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558 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
5.0
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Christina, a 50-yrs-old nanny/babysitter residing in San Jose. I have over 9 years of childcare experience, including assisting at a home daycare and working with more than 30 families. I've raised my 2 daughters into smart, young women, aged 29 and 25 an aspiring lawyer n vet technician. Previously, I worked as a...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is the best nanny we have had. She loves kids and cares a lot for them. She has taken care of our two little boys for the past one year and a half. Our boys now 5 and 2, love her and wait for her arrival every weekend. She is very helpful around the house...
Care member
Mahsa F.
San Jose, CA
$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
COMPETENT AND TRUSTWORTHY BABYSITTER , YOUR KIDS WILL BE IN GOOD HANDS.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile! The first thing everyone knows about me is that I LOVE KIDS, and apparently kids like me too!
Over the past 13 years, I've learned how to patiently deal with kids that have challenging personalities, I also have experience in taking care of kids with Autism and ADHD.
I'm good at making...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mahsa has been an amazing care provider for both of my daughters since they were practically newborns. My girls are both now 7 and (almost) 5 and still consider her to be their favorite babysitter by far. She's practically a part of the family and I appreciate her...
Chibuzor U.
5.0
(1)
Last experienced I have is: I babysit a 5 mos old boy Feb 2016 to present but it will end on June 8, 2018... he will turn 3 this year and he is ready to go to preschool on June 11, 2018. The boy have another older brother. The older brother who is 3 at that time, requesting her mom that I can stay to babysit him after his school...
Lorna can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Lorna took care of our youngest child, T., for two years starting when he was a baby. At all times she was punctual, compassionate, and sought to do MORE than her job description required (she often helped me with laundry and cleanup without my even asking, and...
Elizabeth W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sakunrat. I am originally from Thailand. I have been a nanny for over 25 years and am married with two daughters. I can cook and tidy up, I can be a mommy's helper. I have worked for multiple families as a babysitter and nanny.
Sakunrat can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Sakunrat (Chon) was a nanny for my 2 children. She started when my son was born until he was 8 years old and for my daughter until she was 18 months old. She was responsible, caring and loving and my children still consider her family!! I highly recommend her!"
Charlene D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for over 15 years. I have experience with children aged from infancy to 14 years old. I come up with innovative ideas to keep them entertained, and am a fun babysitter to have around! I am a medical student with full CPR and medical training. I can provide references upon request as well.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly and good with our babies And fun to visit with appreciate her help!"
Daniel H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Shallymar! I recently obtained my doctorate at San Jose State University. I am dependable, responsible, and enjoy working with kids. I used to work with kids with autism at Center for Social Dynamics in San Jose. I come from a big family, with experience in taking care of my nieces and nephews. If you're looking for a...
Shallymar can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shallymar has been such a huge help + my daughter loves the days they spend together!!
Shallymar has many strengths that make her a standout childcare provider- she is highly responsive, a great communicator, patient and compassionate during toddler meltdowns,...
Amber G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love interacting with kids/babies specially since I raised two small siblings at home. I am also pet friendly. I can help around the house, drive, and help with homework for your children. I also speak Spanish and I am multicultural. I am a swimmer so I can also take kids to the pool and teach them how to swim. I would like to...
Siris can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siris is super sweet, very punctual, and my kids enjoy her company. She made me feel very comfortable with her and my kids are well taken care of. "
Meagan W.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Emma. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 12 years. I have extensive experience in the field. I am hardworking, kind, patient, compassionate, understanding, reliable and trustworthy. I am CPR certified and I am a good cook. I make healthy meals. I am very organized. I also do light housekeeping.
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Emma is thoughtful, kind and strives to provide great care for children. She looked after our 8 month old daughter and another 7 month old boy 5 days a week from 8am to 530pm. She showed up every day and dealt with two babies on opposite schedules like a champ. As...
Caitlin L.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old who loves working with kids, I have my own car, I have my AA in child development and Psychology, I'm CPR certified, fully vaccinated and looking for reliable work.
Mekaila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hello there, families in search of exceptional childcare!
Are you seeking a nanny who can balance professionalism with a sprinkle of fun? Look no
further! I'm an experienced childcare provider with over 5 years of hands-on
expertise, including 2 years as an au pair. With an Associate Degree in Early
Childhood Education, I bring...
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana helped us with our newborn. She is an amazing sitter and a mother’s help. She would do baby’s laundry, clean/sterilize baby items and ensure general upkeep of the house. Our daughter was quite fond of her and would always laugh after meeting her every day....
Chitra V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 51 years old and have spent 20+ years raising my children while care giving and babysitting for 14 years. I do have a nurse assistant, First Aid and CPR certificates. I have a mini van (with a clean driving record) for any transportation. I graduated from the University of Tbilisi, Georgia and I'm trilingual (English,...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana has taken care of my 2 children, mostly after school and weekends, for 1.5 years in past, and we were very happy with her. She is very responsible and caring. It was great that she could help my middle schooled with homework, especially math. She has tons of...
Naira K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Mayuk. Over the course of 8 years, I have had the opportunity to work as a babysitter, allowing me to accumulate valuable experience in this field. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of a loving family for over 6 years, care for twins, help with the care of twin infants and many more....
