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Babysitters in Portola Valley, CA

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Sierra A.


Redwood City, CA

$33/hr4 yrs exp

College Student, Summer Nanny Only

5.0

(4)

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great with kids! Very responsible. "

Iliana M.

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Kalisi T.


Palo Alto, CA

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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...

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Cynthia S.


Redwood City, CA

$67/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Brazilian, and I work with kids since 2011, I was teacher at school, volunteer in a pediatric hospital and nanny. I'm living here since October/2018, and I'm loving!! I'm very good with kids and I have a large experience with all ages. Thanks
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cynthia was the perfect nanny for our daughter. Very energetic, loving and dependable. My daughter loved her and would wait eagerly every morning for Cynthia to arrive. We would definitely hire her again if we were not moving to a different place."

Catherine C.

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Olga M.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr1 yrs exp

Hi Families!

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Olga is smart, motivated and kind. She is super engaging with my two kids and helps keeps things tidy and organized around my house. She also has helped with making meals. "

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Chandani T.


Mountain View, CA

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Part-time Nepali nanny/tutor with 7+ experiences in baby-sitting, interested in taking care of kids of all range(newborns and up). My experiences include working in daycare, and school. I love to encourage kids in reading and writing math and science, as well as dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.
Chandani can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chandani helped us with our 8 month old. She was very energetic and efficient and proved to be a lot of help to us. Unfortunately, we had to let her go because we need a full time nanny for longer hours."

Ankita S.

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Sequoia G.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There!

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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! "

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Carlla S.


San Carlos, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, my name is Carlla. I'm from Brazil and I've been living in the united states for 3 years. I came as an au pair and have worked with children ranging from 3 months to 10 years old. My responsibilities transporting the kids to and from school, activities and playdates, changing diapers, preparing meals, doing arts...
Carlla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carlla has taken care of my 2.5 year old several times, and she is awesome! My daughter loves when Carlla comes to play with her. Carlla is very friendly, fun and warm. She is a natural with kids! I would definitively hire her again."

Mau P.

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Ratna S.


Redwood City, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 3 Children And They Grew Up Already Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children, and I have 3 children my self and they grew up already. The youngest in college and the other two already working in Los Angeles.
Ratna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
4.0
"Ratna is amazing! She exudes a calm energy, knows exactly how to handle my toddler, and takes so much initiative- whether it's cooking for my toddler, or whether it's tidying up her play area."

Shivani A.

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Zandalee S.


Redwood City, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student Seeking Part-Time Summer Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Zandalee, I am a 31-year-old who went back to school to get my masters. I work in healthcare so am CPR certified. I am currently looking for one time positions. I have been caring for children since I was 14 years and have provided childcare to children as young as 9 months up to 15 years of age. I have been a camp...
Zandalee can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Zandalee has been incredibly helpful as a personal assistant and mother's helper in our household. We have hired her back multiple times, and she continues to show dedication and initiative in tasks, projects, and cleaning."

Julie L.

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Linda R.


San Carlos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love doing arts and crafts and projects with kids and was an art-in-action docent at my kids' school. I once ran a Lego camp out of my house, where I taught the kids how to come up with a plot and story line for a stop-motion movie, take the still photos, edit them on the computer and make voice-overs. I have a love of reading...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Linda was great with my 3 children! They were so excited to visit with her. My son even chose to come home early after his appointment to continue playing with her. Highly recommend; she's great with kiddos."

Ori W.

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Alexis B.


San Carlos, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lexi. I am a student at SFSU and have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting and doing mother's helper since since I was 10. I also have worked at an art summer camp as well as was a preschool teacher this past summer!
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexi was incredible with our infant. She was extremely punctual, dependable, trustworthy and caring. Our son loved her! She was super engaging with him. We had a very set nap schedule that she easily worked with. On downtime, she would tidy up the house for us. She...

Aubrey C.

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Bernadet E.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bernadet loves to work with children. She is also a very responsible and reliable person. She has being taking care of my two boys for the past 4 years. I would hire her again."

Azucena B.

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Olivia W.


Stanford, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Filled With Love For Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I'm so excited that you're reviewing my profile. The best part of being a child care provider is forming an individual and diverse bond with every child in my care and helping them grow emotionally and intellectually while serving their individual needs. For over 7 years, I have been babysitting and...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Olivia has been a wonderful nanny for our 4 month old. She was very dependable and so sweet with our daughter. I always felt very comfortable leaving my daughter in her care!"

Rachel L.

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Amanda M.


Menlo Park, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Arts And Craft Maker

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She is a great caregiver and is very flexible!!"

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Luciana R.


Mountain View, CA

$34-40/hr5 yrs exp

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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lana is great with kids, is always on time, and super dependable. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take care of their kids, whether for a few hours or long term. "

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Emily C.


Mountain View, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, Welcome! My Name Is Emily.

Hello, my name is Emily. I am a full time college student who has been working with kids since I was 13. As the years have passed, I've worked and volunteered with kids in diverse backgrounds. Teaching and volunteering have been what has given me the experience that I have with kids and is often what I do when I have the...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Emily has been great to work with. She served as our after school nanny for a period of time. She would pick up our kids at school, care for them all afternoon and then help get dinner started. She was extremely reliable. I always new well in advance of any...

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Nourchene H.


Redwood City, CA

$28/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Having accumulated 3 years of valuable experience, I am well equipped to provide exceptional assistance in various areas. Among my proficiencies are Swimming Supervision, Meal Prep and Driving. Owning a reliable car and possessing a flexible schedule, I am fully prepared to adapt to your family's specific requirements. Whether...
Nourchene can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Nourchene has been taking care of our 4 year old and 20 month old for the last few months, and she's been awesome! She is extremely reliable, and always on time. She has helped us with last minute child care needs. She is kind, but firm with the kids. She learned...

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Hana S.


San Carlos, CA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Hana, I'm a college student available for weekend, one-time, caretaking roles. I have three years of experience with working with 5-6-year-old kids in a classroom environment, with a specialization in developing fine motor skills. I am working full time as a camp counselor this summer and will be well-equipped to...
Hana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was great working with Hana. Super nice considerate, and patient when taking care of our 1 year old daughter."

Evan W.

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Yesenia V.


Redwood City, CA

$35-38/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Childcare

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
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Yesi care for our two children, ages 2 and 4, over the past two years. She is always on time, keeps our home tidy, and has been incredibly flexible with our unpredictable schedule, even caring for our kids when they were sick....

Erika C.

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Keren P.


Mountain View, CA

$16-21/hr

Experienced Live-in/live-out Sitter/nanny

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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA

Sierra A.

5.0

Sierra is an amazing person, so caring, loving and has a great personality! She is great with kids and gives them all her attention! My daughters love her !!!

- Care member

Kalisi T.

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 immediately.

- Care member

Cynthia S.

5.0

Cynthia was the perfect nanny for our daughter. Very energetic, loving and dependable. My daughter loved her and would wait eagerly every morning for Cynthia to arrive. We would definitely hire her again if we were not moving to a different place.

- Catherine C.

Olga M.

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.

Chandani T.

5.0

Chandani is a wonderful caregiver to our daughter. I whole-heartedly recommend her. She is calm, patient and is a fast learner. She would be an asset to any family.

- Dana G.

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