Xiaoyan Shi - Night Nanny

About Xiaoyan

Hello! My name is Xiaoyan (Shirley) Shi. I am a professional nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children from newborn to age 6. I have worked for wonderful families in Hawaii, Washington, Beverly Hills, and Palo Alto, specializing in newborn and infant care. I am especially experienced with overnight care: night feedings, soothing, and sleep training. I am a light sleeper and stay attentive all night while following safe sleep practices. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula, hold current Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, and am a certified Senior Childcare Specialist. I also teach Mandarin Chinese to children (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and love cooking nutritious meals and baby food. Families describe me as warm, patient, reliable, and calm — especially during those 3 a.m. wake-ups. I would love to support your family!

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Oct 2026 – Sep 2027

Confirmed 2 days ago

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Night Nanny packages and pricing

Overnight newborn care

Overnight newborn care, typically 10 PM-6 AM: night feedings, burping, soothing, and sleep training for newborns. Hourly rate is $50-$60 depending on your family's needs.

$50 USD · Per hour

Overnight package - 8 hours

One overnight of newborn care, 8 hours (e.g., 10 PM-6 AM): night feedings, burping, soothing, and sleep training. Equivalent to $50/hour.

$400 USD · Flat rate

Overnight package - 10 hours

One overnight of newborn care, 10 hours (e.g., 9 PM-7 AM): night feedings, burping, soothing, and sleep training. Equivalent to $50/hour.

$500 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I provide overnight newborn care (typically 10 PM-6 AM) for families in Palo Alto and nearby areas. With 5+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to age 6, I specialize in night feedings, soothing, and sleep training while following safe sleep practices. As a Certified Postpartum Doula, I help exhausted parents get the rest they need. My rate is $50-$60 per hour.

Reviews for Xiaoyan Shi

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

October 20, 2026

Xiaoyan Shi is a wonderful nanny who cared for our grandson from 5 to 19 months old. She is loving, patient, trustworthy, and experienced with young children, including nighttime care. We are so grateful for her kindness and dedication and highly recommend her!

— Jennifer L.

5.0

October 20, 2026

Xiao Yang is a wonderful nanny who cared for our grandson from 5 to 19 months old. She is loving, patient, trustworthy, and experienced with young children, including nighttime care. We are so grateful for her kindness and dedication and highly recommend her!

— Jennifer L.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Postpartum Doula, Asian Doula Alliance (2025)
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid (2025)
Senior Childcare Specialist (2025)

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Specialties

Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Infant Care Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Doula Care Sleep Consultant

Frequently asked questions

What ages of children do you work with?

I have over 5 years of experience caring for children from newborn to age 6. I specialize in newborn and infant care, especially overnight newborn care.

What are your qualifications and certifications?

I am a Certified Postpartum Doula (Asian Doula Alliance, 2025), hold current Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (2025, valid through July 2027), and am a certified Senior Childcare Specialist (高级育婴师, 2025).

What hours do you work?

I offer overnight care, typically 10 PM-6 AM. Overnight packages are also available in 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour options.

What is included in your overnight newborn care?

My overnight newborn care includes night feedings, burping, soothing, and sleep training. I am a light sleeper and stay attentive all night while following safe sleep practices.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Mandarin Chinese (my native language) and English.

What areas do you serve, and do you offer live-in care?

I am based in Palo Alto and serve families within 20 miles of Palo Alto. I offer live-out care only - I come to your home for overnight shifts.

What are your rates?

My hourly rate for overnight newborn care is $50-$60. I also offer overnight flat-rate packages: 8 hours for $400, 10 hours for $500, and 12 hours for $600.