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Find babysitters in San Jose, CA that you’ll love
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
What others are saying about babysitters in San Jose, CA
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…
Review for Maria V. by Janna T.
We've had Julia watch our two kids on a couple occasions now and we are thrilled with the way she's connected with our kids and her kind and…
Review for Julia M. by Shantelle G.
Ploy has truly become like family to us. She genuinely cares for our children and has such a natural love for kids—it shows in everything…
Review for Supada S. by Care member
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Julia M.
San Jose, CA
$34/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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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.
Supada S.
San Jose, CA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
If You're Looking For Someone With A Lot Of Energy, It's Me!
5.0
(2)
Available 1 June
Hello, my name is Supada.
I'm 27 years old. I have graduated with a Bachelor's degree. I have 8 years of experience in childcare. In terms of personality, I would describe myself as kind, flexible, responsible, honest, neat, and patient.
Good swimming Non smoke Pet lover Fully vaccinated Infant qualified from...
Supada can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ploy has truly become like family to us. She genuinely cares for our children and has such a natural love for kids—it shows in everything she does. Her trustworthiness and reliability give us complete peace of mind, and she always goes above and beyond by lending a...
Care member
Emma L.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a mother of four children mature, nurturing and adaptable to different household environments. I am a highly talented child care worker with huge experience in providing a safe, stimulating environment for young children; conducting individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma has done an excellent job with my housekeeping. The only reason she is no longer helping me out is because my employment status changed. I look forward to having her help me out in the near future once I am back at work full-time again."
Marisela C.
Harumi K.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello families!
I'm an experienced and loving caregiver with 8+years caring for newborns to toddlers. I'm also trained as a birth and postpartum doula and have completed a child development course focused on early childhood.
I have a 7-month-old baby and opportunities where I can bring my baby along.
I'm skilled in creating...
Harumi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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."
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer was punctual and made sure my kids were cared for within our requests."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Farhana. I'm an experienced, reliable, and caring children's caregiver with over 10 years of experience. I love working with kids and helping them grow as kind and intelligent individuals. My childcare principles are based on Regio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, and Gentle Parenting methods. I'm experienced in BLW and...
Farhana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Farhana has been a warm and kind caretaker for my 4 month old. She always brings some new books to read with the baby.
She's punctual and reliable, and clearly has lots of experience with kids. She's comfortable taking kids out (e.g. walks or the library or other...
Dinah S.
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 is a joy to be around and my kids loved her. She helped me with my 2 and 5 year old (at the time). She would come by after school and help them with homework, help me meal prep, and execute the bedtime routine. I hired her for about 5 months until my work...
Unique S.
Stephanie S.
San Jose, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello Families, My Name Is Stephanie S. I Am 23 Years Old And I Am A 4th Year In College.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as honest, communicative, and responsible.
I like working with kids because they help me grow personally and I enjoy it.
I'm looking for a job that helps me be a better person and make great relationships.
I started working with kids when I was in high school some professionally others for fun.
In...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Stephanie watched my son last minute and was easy to work with and flexible with taking my son to his baseball practice and making him dinner. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to hiring Stephanie again!"
Charlie V.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Amina and I am an aspiring educator. I am currently attending Western Governors University for a BS in Psychology. I am bilingual. I speak English and Spanish. I currently work for a non-profit organization in child care and am looking for occasional babysitting needs. I have 10+ years of experience working with...
Amina can also help with: Craft assistance
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.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone. My name is Melissa. I am 32 years old. I am a mother of a 9-year-old boy and 4 and 3-year-old girls. I have 14 years of experience in working with infants and children. I was a nanny for 4 years and a infant/toddler and preschool teacher for 10 years. I am also a certified postpartum infant care doula. I'm...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I'm a San Jose native who is currently a full time primary school teacher. I have worked with children for at least 7 years, from coaching high school and middle school volleyball, private tutoring after school, experience teaching grades K-8, current Kindergarten teacher, nannying toddlers, and working with preschool aged...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
My name is Debby, I'm a very responsible, respectful, kind, happy person. I have 3 years of experience with children. I'm very passionate about what I do and taking care of children is one of them. I have experience with toddlers and young children as well. I love spending time with them, reading books, playing, singing and...
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kimberly R.
San Jose, CA
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Caring and Loving Babysitter Looking for a Great Family
Hello Moms and Dads!
I have been a nanny for 10+ years. I have experience working with 100+ families in San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago and Denver for reputable nanny agencies.
I am also a Registered Dietitian and have a Masters in Business. Families love that I lead a healthy lifestyle and that I am professional.
I...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am fun, nurturing, and engaging with all ages!
I love being surrounded by younger minds because of their innocence and the funny comments they make.
Would love to work with families that don't mind having a consistent sitter for a date night or even families that are seeking just some fun!
I started working with kids when I...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lucia P, and I'm a high school English teacher with a Master's in Education from Harvard. I love children, and I've worked in different forms of childcare for over a decade (including but not limited to jobs as a camp counselor for children aged 8-15, an instructor at an Environmental Science school for ages 5-14,...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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.