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Find after school babysitters in La Mesa, CA that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in La Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years

After school babysitters in La Mesa, CA

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Jasmine E.


La Mesa, CA

$20-32/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi families! My name is Jasmine and I have the hugest heart for kids! I started babysitting around 13 years old and ever since I have continued to babysit/nanny for many families! I worked in a daycare in the age group of preschoolers. I also worked in an elementary school guiding an after school program. I have experience with...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Amanda and I'm a loving, nurturing 20-year-old teacher and nanny! I have been working in childcare for 5 years and have found my passion. My favorite age group is infants, but I have experience with ages newborn-8. I'm located in La Mesa and my rates start at $25/hour for one child. I currently work at a...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel V.


San Diego, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny/babysitter Available!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel. I just moved to San Diego! I work remotely full time for Microsoft but would love to help watch your kiddos during my free time. I've been a nanny/babysitter for 15+ years and also worked as an Assistant Site Coordinator for a before and after school care program back in Seattle where I had 100+ K-5 grade...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Instant connection with Rachel, the girls and myself. She's punctual, thorough and patient. Highly recommend if your in need of great nanny!"

Lessette B.

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Melina M.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Melina! I'm CPR Certified. I've Been Working With Children For 3 Years Now :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Melina, and looking after children is something that has always been my passion. I'm currently in school for that very reason. I'm studying adolescent psychology, and am looking forward to getting my bachelors. I am a patient, compassionate, and experienced nanny and babysitter having 3 years of paid experience...
Melina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's always on time and punctual!"

Elham N.

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Julia B.


Chula Vista, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Open M-F 6:00am To 6:00pm, Before And After School Care, Home Made Nutrition Food, Family Values.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

20 years of experience. Accepting children from 0 to 14 years old. Take the kids to and from school, work with government programs, no enrollment fees, no transportation fees, siblings discounts available, healthy meals included, Family Values observed.
Julia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

4.0
"Julia answered my email very quickly and followed it up with a phone call. I truly appreciated that. It's too bad that her services and my needs are not a match. I was impressed by her professionalism."

Liza B.

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Julia R.


Spring Valley, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am here to help! My name is Julia and I am a part time sitter/nanny. I have worked with children of all ages for the past 10 years. I have experience in daycare with children from 3months until 5 years old. As well as experience working in after school care programs for Grades kindergarten- 8th in San Diego...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia is amazing! We are so grateful to know her and work with her!"

Alison F.

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Rosalina A.


Chula Vista, CA

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have a BA in Liberal Arts working on being a teacher. I have 6 years experience workin in daycares and after school programs in my earlier career. now work as Administrative assistant at a school. Responsible and experienced mother of 2 of my own.
Rosalina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My whole family loved Rosalina, even our grumpy dog took to her! She used an app to tell us she was on the way and shared her location for the duration of the job, very professional! Our 4 year old son is already asking for her to come back. We definitely...

Heather B.

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Autumn L.


San Diego, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Here To Help!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 14 years old for kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've had experience as a substitute teacher, Early Head Start home visitor, nanny & postpartum doula. I earned a Master's in Maternal & Child Nutrition from the University of California, Davis in 2009. During my time caring for children, I...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn is great! My boys actually ask me when she's coming back over, they consider her more a friend then a babysitter. My oldest boy is nine and loves Pokemon and Yu-Gioh. Autumn has taken the time to learn the game so she can play with him when she arrives. She...

Naena R.

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Aimee H.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Aimee H. and I am 21 years old. I am energetic, friendly, and I love working with kids! I am going into my third year of college. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have taught swim lessons and gymnastics to kids. I also nannied for a year and a half and was a Head Teacher at a daycare for a year.
Aimee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aimee is a gem! She watched over our boys, attentive to their needs and able to flow with the craziness that comes with two boys under the age of 4! She watched out for their safety, played and went to the park. She is very professional and I would hire her again!"

Elizabeth T.

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Nanina S.


Chula Vista, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Qualified Passionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 6 years of experience. I have a B. A in Childhood Education. I have worked as a behavior technician, and am currently working as a before/after school teacher K-8th grade. I have also worked as an after school STEM teacher. Additionally I have been involved with pediatric research group for 4 years. I also am CPR/AED...
Nanina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Nanina is great with kids. She has a very calming and mellow energy that our son really took to! He always looks forward to spending the day with her!"

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Christine G.


