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561 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Sakunrat was our daytime nanny for an extended period of time and also regularly babysat in the evenings for us. Although she was tasked with watching up to 4 of our children on any given day, she did so easily and our children loved her. She also cooked for them...
Nancy M.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
$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 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
(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, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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
(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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & 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
(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, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce joined our family as a short term nanny for our 18 month old daughter. Joyce was a warm welcoming presence that our kiddo responded to immediately. They read, played together, went on walks, and daily adventures to the park. I really liked that Joyce read...
Bridger W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Farhana. I'm an experienced, reliable, and caring children's caregiver with over 10 years of experience. I love working with kids and helping them grow as kind and intelligent individuals. My childcare principles are based on Regio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, and Gentle Parenting methods. I'm experienced in BLW and...
Farhana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Farhana has been a warm and kind caretaker for my 4 month old. She always brings some new books to read with the baby.
She's punctual and reliable, and clearly has lots of experience with kids. She's comfortable taking kids out (e.g. walks or the library or other...
Dinah S.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with our son. She's very gentle and caring. She is patient and my son loves spending time with her. We are very happy with her care and highly recommend her!"
Adam J.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aida came to us and helped our family at a very important time in our lives! She started as our part-time nanny for our 17-month-old daughter as we had a son arriving in just a month. After only a few weeks, we offered her a full-time nanny position.
She always...
Meagan H.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for more than 14 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
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced child care provider. A little over 10 years of experience. Started to do babysitting since I was 14 during my HS years for extra money and found jobs which have gained me a lot of experience. I am now 27 I am smoke free, drug free, energetic and very patient with kids. I also believe that there is always a...
Iya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It's my pleasure to write a review for Iya. She is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable and has been great with my baby. She taught her to speak several words by 14 months and has also initiated potty training. She takes cares of all baby chores -...
Ritika G.
Laura K.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Laura and I have worked with kids from age 6 weeks to 5 years old, starting off with my baby cousins. I absolutely love kids as they always bring a smile to my face with their playfulness! I have worked as a lifeguard at a children's pool, so I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am currently a student in...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We adore Laura! She is loving, dependable, intuitive, trustworthy, FUN and thoughtful. Definitely recommend."
Jessica S.
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.
Caroline C.
San Jose, CA
$18-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a senior in college at UC Davis studying Design and Technology Management. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have cared for every age from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. Throughout high school, I nannied for a family twice a week and babysat for other families in my community. During...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caroline is great! She cares for my 2 year old daughter weekday mornings. My daughter asks about her when she leaves and is excited when I tell her that a Caroline is coming back the next day! Caroline is punctual, polite, reliable and communicative. We are lucky...
Leticia M.
Rochella G.
San Jose, CA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rochella. I graduated from UC Davis as a Human Development major in 2018. I am reliable, hardworking, and responsible. I love being around children and truly enjoy babysitting. I am capable with helping your child(ren) with their homework, dinner and night routines, giving them my full attention and interacting...
Rochella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rochella took care of our 16-month-old and was great! She was punctual, reliable and dependable. My son was very happy with her. Would definitely hire her again! "
Jeong K.
Lanae B.
San Jose, CA
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm certified in sudden cardiac arrest and concussion because of my sports coaching background. I love interacting with children! I think it's important to be able to be a positive, patient and a good role model when it comes to babysitting, and that is what I am! I have taken care of a handful of children as well as tutored a...
Lanae can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lanae is amazing! My three kids absolutely loved her. Very reliable. I highly recommend her!"
Cheryl R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've always been around children and love to be there for them. I myself was 9 years old when my mother gave birth to my youngest brother. My mother had to go back a month after for surgery and me as the oldest helped my father. Ever since I loved being around kids. During my teenage years I babysat for our neighbors. I also had...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Maria is great! She's very friendly and nurturing with my kids (6 yo, 4 yo, 5 mo). She's also very helpful around the house, which is a huge help for us!"
Erica K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
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.
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.
Jamie B.
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.
Diana G.
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 experience with young children, and...
- Naira K.
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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 561 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 $25.29 per hour as of February 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 291 reviews of the 561 listed babysitters.