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Sakunrat P.

Full Time Babysitter Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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.

Alvin L. says "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...

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Mahsa F.

COMPETENT AND TRUSTWORTHY BABYSITTER , YOUR KIDS WILL BE IN GOOD HANDS.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile! The first thing everyone knows about me is that I LOVE KIDS, and apparently kids like me too! Over the past 13 years, I've learned how to patiently deal with kids that have challenging personalities, I also have experience in taking care of kids with Autism and ADHD. I'm good at making...

Care Member says "Mahsa has been our child’s caretaker for over a year and a half, and over this time, has truly become part of our family and integral to her upbringing,...

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Christina T.

Loving And Patient Babysitter/Nanny In San Jose

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "As first time parents we put in a lot of time and effort to find the perfect nanny for our newborn son. We were beyond lucky to find Christina. She has...

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Lorna R.

Part Time Babysitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
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...

Elizabeth W. says "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...

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Emma A.

Exceptional Babysitter

San Jose, CA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am Emma. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 12 years. I have extensive experience in the field. I am hardworking, kind, patient, compassionate, understanding, reliable and trustworthy. I am CPR certified and I am a good cook. I make healthy meals. I am very organized. I also do light housekeeping.

Salonje R. says "I did a very short interview with Emma and she seemed great but was looking for a full time position. If you are looking for a full time nanny, I think...

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Mekaila J.

Full Time Nanny And Babysitter

San Jose, CA

3.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a 27-year-old who loves working with kids, I have my own car, I have my AA in child development and Psychology, I'm CPR certified, fully vaccinated and looking for reliable work.
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Diana G.

Part Time Babysitter / Caregiver Available

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am 51 years old and have spent 20+ years raising my children while care giving and babysitting for 14 years. I do have a nurse assistant, First Aid and CPR certificates. I have a mini van (with a clean driving record) for any transportation. I graduated from the University of Tbilisi, Georgia and I'm trilingual (English,...

Naira K. says "Diana has taken care of my 2 children, mostly after school and weekends, for 1.5 years in past, and we were very happy with her. She is very responsible...

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Mariana V.

Weekends Babysitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there, families in search of exceptional childcare! Are you seeking a nanny who can balance professionalism with a sprinkle of fun? Look no further! I'm an experienced childcare provider with over 5 years of hands-on expertise, including 2 years as an au pair. With an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, I bring...

Chitra V. says "Mariana helped us with our newborn. She is an amazing sitter and a mother’s help. She would do baby’s laundry, clean/sterilize baby items and ensure...

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Baljot P.

Full Time Babysitter/nanny San Jose, Ca

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is jyoti born and raised in Stockton and recently moved to San Jose. I have my bachelors degree in child development from CSU East Bay and graduated in 2017. I have 8 years of experience. I have worked with infants/toddlers, 2-5-year-olds and school age. I have my CPR/first aid certificate, I renew it everytime it...

Care Member says "Jyoti nannied my infant and preschooler full-time for a year and we have stayed in touch since. She is kind, reliable and safe. She has a generous sense...

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Mayuk A.

Part-time Or Full Time Babysitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hey, my name is Mayuk. Over the course of 8 years, I have had the opportunity to work as a babysitter, allowing me to accumulate valuable experience in this field. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of a loving family for over 6 years, care for twins, help with the care of twin infants and many more....

Shawna S. says "I would highly recommend Mayuk!! We have been using Mayuk for the past 3 years and she has become part of our family. She is always on time, takes great...

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Evelyn R.

I Have Experience Babysitting

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I've been babysitting /nanny for about 5 and half years. I can truly say I love it so much. I love interacting with children spending time with them. I love working with Children from infant to teen and able to dedicate quality time to maximum of 3 .

Jessica M. says "Evelyn has taken care of our 3 children, ages 1, 5 and 10 for 6 months. Our kids love her! The only reason she won't be staying with us is because I've...

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Margarita F.

Babysitting

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I have more that 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation for kids only. I like do exercises

Nina H. says "Margarita cared for my children from when they were 2 and newborn until they were 8 and 6. She is so good with children. Just the right combination of...

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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
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Vera M.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am very responsible with my job . I am very careful and very professional . I love to help others things when possible to do.

Care Member says "Vera was a phenomenal nanny, we lucked into finding her when our original nanny went on vacation. She is very responsible, on time, energetic, and kind....

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Maria A.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have always loved working with children. I started volunteering at an Elementary school tutoring children. I babysat a couple months old baby all the way to the age of 3. I have also taught preschool aged children for an after school program. During my internship I worked with children of special needs as my BA is in...

Aida K. says "We connected with Maria through Care.com in July 2024 when my husband was. She is nice, reliable and firm with my kids. And both my kids like her! We like...

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Sarah G.

Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi I'm Sarah, I had an experience as a nanny for 10yrs from new born, infant to a 14yr old. As of now I'm working as a full time Accounts Payable for 8yrs. My boss/owner will retire early next year so now I'm starting to look for a long term/ full time child care. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Sarah as our nanny. She was incredibly caring and attentive with our 7-month-old son, always ensuring he...

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Shobha M.

Part Time Baby Sitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
I have been working with a licensed day care center and have good experience with infants to toddlers. I am an experienced mom with 22year old daughter and currently working with licensed day care center.

Ashwathy J. says "Shobha Aunty(as I call her) is wonderful with kids. She baby sits my daughter(18 month old) on a weekly basis for 3 months now and she loves her, as do...

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Geraldine M.

Infant/Toddler Care Available, Part-Time Or Full-Time

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Geraldine and I have many years of experience taking care of children. I have 3 of my own, now 23, 20 and 17. When I first came to the United States from Ireland I was a live-in Au-Pair for a family with 3 very young kids. Prior to that, back in Ireland, I was always taking care of my nieces and nephews. I have...

Denise R. says "Geri is so kind and loving. My son instantly bonded with her. It gave me such peace of mind knowing that he was in very good hands and very well cared...

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Joyce S.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Joyce and 27 years old. I'm a former Au pair looking for a full time nanny position. I have been taking care of kids between newborn until 14 years old. I like to create new activities to develop their creativity and keep them busy. I also love to cook fresh and healthy meals and incentive them to try new...

Larissa F. says "Joyce is excellent! She has plenty of experience with kids and she is very responsible and caring, she does a great job, highly recommend!"

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Larissa M.

Evening Sitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
*not looking for full-time jobs. Hi parents! I am an experienced babysitter passionate about working with children of all ages. With a background as a board-certified Dietitian Nutritionist, I emphasize healthy eating and can prepare nutritious meals tailored to your child's needs. Having worked in daycares and schools, I...

Adam J. says "She is great with our son. She's very gentle and caring. She is patient and my son loves spending time with her. We are very happy with her care and highly...

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  • 539 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.53/hr as of June 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 367 reviews of the 539 listed babysitters

Sakunrat P.

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...

- Alvin L.

Mahsa F.

Mahsa has been our child’s caretaker for over a year and a half, and over this time, has truly become part of our family and integral to her...

- Care member

Christina T.

As first time parents we put in a lot of time and effort to find the perfect nanny for our newborn son. We were beyond lucky to find...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Jose, CA:

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 539 babysitters in San Jose, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for San Jose, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.53 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Jose, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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