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1,227 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in San Jose, CA
Aylin N.
San Jose, CA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! my first language is Spanish but I'm fluent in English. I've been babysitting for 3 years and nannying for a year. I took care of infants (beginning from 4 months) up to 10 years old. I'm certified in CPR and first aid. Also I completed a course in child development.
Being with kids is what brings joy to my life and...
Aylin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melissa M.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a nanny/babysitter for nearly 13 years. I also have been a live in nanny for 3 years. I have a degree in dance from The Ohio State University and I have 7 years experience of teaching children circus arts & creative classes. I have been a nanny for newborns to 13-year-old. I have a clean driving record and my...
5.0
"We have used Mel many times to look after our two young children who are 6 and 3. She is wonderful with them; calm, patient, caring and fun. Our kids are always so excited when Mel is taking care of them. She has a lot of experience with children of all ages which...
Care member
Lanae B.
San Jose, CA
$24-36/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: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lanae is amazing! My three kids absolutely loved her. Very reliable. I highly recommend her!"
Cheryl R.
Jacqueline Z.
San Jose, CA
$33-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
San Jose Area Only Experienced And Responsible Nann Thrusday & Fridays
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm looking for babysitting every other weekend starting from Friday, Sat , Sunday, Day / Evening.
I' am currently working as a Nanny for a wonderful a family at Willow Glen, taking care their two children Monday ,
I have more than 15 years of experienced working like a nanny . I also have experienced in taking care...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jacky is the best nanny ever! She became a Second mom to my daughter. She is caring, thoughtful and trustworthy. I never worried about my little girl when she was with Jacky. She made delicious meals, planned fun activities and took care of all things related to my...
Sudharshana S.
Carissa K.
San Jose, CA
$30-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Homeschooling Mom Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Currently unavailable full-time as I am working for another family but my schedule is sometimes open for date nights and one-time babysitting.** I am a 49-year-old mom to three sons, ages 23, 21 and 19. I stayed home with my children for 14 years and home schooled them until they went to high school. Years ago I worked as a...
Carissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Carissa for well over three years now and I can vouch that she is one of the most upstanding and amazing people I have ever known. She is generous, dependable, honest and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She is also an outstanding caregiver...
John D.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I tend to be very driven in my approach to life and work. Throughout college, I was active in three clubs, worked full time, and still managed to graduate at the top of my class. My brothers and sisters constantly look up to me for advice and I try to be the person others would be confident to follow. Honest / Ethical /...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alexandra is a great and reliable babysitter! I have three children, who are all between the ages of 2-9, and they loved her from the beginning. She does an amazing job of looking after the kids and keeping them entertained. They often go to the playground together...
Jazmine C.
Mehrbanoo D.
San Jose, CA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have a 7 years old kid, I love children. In my country I have 2years of babysitting experience, I took care of my nephews. I played with them and took them out. Hear I have 4years babysitting experience, and 4 years worked at daycare. I am patient, and like to help and play with children. I took Child Development Units at...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Mehrbanoo is really a good care giver as well as trustworthy.
I hired her 3 years ago and since then she has been picking up my kids from school and watching them after school. she established a nice rapport with my daughter and son.
she is always on time, she is...
Zahra A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I've been a nanny/babysitting for over 4 years. I stayed with two families before as a live in nanny, it was a great experience. I love working with kids, I've worked with infants and older kids ages between 6 months to 12+years. I enjoy doing crafts such as drawing, painting and being creative in educational...
Donay can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 3 year old son loved Donay! She was very engaging with him, asking him lots of questions and getting down on the floor to play with him. It was very sweet to watch my typically shy son light up around her. She is reliable, dependable, and great with kids. Would...
Marly Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Ashley, I am a student at San Jose State, and I am a public health major. I graduate December '23. I have an associates degree in psychology from Merced College. I am currently a student intern for the summer at the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.
My work with children began when I started...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is clearly a very caring, responsible professional. I am so thankful to her for her quick and kind responses. She is a very loving mother to her young son who is incredibly sweet and well-behaved. I am so happy to have met her."
Dani R.
Yhizel T.
San Jose, CA
$27-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yhizel and I am a trilingual college student, currently working for my Deaf/hard of Hearing education specialist credential. I have cared for twin infants as well as a family of 3 children all under age 5, so I have experience caring for multiple children. I try to be as flexible as possible, so I can be there...
Yhizel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yhizel is great! My children love it when she comes over to babysit and even my shy one runs right up to her! My kids are 4, 2, and 2 months and Yhizel does a fantastic job getting everyone fed, entertained, and in bed. My 4 year old talks about her all the time...
Marina B.
Evelyn S.
San Jose, CA
$35-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Evelyn . I have been working with children for half of my life. It all started with babysitting in my teens when I discovered my love for kids. After I graduated high school I started working for Action Day Primary plus I've gained so many great relationships with the kids and their families that I still talk to most of...
