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1,253 babysitters are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
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.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mindy and I'm career nanny as well as aspiring theatre artist.
I have over 10+ yrs professional experience as a :
nanny for infants & children,
mother's helper,
household manager,
academic tutor,
youth group leader,
summer camp instructor,
and after school instructor.
I always prioritize health, safety, &...
Mindy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Mindy works from her heart and thus, I trust her to all my babies!
Eddy D.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Recent review:
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...
Alvin L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a babysitter some of the fun and exciting interests I had where caring for and nurturing the children. I liked to play games or sports, and activities with the kids. I also would go to the park or take the children out somewhere fun so they can play. I have experience babysitting infants, and children from 1-year-old to all...
Desiree can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Be flexible with schedule because Desiree has to take public transportation to work. Sometimes public transportation is off schedule.
Teresa R.
5.0
(2)
I am a 26-year-old based here in the Bay Area. I have four years of experience caring for and teaching 4-6-year-olds at my church. I was a youth leader for high school girls at another church. I have cared for two of my four nieces and two little cousins on occasional babysitting nights and I also care for my two younger...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Recent review:
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.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I would love to be the person to help your family out. I am 28 years old and I am currently looking for occasional date nights / weekend babysitting. I have been on Care. com for many years now. I started off babysitting when I was 15 years old, then proceeded to becoming a part-time nanny, then to a...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Morgan cares for your child like they're her own. I never had any concerns when my daughter was with Morgan.
Chelsea G.
Luis B.
San Jose, CA
$35-53/hr • 10 yrs exp
Attentive, Active, Responsible, And Vaccinated Babysitter/Manny
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Luis! My caregiving journey shifted my career goal from becoming a school counselor to opening up my own daycare within a few years. Much of my experience comes from raising my own daughters, family's & friends' children. I've worked with ages 0-16 but feel especially confident in keeping up with the energy of 3 to...
Luis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Recent review:
5.0
Luis was an amazing caregiver for my three boys. He was active and played with them the entire time, both indoor and outdoor activities! He was patient and calm with all of their energy and kept them following our family rules. The kids felt safe and were asking to...
Martha 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
Recent review:
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.
Kassandra S.
San Jose, CA
$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Seeking Date Nights/Drop Offs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being a nanny for almost 6 years, I've made private staffing my career as a full time personal assistant. I've also spent the last 9 years working in homes, and am currently looking to find a consistent date night family or 2 that prioritize spending time together and are happy to bring me into their lives.
I'm a crafty,...
Kassandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Kasi is wonderful! We are so grateful to have found her. She has been nanny for our 2 boys since 2014. She is kind, thoughtful, patient, insightful, generous... I could go on and on :) She's exceptional at time management and makes sure the kids get where they need...
Katie B.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Fanny and I live in West San Jose/Willow Glen. I've really enjoyed working with kids of different ages. I have been on the industry for 7 years in the Bay Area. I have strong references that I can provide. My passion is to mentor and teach kids new skills and have fun with them while they learn. I love to expose...
Fanny can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Fanny worked for our family from January - July 2023 and was our nanny for our 1.5/2 year old. He immediately took to her high energy and playful nature. Fanny was referred to us by family friends who she was the nanny for several years. Fanny is kindhearted,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brianna. I'm a caring, patient, punctual, nurturing nanny who love all outdoor activities, arts and crafts, reading and games.
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Brianna was just great with our one-year-old baby. She's warm and kind and genuinely loves kids. She really "gets it," responsive to texts, and completely dependable with giving my poor baby her ear ache medicine. :( I would absolutely hire her again.
Lauren And Will R.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Rachell and I am currently attending college.
I am Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated and CPR/First Aid trained.
I am very loving, relaxed, patient, punctual, and respectful.
I have 4 years of professional experience but I have been babysitting on and off since I was 9. My responsibilities have included Making simple...
Rachell can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hired Rachell last minute for a work event and she did not disappoint . My tot loved her. She is very kind and playful!
Alondra M.
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of my niece since she was a month old, she is now 5 years old and I still take care of her when her mom needs help. Every afternoon or on the weekends. I have a daughter a couple months old. I also take care of other children ages 2-8+ I take them to the park, for walks, I play with them, help them with homework,...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
We interviewed Mayra when looking for a nanny for my two boys. She is very punctual, responsive and sweet. We did no hire her for the days/time we originally requested, but she's helping us when my husband and I go on date nights.
Mirella Q.
3.0
(2)
Hello, My name is Narinder. I have been working as a babysitter for about 10 years and I also a 20-year-old daughter who I have raised on my own. I like babysitting kids because they are super cute and lovely. I am a very hardworking person who will take care of your baby with care and love.
Narinder can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We have had the immense pleasure of having Narinder as our nanny for the past two years, and we cannot express enough gratitude for her exceptional care, support, and dedication to our family. With her nurturing nature, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to...
Sreelakshmi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a software engineering student. I recently was an after school teacher for an elementary class of 25 students but now take up only nanny/tutor roles for families who needs assistance.
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Kelly is our after school nanny for our six year old son. She works with him on homework and reading, plays with him and is responsible for driving him between school and activities. She has been very dependable and willing to help out however needed. Our son took...
Michele K.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Recent review:
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
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am from Brazil. I moved to the States about 8years ago to help my daughter taking care of my grandson. I worked several years as a nurse assistant in Brazil and worked for over a year as a nanny when I lived in Denver. Also I work almost 6years in CA . I can provide letters of reference. I am very dedicated and patience with...
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Vera was my daughter's nanny for almost 2 years. She is more a family member than anything else to us. My daughter grew comfortable with her instantly and it was a fun journey from there on. Vera was the perfect combination of professional child care and a loving...
Harini L.
Ferihan B.
San Jose, CA
$30-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
Ferihan 27 Experienced Nanny - Babysitter / Mountain View California
5.0
(7)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
currently I am on my annual vacation and I will be back to work after April 27!
Hi Families, I really appreciate your interest but sometimes I already booked my schedule with other families, if you can get in contact with me by message would be great to set up a time!
Here's a summary of my experience and certifications:...
Ferihan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Hi, we got to know our babysitter Ferihan through a referral. We couldn’t be luckier. Both of our kids (1.5y and 3.5y) loved her and cooperated with her greatly. We are super grateful and she felt like a part of our family. She’ll be very much missed in our home.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shania and I have been babysitting for well over six years. Also, I am currently attending SFSU. I come from a very big family of four kids, and love working with children. I am also vaccinated and CPR-certified. I have worked with all age groups. I am able to meal-prep, tutor, and have fun activities with...
Shania can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
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
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love interacting with kids/babies specially since I have two small siblings at home. I am also pet friendly. I can cook, clean, bathe, 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 be...
Siris can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
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!
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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.
Mindy D.
5.0
Mindy works from her heart and thus, I trust her to all my babies!
- Eddy D.
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.
Desiree R.
5.0
Be flexible with schedule because Desiree has to take public transportation to work. Sometimes public transportation is off schedule.
- Teresa R.
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.
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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 1,253 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 $23.68 per hour as of April 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 725 reviews of the 1,253 listed babysitters.