Find local child care providers in Palo Alto, CA

I’m a thoughtful & caring nanny who has 8 years experience. I adapt quickly into most situations. I love kids & wish I’d have had 5 instead of 2. I’ve worked with newborns, infants, babies & toddlers up to age 15; with 1 child & as many as 4 children at a time. I offer fresh & nutritionally balanced meals & snacks. I handle sleep training if needed, pick ups, drop offs & general household assistance depending on your needs. I maintain kid’s pantry, grocery shop & run errands. I bring age appropriate developmental activities, indoors & outdoors. For example: swimming, mini golf, baseball, beach time, & developmental activities like art, reading, computer, math, legos, & constructive free play. I believe in outings to the parks, museums, movies, & beaches. I’m seeking a great families who need a hand. I am Covid protocol compliant including my vaccines and booster. My varied experience, judgement, patience, energy, education, fitness, & love of play based learning is a great contribution to the right family! Thanks! Lynn - [ ]

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.

Dedicated childcare professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience caring for children from newborns to high school age. Skilled in creating safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environments that foster learning and growth. Recognized as active, responsible, punctual, and highly organized. Holds current CPR and First Aid certification. Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families while supporting each child’s individual needs.

Hi there ! My name is Agostina and I’m 31 years old . I’m a former Aupair , I’ve been taking care of kids for more than 7 years now. I have experience with infants, toddlers and older kids as well, feel comfortable with watching more than 1 kid at a time (nanny share ok ). I love taking the kids on walks to the park or to the library for story time! Playing games outside if weather permits. I like to get to know the kids that I take care of and know about their likes/dislikes . I love animals, so I’m totally pet friendly. I owned a 3yo cat named Katrina. I’m fluent in Spanish and love to teach words in Spanish to all my nanny kids. I also have my own car and very reliable. I’d love to chat if you’re interested in me !

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.

Hi Parents! My name is Sheri and I would love to assist with your care needs. I have over 30+ years of experience caring for Newborns through school-age children. Trustline Registered Certified Newborn Care Specialist Training . Prior CNA. Prior Licensed Infant- Toddler Daycare Provider. I am both CPR and First Aid certified. Current with vaccinations. Background check and Motor Vehicle badges (Sittercity). Currently seeking a schedule of Part to Full time.. I hope to fill in as an extended part of Your Family , engaging, nurturing and providing A safe and nurturing environment. Please reach out If I can help . Warmly Sheri F

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.

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 am only available for occasional babysitting after 5pm on weekdays and some weekends. Thank you for understanding!*** 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, my name is Celine. I am an undergraduate student pursing a degree in speech and hearing sciences because I want to become a speech pathologist for children. I am studying online which allows me to have flexibility within my schedule and also allows me to stay local here in Sunnyvale, CA with my family. A little about me, I love being active and going to the gym and going on walks/hikes. I love traveling but often don't leave for too long because I miss my cats and dogs at home. I absolutely love working with kids and I have over 4 years of experience. I have worked as a full time nanny, date night babysitting, pre school teacher, swim instructor, and day care attendant. I have experience working with kids of all ages but have spent the most time with elementary aged children. Most recently, I have been working as a special education instructional aide at an elementary school in Palo Alto. We are on summer break from school so I have a very open and flexible schedule for the month of June and the month of August. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions I would be happy to answer :)