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561 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
Brianna V.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children! I used to coach soccer for kids ages 24 months to 13-year-olds. I am a college student majoring in engineering. I have babysat for a couple of families over the past three years ranging from ages 10 months to 15-year-olds. I am responsible and able to balance a busy schedule. I am kind caring and...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brianna cared for my girls for 2 weeks, and they loved her! She is punctual, responsible, very nice, and engaged my daughters. They enjoyed spending time around her, and we certainly recommend Brianna!"
Anna G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alisha cleaned our house and did a very good job and was efficient. We are very happy with her work."
Alain A.
Valentina N.
San Jose, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, well. I have been working as a preschool teacher for over 20 years. I was a nanny for two years. I love kids, it's always been a passion of mine to be able to help parents in need of care for their children. I also love teaching them. I have 12 ECE units so I can get them ready for kinder if needed.
Valentina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valentina was very nice, kind, pateint and very experienced. Our 7 months old son haven't really been taken care of by anyone other than his parents. It's the first time we hired a nanny to take care of him. And he had strangers anxiety. Valentina was really...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jocelyn. I have 7 years of experienced working with children, adolescents, and families. I received my BA in Child Development. I am currently pursuing my MA degree in Counseling Psychology to become a licensed therapist. I provide high quality care in making sure the children are safe, supported and cared. I'm...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn babysit my son for three months. She did an exceptional job. She is very good at communicating, guiding, and interacting with my son, and explored a lot of fun. I definitely recommend her and want to hire her again. "
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Harumi K.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I will be happy to help your the family !
I have over 7 years of experience with newborns to toddler.
I'm comfortable and experienced with other ages, single or multiple children, although Infants-(2 mos, youngest) toddlers are my specialty.
Child development course - newborn to toddler.
Trained as birth and postpartum...
Harumi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Harumi is a very professional, reliable, and caring sitter. She loves children and it shows. I highly recommend her.
She has a great knowledge about infants and made me comfort that he was safe with her while I had to work."
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Joyce S.
San Jose, CA
$28-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joyce and 25 years old. I'm a former Au pair looking for a part time nanny position.
I have been taking care of kids between newborn until 9 years old. I like to create new activities to develop their creativity and keep them busy. I also love to cook fresh and healthy meals and incentive them to try new...
5.0
"Having Joyce taking care of my boys was wonderful! She dedicated total attention and affection, played and was present when the little one started to eat and walk. I'm sure I had the best person taking care of my kids."
Dayana B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Paula, I'm 29 years old and I'm looking for a full time job (~40 hrs).
I drive to Atherton everyday, so I can go to others places too (I have my own car)
Strong driver (10+ years driving)
Portuguese speaker
Brazilian
Fluent English
Pet Lover (I'm pet sitter too)
CPR and first aids
Experience with kids all ages...
Paula can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I loved having Paula in my home watching my kids. She is very affectionate and kind."
Bianca P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I would absolutely consider myself as an energetic, playful and caring gal. I had the blessing of working for Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I also cared for 3 children between the ages 2-7 for a whole year and it was a wonderful experience. I am...
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family and I hired Maria to help us with school drop-offs in the morning and she has been nothing but amazing. Both of my boys immediately felt at ease with her and look forward to the days that she comes over. I feel very comfortable with her caring for my kids...
Janna T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mom of 3 amazing teenagers, 1 of whom is on the autism spectrum, and have taught children of all abilities, ages ranging from 0 to 17, for over 10 years. I currently am a lead teacher for action day schools in San Jose, where I am working primarily with preschool/pre-k aged children. I graduated with honors from...
Joelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Joelle is definitely the first person I would call. She was awesome with my active little one. My daughter keeps begging me to ask her to come back."
Dominique P.
Beverley W.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience (3 years paid) working with kids ages 0-12. With both experiences, I watched multiple children from all age ranges and have experience supporting with homework help and clean up. I'm comfortable with pets and can help with light meals and housekeeping.
I am only available for evening and weekend...
Beverley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Beverley was amazing! She made my son feel extremely comfortable. She was able to follow all the instructions I had left to provide my son with the best care. Beverley was able to properly defrost the milk for my baby and get him ready for bed. She arrived on time...
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Julia M.
