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281 child care providers are listed in Palo Alto, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Palo Alto, CA

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Silvia C.


Palo Alto, CA

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

Kindergarten Lead Teacher/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Silvia speaks Spanish and English. has 30 years of exp. Has teacher, childcare, and caregiver. Has taken care for new born to tenegers. Her core values are Patience, Care, Friendliness, Kindness, and Cheerfulness. Some of her interests include Anthroposophy, Eurythmy, and Waldorf Education.
Silvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Andrea G.


Palo Alto, CA

$28-36/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Bubbly Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! I am an enthusiastic fun sitter with 6 years experience working with all age groups ranging from 1-month-old to 12-year-olds. I am also SFSU student aiming towards receiving a second degree in Child Adolescent Development and am currently working as a preschool teacher.
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Andrea is a total pro. She did a great job taking care of my 4 month old baby. I would hire her again anytime."

Care member

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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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Wei L.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr2 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Wei,I Am Offering Childcare.

Hi My name is Wei, I am offering childcare. When I was 16 years old I became a babysitter, I love being a babysitter, and have been watching infant, toddlers, and kids. I can take care of multiple kids at same time. I'm pet lover, especially cats and dogs. I can speak English and Chinese.
Wei can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Livia has been really helpful to our family. She's patient, caring, and loving. My kids loved spending time with her!"

Minghui Y.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Veronica is an excellent caregiver for young children. She is on time and follows instructions, and our children really like her. "

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

CNA

CPR

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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Silvia R.


Palo Alto, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a loving and energetic person with 3+years of experience providing exceptional reliable care to children from newborn to toddlers. I'm Bilingual, speaking fluently in English and Spanish in addition to being a very organized, creative and flexible person. My goal is to give loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary...
Silvia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Paola (Silvia) first as a live out nanny a little before my second child was born about 1.5 years ago. We were so impressed with her nanny and home caring skills that we asked her to take on the great task to assist us in transitioning our family during a...

Stacey B.

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Ewelina S.


Palo Alto, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn Nanny/Postpartum Doula

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ewelina. Originally, I am from Poland, I have been a nanny for over 10 years working with newborns, infants and young toddlers, including twins. I am well versed In Identifying each baby's unique needs and developing healthy eating, sleeping and care routines that blend seamlessly with each family's parenting...
Ewelina can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Ewelina helped us as a night nanny, and she was wonderful to our little baby. She is very knowledgeable, sweet, and responsible. Thanks to her we got some extra sleep, because we knew our son was in good hands. She is very flexible and respectful. She truly is...

Judith F.

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Yulia V.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for the last eight years. I have worked with families separately, as well as in kindergartens. Importantly, I studied in college to become a preschool teacher, I am also CPR certified. I am always happy to provide you with a reference.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia helped taking care of my 14 months old for a few days. She was caring and fun!"

Elisa G.

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Francisca U.


Palo Alto, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Career Nanny Of 18 Years Looking Full/Part-Time Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of childcare experience from newborns through 9 years of age; follow parents direccions ... Everyday start making bottles for babies, breakfast for the kids, read books, music, going to the park, library, activities, nap. I cook light ; healthy lunch/ snack Caring nurturing when they need. Focusing on making...
Francisca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Francisca is the best nanny we hired so far. She plays with our kids, drives if needed, cleans around the house and cooks various (tasty!) things while kids sleep. Definitely would hire her again."

Alex S.

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Maria Del Pilar H.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Job, With A Lovely Family.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hola, my name is Pily, I am a preschool teacher, with lots of experience with toddlers, also with newborn babies! I am very honest, reliable trustworthy fun and lovely lady, kids love me and always have fun with me:)
Maria Del Pilar can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Absolutely the best care taker in the world! Maria has so much experience as she is a teacher! She is extremely sweet, caring, loving, engaging, reliable, I could go on and job my kids love her and can't wait for us to have date night so she can babysit for us! You...

Robert M.

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Helen C.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I have many years of experience working with children and being an extra support to families. I have experience in doing morning drop off, practice drop off, and morning/bedtime routine. I am comfortable working with all ages! I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and funny I like working with kids because...
Helen can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Helen watched our 10 year old son for us for a date night and we will definitely use her again. She was prompt to reply when we had questions or scheduling changes. She asked questions of us in order to get to know what was expected of her and what our son was...

Alexander 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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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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Leticia S.


Palo Alto, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Live-in Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Leticia and I've been a nanny for more than 7 years. I'm Brazilian and I'm 32 years old. I'm looking for a new job position. In my last job I worked with a family in Los Altos Hills with 2 girls, 1yo and 3yo. Before that I worked with a family in Menlo Park with a 1yo girl. Previously I took care of 3 kids for a...
Leticia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Leticia has been our full time nanny for the past year. She has looked after our 3 young children, 2yo twins and our 3.5yo daughter. It takes a special person to be able to care for multiple young children and Leticia was this person! She has managed their changing...

Rachael G.

Child care centers in Palo Alto, CA

LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER

LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CENTER

3789 PARK BLVD, PALO ALTO, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

Lilliput Infant/Toddler center was founded by Vicky Heler and has been family owned since 1985. Vicky moved to the US to study child psychology at Stanford and earned a PHD + several masters. She started her Infant/Toddler center when her son was one and Lilliput has been in business ever since. Now...

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Palo Alto

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Palo Alto

701 East Meadow Drive, PALO ALTO, CA

Starting at $1941/mo

Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, in a safe environment, with excellent teachers, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY,...

Edgewood House Preschool

Edgewood House Preschool

493 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Hello Families, We are thrilled to announce that Edgewood House Preschool, a beloved Palo Alto preschool has expanded and now has immediate full-time openings!! Edgewood House Preschool is a relationship-based community of teachers, parents, and children bringing together all of the best...

Hearts and Hands Preschool

Hearts and Hands Preschool

701 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA

Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values: SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE....

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

Building Kidz of Palo Alto

415 Lambert Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA

Building Kidz of Palo Alto offers preschool, infant, toddler and pre-kindergarten programs. Our brand new, 11,000 sq. ft eco-friendly facility is located at 415 Lambert Ave. Our local preschool center is conveniently located near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and El Camino Real. We are...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Palo Alto, CA

Andrea G.

5.0

Andrea is a total pro. She did a great job taking care of my 4 month old baby. I would hire her again anytime.

- Care member

Roxana A.

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.

Wei L.

5.0

Very responsible and great with kids. She goes above and beyond and is great at rolling with changes in schedule, situation, etc.

- Roger 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.

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.

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Ratings for Palo Alto, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 281 listed child care providers.