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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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
cleaning, cooking, organizing, driving, watching multiple kids, running errands, taking to extracurricular.
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was great with my 10 year old son. She is a caring and wonderful person, my son absolutely loved her. She was very reliable and showed up on time when ever we scheduled anything with her. I would hire her again in an heart beat!"
Dominique S.
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
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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)
I have always loved working with children. I started volunteering at an Elementary school tutoring children. I babysat a couple months old baby all the way to the age of 3. I have also taught preschool aged children for an after school program. During my internship I worked with children of special needs as my BA is in...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is great with kids. I was not sure how my child would adjust to anyone new but Maria made him very comfortable and played with him. She would engage him with toys and sing to him nursery rhymes which was amazing."
Payal S.
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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! "
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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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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."
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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
Current Graduate Student in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University, looking for part-time work! Most of my experience over the past five years has been in the field of education - I have taught at a few different preschools, worked as a tutor with children and adults, and have worked in ABA/Early Intervention. I enjoy...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren took care of our two children this summer. She was very communicative and flexible with our work schedules. She also followed our established eat/sleep schedule for the kids. She went above and beyond in taking care of the kids, bringing age appropriate toys...
Aide M.
Sandra E.
San Jose, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there! I am Sandra. I currently teach at a local Preschool. I have experience working with children for over 10 years. I studied Early Childhood and Adolescence at SJSU. I have worked with a variety of age groups throughout my life. I am so excited to be working with you and your family!
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandra is an outstanding babysitter. My children enjoy having her over, our children even ask when she's coming over again. She's such a wonderful person inside and out! I would defiantly recommend her. "
Sandra G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two grown sons and I am a grandmother of 4 (7 & 9 years old in Atlanta, GA; 13 & 15-year-old in Bethesda, MD). I was an active part of my 13 & 15-year-old grandchildren from birth until they moved to Maryland, August, 2019. I feel fortunate that I was able to be a part of my grandchildren's lives! I enjoyed watching my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have Jeanie as our daughter's caretaker. She started looking after our daughter when she was about one month old up until she was 10 months. Jeanie is passionate, experienced, loving, reliable and very hardworking. Each morning when...
Erin M.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Mature, dependable and high-energy nanny with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by client families for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children.
Nanny services include:
In-Home Childcare from a nanny...
Cinnamon can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Cinnamon is an extremely awesome and reliable babysitter! She is very punctual, always arrives on time and responds to my messages right away. She is very good with the kids, they both absolutely love her and and ask about her all the time. I would highly recommend...
Jen P.
Vera M.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am very responsible with my job . I am very careful and very professional . I love to help others things when possible to do.
Vera can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vera came highly recommended by her references and we were eager to hire her right away! This is our first child so as a parent, you are scared to leave your child with a stranger but all your worries go away and Vera puts your mind at ease. We got so lucky to have...
Amanda F.
Hannah A.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi all! This Summer Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4 to 28th, I will be free all day to help with child care if needed! As well as date nights throughout the summer!
My name is Hannah! I have been around children for most of my life including potty training, feeding/preparing meals, outside fun, arts and crafts, infant care,...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Hannah is an amazing nanny. We all love her. She is always on time and very respectful. The kids enjoy spending time with her. She is warm and very loving. She is great with kids and easy to get along with. Definitely an A++."
Patty P.
Maria K.
San Jose, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents, my name is Maria Helena. I really like working with children. I am responsible, active, creative and safe. Please feel free to check my profile and reach out to me if you have any questions. I hope to hear back from you soon!
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mari is a wonderful, sweet maturity and attentive woman who is completely trustworthy as well as a delight to know. She used to help my family and show us her good spirit. She is very creative and positive\. She is kind and loving with children. Even English is not...
Drake N.
Jessica N.
San Jose, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from infants to preteens. With my CPR and...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is the caretaker you're looking for. She is not only extremely dependable, but she is more than experienced. She has worked with children of not only different ages but different disabilities and impediments. She has been working professionally with...
Jon N.
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
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Ruth to care for our daughter when she was six month old. Ruth is very patient and responsive to the baby's needs. Ruth taught her counting numbers, played with her, sang song for her, and even taught her Spanish. Our daughter liked her very much! She also...
Yougeng L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
More than 4 years of interaction with children/ care giving experience.
( After school programs & Day cares)
Willing and able to prepare art & crafts activities.
Strong passion for Care giving.
Outstanding Social skills.
Tiya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tiya took care of my two kids, age 4 and 7, for one year. She was above and beyond awesome in every way. We were sad we had to part ways but schedule change on my end didn't align. I highly recommend her and am happy to answer any questions if you're considering...
Ben D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Alyssa J.
5.0
Alyssa was great with my 10 year old son. She is a caring and wonderful person, my son absolutely loved her. She was very reliable and showed up on time when ever we scheduled anything with her. I would hire her again in an heart beat!
- Dominique S.
Giani A.
5.0
We were blessed to have Giani in our lives as our child's full time nanny from infanthood to preschool, and we can genuinely say that our lives were exponentially better for it. She is a kind, loving, thoughtful, clean, skilled, and reliable nanny, and that extends to her in general as a person as...
- Care member
Maria A.
5.0
Maria is great with kids. I was not sure how my child would adjust to anyone new but Maria made him very comfortable and played with him. She would engage him with toys and sing to him nursery rhymes which was amazing.
- Payal S.
Laura G.
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 who needs support.
- Jazmine L.
Sabrina F.
5.0
Sabrina is fantastic with our toddler! After the very first time they hung out he woke up devastated that she wasn’t still at the house to play. She is great to interact with, responsible, and an engaging babysitter. We’re looking forward to continuing to hire Sabrina to watch our son… soon to be...
- Care member
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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.