San Jose, CA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced And Caring Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I find children to be so interesting and I realize just how impressionable they are, which is why it is important to have a responsible and reliable nanny. Now as a parent myself, I first handedly understand the importance of having trust and confidence in your child's caretaker for peace of mind. I have paid experience watching...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julia is awesome. She has taken such good care of my newborn and helped me out around the house so much. She is a loving and caring person and my daughter was very well cared for with her. I'm starting work in a couple weeks and will have my daughter in daycare...
Kathleen K.
Melissa S.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Melissa . First off I want to start by saying I love kids. I'm a child caregiver looking for a lovable family that is willing to let me into their household, trust me your children will be in good hands.
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Melissa joined our family when our daughter was 11 months and stayed with us throughout 2023. My daughter has excelled in her language skills in Spanish and English, motor skills, patience, & love of food. Melissa is reliable, agile, patient, loving, and always up...
Nicoletta A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen.
I'm energetic, loving, and caring individual who has over 15 +years of professional child care experience.
I have extensive experience working with infants and toddlers, the youngest being 2 months.
I also have experience with children ages 4 years and up.
Thank you!
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jenn was our near full-time nanny for almost a year. She started with my baby was 4 months old and became part of our family. She is kind, caring, and reliable. Our daughter really bonded to her and I could see they had a genuine relationship. I wish we could use...
Lauren Z.
I am a Microbiology major at San Jose State University who loves dancing, being outdoors, and reading. Caring for children has been an active part of my life for over 5 years. I have nannied, tutored, and taught dance for children ranging from 6 months to 16 years old. As an energetic person, keeping children stimulated with...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Zoe! I am a senior at Ithaca College studying biology and health sciences. I'm home for the holidays and would love to help out with babysitting! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and will ensure your child has a fun, positive, and safe experience under my supervision. I can also help out around the...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked at a preschool ranging from infants to school age children. I worked in multiple classrooms so I have experience with multiple age groups. I also worked at a ymca before and after school program as a teacher. I was in the teaching program at Sonoma State as well so I have a lot of experience with kids.
My name is Nina, and I have been a 2nd grade teacher at KIPP Valiant Community Prep in Menlo Park for the past 4 years. Before that, I taught Kindergarten in North Carolina for 2 years. I have experience caring for children as young as two weeks and as old as 14. I am organized, reliable, and trustworthy and would love the...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello families! I'm a recent college graduate hoping to earn extra money doing something that I am passionate about. A little about me and my experience- I speak 5 languages (English, Aramaic, Armenian, Farsi, and French). I volunteered for the VBS at my church for 4 years, and have two years paid experience as a camp counselor...
Elvina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Faith, I am currently a freshman at San Jose State. I am a science major so I am very busy and don't have much time for a part-time or full-time job at the moment. I am looking for some babysitting jobs or even a nanny job for some extra cash till I can get a more permanent job. I have been babysitting since a...
Faith can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello all! My name is Anna, and I'm from San Jose. During the day, I work for a school district as an instructional aide for students on the spectrum and I have earned a degree in Psychology from Chapman University. I am currently working until I decide to go back to grad school to continue my studies in Psychology. I am an...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Brianna V.
5.0
Brianna cared for my girls for 2 weeks, and they loved her! She is punctual, responsible, very nice, and engaged my daughters. They enjoyed spending time around her, and we certainly recommend Brianna!
- Anna G.
Alisha L.
5.0
Alisha cleaned our house and did a very good job and was efficient. We are very happy with her work.
- Alain A.
Valentina N.
5.0
Valentina was very nice, kind, pateint and very experienced. Our 7 months old son haven't really been taken care of by anyone other than his parents. It's the first time we hired a nanny to take care of him. And he had strangers anxiety. Valentina was really patient and very kind. She handled our...
- Care member
Jocelyn V.
5.0
Jocelyn babysit my son for three months. She did an exceptional job. She is very good at communicating, guiding, and interacting with my son, and explored a lot of fun. I definitely recommend her and want to hire her again.
- Care member
Harumi K.
5.0
Harumi is a very professional, reliable, and caring sitter. She loves children and it shows. I highly recommend her.
She has a great knowledge about infants and made me comfort that he was safe with her while I had to work.
- 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 561 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 $24.60 per hour as of December 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 355 reviews of the 561 listed babysitters.