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553 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
San Jose, CA
$35/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 10 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.
I'm good at making...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Razia H.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with toddlers and elementary school age kiddos. I love working with kids and enjoy getting to see their sweet and quirky personalities.
As a babysitter and part time nanny I try to spend quality time with the children, give positive feedback and encouragement. I have been trained to be a...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Super organized, really sweet, extremely dependable! My girls loved her from the get go. "
Rocio C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Shania, and I've been babysitting for over six years. Currently, I'm attending SFSU. I come from a big family of four kids and adore working with children. I'm vaccinated, CPR-certified, and have experience with all age groups. I can do meal-prep, tutoring, and plan fun activities. Additionally, I'm comfortable...
Shania can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shania did an amazing job with our two boys (ages 3 &1) while our regular nanny was out for two days.
She totally became buds with both boys and kept them busy (even with a little cabin fever due to rain and them both being slightly under the weather).
She's...
Jess B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi ! My name is Jamie and I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a 28-year-old San Jose native. I have over 10 years in retail experience and am looking to take a life transition into work that is more fulfilling and meaningful for me but also supportive of work life balance. I have three years of experience working with...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Jamie was our nanny/after school care for our 2 daughters (7&9 y.o.) for one year- and has been a fantastic support for our family. I trust her immensely- she's reliable, mature and the girls have so much fun with her! We'll certainly miss having her work with us!"
Taryn B.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I did a very short interview with Emma and she seemed great but was looking for a full time position. If you are looking for a full time nanny, I think she would be a fit."
Salonje R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family 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
(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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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.
Aida N.
San Jose, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.1
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified preschool teacher. I worked as a teacher assistant in a Child development centers and various childcare (specified in child development). I have 20 years of experience in babysitting kids ages 0 through 6 years of age. Experience with newborns, infants and toddler. I am responsible, punctual, affectionate and...
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aida has been a wonderful and welcome addition to our family. She cares for our son as if he is one of her own and works with us to ensure he has a consistent schedule, food options and behavioral support. She is a wonderful nanny who has also taught our son so...
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4.8
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jannette, I have many years of experience working as a babysitter, experience in daycare and experience as a mom :)
I am a person who considers himself honest, hard-working, fun and who likes her work, I always care more about the safety of the children that I take care of, and that they be happy, have fun and...
Jannette can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jannette is great with our son! She watched him while he was 4-5 months old while I worked from home. If I had family laundry or veggies to be cut she was so helpful and would take care of those while he napped. She made it a priority to engage him- reading and...
Michelle H.
Suchittra U.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I had 10 years childcare experiences. I will be available in the end of Jan 2025
Experience for potty training and sleep training. Can provide reference from 2 current families.
Strong driving. I had my own car and driving license and clean record. Also love outdoor activities such as swimming, Hiking, Walking and bring the...
Suchittra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Patty is a friendly and cheerful person, and an amazing caregiver. She was very patient with my daughter when she was still getting accustomed to her. She read and sang to her, took her to the park, and always kept her engaged. She tried several ways to soothe her...
Shri M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Giani. I have been a dedicated caregiver and nanny for over 15 years, working with families throughout the Bay Area. Originally from Brazil, I have a background as a surgical assistant. After moving to the United States, I raised a family and have two sons, ages 29 and 16.
My passion lies in providing...
Giani can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were blessed to have Giani in our lives as our child's full time nanny from infanthood to preschool, and we can genuinely say that our lives were exponentially better for it. She is a kind, loving, thoughtful, clean, skilled, and reliable nanny, and that extends...
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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! "
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Ana C.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
. I have been a nanny for a little over 15 years. I consider myself as a respectful, reliable, loyal, and honest person. Very passionate about my nanny career, I enjoy and love being able to watch children grow. I love doing activities that help them grow in every stage of their young lives, trips to the park, the library, the...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We highly recommend her as she is a wonderful, loving, trustworthy and reliable caregiver. She started working with us in August 2013 when our daughter was two months old and I was going back to work. She came highly recommended by two other families. She has...
Wendy M.
Brianna V.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 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 three years ranging from ages 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna cared for my girls for 2 weeks, and they loved her! She is punctual, responsible, very nice, and engaged my daughters. They enjoyed spending time around her, and we certainly recommend Brianna!"
Anna G.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a true gem! Very thankful to have found her."
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My brief description about myself. Graduated from San Jose State in 2012 with a bachelors in sociology criminology. I am also a swimming coach for all ages and I've been at my current job for past 20 years.
I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act...
Sonja can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had Sonja recently watch my 12 week old puppy. Everything went perfect. She would even text me pictures of there adventures. It was a great experience knowing our for baby was in great hands"
Jena G.
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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.
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.
Michelle G.
5.0
Lovely girl looked after three children 6, 3 and 1whilst we wine tasted!
- Tom D.
Shania C.
5.0
Shania did an amazing job with our two boys (ages 3 &1) while our regular nanny was out for two days.
She totally became buds with both boys and kept them busy (even with a little cabin fever due to rain and them both being slightly under the weather).
She's so sweet and thoughtful; we...
- Jess B.
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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 553 babysitters in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA?
The average rate for San Jose, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.61 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 367 reviews of the 553 listed babysitters.