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557 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
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alexaly. Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny.
I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born in Venezuela and living 8 years in Los Gatos-San Jose. With 3 siblings, caregiving has always been a...
Alexaly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Perfectly on time, helpful, and our son was happy! "
Erin R.
Caroline C.
San Jose, CA
$18-20/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rochelle is AMAZING! Always on time and a natural with kids. Responsible and very kind person. "
Jennifer C.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families ! I have been babysitting and providing child care since the age of 14. I love being around children. My personality is fun and engaging, which many children positively respond to. I am completely comfortable handling the day to day responsibilities of care-taking. I have skills working with any age range of...
Kiari can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiari stayed with my kids overnight on pretty short notice, her references were extremely enthusiastic about her and I can see why. She was just great and I will definitely use her again. She doesn't have a car but still arrived on time and drove my car to drop my...
Beth H.
Kelsi B.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsi and I have nearly 5 years of babysitting experience and 2 years of experience as a nanny. I'm currently attending college at the University of Oregon and am studying to become a Kindergarten teacher. I'm CPR and First aid certified. I consider myself to be kind, responsible, trustworthy, and hardworking....
Kelsi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kelsi is wonderful and cared for our 2 year old and 3.5 year old who adore her. She is communicative, bright, and we would re-hire her in a heartbeat."
Miah L.
Anh T.
San Jose, CA
$18/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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jasmin, I've been babysitting for quite a bit my experience came from taking care of my cousin children's from infant to 7/5 years old. I'am sincere, a little strict with a lot of fun. I believe children should get lots of love, affection and attention with discipline and learning commonsense, kindness and...
5.0
"Jasmin took care of our toddler boy since he was about 20 months old until 29 months, ~2.5 years old. Our toddler boy loves Auntie Jasmin and she took excellent care of him during the week with feedings, changing, playtime and naps. Our toddler is a picky eater,...
Doris L.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nit has been watching my children for the past year and she is wonderful! My kids love her. She does a fun educational project with them most of the time and takes them to the park sometimes. She helps with meals and laundry too. I would definitely recommend her. "
Katie S.
Kendall L.
San Jose, CA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I began babysitting my own brother and cousins, and have now babysat and nannied for many wonderful families over the last nine years. I have experience babysitting infants through pre-teens and taking care of any responsibilities that are requested of me. Whether it is helping prepare a meal, pick up and drop off...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We had such an awesome experience with Kendall, she did awesome with our kids and really made us feel confident on our night out. she was professional and our kids loved her!"
Mike N.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
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.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 12 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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
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: Craft assistance, travel
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.
Syara C.
San Jose, CA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Syara, I am 30 years old. I am a high school graduate with some college experience. I have more than 7 years of experience in being a babysitter/nanny. I have worked with ages 9 months-13years old. I've also worked as a house manager for 2 years, and when working with the children I use to nanny and baby sit...
Syara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Syara is great with children! Caring, nurturing, and is able to connect with children where they are comfortable with her."
Jennifer B.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zoey was excellent on communication and watched our 4 kids with no issues. Thanks Zoey!"
Matt J.
Estephanie M.
San Jose, CA
$18-40/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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello All! My name is Kayah but I go by Kai,
My love for nannying started when I was 16, I will be 23. I come from a huge family with children who are of all ages.
I hope this does some justice to help you understand and get to know a little about me! I hope to meet some of you soon!
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Laura K.
5.0
We adore Laura! She is loving, dependable, intuitive, trustworthy, FUN and thoughtful. Definitely recommend.
- Jessica S.
Alexaly P.
5.0
Perfectly on time, helpful, and our son was happy!
- Erin R.
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.
Rochella G.
5.0
Rochelle is AMAZING! Always on time and a natural with kids. Responsible and very kind person.
- Jennifer C.
Maria C.
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.
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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 557 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 557 listed babysitters.