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evelyn was great with my 3 year old son, allowing us to completely relax and have a great night out. She is communicative and punctual, and she was engaging with my son right from entering the door. She also went above and beyond cleaning up after meals and...
Jennifer C.
Jacqueline Z.
San Jose, CA
$29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name's Jackie, I'm from San Jose California and I'm 23. I go to De Anza College and pursuing my career in criminal justice in hopes of becoming a police officer. I'm a very patient and friendly person, I work well with children/teens. I've been taking care of children for quite sometime now and I really enjoy it. I'd...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Jacquie took care of our then 2 year old and 4 year old. She is amazing! patient, kind and has the energy to tire out 2 toddlers. I would highly recommend her. Bonus, she is bilingual. My kids still remember her and talk about her"
Rocio G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear families,
I am Ngoc, a mom of twins. I has been working for Quality Nanny Placement for 2 years. I enjoy working as a babysitter or nanny. I am currently taking some CEC units at Mission college to get a preschool teacher permit because I love to play, help kids to reach their utmost potentials in their early childhood. I...
Ngoc can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We’ve had Ngoc care for our daughter twice via backup care. She is extremely warm, caring and trust worthy. My daughter doesn’t warm up to new caregivers too easily but has no issue with Ngoc. Highly recommend her! "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Evelyn, I'm 26 years of age and I am a college student. I am licensed. I am CPR certified and I also speak Spanish. I have experience babysitting for several years now. I have been a nanny for two amazing families where I would drive kids to school and other activities. I've also volunteered with nonprofits working...
Evelyn Paulina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABLE FOR WEEKENDS!!
I'm Steph! I'm 28 yo, future college masters degree, art enthusiasts and an experienced nanny available for occasional babysitting or part time position.
My childcare approach is based in:
- Positive education
- Montessori
- Love and caring
- Play and have fun away from screens
- Patience and talk...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I did requested Stefanie’s work several times, she’s a wonderful babysitter for my 1yo boy and also petsit my 6yo cat while we traveled, I definitely recommend her, she’s the best!!!"
Diogo O.
Stacy Anne C.
San Jose, CA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Stacy. Currently I work as an Executive Assistant, assisting anywhere from business to personal life.
Experience:
I have 5 years of experience with children (infants, newborns, ages 2-15 years old) including babysitting, transportation, and homework. As an Executive Assistant. I have assistant my Executives with...
Stacy Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stacy watched my 2 kids, ages 10 and 12, along with our 3 year old golden doodle. She communicates very well and confirmed the day before. She is very flexible with her time and we took up her offer to extend the time and have dinner after our show. Grateful...
Maricar K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel. I just moved to San Jose from Minneapolis back in August. I previously nannied for a family and their 1-year-old son for about 7 months back in 2021. Once I started a job with my degree, the family had another baby, and I came back and babysat for them for the next year until I moved to San Jose. I'm now looking...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Couldn't have been luckier to get Rachel as our nanny (and still occasional date night sitter when she is in town)! She is punctual, reliable, trustworthy and great with our kids. She is active with our kids, upbeat and tires them out. She takes care of meals,...
Ashlee G.
Anh T.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anh . I am a Child caregiver and part time student at college, I am studying Business. I also love kids very much, in my family I have 6 younger cousins and I have taken care of them from 1-year-old to teenagers. I also have experience in babysit, housework for more than 2 years, teaching younger children learning...
Anh can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Stella can on time and we had a very nice time meeting her. In the end we weren't sure if we still needed the service, so did not hire her yet, but would recommend her."
Maya H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Your local caregiver/family assistant!
Need someone experienced you can fully trust your children to so you can finally enjoy a night out with your partner of life?
Or need an extra set of hands to help you around the house so you can spend quality time with your loved ones with the peace of mind that laundry is done and put...
Katia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"She has been working with us for the past 4 months during weekdays and has full availability of time when she is required. She is a very responsible, punctual person that follows instructions without any problem and who is always aware of the time for the...
Cynthia R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Melissa M.
5.0
We have used Mel many times to look after our two young children who are 6 and 3. She is wonderful with them; calm, patient, caring and fun. Our kids are always so excited when Mel is taking care of them. She has a lot of experience with children of all ages which you can see by her interactions. I...
- Care member
Lanae B.
5.0
Lanae is amazing to work with! Our boys loved her:) We will use her for babysitting/days nights.
- Brittney F.
Jacqueline Z.
5.0
Our two daughters (1 and 3) took to Jacky very quickly. They always enjoyed their playtime with her. She is very good at keeping them engaged with play and art and activities. As time would allow, she would also help with light chores around the house. Her number one priority was always to engage...
- Rebecca O.
Carissa K.
5.0
I have known Carissa for well over three years now and I can vouch that she is one of the most upstanding and amazing people I have ever known. She is generous, dependable, honest and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She is also an outstanding caregiver after raising (and home schooling!)...
- John D.
Maria C.
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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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 1,227 babysitters in San Jose, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 $23.63 per hour as of May 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 705 reviews of the 1,227 listed babysitters.