I love creating a nurturing and lovely environment for the kids, having fun, teaching fun things and being able to attend their...
Nayara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is an amazing girl! Very lovely and helpful person. I have two children ( 2yo and 1 yo) and I'm very impressed how she can handle taking care of them! I don't have a doubt in hiring her again."

Lilly S.

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Eiby B.


Redwood City, CA

$19-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced reliable nanny and would love to care for your children. I'm energetic, loving, easygoing, patient, punctual and pleasant to be around. I have a reliable vehicle and excellent driving record. I'm a mother of one lovely 8-year-old girl. I enjoy walking, playing outside, trips to park, library, singing, dancing,...
Eiby can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I interviewed Eiby for a part time job for my infant. She played and interacted very well with him and he did seem to feel comfortable with her. She also brought a resume and DMV print out which was nice and gave references (who unfortunately didn't call me back,...

Cheryl B.

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Ivanna O.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Hired her as a last minute sitter through online (not care.com) because our other sitter cancelled. She had a background check already which is what helped us choose her. She was great too ! On time and S. loved playing with you!! Thank u so much again "

Leina G.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, 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.

Giuditta B.

5.0

Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire Giuditta again!

- Joanna S.

Gloria T.

5.0

Gloria is very cheerful. She brought a positive energy to my daycare when I hired her as an assistant. The children loved her and responded well to her. She was very reliable and promptly responded to all my text messages. I look forward to hiring her again.

- Ruth C.

Bruna S.

5.0

Hiring someone to come to your home and take care of your children is nerve racking and difficult... at least it was for me. But we got so lucky with Bruna! From our very first email interaction to an in person interview, Bruna was punctual, professional, and warm. She babysits my 2 year old...

- Christine L.

Consuelo G.

5.0

Consuelo is amazing and super loving towards the kids. She is always keeping me updated throughout the day and does her job well. Any family who hires her will not be disappointed!

- Anna O.

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