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Luz S.

Positive, Cheerful & Bilingual Nanny With 5 Plus Years Of Experience In Childcare And Babysitting

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
I'm excited to offer child-appropriate activities involving physical, social emotional and cognitive opportunities for children's development and growth according to the general standards of learning process and developmental milestones. I have 7 + years of experience with infants starting the age of a 1-month-old up to 5 years...

Ryan B. says "Luz (Andrea) was an amazing and loving caregiver to our daughter during her time as our nanny over the last two years. We were in a nanny share with one...

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Gloria P.

Very Experienced Mother Of Two Available For Babysitting

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Julia H. says "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...

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Camila P.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
My name is Camila, I am 29 years old. I have experience beyond as a nanny as a dance teacher for 9 years in a daycare/preschool. I was a summer camp leader for 5 years and also worked entertaining children birthday parties! I have experience with multiples, babies, toddlers and kids all ages. I consider myself an energetic...

Lyublena A. says "Camila took care of my 2-year old daughter for several weeks during a gap in daycare. My daughter - usually shy with strangers -immediately hit it off...

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Emma L.

San Jose, CA

4.2(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a mother of four children mature, nurturing and adaptable to different household environments. I am a highly talented child care worker with huge experience in providing a safe, stimulating environment for young children; conducting individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop...

Misty L. says "Emma is on time and has excellent communication when giving estimates and scheduling appointments. She thoroughly cleaned my apartment and it LOOKED AND...

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Iya M.

Child Care Provider

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "We cannot say enough about Iya's time with us! We hired Iya when our baby was 9-weeks old and she thrived under Iya's care. She took the time to learn...

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Aida N.

San Jose, CA

4.1(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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 25 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...

Care Member says "Aida has been a wonderful and welcome addition to our family. She cares for our son as if he is one of her own and works with us to ensure he has a...

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Phuong T.

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have worked as a babysitter for more than 15 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...

Care Member says "Phuong has exceeded our expectations of a nanny in every way imaginable. She took care of our daughter from when she was 6 months to 2.5 years old until...

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Pooja W.

San Jose, CA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a loving mother of two girls. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years from a 4-month-old to 12-year-old. I love children and have passion to see them happy healthy and learning new things. I hope to hear from you soon.

Ashley B. says "We absolutely love Pooja! She’s the first nanny I hired to watch our little one and she had an instant bond with our daughter and our family. Pooja is...

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Sonja G.

Kid Make Me Smile And Laugh

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Melanie G. says "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 !...

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Briana W.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Briana and I have been a childcare provider for 7 years. I'm a very friendly and respectful person. You can always expect me to be professional and punctual. Being around children and helping them has always been my passion. I love interacting with children by going to local parks and taking walks, crafts and...

Care Member says "It has been such a joy having Briana as our reoccurring babysitter for my three children. She is very professional, punctual, and absolutely wonderful...

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Juliana P.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Juliana. I have been in the bay area for 3 years. I used to live for 15 years in New Jersey. I'm a calm, kind, and engaging nanny with over 15 years of experience providing exceptional care to children from newborn to teens. I communicate positively with children of all developmental stages, while nurturing children's...

Rucha K. says "Julianna helped take care of my child in December 2022. She was very dependable and punctual. She engaged my child in a lot of fun indoor activities, took...

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Jasmin Q.

Fun Sitter That Will Teach You Simple Little Things.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Jasmin, I've been babysitting for quite a bit my experience came from taking care of my cousin children's from infant to 7/5 years old. I'am sincere, a little strict with a lot of fun. I believe children should get lots of love, affection and attention with discipline and learning commonsense, kindness and...

Doris L. says "Jasmin took care of our toddler boy since he was about 20 months old until 29 months, ~2.5 years old. Our toddler boy loves Auntie Jasmin and she took...

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Cynthia Lyn N.

San Jose, CA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 5 years experience of babysitting and I love doing arts and crafts with kids and read books I do all my best to encourage kids to do arts and sport to encourage them to show their talents.

Rebecca A. says "Cynthia was on time and friendly, however the second day wasn't so good after I left. After she left my mother-in-law took over and called me about my...

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Syara C.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello ! My name is Syara, I am 30 years old. I am a high school graduate with some college experience. I have more than 7 years of experience in being a babysitter/nanny. I have worked with ages 9 months-13years old. I've also worked as a house manager for 2 years, and when working with the children I use to nanny and baby sit...

Ilse B. says "She is great with children and I know she is very reliable when we need her. Her joyful ness is contiguous whenever the children are with her that have so...

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Michell R.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Michell, and I've dedicated over 10 years to caring for children, from newborns (2 days old) to 17-year-olds. My experience as a nanny/babysitter has allowed me to support children through all their developmental stages. I offer more than just childcare; I bring passion, patience, and a deep understanding of...

Janelle I. says "Michell is our current sitter - she cares for our 2 children, 3.5 and 6.5 years old. She is an amazing sitter, the kind of person that you cross your...

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Bella M.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! Almost every job I've held to date involves children; swimming lessons, pitching lessons, nannying, and babysitting. I am the oldest of three girls and grew up watching my younger siblings. I have babysat kids for around nine years. I have been a long term nanny for three families. I currently live in Willow Glen and am...

Alexandra S. says "Bella has been helping us out this summer with our three young kiddos. We absolutely love her! She is patient and kind. She is super down to earth and...

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Daniela M.

Part-time Caregiver / Student UH Manoa

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! My name is Daniela and I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages- including those with special needs. I've also been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was referred to many families looking for babysitters. As I transition out of my full-time corporate role, I truly...

Care Member says "Dani is awesome! We hired her for part time help while our regular nanny was out on leave and she has been super great with our 3 kids (6, 4, & 2). She...

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Mercedes C.

Evenings During The Week

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Mercedes. I am currently an after school licensed program teacher at an elementary school, previously I was a teacher at a before and after school licensed child care facility for the YMCA for four years. I've taken various trainings for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. I also...

Ginny L. says "Mercedes is wonderful with kids. Not only is she is kind, fun, and playful, but also when it comes to those "less fun" activities - like brushing teeth or...

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Muna S.

Kids Are Gift Fro God

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Muna, and I have been working as a babysitter over than 10 years. In fact, Taking care of children has been my passion. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited as I continue caring for children of all ages. I am honored to take care of the children I meet, and...

Kathy H. says "Muna has been a tremendous asset to our family providing consistent afternoon care for our 6 year old son over the past 5 months. She is flexible with her...

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Brianna V.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm Brianna, a caring and responsible babysitter with over four years of experience working with children from infants (5 months) to teenagers (15 years old). I'm currently a college student majoring in engineering at San Jose State University, and I love helping families stay organized and supported through reliable, nurturing...

Care Member says "Our kids (7 & 9) had a great time with Brianna! She was prompt, communicative, and fun, would definitely recommend."

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  • 482 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.93/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA

Babysitters in San Jose, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 307 reviews of the 480 listed babysitters

Luz S.

Luz (Andrea) was an amazing and loving caregiver to our daughter during her time as our nanny over the last two years. We were in a nanny...

- Ryan B.

Gloria P.

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...

- Julia H.

Camila P.

Camila took care of my 2-year old daughter for several weeks during a gap in daycare. My daughter - usually shy with strangers -immediately...

- Lyublena A.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in San Jose, CA

The average rate for babysitters in San Jose, CA on Care.com is $25.93 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in San Jose, CA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 480 babysitters in San Jose, CA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in San Jose, CA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in San Jose, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in San Jose.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in San Jose offer flexible or same-day availability.

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