We have 220 child care providers in Santa Clara, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.

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Robert H. says "Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced."
Care Member says "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...
Christie S. says "We were in need of a nanny for full time care (8am-5pm, M-F) for our 2 year old daughter for 1 week when we were between day cares. I posted a job, and...
Care Member says "We've used Tatty as a dog sitter for our dog Tim on three occasions. She is reliable, communicative, and very good with pets. Tim is completely scared...
Daniel C. says "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...
Crystal S. says "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...
Care Member says "Angela is great at helping with our 2-month old baby. So glad to have found her!"
Samah G. says "Sammi is a true gem. She cared for my daughter and our friends son in a nanny share for over a year and truly shaped our tiny little babies into caring,...
Care Member says "Danielle has helped watch my baby for date nights from when she was born, to present day (3yo). With our recent move to CO, Danielle will be missed....
Vicky X. says "Lynze is great with kids--she actively engages them. She is firm but kind; kids respond well to this kind of boundary."
Care Member says "Stefanie was great with our daughter. She arrived on time and kept her busy with playtime and story time. Would definitely hire her again. "
Charles H. says "Auntie Doris did an amazing job helping care for our infant twins from 4mo to 11mo. She was engaged with them during play time, encouraging them to hit...
Care Member says "We were so lucky to add Chanel to our family for a few short months while we needed care for our little one. From the first phone call, I knew there was...
Katie S. says "We recently interviewed Sarah. She was punctual, well-spoken, professional and very pleasant. She provided all of the documentation that we requested....
Jackie Z. says "I'm very content with Jacquelyn's babysitting services. She was very sweet to my kids and cautious which I appreciated very much, Jacquelyn and I had a...
Child care centers in Santa Clara, CA
Kristina B. says " I'm a mother of a previous participant in the, in the program. My daughter went there when she was 15 months old until she was 5, before she went to...
Anna Y. says "So many factors that make them good!!! The staff is very great and supportive. They are loving and gentle! My friend referred us! "
ana C. says "We found Emc 2 kids last summer when my daughter needed care. She attended a walk in center at the time, and I was really not happy with them. I was very...
Care Member says "My son has been attending Miss Karen's Preschool since 1,5 years old. Him being my firstborn and in a peak of Covid - it was terrifying to let him be...
SEEMA M. says "My daughter has been going safari kid for last 7 months. She loves going there. She is learning too fast. All the teachers are very helpful, very kind and...
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220 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.77/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.4
Child Care Providers in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 157 reviews of the 220 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $26.77 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 183 child care providers near you in Santa Clara, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Santa Clara, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Santa Clara, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Santa Clara, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Santa Clara, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.