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107 babysitters are listed in Santa Clara, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Santa Clara, CA
Laureen has been with us for a year and she is absolutely wonderful with my children. They took to her right away which was rare for my…
Review for Laureen G. by Crystal S.
Danielle has helped watch my baby for date nights from when she was born, to present day (3yo). With our recent move to CO, Danielle will be…
Review for Danielle M. by Care member
Jessica is reliable, patient, and open to feedback. She looked after our 2-year-old son for 2 months and they developed a strong bond.…
Review for Jessica Z. by Mahsa M.
Babysitters in Santa Clara, CA
4.8
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have experience watching newborns to 12-year-old and have references and letters of recommendation. I am a loving grandma of two beautiful children whom I took care of since birth. I am finger printed and I am CPR and EMT Certified. I love children, I am a full-time preschool and pre-K aid. I have child development units and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laureen was a wonderful babysitter for our son who was just starting kindergarten when we hired her. We really enjoyed her help and she has been the only babysitter we have had who emailed us a picture of our son to let us know that they both arrived safely at our...
Nick D.
5.0
(3)
I am an aunt of four nephews and two nieces and have watched them form the time they were babies. I have lived with my sister when she had both all three of her babies and with the recent one who is now two I stayed on her couch for the first 6 weeks with her to help with infinite care. My sisters kids are age 15, 10 and 2 years...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is here when we need her. Our kids love when she comes over to watch them. Thanks Danielle! "
Samantha R.
Jessica Z.
Santa Clara, CA
$28-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Looking For Babysitting/Nanny Job
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Jessica. I enjoy photography, spending time with my family, crafts/scrap booking, reading, history and art I have taught for 16 plus years. I have been a nanny for 20 years. While much of my experience is with 3-15, over the last three years I have been a nanny for infants and young toddlers. I believe a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful babysitter for our 6-year-old boy. She was punctual, professional, and even played Legos with our son. Two thumbs up!"
Mark G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting for the kids next door in high school and discovered working with children is my passion. I am a full time art teacher at an all girls Catholic school in San Jose, but I enjoy working with kids of all ages so my availability changes depending on if I'm on summer break or during the school year with my...
Lee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter loves when she comes to visit! She always has lots of energy and creative ideas. I highly recommend her!"
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Reyna F, To give you a better sense of who I am, I currently am college senior. I have always enjoyed working with kids and have had various babysitting and childcare roles. My two major areas of experience are (1) working part-time in the nursery at my boarding school with faculty children ages 2-5; and (2) being a...
Reyna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Reyna is a lovely, responsible young woman. She brings a fun and positive energy to caregiving and our two very young kids (both under 2) enjoy interacting with her. We are very happy to have found Reyna!"
Becky P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mercedes. I am currently an after school licensed program teacher at an elementary school, previously I was a teacher at a before and after school licensed child care facility for the YMCA for four years. I've taken various trainings for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. I also...
Mercedes can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes is very professional but still fun loving. She has great ideas for projects and games with children and is able to maintain discipline. She will make a great addition to her next position and I would hire her to watch my own children as well as my after...
Doug I.
5.0
(2)
I have worked as a nanny for 8+ years. I have also, worked as a daycare assistant and extended care teacher. I work in the nursery and preschool department at church. I am a mother. I am CPR and First aid certified.
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Lydia is a fantastic nanny. She is warm, responsible, creative, and attentive. As a nanny to our now 7 month old, she read to him regularly, engaged him with sensory activities to introduce different colors, textures and sounds, and took him on many walks and...
Care member
Darlene G.
Santa Clara, CA
$25-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have 25 years experience of caring for children. I will provide the best for all children of all ages. I am very caring person and patient with small children. I enjoy teaching children to read and write as well. I also can help with homework assignments also play children games as well. I am comfortable with pets if...
Darlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Darlene is great with my 3 kids and very professional. She takes the time to actually play and talk to them. My kids love her and my husband and I do too! "
Patty O.
Ara C.
Santa Clara, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched over my cousins when they were younger (around 3-10 years old). When I came here in California , I have helped out my sister to watch over their first baby for few days in a week because of their tight schedules. I can manage to change diapers, feed, teach and watch baby shows on TV, assist on further enhancing...
Ara can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ara was one of my caregivers for my grandma a few months back. She was very caring, warm, and attentive. She was helpful with grocery shopping, did some light housekeeping, and was overall very pleasant to be around."
