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60 babysitters are listed in Stanford, CA
The average posted rate is $29/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Stanford, CA
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia babysat our daughter for more than 6 months last year, when my daughter was 3 years old. She connected really well with our daughter from the very first day and always came up with interesting activities to keep our daughter engaged. She's very punctual and...
Lalindra D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience with babysitting and was a nanny for a summer. I am currently a graduate student at Stanford, and I am looking for part-time jobs on the weekends. I am fun-loving, creative, caring, and understand the unique needs of children of all ages with all interests, and I'm excited to meet you and your...
Sarah E can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nayeli, a graduate student at Stanford University. I have a passion for childcare & education. With 5 years of experience, I'v gained skills as a reliable and nurturing babysitter. As a tutor for 4 years, I've also worked closely with students from kindergarten to 6th grade, fostering their academic growth &...
Nayeli can also help with: Meal prep
Hi there! I am a current graduate student at Stanford University and an alumna of UC Davis. I am a dependable, kind, and patient person who loves being around kids. I have worked at a summer camp for 3 years, babysitting jobs through the summer with different families, and worked with families throughout the school year taking...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a graduate student in the Bay Area. I am looking to work as a babysitter and/or pet sitter. My experience with children ranges from babysitting to volunteer work at schools. I am currently studying to be a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. I understand and value the importance of fufilling...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
After receiving my degree in Holistic Psychology, I pursued courses in early child development and became a teacher at an Infant Toddler center in Palo Alto. I have experience with children from infancy through elementary age. I am CPR/First Aid certified and come with excellent references. I like to be creative and cultivate...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Emily G.
Stanford, CA
$51/hr • 4 yrs exp
I absolutely believe that the foundation of society is how we teach children to love and be kind! I have been a teacher's assistant both in elementary classrooms and high school classrooms learning so much from all of my students. I love to teach both school subjects and about the world + how to just be a good human. I am a...
Aja B.
Stanford, CA
$22-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am a senior at Stanford University looking for babysitting/ nannying positions. I have been babysitting since middle school and have taught in early childhood educational settings since my junior year of high school. Looking forward to meeting you!
Aja can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Hi there! I have been a nanny for four wonderful years, and am looking for a new family to work with after recently relocating to Palo Alto. I have worked with children ranging in age from early infancy to elementary school, and love going on adventures or creating fun activities at home. As a nanny I am reliable, nurturing, and...
Kimiro can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Meredith L.
Stanford, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Meredith BS In Industrial And Systems Engineering Author And Artist
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey families!
My name is Meredith, but I go by Mere (pronounced "m-air").
I'm
- A 22-year-old & recent graduate from USC (LA)
- Experienced as a caretaker, coach, and tutor
Some qualities that make me a helpful caretaker include:
- A vibrant Imagination (writer, designer, painter)
- Education (engineering degree)
- Patience...
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith was great with my 3 kids ages 9, 7 and 4. My kids said she was super nice and that they had a lot of fun playing with her. She was always punctual and reliable and was a joy to have as a babysitter!"
Rae H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Sam! I'm 22 years old and I've been working with kids since I was 16. Each child is unique and I love helping them learn and grow.
I'm looking for a flexible job. Flexibility is very important to me because I work part-time at an after-school program at the Highlands Rec Center, have a few recurring babysitting jobs,...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full time as a certified Medical Assistant at Sutter Health. I work in primary care including Pediatrics. I have been babysitting for 12 years, but working with children for 10. I am CPR certified, very active, I like to be outdoors. Nutrition is a priority. I have also tutored students in both elementary and...
Julia can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia has watched our son 2 times. Both times, he was very happy with her. He liked her - 10 out of 10! Julia is engaging, thoughtful and followed through with all of our requests."
Keith K.
Chandani T.
Mountain View, CA
$15-45/hr • 10 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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Trustline Certified
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.
Alexis B.
San Carlos, CA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am in my 15th year of education . I have taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades, I have also held school leadership positions.
I have been providing services as a babysitting and/or nanny for 25+ years. I have newborn through teen experience. References available upon request.
I have been described by some of my...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"If you're able to get Heidi's help with your kids, you will have won the lottery! She is Just. That. Good. "
Allison L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Vanessa, 35-year-old mother of a teenager boy. I have been working as a nanny for a little bit longer than 5 year. it started as a part time job and I felt in love with it. I be blessed to work with 3 different families. I had take care 5 years old twins , 2 teenager girl and one Infant and toddler. all of then different...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"It doesn't get better than Vanessa! She is a magical unicorn that comes in, finds her rhythm, is fun to chat with, hard working, good at what she does, caring and thoughtful. She just knows what to do and gets it done. You want Vanessa!"
Jill H.
5.0
(1)
I love taking care of and helping children. I've grown up taking care of children from different ages, doing so with family members, friends, and neighbors. I was a preschool teacher for 4 years and been a nanny for multiple families within the Bay Area. I enjoy doing outside activities like play sports or go to the park. Arts...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gabriella is great with our 4 yr old and always so accommodating/flexible in terms of her schedule. She is our go to babysitter when we want to go out and our daughter loves playing with her. We completely trust Gabriella and would recommend her to any parents....
Jason M.
Andrea C.
Redwood City, CA
$28-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Creative Nanny With 4+ Years Of Experience In Childcare!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear families, thanks in advance to take your time to read my profile.
I'm Andrea, a reliable and energetic nanny with over four years of experience. I am fluent in English and Spanish and pride myself on being patient, organized, and creative.
I began my journey with The Gyrs in June 2019, where I quickly became part of their...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Andrea was easy to communicate with and my 18 month old daughter warmed up to her right away and liked playing with her. She texted and asked good questions during the day. She showed up on time. I would recommend Andrea and use her services again."
Rachel M.
Maria C.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Liz and I absolutely love caring for children! My husband and I lived with our 3 children in my hometown Guanajuato, Mexico.
I love going out for hikes, arts and crafts, reading and creative play. I believe all children should have a wonderful childhood with care and love. I look forward to meeting you and your...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Amazingly loving, kind, and dependable."
Cindy P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Stanford, CA
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia babysat our daughter for more than 6 months last year, when my daughter was 3 years old. She connected really well with our daughter from the very first day and always came up with interesting activities to keep our daughter engaged. She's very punctual and we loved having her as our...
- Lalindra D.
Meredith L.
5.0
Meredith was great with my 3 kids ages 9, 7 and 4. My kids said she was super nice and that they had a lot of fun playing with her. She was always punctual and reliable and was a joy to have as a babysitter!
- Rae H.
Julia U.
5.0
Julia has watched our son 2 times. Both times, he was very happy with her. He liked her - 10 out of 10! Julia is engaging, thoughtful and followed through with all of our requests.
- Keith 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.
Alexis B.
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 also would take our son on walks &...
- Aubrey C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Stanford, CA:
How can I find a Stanford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Stanford, 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 10 babysitters in Stanford, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Stanford, CA?
The average rate for Stanford, CA babysitters on Care.com is $29.30 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Stanford, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Stanford, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.