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543 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Kate L.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We adore Laura! She is loving, dependable, intuitive, trustworthy, FUN and thoughtful. Definitely recommend."
Jessica S.
Caroline C.
San Jose, CA
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a senior in college at UC Davis studying Design and Technology Management. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have cared for every age from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. Throughout high school, I nannied for a family twice a week and babysat for other families in my community. During...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is great! She cares for my 2 year old daughter weekday mornings. My daughter asks about her when she leaves and is excited when I tell her that a Caroline is coming back the next day! Caroline is punctual, polite, reliable and communicative. We are lucky...
Leticia M.
Rochella G.
San Jose, CA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rochella. I graduated from UC Davis as a Human Development major in 2018. I am reliable, hardworking, and responsible. I love being around children and truly enjoy babysitting. I am capable with helping your child(ren) with their homework, dinner and night routines, giving them my full attention and interacting...
Rochella can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rochelle was a fantastic babysitter for our kids (ages 3 and 4). They loved spending time and playing with her and they miss her already! She was professional, reliable, and she had a great rapport with the kids. Rochelle was a big help to our family and she was...
Mark K.
Lanae B.
San Jose, CA
$24-36/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm certified in sudden cardiac arrest and concussion because of my sports coaching background. I love interacting with children! I think it's important to be able to be a positive, patient and a good role model when it comes to babysitting, and that is what I am! I have taken care of a handful of children as well as tutored a...
Lanae can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lanae is amazing! My three kids absolutely loved her. Very reliable. I highly recommend her!"
Cheryl R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've always been around children and love to be there for them. I myself was 9 years old when my mother gave birth to my youngest brother. My mother had to go back a month after for surgery and me as the oldest helped my father. Ever since I loved being around kids. During my teenage years I babysat for our neighbors. I also had...
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Maria is great! She's very friendly and nurturing with my kids (6 yo, 4 yo, 5 mo). She's also very helpful around the house, which is a huge help for us!"
Erica K.
Jacqueline Z.
San Jose, CA
$29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name's Jackie, I'm from San Jose California and I'm 23. I go to De Anza College and pursuing my career in criminal justice in hopes of becoming a police officer. I'm a very patient and friendly person, I work well with children/teens. I've been taking care of children for quite sometime now and I really enjoy it. I'd...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Jacquie took care of our then 2 year old and 4 year old. She is amazing! patient, kind and has the energy to tire out 2 toddlers. I would highly recommend her. Bonus, she is bilingual. My kids still remember her and talk about her"
Rocio G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear families,
I am Ngoc, a mom of twins. I has been working for Quality Nanny Placement for 2 years. I enjoy working as a babysitter or nanny. I am currently taking some ECE ( Early Childhood Education) units at Mission college to get a preschool teacher permit because I love to play, help kids to reach their utmost...
Ngoc can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel. I just moved to San Jose from Minneapolis back in August. I previously nannied for a family and their 1-year-old son for about 7 months back in 2021. Once I started a job with my degree, the family had another baby, and I came back and babysat for them for the next year until I moved to San Jose. I'm now looking...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Couldn't have been luckier to get Rachel as our nanny (and still occasional date night sitter when she is in town)! She is punctual, reliable, trustworthy and great with our kids. She is active with our kids, upbeat and tires them out. She takes care of meals,...
Ashlee G.
Bella M.
San Jose, CA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Almost every job I've held to date involves children; swimming lessons, pitching lessons, nannying, and babysitting. I am the oldest of three girls and grew up watching my younger siblings. I have babysat kids for around nine years. I have been a long term nanny for three families. I am currently looking for jobs to fit...
Bella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella took care of our two children (10M & 3.5 years) over a few weeks leading up to a move and even flew out with us to our new home to help with the flight and settling down in the new place. I love her down-to-earth and no-nonsense attitude. She is punctual,...
Carla H.
Anh T.
San Jose, CA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anh . I am a Child caregiver and part time student at college, I am studying Business. I also love kids very much, in my family I have 6 younger cousins and I have taken care of them from 1-year-old to teenagers. I also have experience in babysit, housework for more than 2 years, teaching younger children learning...
Anh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Stella can on time and we had a very nice time meeting her. In the end we weren't sure if we still needed the service, so did not hire her yet, but would recommend her."
Maya H.
Nittaya J.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and experienced babysitter with a background of over 7 years in child care. I bring a blend of friendliness, reliability, and trustworthiness to my role. Throughout my career, I have cared for a diverse range of children, including1-year-old triplets and twin girls. Most recently, I have spent the past two years...
Nittaya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nitt was wonderful with our baby daughter. She was always engaging with the baby, whether it be reading, or singing, or playing. Our baby always had her full attention. She was very reliable, responsible, and very sweet. I felt that my baby was very safe and taken...
Katie M.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
CPR
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...
Melissa W.
Casey L.
San Jose, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Casey! I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at Santa Clara University. On my free time, I like to play volleyball and participate in grandma activities(sewing, baking, and cooking). I've worked with kids at the Salinas Rodeo Kiddies Corral and I used to babysit my cousins. I truly love working with kids and their unique...
5.0
"Casey is sweet. My 5 years old son enjoyed playing with her."
Susan Z.
Meredith H.
San Jose, CA
$45/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, light cleaning, meal prep, 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
(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
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Zoey and I would love to help! I started working with kids at the young age of 14 years old when I worked as a swim instructor teaching people 6 months old all the up to adults to swim. I then moved on to being a soccer coach as well as being a camp counselor. I have done babysitting jobs both for date nights...
Zoey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zoey was punctual, caring and calm with our 10-month old son well. She played with him, was able to put him to sleep, took him for a walk and he was very comfortable with her. Would definitely hire again. "
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jannette, I have many years of experience working as a babysitter, experience in daycare and experience as a mom :)
I am a person who considers himself honest, hard-working, fun and who likes her work, I always care more about the safety of the children that I take care of, and that they be happy, have fun and...
Jannette can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Hired Jannette as a backup nanny for my 17-month-old when our regular nanny was on vacation. It worked out great with my daughter being taken care of during that week. Jannette played with my daughter, took her for walks in the park, fed and changed as I...
Alex M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Aida N.
5.0
Aida has been a wonderful and welcome addition to our family. She cares for our son as if he is one of her own and works with us to ensure he has a consistent schedule, food options and behavioral support. She is a wonderful nanny who has also taught our son so much, from Spanish to sign language,...
- Care member
Iya M.
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 pays careful attention to my sons...
- I-shuan T.
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.
Laura K.
5.0
We adore Laura! She is loving, dependable, intuitive, trustworthy, FUN and thoughtful. Definitely recommend.
- Jessica S.
Caroline C.
5.0
Caroline is great! She cares for my 2 year old daughter weekday mornings. My daughter asks about her when she leaves and is excited when I tell her that a Caroline is coming back the next day! Caroline is punctual, polite, reliable and communicative. We are lucky to have her!
- Leticia M.
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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 543 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 $24.66 per hour as of November 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 369 reviews of the 543 listed babysitters.