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80 nannies are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $29/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Palo Alto, CA
Novita H.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Weekends / Evenings / Date-nights / Weekend Night-nanny Jobs
5.0
(23)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 20 years. Work either FT or PT with 2 families. Fully experience with children ranging from newborn until teens years. I can drive children to/from preschool/activities as they get older. My typical day will be tummy time for younger child, story time, prepare meals, walk/play in park, story time in...
Novita can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Novita worked regularly with our family when we lived in California. She was always extremely reliable, honest, and hard-working, and we recommend her."
Kat And Adam S.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny with 30+ years of carrying infants (including premature babies), toddlers, and older kids. I find it incredibly rewarding to nurture children and support their development physically, socially, and emotionally. With infants, I prioritize having their needs met such as regular feedings and nap time,...
Sue can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Sue worked with my 1 yo child for three days, when I needed urgent help. I liked talking to Sue over the phone, so I decided to try working with her, and I'm so happy I did. Sue was fantastic with my son, she is very gentle and soft. She entertained him, engaged...
Katya G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Raquel and I am seeking a family to join the current family I work for in a nanny share!! The baby I care for is 3 months old and mom would like to start the nanny share end of august or early September! I have experience with children of all ages from zero to 22! I've been working with children for over 10 years...
Raquel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Raquel is an excellent, natural caregiver for children with a very diverse experience. She is extremely attentive to our daughter's (5 months) needs, maintaining a great routine for her that ensures she gets proper feeding, rest, stimulation and exercise while we...
Erik R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
12+ years of experience, from newborns to teenagers. Mom of a 20 months old boy wanting to go back to work and willing to do a nanny share with my son, or a part time. Active, love outdoors and fun activities. Flexible, punctual and reliable. Clean record available. CPR certified. Own car. Native Spanish speaker and excellent...
Jorgelina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual."
Fatima Z.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Katie. Here are some things about myself and what I love to do. I've been a baby sitter/ nanny for approximately 10+ years. I have experience with all age groups from newborns to teens. What I love the most is working with infants and toddlers. I find that they bring me the joy that I also share with them. I'm...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was our family Nanny for three years. I have 3 kids and she managed to support each of them in the way they needed. She would bake and craft with my youngest girl, who started working with Katie when she was six-years-old. My middle son was eight. He was...
Priya M.
5.0
(9)
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:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Ewelina helped us with our newborn at nights. He was instantly calm with her! I loved that she was very conscientious especially with current Covid times and was always punctual."
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Fanny and I'm from Brazil. I have two children of 19 and 17 years old. I've worked as a kindergarten teacher for about 10 years in Brazil. I'm a certified doula, and I have CPR. I do love children and I've been working as a nanny for almost 11 years in California! Being able to see a child development during my day to...
Fanny can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Fanny for over 5 years. Fanny is a very responsible, trustworthy, and caring person who will do everything to keep the children safe and happy. She is a very creative, fun, and reliable person. I have seen her interacting with children and she treated...
Maressa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me-
I moved from Connecticut to California and am currently living in Palo Alto. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying experience. I started out babysitting occasionally for people in my family and once I got a bit older I started working for families in need of occasional/date night sitting. I have...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Donna was a life saver for us when we needed a sitter in a pinch! She came over last minute to watch our 18 month old (who loved her) for a few hours. She was super communicative, shared all the info we asked and was really flexible despite our disorganization....
Rubin K.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I have 24 years of experience taking care of children. Love working with children seeing them grow and shine. I believe every child learns differently depending on what they like and personality. I'm creative love doing art projects, playing using imagination and always learning with everything they do. I'm patient and outgoing,...
Celina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Celina has been with our family for about three years. Her immediate warmth and gentle nature made it easy for our baby to adapt and begin to love her. Celina is a natural with children and was able to be flexible with mine and my husbands work life. As a family,...
Susan E.
Francisca U.
Palo Alto, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Career Nanny Of 18 Years Looking Full/Part-Time Job
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana. I have been in the bay area for a 2 year. I used to live for 15 years in New Jersey. I'm located in Palo Alto, CA. I'm a calm, kind, and engaging nanny with over 14 years of experience providing exceptional care to children from newborn to 14 years old. I communicate positively with children of all...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Juliana through an agency to watch our 6 month old baby and 3 year old son from 7:30am to 6pm for a week. She was punctual, reliable and friendly. She took excellent care of the baby and engaged well with our high energy toddler. She also helped with...
