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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
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
5.0
(16)
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
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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.
Mahsa F.
San Jose, CA
$15-45/hr • 13 yrs exp
COMPETENT AND TRUSTWORTHY BABYSITTER , YOUR KIDS WILL BE IN GOOD HANDS.
5.0
(21)
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...
Mahsa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mahsa has been our child’s caretaker for over a year and a half, and over this time, has truly become part of our family and integral to her upbringing, especially during our child’s formative years of development. Mahsa is first and foremost impressively creative...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 33-years-old female living in the South of San Jose I have been in the USA for 3 years. I am currently learning English. I am looking for a position as a babysitter and/or tutor during the week and weekends. I am a native Spanish speaker.
I have experience with children of all ages. I used to babysit in my home country...
Adrianis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adrianis is a very responsible and caring babysitter. Not only she provides a safe and loving environment for the kids, but she really spends quality time with them. I highly recommend her."
Miguel M.
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siris has been watching my 1.5 year old and 11 year old for a few months now, and she's been great with them. She is punctual and communicative, which is hard to find now a days. She's also been able to come in on very short notice- thanks Siris!"
Care member
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)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
Hi my name is jyoti born and raised in Stockton and recently moved to San Jose. I have my bachelors degree in child development from CSU East Bay and graduated in 2017. I have 8 years of experience. I have worked with infants/toddlers, 2-5-year-olds and school age. I have my CPR/first aid certificate, I renew it everytime it...
5.0
"Jyoti nannied my infant and preschooler full-time for a year and we have stayed in touch since. She is kind, reliable and safe. She has a generous sense of humor and always spoke to my children with respect. She doesn’t talk down to kids, she treats them as...
Care member
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
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
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting /nanny for about 5 and half years. I can truly say I love it so much. I love interacting with children spending time with them. I love working with Children from infant to teen and able to dedicate quality time to maximum of 3 .
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn has taken care of our 3 children, ages 1, 5 and 10 for 6 months. Our kids love her! The only reason she won't be staying with us is because I've decided to be home more. Evelyn has exceeded our expectations with flexibility. There have been many times...
Jessica M.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(13)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Phuong kindly took care of our son for a year until our work became less busy. Her work was consistently exceeding our expectations, and I would like to ask for her help if our work becomes busy again. Phuong is the best nanny for us for the following reasons.
-...
Misa G.
Lisseth G.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lisseth I'm 25 years old
I'm fully vaccinated against COVID -19
Good driver, fast learner, open minded
I have experience as a nanny 5+ years
I'm IQ (Infant Qualified)
Pet friendly
CPR + First Aid for All Ages
I'd describe my personality as a responsible, motivated and cheerful person
I love children, I feel...
5.0
"I recommend this nanny because she is responsible, trustworthy, caring and cheerful as she has a natural ability to connect with children."
Care member
Joyce S.
San Jose, CA
$28-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joyce and 27 years old. I'm a former Au pair looking for a full time nanny position.
I have been taking care of kids between newborn until 14 years old. I like to create new activities to develop their creativity and keep them busy. I also love to cook fresh and healthy meals and incentive them to try new...
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Having Joyce taking care of my boys was wonderful! She dedicated total attention and affection, played and was present when the little one started to eat and walk. I'm sure I had the best person taking care of my kids."
Dayana B.
5.0
(25)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I should've made this review years ago ! Sonia has been around my family for many years. If you don't hire her it's the biggest mistake of your life ! Sonia has helped raised my kids and has taken care of all my pets. Sonia is part of the family and we love her....
Melanie G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Christina T.
5.0
As first time parents we put in a lot of time and effort to find the perfect nanny for our newborn son. We were beyond lucky to find Christina. She has been taking care of our son since he was 6 months old. It is very obvious she cares for our son as if he is her own and he is always so happy to see...
- Care member
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.
Mahsa F.
5.0
Mahsa has been our child’s caretaker for over a year and a half, and over this time, has truly become part of our family and integral to her upbringing, especially during our child’s formative years of development. Mahsa is first and foremost impressively creative - she is a masterful artist and...
- Care member
Adrianis T.
5.0
Adrianis is a very responsible and caring babysitter. Not only she provides a safe and loving environment for the kids, but she really spends quality time with them. I highly recommend her.
- Miguel M.
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.
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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.