Mayuk can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Mayuk!! We have been using Mayuk for the past 3 years and she has become part of our family. She is always on time, takes great care of our 1 and 7 year old, and is very thoughtful and responsible. My oldest begs us to go out just so Mayuk...
Shawna S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more that 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation for kids only. I like do exercises
Margarita can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Margarita cared for my children from when they were 2 and newborn until they were 8 and 6. She is so good with children. Just the right combination of loving and yet disciplined. I had other nannies that wouldn't do as I asked in terms of limiting TV time/fast...
Nina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a mother, my experience with children has spanned for most of my life. Starting off in high school, I volunteered at the former River Glen elementary school as a teacher's aid. I later earned a paid teacher's aid job at Luther Burbank elementary school where I worked for over 3 years. Later, when I moved to Lake Tahoe, I got...
Gloria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gloria took care of my daughters on short notice for an entire day. She managed drop-off and pick-up for my eldest from camp and kept my youngest entertained with crafts and activities all day. She even brought some of her own crafts to do. She has a lovely...
Julia H.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for more than 15 years. I was a student of Canada College. My major was Medical Assistant, but I did not get a degree yet. I have CPR and First Aid certificates and renew them every two years. I also studied an on line program to get a Childcare Management Diploma
I love children so much. I like to...
Phuong can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Phuong full time for our baby boy when he turned about 7 months old. I must say that we were lucky to find Phuong to take care of our son. Phuong took such a good care of our little boy. She was always kind, patient, and understanding with him and with us...
Syed M.
Kinnari P.
San Jose, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Will not respond to emails. message me.
Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a female who graduated from California State University, Sacramento. I love children and babies. I have gained a lot of experience in the 15 years working with my Mom, who owned a licensed daycare center. I have tutored over 20 years & 2...
Kinnari can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"I came across her profile on Care.com. She is absolutely fantastic with kids. She has taken care of my toddler daughter along with another toddler. She plays with them, sings songs, teaches them letters, numbers, colors. She is very good at reading books and my...
Sneha G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Muna, and I have been working as a babysitter over than 10 years. In fact, Taking care of children has been my passion. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited as I continue caring for children of all ages. I am honored to take care of the children I meet, and...
Muna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Muna has been a tremendous asset to our family providing consistent afternoon care for our 6 year old son over the past 5 months. She is flexible with her schedule and very reliable. Muna took our son to the park and library and also kept the house neat and tidy....
Kathy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sarah,
I had an experience as a nanny for 10yrs from new born, infant to a 14yr old. As of now I'm working as a full time Accounts Payable for 8yrs. My boss/owner will retire early next year so now I'm starting to look for a long term/ full time child care. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Sarah for the past 4.5 almost 5 years. She is very dependable and always on time. She took great care for my son. She even took great care for our pet. We love her but my son is going in high school so we have to let her go. Very highly recommended."
Sam Y.
Joyce S.
San Jose, CA
$35-45/hr • 20 yrs exp
Please Feel Free To Reach Out For More Information And My Availability.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny from San Jose. I have over 27 years of paid experience. I've cared for many children of various ages but definitely prefer infancy to preK.
I'm calm, understanding and reliable.
I'm looking for long term, with a predictable schedule. To work independently while following a guideline and wishes of the...
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce was a nice, friendly, warm heart nanny! We all like her! "
Care member
5.0
(24)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
*not looking for full-time jobs.
Hi parents! I am an experienced babysitter passionate about working with children of all ages. With a background as a board-certified Dietitian Nutritionist, I emphasize healthy eating and can prepare nutritious meals tailored to your child's needs. Having worked in daycares and schools, I...
Larissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Larissa come over to our house to babysit our 10mo for a couple of weekends and she was great with him. He took to her immediately and she was able to manage his routine seamlessly. Larissa is caring and responsible and I would definitely recommend her."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Christina T.
5.0
Christina has cared for my kids from when they were infants. She is amazing with the entire family, especially infants-toddlers. She bathes and takes care of them with ease. She also cooks well! She is on time and very trustworthy. I highly recommend Christina.
- Puja H.
Mahsa F.
5.0
Mahsa has taken care of my son via evening babysitting for over a year now and we love her! She is very patient, yet firm at the same time, and is great with doing all kinds of activities, including reading, board games, etc. with my 13 and 9 year old sons. She has a very gentle, calm demeanor with...
- Razia H.
Lorna R.
5.0
Lorna took care of our youngest child, T., for two years starting when he was a baby. At all times she was punctual, compassionate, and sought to do MORE than her job description required (she often helped me with laundry and cleanup without my even asking, and even cooked for us)! We love Lorna and...
- Elizabeth W.
Sakunrat P.
5.0
Loving, kind, gentle and love to communicate, Sakunrat soon earned my kids love. They often talk about her and say they want to play with her again. We had a date night and hired Sakunrat for 5 hours. when we came back kids were satisfied and the house was so clean. Would definitely love the use her...
- Alvin L.
Sheeva S.
5.0
Very friendly and good with our babies And fun to visit with appreciate her help!
- Daniel H.
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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 558 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 $25.36 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 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 377 reviews of the 558 listed babysitters.