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60 babysitters are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Los Gatos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm a reliable, patient and enthusiastic person. I've had most of my experience caring for children between the ages of 3 and 13. I've completed CPR training and guarantee the safety of your child(ren)! I'm very willing to do additional tasks if needed. I enjoy going to the library to check out some books, having...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica has taken care of my 2 year old daughter a hand full of times. She makes her lunch, changes her diaper, gives her baths, reads her books, and takes her on walks around the block. Jessica is trustworthy, responsible, organized, caring, and most of all fun....
Monica B.
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone!
My name is Stephanie I'm currently postpartum doula, newborn care specialist with large nanny experience as well, looking for extra hours to fill up my schedule.
If I need describe me a little bit, I'm lovely, flexible and patient.
Thank you .
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's really great with babies and super lovely, flexible of time available to work. Care your baby like hers that's so important for me."
Ana C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is jewlia l am 26 years old. I have always had a love for working with children. I have nannied off and on since I was 16 so going on 10 years! I have experience in day cares, and preschool with children 6weeks-12years old. I am currently located in San Jose, California but and moving September 28th to Boise,...
Jewlia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"So happy to have met Jewlia. She was punctual dependable and outgoing! My daughter loved and gravitated toward her. My son had separation anxiety and Jewlia handled it very calmly and gently during times of transition or naps. She also engaged the children in...
George And Glenda D.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have a rich experience (paid and not paid) in childcare. In addition to my lovely daughter I have had the pleasure of caring for children ages ranging from 3 months to 14 years. I love being around children. I take my job very seriously and I am devoted to the children I care for. I love music, arts and crafts, and enjoy...
Irma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Irma has looked after my son on short notice on more than one occasion. He seems happy to spend time with her and is well behaved when I arrive. She always picks up his room."
Deneva G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two grown sons and I am a grandmother of 4 (7 & 9 years old in Atlanta, GA; 13 & 15-year-old in Bethesda, MD). I was an active part of my 13 & 15-year-old grandchildren from birth until they moved to Maryland, August, 2019. I feel fortunate that I was able to be a part of my grandchildren's lives! I enjoyed watching my...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeanie has been a wonderful caregiver to our toddler. She is very kind, patient, and gentle with him. She also nurtures his active, outdoor side taking him out for long walks and/or playing with him in the yard. Our kiddo absolutely adores her and often asks even...
Leidamarie T.
5.0
(24)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
*not looking for full-time jobs.
Hi parents! I am an experienced babysitter passionate about working with children of all ages. With a background as a board-certified Dietitian Nutritionist, I emphasize healthy eating and can prepare nutritious meals tailored to your child's needs. Having worked in daycares and schools, I...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great with our son. She's very gentle and caring. She is patient and my son loves spending time with her. We are very happy with her care and highly recommend her!"
Adam J.
Emma S.
Campbell, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I find immense joy in fostering the growth and development of children. With over five years of experience, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids of all ages. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination,...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"I recently hired Emma as a babysitter for my children through care.com, and I couldn't be more pleased with her services. From the moment she arrived, Emma was warm, friendly, and professional. She immediately connected with my children and made them feel...
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Melissa S.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Melissa . First off I want to start by saying I love kids. I'm a child caregiver looking for a lovable family that is willing to let me into their household, trust me your children will be in good hands.
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Melissa joined our family when our daughter was 11 months and stayed with us throughout 2023. My daughter has excelled in her language skills in Spanish and English, motor skills, patience, & love of food. Melissa is reliable, agile, patient, loving, and always up...
Nicoletta A.
Beverley W.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience (3 years paid) working with kids ages 0-12. With both experiences, I watched multiple children from all age ranges and have experience supporting with homework help and clean up. I'm comfortable with pets and can help with light meals and housekeeping.
I am only available for evening and weekend...
Beverley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Beverley is a joy to be around and my kids loved her. She helped me with my 2 and 5 year old (at the time). She would come by after school and help them with homework, help me meal prep, and execute the bedtime routine. I hired her for about 5 months until my work...
Unique S.
Joanne H.
San Jose, CA
$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced with working with kids from toddlers to teenagers. I have taught classes and led summer camps with kids of all ages.
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Joanne during the winter break to help watch our 2 year old girl in the morning. Our daughter had a great time with Joanne. She read to her, painted with her, and did pretend play. She's kind and patient and my daughter looks forward to seeing her...
Tiffany C.
5.0
(1)
Current Graduate Student in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University, looking for part-time work! Most of my experience over the past five years has been in the field of education - I have taught at a few different preschools, worked as a tutor with children and adults, and have worked in ABA/Early Intervention. I enjoy...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren took care of our two children this summer. She was very communicative and flexible with our work schedules. She also followed our established eat/sleep schedule for the kids. She went above and beyond in taking care of the kids, bringing age appropriate toys...
Aide M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I was a daycare teacher, working with ages 3 months to 12 years. I have experience watching large groups, from 5 boys (2 y/o - 8 y/o) to a group of 8 children for a bible study (1 y/o to 12 y/o). I am a beginner in Russian language but fluent in...
Sequoia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sequoia was a great help with our 3 year old daughter. She played with her and kept her engaged. We were able to go on date night and enjoy ourselves knowing our kids were taken care of. "
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Julia M.
