Redwood City, CA 94063
from $45 per hour
(5)
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Experience: 10 yrs
I am a Newborn care Specialist for over 33 years and I have extensive knowledge about the following; Getting the baby on a schedule Lactation assistance Promoting healthy sleep habits Sleep training around 3-4 months Assist getting the baby to take a bottle Create healthy snacks and meals for Mom I love to help when parents come home from the hospital and put them at ease with their new bundle of joy.. I have many great references from clients that are not on Care. com. I also love animals so I often Babysit my fur babies too for my clients whenever they travel.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Ellie care for our daughter. She has been a wonderful caregiver—reliable, nurturing, and genuinely attentive to our child’s needs. From day one, she built a strong bond with our daughter and created a loving environment where she could thrive. Our daughter absolutely adores her—she lights up every morning and jumps into Ellie’s arms when she arrives, which says everything about the connection they share. Ellie is extremely punctual and dependable, often arriving before her scheduled time, which we greatly appreciated. Knowing we could always count on her made our daily routine much smoother. With her many years of experience, she also shared gentle advice and thoughtful suggestions, which we found incredibly valuable as parents. Her guidance was always supportive and came from a place of genuine care for our daughter’s well-being and development. We recently decided to transition our daughter to daycare, which is the only reason we are parting ways. Ellie has been such an important part of our daughter’s early years, and any family would be incredibly lucky to have her.
3/16/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$45-50/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$35/hr
2 children
$38/hr
Can help with
Child care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Travel
Education
University of Utah
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
9:00 PM–7:00 AM
9:00 PM–7:00 AM
9:00 PM–7:00 AM
9:00 PM–7:00 AM
9:00 PM–7:00 AM
9:00 PM–7:00 AM
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