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572 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby 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: Meal prep, travel, 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
(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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anything I say about Phuong will not be enough. She has been with us for 3 years and we consider her to be part of our family. She is an outstanding nanny, very caring, very responsible, flexible, punctual, hardworking, respectful, safe and trustworthy. She is...
Krishna S.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It's my pleasure to write a review for Iya. She is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable and has been great with my baby. She taught her to speak several words by 14 months and has also initiated potty training. She takes cares of all baby chores -...
Ritika G.
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.
Lanae B.
San Jose, CA
$15-30/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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lanae is amazing to work with! Our boys loved her:) We will use her for babysitting/days nights."
Brittney F.
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, travel, craft assistance, 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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rochella took care of our 16-month-old and was great! She was punctual, reliable and dependable. My son was very happy with her. Would definitely hire her again! "
Jeong K.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Jackie for our 18-month-old son two months ago, and we couldn't be happier with her. She is patient, kind, and loving, and our son has worked well with her. She is also very experienced and knowledgeable about child care, and she has been able to help us...
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella has been helping us out this summer with our three young kiddos. We absolutely love her! She is patient and kind. She is super down to earth and a great communicator. We legitimately don't know what we will do when she leaves us in the fall! They frequently...
Alexandra S.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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.
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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. "
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Estephanie M.
San Jose, CA
$15-40/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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Cristina V.
San Jose, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cristina. I'm very easy going and I love interacting with children and pets . I'm CPR and First Aid certified and I have also taken a child abuse prevention training. I have 5 years of experience working with children and during the week I run a Tk/kindergarten after school program. I'll be able to provide homework...
Cristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Cristina is creative and punctual. She is always dependable, and has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful caregiver!
Our experience with Cristina has been amazing. My 3-year-old loves spending time with her since she makes each activity fun and...
Sayalee P.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
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 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
Phuong T.
5.0
Anything I say about Phuong will not be enough. She has been with us for 3 years and we consider her to be part of our family. She is an outstanding nanny, very caring, very responsible, flexible, punctual, hardworking, respectful, safe and trustworthy. She is everything you wish to have in a nanny...
- Krishna S.
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.
Laura K.
5.0
We adore Laura! She is loving, dependable, intuitive, trustworthy, FUN and thoughtful. Definitely recommend.
- Jessica S.
Lanae B.
5.0
Lanae is amazing to work with! Our boys loved her:) We will use her for babysitting/days nights.
- Brittney F.
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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 572 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 $24.72 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 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 316 reviews of the 572 listed babysitters.