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200 babysitters are listed in Santa Clara, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Santa Clara, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, thanks for reviewing and considering me as your nanny, I have 7 wonderful years of experience that I truly love. Also I am a mother of 3 little baby boys so I know and understand kids very well. I actually love working with children. I have a natural gift to understand them so watching them for me comes pretty...
Malisson can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Malission was absolutely amazing with my 6-month-old baby! I had a last-minute babysitting need as he needed to stay home from daycare, and she was super responsive, communicative, and punctual. My baby boy was pretty cranky the whole afternoon but Malisson was an...
Claire G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience with children; plus my extended experience comes from taking care of my sister's kids since they were babies.
I love to be around kids and do different types of activities with them (go out to the park, play indoors, read, play music/sing, do crafts etc.). I help kids to communicate assertively, I try...
Grettel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grettel came to look after our 3 year old boy in less then a 24 hour notice. She was kind, warm and reliable. It is clear that she has great experience with kids and that she loves working with children. Our son is shy but Grettel made him feel very comfortable...
Jackob K.
4.8
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have experience watching newborns to 12-year-old and have references and letters of recommendation. I am a loving grandma of two beautiful children whom I took care of since birth. I am finger printed and I am CPR and EMT Certified. I love children, I am a full-time preschool and pre-K aid. I have child development units and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laureen was a wonderful babysitter for our son who was just starting kindergarten when we hired her. We really enjoyed her help and she has been the only babysitter we have had who emailed us a picture of our son to let us know that they both arrived safely at our...
Nick D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work at an in home daycare and have experience working in a center based program for 10 years. I've had a lot of experience babysitting for different age groups. I'm First Aid/CPR certified.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been to babysit for my 18 month old twice so far and we will be hiring her again. She's been great about scheduling ahead, which I appreciate, and shows up on time and is calm and experienced with small children. He's happy with her and she's taken care...
Tara H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
Working with children brings me immense joy and fulfillment, and I have honed my babysitting skills through years of part-time experience with children. My duties range from nurturing and feeding to reading to them, and I am passionate about providing the best possible care.
While I have a college background and over...
Iqbal can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Iqbal was great nanny. She was great with my baby and was always on time. She’s a great communicator, and very responsible. I definitely recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have watched a wide range of kids starting at the age of 4 months to 15 years old. I have my CPR license. Since I was in middle school, my neighborhood has asked me to watch their kids. I am very proactive with kids, whether it is playing outside or doing inside projects. I am very attentive and my focus is the children.
Lynze can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lynze is great with kids--she actively engages them. She is firm but kind; kids respond well to this kind of boundary."
Vicky X.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of professional child care and teaching experience, I am looking for parents interested in someone who will attend carefully to the cognitive, safety and socioemotional needs of their young children from birth to age 8. I prioritize the development of autonomy, curiosity, creativity and compassion in the...
Farah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms Farah has been a phenomenal part of my LO's support team since we met her. She's been with us for 3 months and we trust her to drive LO to/from daycare as well as occasionally sit for us when needed. Farah is the ultimate professional and a kind caregiver to...
Michelle C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 11 years now. I have watched children from 2. 5 months all the way to 13 years old. Many of the times I have watched 2-4 children at once. I know how to cook, clean, and be reliable.
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina came to work for us in August 2018. She applied for our Nanny opening on the last evening, and I'm glad she did because she was far and away the best candidate for the job.
Over the last year, Christina has been very reliable, and was on-time every...
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have +3 years of experience as a nanny, in my most recent job, I used to take care of three kiddos, including infants (1, 4, 5). I love children and doing any kind of outdoor and indoor activities with them. I'm a very active person, I workout in my spare time and read some books, I also have a bachelor degree in...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vivi do an excellent work, is responsable, puntual and she is lovely whit my little one. She was good handle my pick eater during meal time. I highly recommended she is also a very outgoing person!
"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katie and I am an energetic, fun, and loving mother with two beautiful daughters of my own. I have worked with children for almost my entire life. I spent several of my early teen years starting out with babysitting, and quickly developed into nannying for multiple families as I grew older. Children have always...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Katie is a loving, energetic and outstanding care giver. I have enjoyed having her watch my 7 year old daughter. Katie is very dependable, she is always on time and very flexible if I needed her to be. I could not ask for someone better, it has been a pleasure...
Tamra S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Love infants-older children
- Last minute or planned jobs!
- French or other academic tutoring
- Happy to help with cleaning, feeding, driving, playing (inside or out), bathing
I absolutely love teaching and taking care of children. I have been babysitting, caretaking, and tutoring for 15+ years...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie was great with our 3-month-old baby. In addition to the usual diaper changes and feeding, she took our daughter outside to enjoy the yard. She even cleaned up around the house without being asked. Thanks Maggie!"
Ben H.
Jenna B.
Santa Clara, CA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi There! My Name Is Jenna And I Am A 22 Year Old College Student Looking For Some Babysitting Gigs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 15. I have been consistently babysitting or nannying for the past 4 years. I now work at a school in Menlo Park with neurodivergent kids.
In my spare time, I like to read, hike, practice yoga, mediation, journal, spend time with friends.