Kathleen S.
3.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Donesha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I had the pleasure to hire Donesha and she was sweet and helpful , she brought her baby same age as my daughters and they loved it. I hired her twice and my only issue is she quits on the spot with no advance notice when booked. She worked for 2 weeks at a time...
Berthila R.
Jada L.
Santa Clara, CA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun And Energetic College Student Looking To Help Parents Out With Their Children
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Jada L. and I am a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a degree in psychology. I have cared for many children for many years, from ages ranging from 10 months to 13 years old. I was a behavioral technician for one year, so I have experience working with children with disabilities, and I also...
Jada can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jada has been helping us with our two little ones (7 yo and a 4 yo) for about a year and a half now. She helps us with picking them up from school, driving them to their respective after school activities and/ or babysitting them after school and as needed during...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Doris. I'm 41 years old. I have 4 kids. I've been working as a Caregiver/Nanny for 8 years. I've worked with kids of all ages from infants to teens. I'm a very patient and caring person so I have no problem with energetic kids. Some activities I do are reading to them, singing and playing their favorite games,...
5.0
"Auntie Doris did an amazing job helping care for our infant twins from 4mo to 11mo. She was engaged with them during play time, encouraging them to hit their milestones, and helping with endless feeding (and diaper changes they resulted in!). I came home to more...
Charles H.
Iridian H.
Santa Clara, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Iridian and I am 24 years old. I have been nannying for 10+ years, I started small helping my mom with my siblings and my love for children stemmed from there. I have worked for many families and to this day have a good relationship with many of them. I have experience in all age groups and I have also taken...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Iridian was with us for six months and I can't say enough good things about her. She took care of my son from 2 months until 8 months and was amazing. She was always careful with the baby and formed a relationship quickly. She helped him with his schedule, learning...
Raghu H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working with children in the classroom. I have a lifetime of 30 years raising my own children. I am more than happy to help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. About 10 years ago, I worked in Head-Start as a program facilitator. I did the enrollment/selection for parents from low income homes...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Ana is kind, caring and professional. "
Care member
Yi F.
Santa Clara, CA
$35-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time with children and can assist with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I bring
- Vibrant energy and a playful demeanor
- A strong commitment to responsibility
- Patience and empathy
- Effective communication skills, including active listening and clear verbal communication with both children and parents
-...
Yi can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"We had hired Ms. Yi for school pick up. She was very reliable, kind and punctual. We would definitely hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
*formal resume upon request*
My name is Marissa, I am 27 years old. I have been nannying for 8 years professionally; I have 5 younger siblings who I helped raise and I have a daughter who is 7.
During my journey in school I have taken child development classes and trained in CPR for all ages.
With my daughter in school and...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Marissa several times. I was trying to find child care while I was out of town... she kept in touch with me, was professional, and very easy to talk to. She was open to my ideas about childcare and willing to accommodate my needs for scheduling. I...
Rebecca R.
Annjolee M.
Santa Clara, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Annjolee, I'm a student at Foothill college and majoring in Veterinary Assisting, I currently work at petco but will be leaving soon to focus more on obtaining my veterinary certificate. I have a driver's license, trained in First aid/CPR and COVID vaccinated. I'm an open-minded, patience, hardworking and...
Annjolee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annjolee took care of my one year old daughter. She was kindhearted and was very gentle when approached to my daughter. My daughter was well fed, taken care of and had a good day with her. She responded timely manner, and easy to communicate."
Yuko K.
Nice to meet you, families!
I'm Thais, I'm 23 and I have a vast experience with children and pets. I also have references.
Please let me know when you need help!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, respectful and caring.
I started working with kids when I was 12.
One thing you should know about me is I have a degree in...
Hello there, my name is Eva! I am a full-time grad school student working towards becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work as a Licensed Life Insurance agent for Farmer's Insurance. I have a background in education/teaching and working with special needs children. I love being able to help families! I am kind,...
Eva can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hi my names Alisa! I have been a teacher assistant for preschoolers, I have also done childcare at my church which ranges from newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as babysitting older kids! I love being outdoors, playing games, and having fun. I also have pet-sat and house-sat for many families and friends over the years. I love...
Alisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Clara, CA:
How can I find a Santa Clara babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Clara, 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 107 babysitters in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The average rate for Santa Clara, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.07 per hour as of May 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 Santa Clara, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 68 reviews of the 107 listed babysitters.