Sittercity helps Los Altos families find the best babysitters

I am an administrative professional who became a nanny during the pandemic. While I am no longer nannying full time, I am hoping to babysit occasionally for a few families long-term on evenings and weekends. I have experience with kids of all ages and absolutely love pets! I am fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID and am willing to mask, etc. I grew up doing theatre and love to entertain little ones with singing, dancing, reading aloud, etc! I had many different nannies growing up and know how important they are to a child's life. My friends would describe me as very reliable, conscientious, and caring. References happily provided upon request. I look forward to hearing from you! ------------------------------------------------------------ “Nina is incredibly patient, loving and helpful with our 6 month old son. She has always been very adaptable to our developing parenting styles (first time parents over here!) and she’s been very helpful in providing recommendations or additional context based on her previous nanny experiences. She is an excellent communicator and she regularly goes above and beyond to make our son as comfortable as possible and celebrate his baby milestones. She engages with our son through many activities including singing, reading, playing, going outside, tummy time and snuggles at nap time. I wish we could continue our time with Nina, but we are moving out of the state. If you are looking for a dependable and caring nanny, Nina will be a great fit for your family!” -Katie, February-June 2021

Hello parents! My name is Erika and I hope that I can be the best sitter for you! I've been babysitting since I was a junior in high school, and I'm currently a junior at San Jose State. I love being a babysitter because engaging with kids is one of most rewarding experiences. You get to see them grow and develop and understand that way things work! They have the silliest imagination and give you a break from the scary reality of being an adult. I am also a tutor, I've tutored kids as young as 5 years old and as old as high schoolers! I'm a nursing student as well, so I believe that I have a more compassionate approach than most. I also have some life saving skills that I pray never to use during my time with you guys, but am always ready!

Hi all, my name is Annalise and I am looking for a family to help care for their child. I worked previously as a pre-school teacher and am currently working in the mental health field. I am warm, caring, responsible and fun. I have been working with families for over 8 years and have enjoyed it tremendously. I am CPR certified and experienced from my previous jobs.

Adriana’s Bio I am a former preschool teacher with 20 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a nanny/babysitter as well. I am a fun, loving person and offer more than the typical babysitter as I focus on supporting the overall development of children I work with. My experience ranges from newborn to middle school age, including children with special needs, as I hold a certificate of specialization in special needs education and have several years of experience working with diverse abilities. I have two children of my own; a 23 year old son and a 27 year old daughter, who graduated from Stanford with a Master’s degree. I am a native Spanish speaker, CPR certified, with perfect driving record, and registered with Trustline as an added level of trustworthiness. No house cleaning/cooking services offered. I don’t take care of sick children.

Hello Sittercity Fam! My name is Vanessa Bent and I love being a sitter because I think the most rewarding part about caring for children is fostering relationships with them and their families. I really cherish the moments where I can help families support a child's growth and become an integral part of their development. Most importantly, I think most children really like the fact that I listen to them. When I ask children questions and listen carefully to their responses, they feel heard and I can find out so much about their preferences, goals and other important information. All of these unique details inform how I care for each child I work with—if I know what they like, I can make our time together more engaging.

My name is Jennifer and I am located in San Jose. I have a bachelor’s in child development and a master’s in psychology. While I was in my undergrad, I was a toddler teacher aid at SJSU’s child development center. I then became a preschool teacher after graduating. After teaching, I went back to school to become a marriage and family therapist. While in my grad program, I worked as a nanny. I now work as a school counselor and am looking for extra work during evenings and weekends. My main goal when working with kids is making sure they feel safe and cared for. I believe it is important to build relationships with the families I work with, and I value parents' trust.

I ran 43 daycares for 16 years on the East Coast and was a nanny both in Maryland and in California after the selling of the daycares. I have also taught swimming, art, and dance to young children. I developed the curriculum for the daycares and trained the teaching staff. I have worked with thousands of children over a long career and still receive Christmas cards for children that are now in high school and college. I have over 2000 hours of Early childhood education and am a member of multiple teaching websites and stay up to date on current changes and teaching methods. I have been certified in CPR and first aid for years and have used it successfully in an emergency situation. I completed a class in CPR and First aid in May 2020 at the College of San Mateo and have been certified for many years. I am up to date on current trends such as Baby-led weening and other new techniques. I maintain a log so that the parents know what is happening with their young children. The log includes food and milk intake, diaper activity, nap length, and any observations that need to be passed on. I also take children to parks and pools or other activities. I am vaccinated and Covid careful. I also have multiple references from my past nanny positions. I have a pre-school and art program that I have developed and use currently. I enjoy working with children and building their confidence using music and art. I like to include active learning exercises that keep the children engaged. Singing is a constant part of my day-to-day interaction with the children I care for. I have 5 large Rubbermaid containers filled with games, art supplies, pre-school lessons and a storyboard with many different stories. All geared to develop confidence and build their learning capabilities. My rate is based not only on the market rate but hours and needs. When you hire me you are getting a professional that also becomes part of the family. I am currently looking for a position that is no less than 20 hours and no more than 40 hours a week. If you would like to hire me but don't have a total of 32 hours I am open to a salary amount that pays at the 32-hour rate when under the needed hours. I request five days of paid sick leave, two weeks of paid vacation the first year. Guaranteed salary based on the minimum hours. If this is something that you agree with I look forward to hearing from you.

Hello! My name is Wuendi. I’m 24 years old and currently work as a bilingual instructional associate at Sequoia High School from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. I recently moved from Sunnyvale to Redwood City and am looking for an additional job in the area. In the afternoons, I care for a 3-year-old, but I’d prefer something closer to home. I graduated from UCSC with a bachelor's in sociology and am working hard to save money to return to school for my master’s in school counseling in a year or two. I have six years of experience working with children and can provide contact information for three families I've worked with, including one for five years. Thank you!

Hi, I am a caring nanny/personalassistant/household manager. I have over 18 years experience working in the industry. I love children and helping families. I am trustworthy, confident and reliable. My native language is English, I also speak Spanish and some French. I am very organized and always pitch in where there is a need. I love to play sports, read, cook, and do crafts.

Hello, my name is Dulce I live in Redwood City , I been working as a nanny since 2018 . I like doing activities such: art, story time ,singing songs and walks to the park, I’m also very creative and loving person .In my free time I enjoy hiking, running outdoor activities and taking pictures of nature . I hope I’m able to fit your expectations for you and your family as I look forward to meeting you. I can also provide references upon request.