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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
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Dayna X.
San Jose, CA
$23-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dayna and I am a 4th year college student majoring in Education, Democracy, and Justice. I have been a recreation leader for an afterschool program and summer camp for 4+ years and have experience working with kids of all ages. I am planning to pursue education as a career. I look forward to working with you!
Dayna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are very pleased with Dayna. She was very helpful in watching our two kids when needed. Very punctual, sensitive, caring and respectful. We are very grateful we found you Dayna!"
Nadia V.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents,
I am Ngoc, a mom of twins. I have been working for Quality Nanny Placement for 3 years. I am currently a Mission college student in Child Development major and working as student teacher in Infants and Toddlers Lab at Mission College. I enjoy working as preschool teacher or nanny because I love to create a safe,...
Ngoc can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"
I wholeheartedly recommend Ngoc as a nanny. She provided exceptional care for my toddler and infant, engaging them in creative play and demonstrating genuine love and care. She was also punctual, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile. I would hire her...
Care member
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with twins and deferent age groups in the same setting. My experience includes newborns from 1 weeks old to 11 years old. I have a clear background check. I am CPR certified and have a valid California driver's license. I have am looking for a position where I can help new parents or parents with...
Teresita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I had the pleasure of hiring Teresita for six weeks to assist with my newborn, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was a seasoned professional with a genuine passion for caring...
Avi P.
Samantha S.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha, I love kids. I've always adored kids. I've been watching and taking care of kids since a teen. I also have a daughter of my own. I am very well experienced and very reliable!
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I’ve had very good experiences with Samantha. She was happy to be able to watch my daughter while I worked. I appreciate her professional service and quick responses to messages. "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, 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.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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.
Catherine M.
San Jose, CA
$25-50/hr • 19 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and friendly caregiver with 19 years of childcare experience. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a chance to be successful. With my ECE coursework and experience with special needs children, I have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care for...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catie watched our 20 mo old for a couple hours and my daughter warmed right up to her. Catie was very responsive, prompt and just so sweet to our little one. We would definitely hire her again should we need a sitter in the San Jose area. "
Jennifer C.
Sophia Q.
San Jose, CA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have given care to children of all ages over the past few years. I love being able to help out with little ones and give families some piece of mind. Pay: $20-30/hour
Sophia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"I hired Sophia for the Memorial Day week when my kids day care (a girl who was 2.5 years old and a boy who was 9 month old) closed for the whole week. I interviewed lots and lots of care givers at this time and only Sophia I felt very confident about. She had her...
Rofaida A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caring nanny with over 7 years experiences looking after babies, toddlers, kindergarteners, elementary school, and middle school children. I also was an au pair for 2. 5 years. I assist with homework, home schooling and activity planning. I follow rules and create educational tools and fun activities. Diaper changing and...
Natlapat can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherry has basically become part of the family. She is with our twin girls daily, and is always spending her time with them to teach, take care and play. She is detail oriented, kind and has a great go-getter attitude. Highly recommend Sherry to anyone looking for...
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny for over 5 years. I have experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preteens. I am CPR certified, I have a clean background, clean driving record, and can provide references.
* I am energetic, funny, creative, adaptable, positive, responsible, outgoing, flexible, patient.
* I love traveling ,...
Yuliet can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Arrive on time and my son like her."
Care member
Hope S.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been engaged in early childhood education for 12 years and I have CDEV teacher permit. I am working in the preschool so I have rich experience in taking care kids. Also I have more than 10 years experience in teaching Mandarin. My common languages are Chinese and English
I'd describe my personality as patient,...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We feel blessed to have found Hope. You can tell that Hope has a genuine love for she does. Combined with her wealth of experience and education, Hope is the best one can ask for. I know my little one feels the same way."
David C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as nanny for couple years. At this moment I am working with a 18 months old baby . I also pick two girls from school and take to activities some days at the afternoon. My main responsibilities with these families is to care the kids, take them to the park, make lunch/dinner and snack. I also help maintain the...
Nidia can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Nidia to care for our 8 month old daughter while I worked from my home office. Nidia is very easy to be around. I really enjoyed having her in my home everyday. She is a very positive person, a confident caretaker, and extremely respectful. She will...
Dee F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 7 years of experience working with families and children. I worked for 6 years as an Instructional assistant at a Campbell District, where I had the opportunity to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. During my learning experience in a school setting, I improved my professional skills by taking...
Sthepany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Stephany was my son's first nanny, my son was 18 months old at that time. She was punctual, caring and responsible. She always had a lovely smile on her face and tried to find the new ways to engage and entertain my son. She was with us for 2 months before pandemic...
Ujjwal T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Vanessa, I am a responsible, patient and honest person, I love kids, I had take care my brother much part of my life, because my mom worked. Here I had the opportunity to take care a 8 months baby girl for more than one year. I studied three semester of childhood education at the University in Colombia, I like...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Vanessa took care of our 10 month old daughter for one week when our usual care was not available. Vanessa was a truly incredible nanny. She was attentive, playful, sweet, and caring. She has a lot of experience, and quickly adapted to our daughter routine. Our...
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Chanel M.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and needs, from managing new born tummy time classes at Gymboree Play and learn, to caring for preschool and 5th grade students as a special education paraeducator. I specialize in creating fun, engaging activities that keep children stimulated and support their...
Chanel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Stopped responding a day before the scheduled visit so unfortunately we did not get a chance to work with her. "
Jen E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experienced with my nieces and nephews baby sitter. I look for a baby sitter that keep me busy.
Alisha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alisha cleaned our house and did a very good job and was efficient. We are very happy with her work."
Alain A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Sandra E.
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.
Dayna X.
5.0
We are very pleased with Dayna. She was very helpful in watching our two kids when needed. Very punctual, sensitive, caring and respectful. We are very grateful we found you Dayna!
- Nadia V.
Lauren H.
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 and cleaning up after play and...
- Aide M.
Ngoc L.
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
Jeanie S.
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 Jeanie would come to watch our...
- Erin 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 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.