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61 babysitters are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Los Gatos, CA
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE).
I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...
Marylyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have been working with Marylyn since my first born was 4-month old. Both of us feel incredibly grateful for Marylyn's help. Our baby was very taken with her from the beginning. Every morning when Marylyn arrives, my baby would put on the biggest smile and...
Ian B.
4.5
(2)
I am a very responsible, energetic, honest and fun person. I have great references for all my previous jobs and more than 10 years of experience working with kids. I really enjoy working with them and I am a very reliable person. I have experience as a Sunday school teacher for kids at church, and as a nanny with a family for 5...
Blanca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Blanca is very trustworthy and have lot of patience with children. She is very good caring for the little ones. "
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Alice B.
Los Gatos, CA
$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.6
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Alice, a transitional kindergarten teacher based in Mountain View. With a Master of Arts in Teaching, and over 10 years of babysitting experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge working with kids of all ages. Growing up in a close-knit family, we were always on the go - from road trips to camping adventures, hiking,...
Alice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alice is friendly and personable. She's a hard worker and very engaging. She watched our children who are two and four years old. She went the extra mile around the house, reading to kids and helped encourage my son's creativity even making a restaurant with his...
Andrea H.
Olivia H.
Los Gatos, CA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Liv, and I'm a current Junior at San Diego State University where I Major in Musical Theatre and Minor in Child Development. I have always loved working with kids; finding it best to strive for a good balance between work and play to better contribute to the growing minds of children. I have worked in childcare as...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia is such a fun caregiver! She gets down on the ground to play with toys, she's inventive, willing to get dirty outside, get covered in paint-all the things. My little boy loves having Olivia over! We had Olivia come 1-2 times per week and will continue to...
Andra J.
Sylvia K.
Los Gatos, CA
$56/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sylvia. I am a mother of two, and after their young years were over, I was able to carry on my mothering abilities to caring for other children. I have experience babysitting two young children for a total seven years. The babysitting started when the children were the age of three months to 7 years old. I am also...
Sylvia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Fee! I'm currently a nursing student who's currently working part time as a nanny to get extra money. I love to take care of children, help them grow, and watch them have fun! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, vacuum, laundry, and meal preparation etc.
Sofie S.
Los Gatos, CA
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, kind, fun!
I like working with kids because they give me another reason to smile!
I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours.
I started working with kids in high school and continued as an overnight camp counselor for several summers.
In my spare time, I like to watch/play...
Sofie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sofie is one of the most responsible and thoughtful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She’s always on time—in fact early, a great safe driver, and a great communicator. She loves kids and would make a terrific baby sitter for a family looking for...
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5.0
(1)
I have over 5 years of professional child care experience with children ranging from ages 0 and up. I am also a parent. I attended Ohlone College and completed two semesters of Early Childhood Development courses. I love working with children! Some of my favorite things to do with children are arts and crafts, singing, and...
Lashana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lashana was a fantastic sitter for my 3-year-old son. She was on time, sweet, and immediately connected with my son. She texted with us while we were away and gave details of her time with the him when we returned. Thank you for making our date night enjoyable and...
Samantha C.
Lashana C.
Los Gatos, CA
$18-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Animals are an absolute passion for me. I will provide care and companionship to animals in their home, including feeding, medicating, walking and miscellaneous house-sitting services. I also provide in-home pet day care, overnight pet sitting, dog walks, active play, pet transportation.
5.0
"La'Shana has been pet sitting for me for years . Even though we're family it doesn't change her professionalism. She would send me pics and videos every day . Thanks La'Shana for everything."
Keith W.
Hi! I'm Hope and I'm home from college for the summer. I was born and raised in Los Gatos. I am great with small children and would love to babysit for your family!
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance
Maria C.
Los Gatos, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Looking For A Part Time Job
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had a variety of babysitting and nannying jobs over the past 10 years in the Silicon Valley. Majority of my experience is with infants to young children. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. My past duties have included; school drop off and pick up, cooking meals, cleaning, laundry,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a very outgoing person. I love kids and I enjoy entertaining them, especially during the warm summer months. I have experience caring for children between the ages of of 1 and 13 years old. I have been babysitting and helping mothers around the house for the last 4 years. I can do light housework, laundry, run errands,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello future families!
My name is Hayley and I am an honest, energetic, punctual & nurturing lady with 6 years of nannying experience (multiple siblings) & 8 years of experience teaching preschool + other babysitting gigs. I can help with potty/sleep training, light laundry/dish washing, etc. and I am not afraid to change...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have worked with 2 families before. One family had 2 kids, ages 7 and 9. The other family I worked for had one 5-year-old. While working for these families my work included, driving the kids to or from school, making small meals at home, driving the kids to their events, tidying around the house, and helping with their...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 8+ years of experience with babysitting ages 0-15. I am looking to become a friend to the children and someone whom they can look up to! I am available to help wherever needed. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies and am currently pursuing my Master's in Elementary Education.
Gwyneth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Deeba D.
Los Gatos, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm Available Throughout The Weekends Mainly Anytime To Babysit
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched children from ages 1-12 and I know how to make fun activities. I am also very responsible and can take care of children and make sure they are taken care of. I have almost 3 years of experience in child care; driving children, feeding, date nights, you name it! I also have experience in taking care of dogs and...
Deeba can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have been cleaning houses for years. I've been a wife and a mother for 35 years so cleaning up is a breeze. my hourly rate is $27 I have references. I am good at organization and cleaning.
Shelli can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
I have been a nanny for 10 years.
I like working with kids because I love the sound of a child laugh. I believe it keeps us adults young at heart. I would like to be with your family that I could grow with.
I started working with children when I had my first daughter. Many years ago, but I have a strong southern upbringing. I...
I'd describe my personality as positive and adventurous!
I like working with kids because I grew up babysitting my cousins and a variety of foster kids in my Aunt and Uncle's home.
I'm looking for a job that is consistent and impactful.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school through our church and throughout...
Trinity can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Margaret M.
Los Gatos, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/nannying for over 10 years. I work full time as an oncology nurse (3x12 hr shifts) and am looking to fill in the gaps on my days off. I love kids of all ages and have experience with families ranging from 1 to 4 children ages 2 months to 13 years old. I'm active and enjoy keeping kids engaged in...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Gatos, CA
Marylyn R.
5.0
Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I highly recommend Marylyn to any...
- Care member
Blanca R.
5.0
A true professional. She is friendly, caring and took very good care of my son. She has great work ethics and takes her job very seriously. I felt very safe and comfortable leaving my son with Blanca (Ms. Cielo is what we called her).
- Care member
Alice B.
5.0
Alice took care of our newborn baby several times a month for date nights. We were quite nervous to hire a caregiver since this was our first baby, but Alice was a great fit from the very beginning! She was always patient, kind, and loving toward our little one. The only reason we're not working...
- Markaley G.
Olivia H.
5.0
Olivia is such a fun caregiver! She gets down on the ground to play with toys, she's inventive, willing to get dirty outside, get covered in paint-all the things. My little boy loves having Olivia over! We had Olivia come 1-2 times per week and will continue to book her whenever needed.
- Andra J.
Sofie S.
5.0
Sofie is one of the most responsible and thoughtful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She’s always on time—in fact early, a great safe driver, and a great communicator. She loves kids and would make a terrific baby sitter for a family looking for someone who is motivated and takes...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Los Gatos, CA:
How can I find a Los Gatos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Los Gatos, 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 61 babysitters in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, CA?
The average rate for Los Gatos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.36 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 Los Gatos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Los Gatos, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 61 listed babysitters.