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100 babysitters are listed in Sunnyvale, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sunnyvale, CA
3.4
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there :)
My name is Veronica but you can call me Vee! I've worked with young children for the majority of my career as a babysitter/nanny which has been full/part time, occasional babysitting and one time jobs!
My 8+ years of experience looks something like this; I worked with a family of triplets for almost 5 years,...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I absolutely trust and adore Veronica. She is a wonderful and my children just love her. She is very flexible and dependable. Hire her and you will be very happy."
Pamela F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Iklim, a student at USF with a professional career, but I also do occasional babysitting because I love kids and enjoy spending time with them. I've been passionate about child development since high school, which has kept me surrounded by children for many years. Since 2014, I've worked in kindergartens and cared for...
Iklim can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Grandparents were present and said that Iklim was a wonderful sitter for our young toddler. She played with her and sang to her - as a mom I was very happy to hear that she was so engaging."
Deborah T.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a divorced woman with 3 wonderful kids two adults and one 16 . I speak Spanish and English , I love to go to the parks or where the kids can have fun and make friends. I am from El Salvador and I have been living in the USA for more than 22 years. I have been working as a nanny since I moved here from El Salvador
Maria Alicia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Maria cared for our daughter from 4 months old until almost 3. We moved away or else would have been with her much longer (I cried about leaving her when we moved away). She is incredibly reliable, caring, and knowledgeable. She's very experienced with infants,...
Kelly L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I was a daycare teacher, working with ages 3 months to 12 years. I have experience watching large groups, from 5 boys (2 y/o - 8 y/o) to a group of 8 children for a bible study (1 y/o to 12 y/o). I am a beginner in Russian language but fluent in...
Sequoia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sequoia was amazing with our 20 month old. She showed up early, asked all the right questions about our daughters daily schedule, and was so friendly and interactive with her throughout the day! Highly recommend her! "
Angela Y.
Lilly H.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren
5.0
(1)
Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah J.
Sunnyvale, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah and I'm a full time student at San Jose State. I am looking for a part time babysitting job for the summer (and potentially into the school year). I love working with children and have 5 years experience as a nanny and tutor. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Hannah was great with my two year old son. It takes him a bit to warm up to people and Hannah was very patient with him and they were great friends by the end of her visit."
Samantha S.
Teri L.
Sunnyvale, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Extremely Experienced In Childcare, Household Help, Grocery Shopping/Errands, Food Prep/Cooking
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old (a LONG time). I am very outgoing and friendly. I taught preschool at North Valley Baptist School in Santa Clara for 2 years, ran a daycare in my home for over 17 years plus I am a certified Birth Doula. I LOVE babies and children of all ages. We have been married 30 years, have 4...
Teri can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Mrs. Teri L is a real life Mary Poppins! Every parent needs a life line for child care, counseling and encouragement and Mrs. L was all of that for me when she cared for my girls. She was a wonderful nanny to my two daughters for their first 3 years of life. She...
Melissa W.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher. I have language teaching degree from Harbin Normal University and have completed 52 units of college level Child Development and Liberal Arts classes in the US. I completed AP Chinese teacher's training through college board in 2014. Most of my students are from non-Chinese speaking...
Yu can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been a nanny for well over 6 years, with experience in and out of the country.
Experience as a live-in nanny for over 2+years, and continue then as live-out since 2018 with all ages, looking forward to be able to create a learning yet fun environment. I'm the artistic type of person, I will be always looking for...
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lekz has been our nanny since June 2022 and will be with us until I go out on maternity leave in December. She has created such a special bond with our daughter. She is so kind, caring, and loving, our toddler adores her. We completely trust Lekz whether she is by...
Jennifer P.
Mireya M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Confident That My Skills Experiencie, And Dedication Make Me An Ideal Candidate For Any Family
5.0
(2)
I am dedicated and caring nanny with over 10 years of experience providing childcare for families. I am responsible, reliable and patient. I have a warm and nurturing personality. I am able to multitask and handle various responsibilities simultaneously, while maintaining a calm and positive demeanor.
I'd describe my...
Mireya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Excelente persona, sería responsable y digna de confianza, ha cuidado mis gemelos en dos oportunidades de 0 a 3 años y de 5 a 7 años. La recomiendo 100% el cuidado de mis hijos. Si quieren algo bueno ella es la persona idónea."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 25-year-old full-time worker and am looking for occasional or weekend work. I am have had a lot of experience caring for children and for pets. I graduated with a psychology and Spanish degree from Long Beach State with an emphasis in child/developmental psychology so working with children is a passion of mine! I...
