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560 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
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, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Totally recommend her, I wish we lived in the area so we could frequently use her."
Mada M.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Yuliet was great with our toddler twins. Very active and playful. We look forward to hiring her again!"
Rebecca G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Geraldine and I have many years of experience taking care of children. I have 3 of my own, now 23, 20 and 17. When I first came to the United States from Ireland I was a live-in Au-Pair for a family with 3 very young kids. Prior to that, back in Ireland, I was always taking care of my nieces and nephews. I have...
Geraldine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Geri is so kind and loving. My son instantly bonded with her. It gave me such peace of mind knowing that he was in very good hands and very well cared for."
Denise R.
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
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenny and I absolutely love caring for children! In the past six years, I have had the pleasure of working for some great families. I have a total six years of experience with ages range from 1 to 12 years old. I am honored to take care of the children I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I look forward...
Zheng can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"We needed help caring for a 1 year old when my wife was getting close to delivering our new baby. Jenny was awesome for us and the perfect assistance we needed! We are so thankful for the help she provided and we will miss her."
John G.
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:
First Aid
Early Education
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
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Vanessa I am seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs.
My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when I worked as special needs caregiver. In college, I...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I'm 24 years old - neither a child or a senior but I needed company and someone to help make me feel safe after a scary Emergency Room trip. Vanessa is flexible, dependable, super sweet and you can tell she cares so much. I was so nervous and embarrassed to need a...
Aude G.
Guadalupe P.
San Jose, CA
$45/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for children from newborn babies up to 6-year-old. I am bi-lingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages.
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We really enjoyed having Lupe care for our twins. She has a very calm and kind manner with the babies and left our play area and kitchen tidier then when she arrived."
Rosa D.
Jessica B.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider & Teacher With Education Degree
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My calling is to create a better future for our world through providing high quality childcare. I have worked with children of all ages in home and school environments for over 20 years. While earning my Bachelor Degree in education, I completed many child development courses. Most of my experience is in early childhood...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is amazing. Our son loves her and she comes over with her backpack full of activities! She sends us very detail oriented updates and is clearly a professional at what she does. We feel lucky to have found her and miss her since we moved! I don't think...
Jessica T.
Chloe L.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 9 years of experience nannying.
I'd describe my personality as confident, caring, and creative.
I enjoy cultivating artistic creativity with children and creating imaginative projects to do together.
In my spare time, I like to make mosaics, walk my dog. I am a very social butterfly and love to spend time...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Thank you so much Chloe for being very patient with our little one who had never had anyone stay with her other than family and friends. You were so kind, caring and easy going and allowed us to have a fun night out without worry! Thank you so much!!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa took care of our daughter for the past two years and we feel so fortunate that we had her in our family. She is an excellent nanny: reliable, knowledgable, and trustworthy. We felt 100% comfortable leaving our daughter with her from the very beginning (when...
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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, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Stopped responding a day before the scheduled visit so unfortunately we did not get a chance to work with her. "
Jen E.
Brianna V.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 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 four years ranging from ages 5 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids (7 & 9) had a great time with Brianna! She was prompt, communicative, and fun, would definitely recommend."
Care member
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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Stephany with the hope that our daughter, who did not pass the test for immersion Spanish in 3rd grade, would be able to improve enough for 4th grade immersion... this is a tough ask. Both me and my wife do not speak Spanish. Between my daughters own...
Brian B.
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. "
Care member
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.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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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Madison M.
San Jose, CA
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I would make a great nanny because I am very responsible and enjoy being around children. I have a lot of energy and always have a positive attitude. I worked at a summer camp as a leader for four consecutive summers and learned many useful skills in child care. As a leader I had to schedule games, create art projects,...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Catherine M.
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.
5.0
Totally recommend her, I wish we lived in the area so we could frequently use her.
- Mada M.
Yuliet C.
4.0
We hired Yuliet for a last minute babysitting job for our two kids. She was on time and kept the kids very happy and engaged throughout. We would hire her again and recommend her to others.
- Sarvjeet S.
Geraldine M.
5.0
Geri is so kind and loving. My son instantly bonded with her. It gave me such peace of mind knowing that he was in very good hands and very well cared for.
- Denise R.
Nidia S.
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 work with you to understand how you...
- Dee 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 560 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 $25.43 per hour as of April 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 459 reviews of the 560 listed babysitters.