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90 nannies are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average rate is $29/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Palo Alto, CA
Melissa P.
Palo Alto, CA
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was great! She was very active with my 8 year old son. They played basketball, cooked together in the kitchen to make dinner, watched a movie etc, and when we got home she was upstairs reading him a book before bed. Would definitely recommend!"
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Arleen R.
Palo Alto, CA
$40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my Name is Arleen, I have ECE units Child Development.
I have 7 years of Professional child care experience. I love being a helping hand to busy parents. My strengths as a Nanny are that I am energetic, creative, trust worthy, reliable and nurturing. I simply enjoy children and love watching them grow at every stage of their...
Arleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arleen is an Absolutely Amazing young lady very enthusiastic and caring.
She helped out with my 2 boys ages 2 and 6 for about 7 months. My children love her! The reason why we let her go was because we moved out of state."
Tatiana W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Liana and I would like to be your family' s next nanny. I understand that by your being on this website, you are looking for an experienced, qualified and caring nanny for your child or children. I have earned a certificate of Early Childhood Education from Canada College, where I've held high honors since the start...
Liana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Our family was fortunate enough to have Liana take care of our two children for a little over four years, and moving was truly heartbreaking for us as our little ones truly miss her to this day.
Liana's experience and passion for children really shows, we loved...
Susanna U.
Natalia M.
Palo Alto, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I Am Currently Looking For Another Family I've Been A Nanny For About 20 Years .
I'm Well Experienced I've Worked With 4 Families.
I Have Great References .
I Am CPR Certified And First Aid Trained.
I Love Working With Newborns, Toddlers.
My Availability Is Pretty Flexible.
Thanks For Your Time And Hope To Hear From You Soon.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalia was a wonderful nanny! Very kind and professional. She was hands on and would always goes above and beyond!
She’s great at taking the kids on outings and making sure they’re safe. When she wasn’t with the kids, she was helping me around the house.
Always...
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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
"Can't say enough good things about Sandra :) She is so loving with our kids and takes the best care of them. She is easy to work with, always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure they are well cared for. Our son adores her. She takes them to the park,...
Madhu R.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As first time parents, who were returning back to work full-time, we needed steady full-time care of our newborn. We turned to care.com and Micha was there - thank goodness! Micha was flexible with our schedules & reliable. Her experience eased a lot of my own...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana. I have been in the bay area for a 1 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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny and six working as a teacher's assistant for the Ravenswood SchooI district. I have also worked with children with special needs. I am responsible, caring and reliable person. I have a passion for working with children. I also can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I can...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Crystal M.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Crystal. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. I have experience working with babies and toddlers, from being a nanny for 2 families ( newborn and twins). I was also worked at summer camp in 2021. I have experience helping kids with their schoolwork, just playing with them and keeping them company, or...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Crystal is very sweet and immediately put my kids at ease!"
Kelly K.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christine, and I am a Preschool Teacher who works for a high-quality childcare center in Los Altos. I have a BA in Child Development from SJSU, and am First-Aid and CPR certified. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have 15+ years of experience working in the childcare field as an infant/toddler teacher, preschool...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
"Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which takes some skill. My daughter never complained or looked for me while she was with Christine. She also took both...
Heather D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I came from a family full of children and I am always watching a child or baby. I have been a professionally baby sitter and nanny but I also babysit for family and friends if need be from the ages of 7 months to 9 years old. I enjoy children. I take them to the park and play with or if they have toys, play with them. The...
Marquisha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We love Marquisha! Our son adores her. She is very flexible and accommodating to times and schedules."
Amy M.
5.0
(2)
I am a First Aid + CPR certified nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for little ones from the ages of 3 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 for 2 years but due to the...
Viri can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny with over a decade of experience caring for children ranging in age from newborns to 15-year-olds. My passion is working with infants and toddlers and helping them achieve developmental goals and learn about the world around them. I have worked with several families from different backgrounds and prioritize...
Dalia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dalia was incredibly easy and pleasant to interview. Her connection with our kids was the same and immediate. She's a great communicator who kept me in the loop regarding the kids and took direction very well. Dalia is professional yet nurturing and it is clear...
Leslie L.
Jacqueline P.
Palo Alto, CA
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there:) my name is Jacqueline but you can call me Jackie. I am a happy mother of 2 and a grandmother as well. A safe, healthy, fun and full of love environment it's a must that I like to provide to my children and those that are trusted under my care.
As a nanny, I'd like to encourage reading, healthy eating habits and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie has been taking care of my baby for almost 6 months, starting at 5 months of age. Jackie is the most loving, caring, dependable and responsible nanny we could have hoped for. As busy working parents, we feel really lucky to have Jackie. We completely feel...
Wenjing Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daniella, I don't have any children of my own only 16 nieces and nephews. I know chaos and hope I can be help. I am half Mexican, half Nicaraguense. I speak Spanish, English and a bit of sign language, I'm still learning. I am a very caring, patient, and understanding. I have experience taking care of children...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely amazing! My boys(12,5,1) love her! She is very kind, flexible and truly cares for kids. She helped with laundry, homework, meals, diapers and toy clean up/organizing. Very reliable, a true gem of a sitter."
Kimberly D.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I am very energetic. I use to teach, and still do here and there, at a kids gym called My Gym in San Carlos CA. I have been a nanny since I was 19 and I've taken care of kids from new born babies to kids at the age of 13. I usually work with babies, new born kids to ages 3 or 4. I have worked with twins as well. I also have...
Rynessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families
I am interested in working with a long term family either full time or occasional.
I have 4 years of paid nanny experience working with ages NB-14yrs old as well as personal experience with my daughter.
I love nature , keeping the kids I nanny safe , educated , & always active !
I love animals and am ok...
Hi, I'm Kelly! I have experience caring for children, ages 2-15. I am a certified preschool teacher turned nanny. I love spending time with children of all ages but I am especially passionate about working with toddlers and preschool-age children. My educational background is in child development and early childhood education.
I...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Trustline Certified
I am a responsible, empathetic, loving person, I like to spend time with children
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA
Melissa P.
5.0
Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one morning) and Melissa showed up early and ready to go. She was great with my five year old son. I appreciated her last minute flexibility, good...
- Darren F.
Arleen R.
5.0
Arleen was so sweet, engaging, and overall great with our 4 year old daughter! Our daughter has a ton of energy and likes to play using her imagination, so it takes a lot of effort and patience to keep up with her. Because of this, a lot of other caregivers end up going into "autopilot" mode with...
- Care member
Liana F.
5.0
I hired Liana to care for my grandmother 3 years ago. She mainly worked for me on Fridays and Saturdays, but she was always readily available if I needed help on other days. Liana has a huge heart and is a very caring person. She showered my grandmother with such love and devotion that many people...
- Dorian M.
Natalia M.
5.0
Natalia was a wonderful nanny! Very kind and professional. She was hands on and would always goes above and beyond!
She’s great at taking the kids on outings and making sure they’re safe. When she wasn’t with the kids, she was helping me around the house.
Always very polite and on time. She was...
- Care member
Sandra T.
5.0
Can't say enough good things about Sandra :) She is so loving with our kids and takes the best care of them. She is easy to work with, always on time and goes the extra mile to make sure they are well cared for. Our son adores her. She takes them to the park, engages with music and dance and feeds...
- Madhu R.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Palo Alto, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Palo Alto, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palo Alto, CA is as of is $29.62 per hour as of May, 2024. 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?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 90 in Palo Alto, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
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 Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews of the 90 listed nannies.