Jennie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Jennie. She was a great babysitter for our 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son for the 2014-2015 school year. She was very active with them, and took them to many after school activities. We are sad she won't be in Long Beach over the...
Lauren O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Sharleen.
I have excellent reference, a good driving record and a background check on care. com.
I was a certified medical assistant although my certification has expired I do re-certify infant and adult CPR every two years.
I've held two long term care positions;
A family with three children arriving at...
Sharleen can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sharleen has worked with our family for several years! She comes in the mornings to get the kids ready for school, and in the afternoons to get them to/from various activities. Our three kids (now 6,9,10) can be a handful and Sharleen handles them with good cheer...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy taking care of young kids especially watching them grow, helping with homework if needed, and making sure they get the best care! :)
I have experience taking care of children from the ages 5+.
Odalis can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Odalis is amazing always in time so kind hearted and flexible in adjusting her schedule to whatever I might need for that week
"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone!
My name is Stephanie I'm currently postpartum doula, newborn care specialist with large nanny experience as well, looking for extra hours to fill up my schedule.
If I need describe me a little bit, I'm lovely, flexible and patient.
Thank you .
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's really great with babies and super lovely, flexible of time available to work. Care your baby like hers that's so important for me."
Ana C.
Joanna P.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Joanna,
I have previously worked with 2 great families hired through care. com. I am comfortable with picking up and dropping off kids, helping with homework , meal prepping, and helping with kids laundry these are all things I've done in the past for families.
I've always enjoyed working with kids and am...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Joanna, helped us picked up our 2nd grader after school to our home. She made sure he got in the home safely. She is reliable and easy to communicate with. Super sweet! Thank you so much for all you've done for us! We will be contacting her for future help :)"
Thu N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! Do you need help during the summer? I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District working with children with special needs. I have three children of my own: 1 elementary, 1 in middle school, and 1 high school. From 2021 to 2023, I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Donna was so great with a last minute booking helping with my 2 under 2! She was fun and energetic with the babies, and jumped straight in, helping me however I needed without me even having to ask. I would recommend her and hire her again. Thanks Donna!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I've discovered that my calling is to support families and positively impact children's lives. My calm and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with the children in my care. I believe in clear communication with parents, ensuring that we're on the same page about their...
Maira can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maira was really nice and she took great care of our daughter. She did a great job feeding her, playing with her, and putting her to bed. We would definitely hire Maira again!"
Adela D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver, I'm driven by my passion for fostering children's growth and development. With two 1/2 years of experience and coursework in early child development, I'm dedicated to positively impacting young lives. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children in outdoor games, board games, and puzzles. While...
Elisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elisha has been a wonderful nanny for our two children these past 3 months! She has blown us away with her maturity! She's extremely responsible, compassionate, and has a high emotional awareness that she uses to help and teach children to increase their own...
Nathan G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Extensive experience working with kids and their families ranging from babysitting to school . My volunteer work includes mentoring and assisting
I look forward to work with you
Mirella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
I am a mother of two grown children, grandmother of 4 children, and a school teacher. I volunteer in a school classroom, and in a reading program for adults.
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sunnyvale, CA
Veronica R.
5.0
Veronica is excellent! She is dependable and reliable. She arrived early for the job I had hired her. While here she kept the children engaged and happily did all the responsibilities I asked her to do. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you for being reliable and flexible, Vee.
- Ruth C.
Iklim U.
5.0
Grandparents were present and said that Iklim was a wonderful sitter for our young toddler. She played with her and sang to her - as a mom I was very happy to hear that she was so engaging.
- Deborah T.
Maria Alicia M.
5.0
Alicia has been taking the absolute best care of our daughter for the last 2 years, since she was ~4 months. Our daughter absolutely adores her and looks forward to seeing her each morning, as do we. Alicia is loving, energetic & fun. She is equally calm, firm when needed, and consistent. She has a...
- Prachi P.
Sequoia G.
5.0
Sequoia was amazing with our 20 month old. She showed up early, asked all the right questions about our daughters daily schedule, and was so friendly and interactive with her throughout the day! Highly recommend her!
- Angela Y.
Hannah J.
5.0
Hannah was great with my two year old son. It takes him a bit to warm up to people and Hannah was very patient with him and they were great friends by the end of her visit.
- Samantha S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sunnyvale, CA:
How can I find a Sunnyvale babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Sunnyvale, CA?
The average rate for Sunnyvale, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.30 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 Sunnyvale, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Sunnyvale, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 100 listed babysitters.