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Mary
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Jose, CA

Hi my name is Mary, in my mid 30s, behavior specialist in dogs and children. I have a very bubbly, go lucky personality. I have been an auntie since I was 15 years old, raising my nieces and nephews since they were infants. I am comfortable with feeding, playing, changing and putting a baby to sleep. I am comfortable with household errands, picking up/ dropping off for school, and pet care needs. You'll wonder why I want to be a nanny and why my profile is bland compared to most. My recent job I was working as a personal aide for a young adult with Autism and realized how much my presence gave my client reassurance and peace of mind. On top of that her daughter felt comfortable with me by her side so she can be independent. If the government had more funding she wouldn't have lost her grant and I wouldn't have lost my job and find another family to help. I did more than just drove her to her doctor appointments and helped make her meals, I was her protector, her voice, when she was crying I would comfort and talk her through it. When she could not talk or voice her feelings, I was her projector, I defended her and protected her peace of mind. I am an open book so please ask me anything, I just hope someone will give me a chance to make their life easier. I have client references to verify my hard work and continuous drive. I am more than just a nanny, I am someone they can trust more than family.

Mary has been working with my 2 year old daughter as a part time nanny for several months and we cannot recommend her enough. She is sweet, kind, creative, and conscientious. She consistently shows up with energy, enthusiasm and a happy demeanor. My daughter now asks for her. Mary comes up fun and creative ways to entertain our toddler including trips to the park, zoo, library and museums. She is a safe driver and we are comfortable with her transporting our daughter around town. Together they do art, stickers, stamps, read books and have lots of imaginative play. She is excellent at communicating with me as she cares for my daughter in terms of where they are what they are doing. Mary gently follows my daughter’s lead as to daily activities, timeline for play, and her toddler energy level. She handles snacks, light meals, tidying up after play, and potty needs as well as packing for adventures outside the house. I have peace of mind knowing she prioritizing safely while caring for and entertaining my child. Thank you Mary!!!

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Carmen
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in San Jose, CA

Mother’s helper. Available for date night, Saturdays and Sunday. I have been a preschool teacher. I worked for The children’s preschool center in Palo Alto in the young two’s room, infant and preschool for two years. I worked as a substitute teacher for the Evergreen school district in San Jose, California for the last four years. I am currently working towards a teaching credential in special education at San Jose State University. I am flexible, caring, and respectful. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Tania
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in San Jose, CA

I worked for a school district for 6 years and have my college credits on child development. I have also worked with special needs so I have plenty of patience. I have worked with mainly 3 families in the last 10 years that I've lived in San Jose. I have cared for most of them since infancy till they were ready for school. I love kids don't have any of my own and my husband works for Standford University. I hope to be able to have fun teaching and helping your little one :)

Tania is so professional. we really appreciate her help. Definitely recommend her. will hire her again.

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Julia
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Jose, CA

Hi! My name is Julia, and I’m a caring, responsible, and energetic caregiver with experience caring for infants, toddlers, children, and pets. I currently work as a nanny in San Francisco and truly enjoy creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. I have a background in Veterinary Medicine, which has strengthened my attention to detail, patience, and ability to stay calm in any situation. Families describe me as dependable, kind, organized, and proactive. I love planning age-appropriate activities, spending time outdoors, reading, arts and crafts, and helping children reach developmental milestones. I’m also comfortable assisting with light household tasks related to the children, meal preparation, bedtime routines, transportation, and pet care. My goal is always to provide peace of mind for parents while making each day fun and enriching for the children in my care.

Julia was wonderful with my two girls! She was on time, very sweet, and the girls warmed up to her quickly. I felt comfortable leaving them with her and everything went really well. I would definitely have her back!

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Nicole
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in San Jose, CA

I am 21 years old and I’ve been taking care of children ever since I was 15, helping them with homework, cleaning up after them, meal prep, school pick up/drop off, to/from activities, bedtime routine and so on. I also used to be an english teacher for kids between 4-11. I have experiences with babies older than 1, that includes feeding them, nap time, story time, changing diapers etc. I am currently taking care of 3 kids under 5 M-F and I’m looking for job opportunities on weekends.

Nicole was great. Friendly, kind and punctual, our 7 year old said he liked her a lot!

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Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in San Jose?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in San Jose?

Yes. Families in San Jose use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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