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Find babysitters in San Jose, CA that you’ll love
556 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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
$15-45/hr • 13 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 13 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 and ADHD.
I'm good at making...
Mahsa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for over 15 years. I have experience with children aged from infancy to 14 years old. I come up with innovative ideas to keep them entertained, and am a fun babysitter to have around! I am a medical student with full CPR and medical training. I can provide references upon request as well.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly and good with our babies And fun to visit with appreciate her help!"
Daniel H.
5.0
(1)
Last experienced I have is: I babysit a 5 mos old boy Feb 2016 to present but it will end on June 8, 2018... he will turn 3 this year and he is ready to go to preschool on June 11, 2018. The boy have another older brother. The older brother who is 3 at that time, requesting her mom that I can stay to babysit him after his school...
Lorna can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Lorna took care of our youngest child, T., for two years starting when he was a baby. At all times she was punctual, compassionate, and sought to do MORE than her job description required (she often helped me with laundry and cleanup without my even asking, and...
Elizabeth W.
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
"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...
Alvin L.
5.0
(1)
Hello there, families in search of exceptional childcare!
Are you seeking a nanny who can balance professionalism with a sprinkle of fun? Look no
further! I'm an experienced childcare provider with over 5 years of hands-on
expertise, including 2 years as an au pair. With an Associate Degree in Early
Childhood Education, I bring...
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana helped us with our newborn. She is an amazing sitter and a mother’s help. She would do baby’s laundry, clean/sterilize baby items and ensure general upkeep of the house. Our daughter was quite fond of her and would always laugh after meeting her every day....
Chitra V.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old who loves working with kids, I have my own car, I have my AA in child development and Psychology, I'm CPR certified, fully vaccinated and looking for reliable work.
Mekaila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Emma. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 12 years. I have extensive experience in the field. I am hardworking, kind, patient, compassionate, understanding, reliable and trustworthy. I am CPR certified and I am a good cook. I make healthy meals. I am very organized. I also do light housekeeping.
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Emma is thoughtful, kind and strives to provide great care for children. She looked after our 8 month old daughter and another 7 month old boy 5 days a week from 8am to 530pm. She showed up every day and dealt with two babies on opposite schedules like a champ. As...
Caitlin L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families 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:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siris is extremely loving and caring. Our daughter as well as every one in our family loves her. She is reliable, mature and always keeping our daughter engaged in different activities. Our daughter says that Siris is her best friend. We are so blessed to have...
Shanshan H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more that 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation for kids only. I like do exercises
Margarita can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Margarita cared for my children from when they were 2 and newborn until they were 8 and 6. She is so good with children. Just the right combination of loving and yet disciplined. I had other nannies that wouldn't do as I asked in terms of limiting TV time/fast...
Nina H.
Gloria P.
San Jose, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced Mother Of Two Available For Babysitting
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for more than 15 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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Phuong has exceeded our expectations of a nanny in every way imaginable. She took care of our daughter from when she was 6 months to 2.5 years old until she started school. She immediately bonded with our daughter and became a very loved part of our family. She is...
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Joyce S.
San Jose, CA
$28-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joyce and 25 years old. I'm a former Au pair looking for a part time nanny position.
I have been taking care of kids between newborn until 9 years old. I like to create new activities to develop their creativity and keep them busy. I also love to cook fresh and healthy meals and incentive them to try new...
5.0
"Joyce is excellent! She has plenty of experience with kids and she is very responsible and caring, she does a great job, highly recommend!"
Larissa F.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Larissa come over to our house to babysit our 10mo for a couple of weekends and she was great with him. He took to her immediately and she was able to manage his routine seamlessly. Larissa is caring and responsible and I would definitely recommend her."
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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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced child care provider. A little over 10 years of experience. Started to do babysitting since I was 14 during my HS years for extra money and found jobs which have gained me a lot of experience. I am now 27 I am smoke free, drug free, energetic and very patient with kids. I also believe that there is always a...
Iya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Iya has been taking care of my son for one year. And we would love to continue our contract with her and recommend her to any family in the future. She has been a wonderful nanny. She is very experienced and has great knowledge about baby, toddler development. She...
I-shuan T.
Allison T.
San Jose, CA
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Allison and I am 26 years old! I am looking for a full-time and long-term nanny position. I have experience starting at age 16 babysitting for family and friends children and after 18, parents trusted me while they went on parent weekend vacations/events. I have experience as a dance instructor teaching...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison watched my son the past school year and she has always texted me to let me know she was at my son's school picking him up and let me know when she had him home safe. She is very reliable and helpful."
Sarah D.
Cynthia Lyn N.
San Jose, CA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years experience of babysitting and I love doing arts and crafts with kids and read books I do all my best to encourage kids to do arts and sport to encourage them to show their talents.
Cynthia Lyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
3.0
"Cynthia was on time and friendly, however the second day wasn't so good after I left. After she left my mother-in-law took over and called me about my baby's room where my daughter had a blow out with the Cynthia and there was poop all over the diaper pail, the...
Rebecca A.
Laura K.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Laura and I have worked with kids from age 6 weeks to 5 years old, starting off with my baby cousins. I absolutely love kids as they always bring a smile to my face with their playfulness! I have worked as a lifeguard at a children's pool, so I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am currently a student in...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We adore Laura! She is loving, dependable, intuitive, trustworthy, FUN and thoughtful. Definitely recommend."
Jessica S.
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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.
Sheeva S.
5.0
Very friendly and good with our babies And fun to visit with appreciate her help!
- Daniel H.
Lorna R.
5.0
Lorna took care of our youngest child, T., for two years starting when he was a baby. At all times she was punctual, compassionate, and sought to do MORE than her job description required (she often helped me with laundry and cleanup without my even asking, and even cooked for us)! We love Lorna and...
- Elizabeth W.
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.
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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 556 babysitters in San Jose, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $25.35 per hour as of March 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 San Jose, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 363 reviews of the 556 listed babysitters.