Part-Time Nanny Available in Palo Alto, CA: Emily D.

$45 - $55/hr

7 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Emily, a professional nanny and family assistant with 6+ years of experience caring for children from newborns through school aged, with especially strong experience with infants and toddlers. I create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play, explore, learn, and thrive.

Beyond childcare, I have experience with household organization, errands, groceries, family calendars, logistics, and day-to-day family support. I’m comfortable working independently while maintaining excellent communication and discretion.

I’m a Licensed Newborn Care Specialist, Registered Behavior Technician with ABA experience, CPR/First Aid certified, fluent in English and Spanish, have reliable transportation and domestic and international family travel experience.

I’m seeking a long-term family and am happy to establish a written employment agreement outlining responsibilities, schedule, and compensation so we begin with clear expectations. I’d love to learn more about your family!

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Looking For

Availability

Start: ASAP

Monday to Friday, 1-6pm, occasional evenings.

Part-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025

Leonardo

"Emily was a fantastic nanny and family assistant for our family. She came onto our household staffing team at a crucial point in our lives when my wife had just had another baby and our 4 young kids’ needs outnumbered our abilities. She mainly focused on our newborn who was 4 months old at the time, and assisted in planning our weekly calendar, routinely shuttling our kids to summer camps, horseback riding lessons, and other appointments. Emily did a wonderful job managing everything from plating meals from our chef, to planning occasional educational activities for the older kids, nap time schedules, managing communications between vendors for our home and overall household coordination. We had a contract with her just for the summer and we parted on great terms. We still send her updates about our children and their milestones and are in communication occasionally when we need someone last minute. We would love to have her back with us again if she weren’t so ambitious!"

*Contact information available upon request

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

7 years of experience caring for:

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Beyond private nannying, I have experience providing ABA therapy, supporting children through church/volunteer settings, and incorporating Montessori-inspired learning and developmental activities into childcare.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Outdoor adventures, nature walks and hikes, arts & crafts, imaginative and sensory play, reading, baking/cooking, music, creative projects, and age-appropriate learning activities. I especially love following a child’s interests and turning everyday experiences into opportunities for curiosity and discovery.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Safety is always my number one priority as a caregiver. Beyond that, I believe great nannying means creating a loving, dependable environment for the children while keeping parents informed and confident. I want parents to feel that they can trust me, communicate openly with me, and have genuine peace of mind knowing their children are safe and well cared for.

My experience with special needs children...

I have professional experience working with children with developmental and behavioral needs through ABA therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician. I’m comfortable supporting individualized goals, routines, communication, emotional regulation, and positive behavior strategies while providing patient, compassionate care.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite moments was watching a little boy I cared for grow from one to about a year and a half. As his language developed, he began expressing himself to me more and more throughout the day, often using funny new words his sisters had taught him. It was so sweet watching his personality and communication blossom, and I felt lucky to be there for that stage of his development.