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562 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
5.0
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Christina, a 50-yrs-old nanny/babysitter residing in San Jose. I have over 9 years of childcare experience, including assisting at a home daycare and working with more than 30 families. I've raised my 2 daughters into smart, young women, aged 29 and 25 an aspiring lawyer n vet technician. Previously, I worked as a...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is the best nanny we have had. She loves kids and cares a lot for them. She has taken care of our two little boys for the past one year and a half. Our boys now 5 and 2, love her and wait for her arrival every weekend. She is very helpful around the house...
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Mahsa F.
San Jose, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
COMPETENT AND TRUSTWORTHY BABYSITTER , YOUR KIDS WILL BE IN GOOD HANDS.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! :) Thanks for visiting my profile! The first thing everyone knows about me is that I LOVE KIDS, and apparently kids like me too! :)
Over the past 10 years, I've learned how to patiently deal with kids that have challenging personalities, I also have experience in taking care of kids with Autism.
I'm good at making...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mahsa has been an amazing care provider for both of my daughters since they were practically newborns. My girls are both now 7 and (almost) 5 and still consider her to be their favorite babysitter by far. She's practically a part of the family and I appreciate her...
Chibuzor U.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sakunrat. I am originally from Thailand. I have been a nanny for over 25 years and am married with two daughters. I can cook and tidy up, I can be a mommy's helper. I have worked for multiple families as a babysitter and nanny.
Sakunrat can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sakunrat (Chon) was a nanny for my 2 children. She started when my son was born until he was 8 years old and for my daughter until she was 18 months old. She was responsible, caring and loving and my children still consider her family!! I highly recommend her!"
Charlene D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with toddlers and elementary school age kiddos. I love working with kids and enjoy getting to see their sweet and quirky personalities.
As a babysitter and part time nanny I try to spend quality time with the children, give positive feedback and encouragement. I have been trained to be a...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Michelle is kind and gentle. If she sings for your kids at bedtime, they'll be in for a real treat. "
Stephanie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi ! My name is Jamie and I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a 28-year-old San Jose native. I have over 10 years in retail experience and am looking to take a life transition into work that is more fulfilling and meaningful for me but also supportive of work life balance. I have three years of experience working with...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Jamie was our nanny/after school care for our 2 daughters (7&9 y.o.) for one year- and has been a fantastic support for our family. I trust her immensely- she's reliable, mature and the girls have so much fun with her! We'll certainly miss having her work with us!"
Taryn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Shania, and I've been babysitting for over six years. Currently, I'm attending SFSU. I come from a big family of four kids and adore working with children. I'm vaccinated, CPR-certified, and have experience with all age groups. I can do meal-prep, tutoring, and plan fun activities. Additionally, I'm comfortable...
Shania can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shania did an amazing job with our two boys (ages 3 &1) while our regular nanny was out for two days.
She totally became buds with both boys and kept them busy (even with a little cabin fever due to rain and them both being slightly under the weather).
She's...
Jess B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 51 years old and have spent 20+ years raising my children while care giving and babysitting for 14 years. I do have a nurse assistant, First Aid and CPR certificates. I have a mini van (with a clean driving record) for any transportation. I graduated from the University of Tbilisi, Georgia and I'm trilingual (English,...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana has taken care of my 2 children, mostly after school and weekends, for 1.5 years in past, and we were very happy with her. She is very responsible and caring. It was great that she could help my middle schooled with homework, especially math. She has tons of...
Naira K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love interacting with kids/babies specially since I raised two small siblings at home. I am also pet friendly. I can help around the house, drive, and help with homework for your children. I also speak Spanish and I am multicultural. I am a swimmer so I can also take kids to the pool and teach them how to swim. I would like to...
Siris can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siris has been watching my 1.5 year old and 11 year old for a few months now, and she's been great with them. She is punctual and communicative, which is hard to find now a days. She's also been able to come in on very short notice- thanks Siris!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Mayuk. Over the course of 8 years, I have had the opportunity to work as a babysitter, allowing me to accumulate valuable experience in this field. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of a loving family for over 6 years, care for twins, help with the care of twin infants and many more....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mayuk is super responsible and took great care of my 3 year old twin boys. She fed, bathed, and played with them and put them to bed (all very capably), and she cleaned up the house after they were in bed! We will definitely use her again."
Michael K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a mother, my experience with children has spanned for most of my life. Starting off in high school, I volunteered at the former River Glen elementary school as a teacher's aid. I later earned a paid teacher's aid job at Luther Burbank elementary school where I worked for over 3 years. Later, when I moved to Lake Tahoe, I got...
Gloria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gloria took care of my daughters on short notice for an entire day. She managed drop-off and pick-up for my eldest from camp and kept my youngest entertained with crafts and activities all day. She even brought some of her own crafts to do. She has a lovely...
Julia H.
Aida N.
San Jose, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.1
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified preschool teacher. I worked as a teacher assistant in a Child development centers and various childcare (specified in child development). I have 20 years of experience in babysitting kids ages 0 through 6 years of age. Experience with newborns, infants and toddler. I am responsible, punctual, affectionate and...
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"After interviewing several nannies we knew right away that Aida was a good fit for our family. She has been caring for our eight month old son for several months now and we are fortunate to have her. She is reliable, confident and has an incredible sense of humor....
