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Babysitters in Portola Valley, CA

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Rocio P.


Redwood City, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Rocio I used to work for a cleaning company for many years and been working full time nanny for the past year for a 3-year-old and 2 now they are in school full time I work with them on weekends. I've been working for a family in Palo Alto in the evenings for 11 years. The youngest daughter graduated college this...
Rocio can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Rocio has been with our family for the last 10 years and hoping she will continue for the next 10. From being a nanny to our last child she has transitioned to our part time housekeeper and a member of our family. She is very dependable, honest and hardworking. We...

Pavan B.

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Kamala T.


Mountain View, CA

$50/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm been working as nanny and house assisting for 10 years plus, I have taking care children all ages from infant-newborn . I'm a very responsible, reliable and caring person. I love kids, playing with kids , doing activities , I am willing to do light household chores, meal prep, laundry as well as organizing the house. tidying...
Kamala can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were fortunate to have Kamala work as a nanny for our family for 1.5 years. She took excellent care of my daughter from 2 mo to 18 mo. She is punctual; she has great expertise and knows how to take care of babies at different stages; she is dependable and...

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Julie W.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Redwood City /Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! Do you need help with after school care, evenings, weekends, date nights? Walk the dog, feed the cat, pick up from soccer practice? I'm available part time. I can help with "Bedtime Routine" baths, showers, stories, maybe even a puppet show. After your loved ones are ready for bed. I'm able to help with that...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julie has been our nanny for almost 2 years for our son (4) and daughter (2) in San Carlos. Words cannot express how much we adore Julie. She has become a part of our family. Julie's passion for children is evident immediately. She is the type of nanny that...

Robin S.

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Guadalupe C.


Menlo Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Veronica D.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-35/hr11 yrs exp

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 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...

Laura A.

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JoElla O.


Redwood City, CA

$32-40/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I ran 43 daycares for 16 years and have been a nanny for over 10 years working with children. I have taught many subjects and have done many unique and fun things. I teach infants and toddlers the basics using music, reading and art. I developed a program that starts teaching an infant as soon as they can sit assisted and have...
JoElla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"JoElla was a life saver for me when I desperately needed a nanny. We were living in temporary housing while our home was being remodeled, had three young ones (one of which was disabled) and she jumped right in and took charge. JoElla is very responsible,...

Laura C.

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Kaitlyn G.


Redwood City, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. My mom has been running an at-home through our home since I was just 1 years old, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages! I have loved getting to watch so many children grow from tiny humans into smart, curious children. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn is the best of the best!! Before meeting Kaitlyn, my husband and I were a little nervous about hiring a nanny for our three young kids (10mos, 2 & 4 at the time), but luckily we found Kaitlyn and she was so amazing that we instantly felt comfortable leaving...

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Kelsey S.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Taker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a teacher looking for part time work after 4 p.m. on weekdays and with flexibility on Saturdays and Sundays. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and am most experienced with ages 10 months to 12 years of age. Along with teaching for 4 years and 10+ years of babysitting, I have experience in working at...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that they love to do. I felt perfectly fine being away and they said she was so great with them. I honestly wish she...

Vanessa S.

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Aracelly B.


Redwood City, CA

$28/hr12 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 12 years of experience, I've had the pleasure of supporting families and providing reliable care for their little ones. Patient, calm, and creative, I enjoy playing a variety of games with children, from educational board games to...
Aracelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Aracelly was really a blessing. She was prompt and communicative. She was great in caring for my toddler, was very active and engaged."

John W.

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Carla B.


Mountain View, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Outgoing And Responsible College Student And Behavioral Therapist

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Tiffany Y.


Palo Alto, CA

$53/hr5 yrs exp

5+ Years Experience With Children And Dogs

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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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.

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Aphrodite K.


Mountain View, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Cindy M.


Mountain View, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

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.

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Sierra A.


Redwood City, CA

$33/hr4 yrs exp

College Student, Summer Nanny Only

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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Wendy P.


Mountain View, CA

$28-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Date Nights Or Evenings Will Whenever.

4.0

(4)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

3+ year child care experience. I am a mom of a 1-year-old girl and a part time student at foothill college. I currently work with preschool aged children plus did an enrichment baking class for elementary aged students.
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wendy is a very punctual person. She is great with kids. She has lots of energy to play with kids and also has patience. She's caring and treats kids as her own. She's very reliable even on her days off she makes things happen for me and my family."

Julia B.

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Lauren I.


Redwood City, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lauren! I am a wonderful and creative nanny that can help you with your kids and household responsibilities. I am bilingual, easy-going, and can go with the flow of your household. My qualities are energetic, creative, sweet, proactive, punctual and positive. I enjoy arts and crafts, fun outdoor activities and...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Works really well with our three children! Also, has a safe and comfortable car for kid drop off and pickup"

Rahul B.

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Roxana A.


Palo Alto, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA

Rocio P.

5.0

Rocio is very smart, kind and trustworthy. She's always happy, practical and loving . She's the best ..

- Jennifer B.

Kamala T.

5.0

We have had Kamala come to babysit our two girls, and everyone in our family is happy when Kamala comes! My kids immediately get very excited because Kamala engages them in play so well. She is also shockingly skilled at every type of craft my kids have done with her, and it's always fun to come...

- Care member

Julie W.

5.0

Julie watched our baby and 3-year-old several times, and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about her! She is warm and calm and trustworthy. A true gem.

- Amy L.

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.

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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