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1,219 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
Miranda G.
San Jose, CA
$22-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Energetic Babysitter With 1 Year& 2 Months Of Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my younger cousins and sister growing up. I currently work at a school taking care of infants and young children between the ages of 5mo-2 years. I do my job as a caregiver because I enjoy teaching younger ones and enjoy the smiles they bring. I'm good at my job because I'm very patient and take my job...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Miranda took care of our 10 month old daughter for one day when our usual care was not available. She was attentive, playful, sweet, and caring. She was quick to adapt to our daughter routine. I would definitely recommend her."
Nick P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Often watched over/helped care for my younger brother. I have also babysat times! I like to keep the kids engaged with whatever their interests are and also get them moving!
Jeanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
I have babysat children from 3 months to 12 years of age. I am currently an ABA therapist/ teacher assistant/ private in homeschool educator. Have been with a family for 8 years. I have experience working with children diagnosed with global delays, cerebral palsy and under the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here, is where I enhance...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We ended up hiring Vanessa after meeting with her in the park. She was great at asserting herself with the kids (not overwhelming, but not afraid to get right in there with them) and she asked a lot of wonderful questions. I can tell that she is a warm, smart, and...
Stefanie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love watching children of any age. I'm a mom to a 11 and 13-year-old myself and would love to help you out on weekends and weeknights!
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I am a 27-year-old based here in the Bay Area. I currently care for 3 kids on a weekly basis. Additionally, I have four years of experience caring for and teaching 4-6-year-olds and high school girls at my church. I have cared for two of my nieces and my two little cousins on occasional babysitting nights and I also cared for my...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"I highly recommend Eva as a nanny. She has been caring for my children for several years now and they absolutely love her! Eva is extremely patient and trustworthy. She always has activities planned and is very interactive with the kids. I feel very fortunate to...
aimee K.
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
"Mayuk is super responsible and took great care of my 3 year old twin boys. She fed, bathed, and played with them and put them to bed (all very capably), and she cleaned up the house after they were in bed! We will definitely use her again."
Michael K.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Elizabeth! I'm 20 years old and love kids I have a daughter of my own that's 11 months old I'm looking forward to meeting and working with a family that fits my schedule:)
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Elizabeth was great with our 3 year old daughter. She was punctual. She took her to the park everyday. She would check on her snack regularly. We worked with Elizabeth for more than 3 months."
Shuchi B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages newborn to teenager. I'm currently a middle school teacher who is new to the bay area and seeking new work and family connections. I have a background in psychology, education, and childcare, and my greatest joy is ensuring that those in my care are thriving, learning,...
Angelica A.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Working In A Nursing Home For 18 Years And Babysitting For A Year I Love Babies
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have two own children and I working for 18 years in a nursing home
But I'm doing babysitting for a year now
I love babies and I have lot of patience with them
Angelica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Angelica was always on time and took care of our kids this summer - driving them to various activities. She also helped us with light cooking and cleaning. She moved to a full time position - we would love to have her back again. "
Kabi P.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
COVID-19 fully vaccinated. My name is Delmy. I'm a nanny /babysitter experience taking care a newborn, infants, toddlers and kids up to 12 years old. I'm available for occasional babysitting / Date night babysitting evenings and weekends..
Delmy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Delmy is reliable and trustable. She is smart to find out what you need and why you need her. She comes on-time and also helps me if I need her for light household tasks too. I would love to hire her again. She also responds very fast when you need her. "
Care member
4.6
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Heather! I am 25 years old and graduated college. I am an audio engineer that is focused on making music, but I've always had a heart for children as well. I am looking to be a full time nanny! I've had lots of experience with children growing up and around 5 years of professional childcare experience! I have...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hired her to take care of my nieces. They loved her! She was on time, super helpful, always went above and beyond in caring for them while my aunt was at work. Highly recommend hiring her!"
Vanessa C.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience working in home care and in hospitals. I thoroughly enjoy working with seniors trying to engage them physically, emotionally, and recreationally. I enjoy the relationships I have developed over the years. I am a California Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide. My services include...
Vicki can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Vicky is a delightful person to work with. She’s a friendly sweet and has a warm heart. She loves her work. She is very patient to her clients. "
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Suchittra U.
