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60 babysitters are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Los Gatos, CA
Teri L.
San Jose, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Extremely Experienced In Childcare, Household Help, Grocery Shopping/Errands, Food Prep/Cooking
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old (a LONG time). I am very outgoing and friendly. I taught preschool at North Valley Baptist School in Santa Clara for 2 years, ran a daycare in my home for over 17 years plus I am a certified Birth Doula. I LOVE babies and children of all ages. We have been married 30 years, have 4...
Teri can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Teri is fantastic with children. All of my children love her. Fun, caring and genuine are just a few words that come to mind. I highly recommend her."
Leslie L.
Jessica Z.
Santa Clara, CA
$28-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Looking For Babysitting/Nanny Job
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Jessica. I enjoy photography, spending time with my family, crafts/scrap booking, reading, history and art I have taught for 16 plus years. I have been a nanny for 20 years. While much of my experience is with 3-15, over the last three years I have been a nanny for infants and young toddlers. I believe a...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jessica last year to take care of our twin boys who were 7 months old at that time. Jessica has been exceptional in taking care of both their basic as well as age appropriate developmental needs. She is patient, dependable and most importantly someone whom...
Dharmendra K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Muna, and I have been working as a babysitter over than 10 years. In fact, Taking care of children has been my passion. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited as I continue caring for children of all ages. I am honored to take care of the children I meet, and...
Muna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Muna has been a tremendous asset to our family providing consistent afternoon care for our 6 year old son over the past 5 months. She is flexible with her schedule and very reliable. Muna took our son to the park and library and also kept the house neat and tidy....
Kathy H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I currently work full time , however looking for a part time date night and weekend care. I have prior experience with children , working at elementary school and high school, for one on one for children on the autism spectrum. I have done In home care from ages from 3month to 10 yrs old.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is a trustworthy professional who knows to cater to children's/family needs. She's sensitive to their emotions and can redirect behavior. Laura also has extensive experience working with children who have special needs. I would recommend Laura to any family...
Jazmine L.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & 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
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lauany and I am from Brazil and I have over 4 years of experience with children from 3 months old from 12 years old. I was a volunteer in a day care in my home country. My goal is to help your child with their development as well as making sure that they are enjoying their time.
I am responsible, punctual, very...
Lauany Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauany is a great extension of my husband and I. The kids gravitate to her as a friend but they also respect and listen to her. I am most impressed that she always had the kids in bed on time. When we arrive home from an evening out there is very little to do. She...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Erin M.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Beverley was amazing! She made my son feel extremely comfortable. She was able to follow all the instructions I had left to provide my son with the best care. Beverley was able to properly defrost the milk for my baby and get him ready for bed. She arrived on time...
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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julia is awesome. She has taken such good care of my newborn and helped me out around the house so much. She is a loving and caring person and my daughter was very well cared for with her. I'm starting work in a couple weeks and will have my daughter in daycare...
Kathleen K.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sequoia is super sweet. Our girls love when she comes over. At times they ask if she can come play with them. She is also very flexible with our crazy schedules. Always on time! "
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Ping G.
Cupertino, CA
$30/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 a Montessori teacher. Since I took care of my brother's kids in 2012, I started to be a part time babysitter, and I have over 5 years of paid full time babysit experience, ages from seven months to 11 years old. This experience have made me a patient, caring and...
Ping can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely trustworthy, proactive and always keeping her word. And most importantly, our kids love her and would always want to keep...
Karoliina P.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & 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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
Teri L.
5.0
Mrs. Teri L is a real life Mary Poppins! Every parent needs a life line for child care, counseling and encouragement and Mrs. L was all of that for me when she cared for my girls. She was a wonderful nanny to my two daughters for their first 3 years of life. She helped maintain my children's...
- Melissa W.
Jessica Z.
5.0
Jessica is reliable, patient, and open to feedback. She looked after our 2-year-old son for 2 months and they developed a strong bond. During this period, my husband and I were often home due to our newborn, which made it challenging to keep our older child engaged in activities that didn't involve...
- Mahsa M.
Muna S.
5.0
Muna has been a tremendous asset to our family providing consistent afternoon care for our 6 year old son over the past 5 months. She is flexible with her schedule and very reliable. Muna took our son to the park and library and also kept the house neat and tidy. She is a great addition to any...
- Kathy H.
Laura G.
5.0
Laura is a trustworthy professional who knows to cater to children's/family needs. She's sensitive to their emotions and can redirect behavior. Laura also has extensive experience working with children who have special needs. I would recommend Laura to any family who needs support.
- Jazmine L.
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.
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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 38 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 $25.97 per hour as of January 2025. 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 2025, 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.