Christie H.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for more than 14 years. I was a student of Canada College. My major was Medical Assistant, but I did not get a degree yet. I have CPR and First Aid certificates and renew them every two years. I also studied an on line program to get a Childcare Management Diploma
I love children so much. I like to...
Phuong can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Phuong full time for our baby boy when he turned about 7 months old. I must say that we were lucky to find Phuong to take care of our son. Phuong took such a good care of our little boy. She was always kind, patient, and understanding with him and with us...
Syed M.
Kinnari P.
San Jose, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Will not respond to emails. message me.
Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a female who graduated from California State University, Sacramento. I love children and babies. I have gained a lot of experience in the 15 years working with my Mom, who owned a licensed daycare center. I have tutored over 20 years & 2...
Kinnari can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"I came across her profile on Care.com. She is absolutely fantastic with kids. She has taken care of my toddler daughter along with another toddler. She plays with them, sings songs, teaches them letters, numbers, colors. She is very good at reading books and my...
Sneha G.
Meredith H.
San Jose, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Meredith. I am looking for families to help out with weekend babysitting jobs.
I am a Silicon Valley native and have lived in the Bay Area my whole life. I do live in San Jose but I travel all over the Bay Area for my clients.
I also taught Pre-School for 5 years in the past when my daughter (she is...
Meredith can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meredith was wonderful and kind! She was attentive to the kids, and created a safe and fun environment for them. I look forward to hiring her again!"
Hannah M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Giani. I have been a dedicated caregiver and nanny for over 15 years, working with families throughout the Bay Area. Originally from Brazil, I have a background as a surgical assistant. After moving to the United States, I raised a family and have two sons, ages 29 and 16.
My passion lies in providing...
Giani can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Giane is like family to us. She took care of our baby girl from 6 months old to 2 years old. We moved away from the Bay Area, which is why we no longer have Giane watch our little one. We are first time parents and Giane taught us so much. We would have been lost...
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Ana C.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
. I have been a nanny for a little over 15 years. I consider myself as a respectful, reliable, loyal, and honest person. Very passionate about my nanny career, I enjoy and love being able to watch children grow. I love doing activities that help them grow in every stage of their young lives, trips to the park, the library, the...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana has been a dear, wonderful nanny for our son for nearly 4 years. We are so sad to be moving on from this phase. Ana has been kind, loving, and patient with our son since he was an infant. As a first-time mom, I appreciated that she'd make suggestions while...
Debbie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sarah,
I had an experience as a nanny for 10yrs from new born, infant to a 14yr old. As of now I'm working as a full time Accounts Payable for 8yrs. My boss/owner will retire early next year so now I'm starting to look for a long term/ full time child care. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Sarah for the past 4.5 almost 5 years. She is very dependable and always on time. She took great care for my son. She even took great care for our pet. We love her but my son is going in high school so we have to let her go. Very highly recommended."
Sam Y.
Joyce S.
San Jose, CA
$35-45/hr • 20 yrs exp
Please Feel Free To Reach Out For More Information And My Availability.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny from San Jose. I have over 27 years of paid experience. I've cared for many children of various ages but definitely prefer infancy to preK.
I'm calm, understanding and reliable.
I'm looking for long term, with a predictable schedule. To work independently while following a guideline and wishes of the...
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce joined our family as a short term nanny for our 18 month old daughter. Joyce was a warm welcoming presence that our kiddo responded to immediately. They read, played together, went on walks, and daily adventures to the park. I really liked that Joyce read...
Bridger W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents,
I am Ngoc, a mom of twins. I have been working for Quality Nanny Placement for 3 years. I am currently a Mission college student in Child Development major and working as student teacher in Infants and Toddlers Lab at Mission College. I enjoy working as preschool teacher or nanny because I love to create a safe,...
Ngoc can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We’ve had Ngoc care for our daughter twice via backup care. She is extremely warm, caring and trust worthy. My daughter doesn’t warm up to new caregivers too easily but has no issue with Ngoc. Highly recommend her! "
Care member
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a true gem! Very thankful to have found her."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Christina T.
5.0
Christina has cared for my kids from when they were infants. She is amazing with the entire family, especially infants-toddlers. She bathes and takes care of them with ease. She also cooks well! She is on time and very trustworthy. I highly recommend Christina.
- Puja H.
Mahsa F.
5.0
Mahsa has taken care of my son via evening babysitting for over a year now and we love her! She is very patient, yet firm at the same time, and is great with doing all kinds of activities, including reading, board games, etc. with my 13 and 9 year old sons. She has a very gentle, calm demeanor with...
- Razia H.
Sakunrat P.
5.0
Loving, kind, gentle and love to communicate, Sakunrat soon earned my kids love. They often talk about her and say they want to play with her again. We had a date night and hired Sakunrat for 5 hours. when we came back kids were satisfied and the house was so clean. Would definitely love the use her...
- Alvin L.
Michelle G.
5.0
Lovely girl looked after three children 6, 3 and 1whilst we wine tasted!
- Tom D.
Jamie B.
5.0
Jamie was our nanny/after school care for our 2 daughters (7&9 y.o.) for one year- and has been a fantastic support for our family. I trust her immensely- she's reliable, mature and the girls have so much fun with her! We'll certainly miss having her work with us!
- Taryn B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Jose, CA:
How can I find a San Jose babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Jose, 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 562 babysitters in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA?
The average rate for San Jose, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.58 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 San Jose, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 355 reviews of the 562 listed babysitters.