Clair M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, nice to meet you!
My name is Micha and I'd love to be the future nanny for your family! I have 12+ years of experience with children ranging from newborn- 15-year-olds. I can offer help with to errands, around the house chores, and anything else child related. I have experience with up to 6 children at once, twins and...
Micha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Micha was an amazing nanny for our family for years. She played such a major role in helping us raise our boys I could not thank her enough. We are thankful to still be in contact and receive her help occasionally. Micha is someone you’d want to be apart of your...
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Sandra T.
Palo Alto, CA
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my name is Sandra. I am looking for a nanny position of one or two children. I have 10 years of childcare experience. I previously worked for a family in Menlo Park with a boy and girl for 6 years as well as with other families for a few more years. I truly love my job and enjoy caring and playing with kids of all...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"In a short time, Sandra became an integral part of our family. She worked with us through challenging times and a move between cities, to support my two very active toddlers. She is a second mother to my daughter, and we feel so lucky to have had her with us. She...
Amanda S.
5.0
(2)
I am a First Aid + CPR certified nanny with 9+ years of experience caring for little ones from the ages of 1 mo - 8 years old. I enjoy engaging them in music, reading, arts and crafts, as well as outdoor activities to help keep them active! I worked in the healthcare field as a medical assistant in the pediatric department for 2...
Viri can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viri was our daughter's nanny for ~4 months (from 12-month-old to 16-month-old) and we were super thankful to have her! Viri is very patient and gentile with my daughter. She would spend hours reading her books (which is my daughter's favorite activity!) and she...
Joanna L.
Gabriela T.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Tutor, Camp Counselor, Language Assistant, Mentor, And In-class Aide Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first job was as a camp counselor at CMT in Palo Alto and I have since then been a tutor here in California and in Massachusetts while I was in college. I have also been an in-class aide and a short-term nanny for a family in San Francisco. Most recently I taught English to students aged 5-12 abroad in Spain. I am creative,...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing. She worked with us one summer and our 3 year old son loves her! Even now from time to time I ask her for part-time help. She is GREAT and any family will be lucky to have her!"
Anu H.
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Olga is very friendly and kind. She's very efficient with her time. She works with me as a housekeeper and I'm so happy to have her! "
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experienced nanny with experience in cleaning homes as well. willing to care for kids and play entertain them. pick after the kids
Obdulia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Fabiana, a compassionate and experienced nanny with over 2 years of childcare experience in Colombia, brings warmth and expertise to every family she works with. At 42, she's deeply committed to children's well-being and growth, describing herself as patient, positive, and kind. Fabiana enjoys making a positive impact on...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA
Novita H.
5.0
Novita watched my 3 kids (6yo, 4th, 4mo) for an evening. Everyone was in bed at the right time, and the infant was well fed and sleeping well. She was calm, communicative, and even tidied up at the end of the night, which was a nice surprise when we got home.
- Nicholas E.
Sue S.
5.0
Sue cared for our two children (ages 1 and 3) for two weeks. She did an awesome job!
She took them to the park, kept them fed and hydrated, put them down for naps, made sure they had sun screen and even went swimming with them a couple times.
She was especially helpful with our older child who...
- Andrew J.
Raquel G.
5.0
Raquel is an absolute miracle.I could not ask for anyone better to take care of my 2 year old daughter. Her kindness, motherly instinct, patience, upbeat energy, creativity, and dependability made her a truly special addition to my family. She is a true professional. I am a first time mom and I...
- Samuel K.
Jorgelina V.
5.0
Loving and caring personality. Very reliable and punctual.
- Fatima Z.
Katie S.
5.0
Katie worked for us for most of our daughter's first year of life, ~8-5 on weekdays. She is extremely attentive and caring. We really appreciated the updates and photos she would send throughout the day, which helped us feel like we were there for all those amazing moments. Katie works best when...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Palo Alto, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Palo Alto, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palo Alto, CA is as of is $29.95 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Palo Alto, CA?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Palo Alto, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Palo Alto through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Palo Alto, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews of the 80 listed nannies.