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60 babysitters are listed in Stanford, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
I am a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I find joy when I work to support families by providing reliable care for their family. Patient, calm, and creative, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and be true to themselves.
I believe in...
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
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has been a source of stability, joy, confidence, and peace of mind for our family."
Ashley O.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been a nanny for well over 6 years, with experience in and out of the country.
Experience as a live-in nanny for over 2+years, and continue then as live-out since 2018 with all ages, looking forward to be able to create a learning yet fun environment. I'm the artistic type of person, I will be always looking for...
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leslie took care of my 6 week old for a couple of weeks. I was so nervous about hanging over my infant, but Leslie’s loving, compassionate nature and confidence in his skills made the transition much easier. She handled everything around the baby.. feeding,...
Nitasha W.
4.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
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.
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"We've worked with Nourchene for four months and it's been great. Beyond childcare, the kids love her (and her cooking) and she's been a life-saver when it comes to driving kids to activities, dinner prep, grocery pick up, and laundry. We're going to miss working...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a responsible, kind and respectful person who loves children and I dedicate myself to attend to all their needs, I play, sing, drive, I take them to the park, zoo, sports, I help with everything related to children, how to wash and fold their clothes, pick up their toys and food
Milangela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We were incredibly fortunate to have Mila as our nanny for my son. Punctual and dependable, she consistently communicated any changes to her schedule well in advance, allowing us to plan accordingly. She prepared incredible Spanish and Indian food for our whole...
Care member
3.4
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there :)
My name is Veronica but you can call me Vee! I've worked with young children for the majority of my career as a babysitter/nanny which has been full/part time, occasional babysitting and one time jobs!
My 8+ years of experience looks something like this; I worked with a family of triplets for almost 5 years,...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is excellent! She is dependable and reliable. She arrived early for the job I had hired her. While here she kept the children engaged and happily did all the responsibilities I asked her to do. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you for being reliable...
Ruth C.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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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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.
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.
Hannah J.
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.
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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 8 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 $27.50 per hour as of January 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 Stanford, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Stanford, 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.