One thing you should know about me is I am very...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly dependable, amazing, punctual. I cannot write more about my good experience with Jenna. I felt very comfortable leaving my son with her.
Highly recommended & amazing."
Amruta K.
Jessica Z.
Santa Clara, CA
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Looking For Babysitting/Nanny Job
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Jessica. I enjoy photography, spending time with my family, crafts/scrap booking, reading, history and art I have taught for 16 plus years. I have been a nanny for 20 years. While much of my experience is with 3-15, over the last three years I have been a nanny for infants and young toddlers. I believe a...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is reliable, patient, and open to feedback. She looked after our 2-year-old son for 2 months and they developed a strong bond. During this period, my husband and I were often home due to our newborn, which made it challenging to keep our older child engaged...
Mahsa M.
Julia Z.
Santa Clara, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I Offer Babysitting, Pet Sitting, House Sitting And Tutoring!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julia, I'm 26 years old from Tustin CA living on the Peninsula, Bay Area. I love to teach and inspire young learners.
I was working as a Scientist full time in industry but decided to peruse being a full time tutor- I offer my services in Childcare, Tutoring, Nannying, and pet care. I have 10 years of...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Would like Julia to get more clients and hence providing a review"
Care member
4.4
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience of professional, in-home health care, enabling patients to receive quality care in the privacy and comfort of their own home. I pride myself on having the ability to be flexible, and tolerant of making adjustments to meet the varied needs and lifestyles of each individual I work with. I understand...
Linda can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Linda is amazing. She is so friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond and felt like family. She was very helpful to my mom who has Parkinson's and dementia. Linda helped her with dressing, bathing, exercise, appointments, etc. She kept her room and bathroom...
Christa R.
Amat A.
Santa Clara, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.4
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Amat and I go by Rima I'm 24 years old
I've been around and taking care of kids my whole life. I loved taking care of children so much that I decided to make it my career! I've worked for 3 years as a teacher in a few preschools and one of the most recent ones was, Kid Academy in Cupertino. I took child...
Amat can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Amazing with children
Patient
Respectful
Lenient with schedules
Always can count on her on last minute calls
"
Care member
Claudia R.
Santa Clara, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Claudia, I'm single and I've been working as a nanny for more than 15 years! I was full time with a family until the kids went to school full time. I stayed on three days a week and I found another part time job to complete my week with another family with twins. I worked for seven years for them. When I left I missed...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claudia was an absolutely wonderful caregiver for our daughter for the first two years of her life before she started preschool. We looked very widely for a nanny before hiring Claudia--interviewing scores of candidates--and none came close to Claudia's level of...
Daniel C.
Rachel E.
Santa Clara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Caring Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a full time (9am-6pm) Pre-K teacher at a private preschool in Los Gatos. I would like to pick up some occasional babysitting hours in the evenings and on weekends. I have always enjoyed working with children and their families. I have past experience with all ages, infant through school age. My job...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is great. She's flexible and handles appropriately any behavior my 3 boys decide to display for her. "
Katherine D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting for the kids next door in high school and discovered working with children is my passion. I am a full time art teacher at an all girls Catholic school in San Jose, but I enjoy working with kids of all ages so my availability changes depending on if I'm on summer break or during the school year with my...
Lee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter loves when she comes to visit! She always has lots of energy and creative ideas. I highly recommend her!"
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
My name is Andrea, I am 38 years old, and I'm looking for occasional jobs as a babysitter. I've been Au pair and a full-time nanny for the last 12 years. I have had the opportunity to work for about 15 families in the Bay area. I'm responsible, friendly, loving person, and I always try to do my best in what I do...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is amazing. She's been a part time nanny to our toddler since he was just a few months old. She's played an instrumental role in his emotional, physical and verbal development (including teaching him Spanish) and we trust her completely. She's extremely kind...
Eduardo M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Clara, CA
Malisson A.
5.0
Malisson took care of my 1yo when they couldn't go to daycare. She was on time, quick to get the routine and made sure baby is well-fed and taken care of. My baby loved her! Malisson sent me updates throughout the day which kept me at ease. I would hire her again
- Care member
Grettel A.
5.0
Grettel has been our go to date night sitter for our 3 year old son. Grettel engages my son really well, reads to him a lot and exposes him to great music. She is very meticulous in following any instructions or requests I leave for her. She is extremely reliable, she hasn't canceled once in the...
- Lavanya S.
Laureen G.
5.0
Laureen has been with us for a year and she is absolutely wonderful with my children. They took to her right away which was rare for my youngest. They always look forward to spending an evening with her. She also sends us updates and pictures of the boys while we're out which is great!
- Crystal S.
Sarah F.
5.0
Sarah has been to babysit for my 18 month old twice so far and we will be hiring her again. She's been great about scheduling ahead, which I appreciate, and shows up on time and is calm and experienced with small children. He's happy with her and she's taken care of the evening dinner, play and...
- Tara H.
Iqbal D.
5.0
Iqbal was great nanny. She was great with my baby and was always on time. She’s a great communicator, and very responsible. I definitely recommend her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Clara, CA:
How can I find a Santa Clara babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Clara, 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 200 babysitters in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The average rate for Santa Clara, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.21 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 Santa Clara, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 147 reviews of the 200 listed babysitters.