"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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140 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.21/hr
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Gisselle $29 per hour for 1 child
Hello:)) My full time job is a medical assistant/ scribe for behavioral and developmental pediatrics. I love my job and I wouldn’t have it any other way ! I have experience with kids from newborns up to teens through my 3 years as a medical assistant in pediatrics. I do also have experience taking care of the kiddos through family friends. On my free time I enjoy cooking and Traveling. I do believe I have a bubbly and energetic personality :) Bonus: I do also speak fluent Spanish!
Mariana $30 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I'm Mariana and apart from being a full time college student I also work at a non- profit organization where I mostly volunteer with elementary at the age of 14. A while after I was hired as a staff childcare associate where I would take care of a mix of infants, toddlers ,and elementary aged children. A couple months later I got promoted to childcare coordinator where I am the lead teacher for 4-5 years olds. I am also first aid/CPR certified. Some quality services I can offer for the children is: picking them up from school, cleaning up after them, making them breakfast and making light snacks for them throughout the day, and make sure they are clean and tidy. I am also willing to do light cleaning through the house for a little extra charge as well as get groceries/ pick them up for you. I am willing to do many things to help you and your family out!
Taylor $28 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Taylor, and I'm currently a junior at Santa Clara studying Engineering. I am offering child care and household services. I love babysitting and hanging out with kids. I have been watching toddlers and kids since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included school/camp pickup, crafts, skiing, tutoring, and putting kids to bed. I am also happy to cook, clean, and run errands. Additionally, I have no issues with pets and am happy to take care of/walk dogs.
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Helen
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 repeat families
11 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 31 families in San Jose, CA
Hello! I am Computer Scientist from Sweden, who have raised two boys (now in college) together with my husband. We live in San Joe. I am available to help out families as I know very well how hard it can be to arrange for child care with our busy schedules! I love working with children of all ages. One of my goals is to get my teaching credentials in California so that I can contribute to our public schools in the area.
Shobha
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 repeat families
12 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in San Jose, CA
Hi my name is Shobha, living in san jose for the past 26 years I have one beautiful daughter who is 24 years graduated with bio major from UCLA last year. I worked for a large family day care center for a year worked with all age groups like infants to toddlers and I also worked as a Nanny for nine months took care of a baby when he was 7 months old now he is 16 months strong and handsome toddler. Besides this I also offer my services for pick up and drop offs as I have 23 years of excellent driving experience with clean record. I also offer my services for date nights as well as elder care. I am very loving and caring and very committed to my profession.
“Shobha was absolutely wonderful! She was kind, caring, patient, and very attentive with my little one. I really appreciated how comfortable and safe she made us feel. She was also very thoughtful and went above and beyond to help. It was such a pleasure having her care for my sons, and I would definitely recommend Shoba to other families looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter. We’re very grateful for her help! ❤️”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Jose, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.21
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.80
- Typical job length: 5.2 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in San Jose?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Jose?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in San Jose is $31.21 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in San Jose.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in San Jose?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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