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543 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
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.
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
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched children from ages 3 to 5 at my church youth daycare. As a nanny I have provided children with snacks and lunch and I took care of their every need. I have also watched older ages to, but prefer to keep it to 5 or younger. I love children and I am a college student and have reliable transportation.
Lakneesha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"My husband and I were able to interview with Lakneesha and we truly enjoyed meeting with her. She was early to our appointment, spoke well and carried herself professionally, and interacted very well with our baby. We are still interviewing qualified applicants but...
Wakema T.
Samantha S.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha. I've been caring for kids for quite some time now. I love kids. I love reading, going to the parks, going for walks, and running around outside. The longest I've stayed with a family was three and a half years who had a girl and a boy. Within those years I've also done date nights for other families....
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Samantha to care for our then 10 month old, now 14 month old. She is excellent with routines and great at letting us know if our child did anything out of the ordinary. One of the biggest strengths with Samantha is she ALWAYS cleans up when caring for our...
Charity B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have raised four children, three daughters and one son. I am dependent and reliable. I have been with Care. com for 5 years. I have regulars who I pick up on a daily basis when school is in session and drive them home or to activities. I also do date nights for couples. I have also done light housework. I prefer local...
Arlene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Arlene is the best. We are so lucky to have found her. She is very caring and full of energy. My son looks forward to her."
Shriram G.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Luciana R.
San Jose, CA
$15-38/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am looking for a full job starting in May! I am a Portuguese and English speaker, former au pair and I worked in a day care in Brazil for 3 years. I have great references! I also have child and infant CPR&First Aid certification and a clear driving record. I'm fully equipped to ensure your children's safety and...
Luciana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She had immediate rapport with our kids (1.5 and 4) who had never had a babysitter outside of the family before. Both kids said they had fun and want her to visit again."
Katherine D.
Joanne H.
San Jose, CA
$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced with working with kids from toddlers to teenagers. I have taught classes and led summer camps with kids of all ages.
Joanne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Joanne during the winter break to help watch our 2 year old girl in the morning. Our daughter had a great time with Joanne. She read to her, painted with her, and did pretend play. She's kind and patient and my daughter looks forward to seeing her...
Tiffany C.
Kriss L.
San Jose, CA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a nurturing caregiver with 8 years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families by offering reliable childcare. My dedication stems from my personal fulfillment in nurturing the growth and development of children. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where kids can flourish.
My patient, calm,...
Kriss can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Kriss for a one-time job. She was very communicative, professional, and worked around my schedule. Kriss is highly skilled, and will get the job done!"
Cesia R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm a reliable, patient and enthusiastic person. I've had most of my experience caring for children between the ages of 3 and 13. I've completed CPR training and guarantee the safety of your child(ren)! I'm very willing to do additional tasks if needed. I enjoy going to the library to check out some books, having...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica has taken care of my 2 year old daughter a hand full of times. She makes her lunch, changes her diaper, gives her baths, reads her books, and takes her on walks around the block. Jessica is trustworthy, responsible, organized, caring, and most of all fun....
Monica B.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Ana worked for me for 3 years and watched my little girl from the time she was 6 months old till she was 3 years old. During her time with us she has been punctual and dependable. She drives her to the park and library and cooks meals for her when I don't have...
Nirmala K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Laura and I look forward to meeting you!
I have over a decade of experience working with families and am currently watching an 8-month-old 6 hours a week. I love working with families and their kiddos! I am an energetic participant in my time with the kids and am definitely a believer in engaging with them,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"LauraAmy did a wonderful job caring for 3 kiddos at once under the age 8. She worked with us for several months. She is reliable and good with the kids. We would recommend."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I currently work full time , however looking for a part time date night and weekend care. I have prior experience with children , working at elementary school and high school, for one on one for children on the autism spectrum. I have done In home care from ages from 3month to 10 yrs old.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is a trustworthy professional who knows to cater to children's/family needs. She's sensitive to their emotions and can redirect behavior. Laura also has extensive experience working with children who have special needs. I would recommend Laura to any family...
Jazmine L.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Gabby, I am 29 years old and reside in CA with my wife, daughter and our 3 dogs. I have a college degree from UC Berkeley, a health coaching certification and I am CPR / First Aid / AED certified. I have over 10 years of experience working with children with and without...
Gabriela can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl...
Beth L.
Sabrina F.
San Jose, CA
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a positive and energetic person who has over six years of experience working with kids. I am a first year grad student at SJSU for the MSOT program, working toward my goal to become a Pediatric OT. I like to think I am a confident, responsible, patient, and fun person who loves to work with kids. My passion is to make...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sabrina is very sweet and caring! Our son is always excited to see her and play. She engages well with him and followed all of our requests/instructions. We will continue to use her for date night! "
Care member
Ruth V.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruth. I have 17 years of experience working with children. Is very passionate for me to help children develop in many ways. I'm a lovable mom of a sweet little girl and a handsome boy! I'm ready to start working and team up with the next family.
also I have been helping from newborn to 7 years with same family...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ruth for our 8 month old son for a month. She is so good at her job. She is patient, kind, lovable and active. Our son is very active kid and keeps crawling every where but she patiently took care of him with love. She was always alert and behind him. She...
Vaishali H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lauany and I am from Brazil and I have over 4 years of experience with children from 3 months old from 12 years old. I was a volunteer in a day care in my home country. My goal is to help your child with their development as well as making sure that they are enjoying their time.
I am responsible, punctual, very...
Lauany Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauany was great with our one year old daughter! She had a great attitude and our daughter was having a blast spending the day with her. Highly recommend!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Jasmin Q.
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, yet Jasmin goes well and beyond to...
- Doris L.
Estephanie M.
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 seems flexible and eager to help
- Christina S.
Lakneesha M.
5.0
My husband and I were able to interview with Lakneesha and we truly enjoyed meeting with her. She was early to our appointment, spoke well and carried herself professionally, and interacted very well with our baby. We are still interviewing qualified applicants but are strongly considering her for...
- Wakema T.
Samantha S.
5.0
We hired Samantha to care for our then 10 month old, now 14 month old. She is excellent with routines and great at letting us know if our child did anything out of the ordinary. One of the biggest strengths with Samantha is she ALWAYS cleans up when caring for our child. That is a HUGE plus in my...
- Charity B.
Arlene M.
5.0
Arlene is the best. We are so lucky to have found her. She is very caring and full of energy. My son looks forward to her.
- Shriram G.
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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.