San Jose, CA
$32-55/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 June 2024
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 kids to park....
Suchittra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Ruth V.
San Jose, CA
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Ruth, I have experience cleaning houses, changing bed sheets, and cleaning bathrooms. I will always leave the house clean and organized.
Ruth can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Don't let my age fool you. Although I am semi-retired, I am strong, energetic and in good health. I have been trained as a CNA both in Washington and California. I have excellent local references and have always had good relationships with my clients. My work includes personal care, grooming, bathing, light housework, preparing...
Valerie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Valerie is a wonderful kind & loving caretaker. She is hands on and really cares about the people she is caring for. She gets to know them well and cares about them as people. She took devoted and loving care of my wife for close to 2 years until her passing and...
Debra D.
Ana C.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana has been a dear, wonderful nanny for our son for nearly 4 years. We are so sad to be moving on from this phase. Ana has been kind, loving, and patient with our son since he was an infant. As a first-time mom, I appreciated that she'd make suggestions while...
Debbie S.
Ruth V.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruth. I have 17 years of experience working with children. Is very passionate for me to help children develop in many ways. I'm a lovable mom of a sweet little girl and a handsome boy! I'm ready to start working and team up with the next family.
also I have been helping from newborn to 7 years with same family...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ruth to care for our daughter when she was six month old. Ruth is very patient and responsive to the baby's needs. Ruth taught her counting numbers, played with her, sang song for her, and even taught her Spanish. Our daughter liked her very much! She also...
Yougeng L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caring nanny with over 7 years experiences looking after babies, toddlers, kindergarteners, elementary school, and middle school children. I also was an au pair for 2. 5 years. I assist with homework, home schooling and activity planning. I follow rules and create educational tools and fun activities. Diaper changing and...
Natlapat can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby loves her. She is punctual, fast at chores and takes good care of the baby. She is diligent, keeps track of baby's feeds/naps. She shows genuine affection towards the baby. Am so glad we found her."
Anusha P.
Niloo S.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have my own 2 children 24 & 27. With them being out of the house I have some extra time and love to spend it with children if need be.
Happy to help cook and care for your child whether that be after school, date nights for the parents, or just needing some extra helping hands.
5.0
"Very caring and loving. Our baby got comfortable with her very quickly and really enjoys her company. We have hired Niloo multiple times and we will keep calling her as we need babysitting for the baby. She has been very reliable and I highly recommend her!"
Deepanjan M.
Sonja G.
San Jose, CA
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(24)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I Love Pet Sitting. I've been a Pet Sitter over 10 years. There are times when I do daily visits or I sleep over and take are of the pets while the owners are on vacation.
I currently live South Side San Jose between Santa Teresa Blvd - Snell Avenue - Dunn Ave
I provide: Potty break for dogs, I walk them around the block...
Sonja can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sonja took care of our two dogs for over a week recently. She sent us photos while we were gone and it was clear that the pups had fun despite the rainy conditions. Sonja left the house spotless and was an excellent communicator. We are looking forward to having...
Keela R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Miranda G.
5.0
Miranda took care of our 10 month old daughter for one day when our usual care was not available. She was attentive, playful, sweet, and caring. She was quick to adapt to our daughter routine. I would definitely recommend her.
- Nick P.
Vanessa P.
5.0
We ended up hiring Vanessa after meeting with her in the park. She was great at asserting herself with the kids (not overwhelming, but not afraid to get right in there with them) and she asked a lot of wonderful questions. I can tell that she is a warm, smart, and caring person and I'm looking...
- Stefanie B.
Eva T.
5.0
I highly recommend Eva as a nanny. She has been caring for my children for several years now and they absolutely love her! Eva is extremely patient and trustworthy. She always has activities planned and is very interactive with the kids. I feel very fortunate to have had Eva in our home.
- aimee K.
Mayuk A.
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 can come over and watch her. We use...
- Shawna S.
Elizabeth E.
5.0
Elizabeth was great with our 3 year old daughter. She was punctual. She took her to the park everyday. She would check on her snack regularly. We worked with Elizabeth for more than 3 months.
- Shuchi B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Jose, CA:
How can I find a San Jose babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in San Jose, CA?
The average rate for San Jose, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.63 per hour as of June 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 688 reviews of the 1,219 listed babysitters.