San Jose, CA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced And Caring Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I find children to be so interesting and I realize just how impressionable they are, which is why it is important to have a responsible and reliable nanny. Now as a parent myself, I first handedly understand the importance of having trust and confidence in your child's caretaker for peace of mind. I have paid experience watching...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've had Julia watch our two kids on a couple occasions now and we are thrilled with the way she's connected with our kids and her kind and responsible nature. We will happily continue to use her as a sitter."
Shantelle G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello
I'm Quick witted
Kind
Patient
I like working with kids because
l love them and have so many care and love to give them
am looking for a job that
I am good at and Can share my experience in it
I started working with kids since 20 years
In my spare time, I like to walk in the park and design dress
One thing you...
Sahar can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Sahar was a lifesaver. She watched our 1.5 year old when he wasn't able to go to his daycare. She is caring and kind. She jumped right in playing with him and my son was immediately comfortable. it was great hearing them running around laughing. she even got him...
Caity W.
Ping G.
Cupertino, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, This Is Ping, I Have 3 Years Of Paid Experience, Ages From One To Ten Years Old.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, this is Ping, are you still looking for a babysitter ? I am in Montessori teacher training school for studying. Since I took care of my brother's kids in 2012, I started to be a part time babysitter, and I have over 4 years of paid full time babysit experience, ages from seven months to 11 years old. This experience have...
Ping can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Very experienced, pleasant and respectful. Played well with my son. Communicates well and speaks mandarin too."
Harvey V.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Mature, dependable and high-energy nanny with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by client families for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children.
Nanny services include:
In-Home Childcare from a nanny...
Cinnamon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Cinnamon is an extremely awesome and reliable babysitter! She is very punctual, always arrives on time and responds to my messages right away. She is very good with the kids, they both absolutely love her and and ask about her all the time. I would highly recommend...
Jen P.
Suchittra U.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I had 10 years childcare experiences. I will be available in the end of Jan 2025
Experience for potty training and sleep training. Can provide reference from 2 current families.
Strong driving. I had my own car and driving license and clean record. Also love outdoor activities such as swimming, Hiking, Walking and bring the...
Suchittra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Patty is a friendly and cheerful person, and an amazing caregiver. She was very patient with my daughter when she was still getting accustomed to her. She read and sang to her, took her to the park, and always kept her engaged. She tried several ways to soothe her...
Shri M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experienced with my nieces and nephews baby sitter. I look for a baby sitter that keep me busy.
Alisha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alisha cleaned our house and did a very good job and was efficient. We are very happy with her work."
Alain A.
Estephanie M.
San Jose, CA
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
From a young age, I've had the joy of caring for children, thanks to my bustling Mexican family. Whether it was looking after my siblings and cousins during busy work hours or handling unexpected emergencies, I've always been there. With over a decade of professional experience, my focus has been on nurturing newborns to...
Estephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm hoping once we meet and interact and she has a few days with my daughter to leave a more detailed review. But in the meanwhile I'm pleased with her communication and how prompt she has responded. She answered a few questions and seems to know infant care. She...
Christina S.
Jennifer D.
San Jose, CA
$15-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Jennifer D. I'm 26 years old, I live in San Jose ca. I'm a high school graduate. For the past years I have worked as preschool teacher/ substitute teacher with all ages and been a nanny. I speak both English and Spanish. Im also a mom to a 5-year-old. I'm currently looking for a part-time job.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hiried Jenni to babysit my 4month old baby girl. I was so pleased with her work ethic. Jenni is professional, always on time, jenni would go the extra mile to keep my baby happy. Jenni would help around the house she volunteer to do errands so when I would get...
Celia L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Gatos, CA
Jessica B.
5.0
Jessica has taken care of my 2 year old daughter a hand full of times. She makes her lunch, changes her diaper, gives her baths, reads her books, and takes her on walks around the block. Jessica is trustworthy, responsible, organized, caring, and most of all fun. My daughter loves Jess and enjoys...
- Monica B.
Stephanie S.
5.0
She's really great with babies and super lovely, flexible of time available to work. Care your baby like hers that's so important for me.
- Ana C.
Jewlia V.
4.0
So happy to have met Jewlia. She was punctual dependable and outgoing! My daughter loved and gravitated toward her. My son had separation anxiety and Jewlia handled it very calmly and gently during times of transition or naps. She also engaged the children in activities such as art and water play....
- George And Glenda D.
Irma K.
5.0
As no family lives nearby, my husband and I hired Irma for our first night out without our infant many months back. We were nervous, of course, but Irma eased our fears with her great care-giving. We were very happy with her services then and have been every time since. She is kind, caring, and...
- Kate L.
Jeanie S.
5.0
We were incredibly lucky to have Jeanie as our daughter's caretaker. She started looking after our daughter when she was about one month old up until she was 10 months. Jeanie is passionate, experienced, loving, reliable and very hardworking. Each morning when Jeanie would come to watch our...
- Erin M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Los Gatos, CA:
How can I find a Los Gatos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Los Gatos, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 33 babysitters in Los Gatos, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Los Gatos, CA?
The average rate for Los Gatos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.12 per hour as of December 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Los Gatos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Los Gatos, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Los Gatos, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Los Gatos, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.