San Diego, CA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Elementary Teacher Who Loves Children

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read about me. :) I have loved spending time and caring for children since I started babysitting for neighbors and friends of the family at 12 years old. I continued babysitting and working as a Nanny throughout my teen years and during college. I also volunteer with different...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christine is super patient, positive, and encouraging. My special needs daughter can be challenging, and Christine was able to connect with her and build a positive relationship. My daughter loves to spend time with her. We would definitely hire Christine again."

Care member

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Allie M.


El Cajon, CA

$19-40/hr12 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Sitter With Tons Of Experience.

I am reliable , fun , enthusiastic , and wholesome at heart. I am an animal activist and passionate about community gardening. I grew up with younger siblings on a farm and learned to love caring for children and pets. I love doing arts and crafts and making pillow forts. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. I always leave...
Allie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allie has been watching my sons periodically for the past 6 years. She has always been reliable and caring for my family to depend on when I am busy working. She has been on several overnight trips with us to help me during vacations and even meal prepped for long...

Boni R.

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Kennedy B.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kennedy, I'm 29 and a mother to a wild and sweet 3-year-old girl. I have worked in childcare (daycares, pre schools, weekend babysitter, after school pick up/care, and full time nanny) for 10+ years. I currently work as a medical assistant and am CPR certified. My daughter and I are soon moving to join my...
Kennedy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"What can I say! Kennedy was my sons nanny for over a year and half. Unfortunately, We moved out of state, but now she is available for you! She was wonderful with my son. He loved seeing her. Kennedy is flexible and not only nannied during the day but did date...

Jessica G.

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Shayla H.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shayla. I am 25 years old and became a dental assistant. I am currently looking to be a full time/part time nanny and would love to help if I can. I have experience of working with kids and nannying for 5 years. I do have my own car to get around so you can depend on me to get the job done. If you are...
Shayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"My boys (ages 4 and 6) really liked her."

Brenton W.

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Paige D.


El Cajon, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly And Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Paige. I am a graduate from San Diego State where I received my General Business degree. I have been working with kids for more than 10 years as a nanny, babysitter, and teacher's aide. I am currently looking to start my career but looking for some sitter opportunities until I find a more permanent position. I...
Paige can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were really nervous about hiring someone to look after our girls for the first time, but Paige made use feel comfortable and communicated with us all night so we weren't worried. The girls loved her! She read with them, did drawing and played games. We will...

Tami M.

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Ashley G.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

My Name Is Ashley And I Am 19 Years Old And Going To Grossmont College. Looking For Temporary Jobs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, and caring. I like working with kids because it is rewarding to gain the trust of children who usually only trust their parents and close family members/friends! I'm looking for a job that is flexible and can work with my school schedule. I started working with kids when I was...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley is fantastic! We hired Ashley to help watch 3 babies (6 months and 18 months) onsite during an evening dinner event at a restaurant. The 3 babies had never been cared for by anyone other than family, yet they were totally happy and content with Ashley. She...

Jennifer W.

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Christina G.


San Diego, CA

$22-28/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible, Energetic And Creative Sitter

I have 9 years of independent childcare experience, which began in high school with date night babysitting and through college with my first full time nanny experience with twins that I also did distance learning with. As I enter my third year of a PhD program at UCSD I still find myself going back to childcare as I have...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Christina is an outstanding person, and we are sad she is moving out of our area. She tutored and watched our twins during shelter in place, and stayed on with us for childcare after the children returned to school. I trust her implicitly and highly recommend her."

Wallace F.

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Sofia M.


Chula Vista, CA

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Kind And Reliable Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sofia, I'm currently getting my bachelors degree in Honors chemistry at SDSU. I'm fluid in two languages, Spanish and English and looking for a part time job to help pay for school expenses. I have about 6 years of experience babysitting kids from the ages of 8 months - 12-year-old. Through my past experiences I've...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Sofia started with us when our daughter was 16 months. Our daughter was terrified of baths at that time, but Sofia was super patient and amazing with our daughter's irrational fear. Now our daughter's favorite thing are baths. Sofia also fed, clothed, played with,...

Umit I.

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Dalene D.


Lemon Grove, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi :) I am a full-time teacher with experience babysitting and as a full-time Nanny. I love working with kids with kindness, creativity, and a safe environment. I was raised in a large/extended family, many younger siblings and cousins, have been taking care of kids forever :). I was a full-time nanny for one year for a family...
Dalene can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dalene did amazing with our three children! Very attentive. My 4 year old daughter can’t wait to see her again she said her babysitter was so fun! "

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Lynn K.


San Diego, CA

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loves Children, Animals, And Education

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I am an enthusiastic, fun, friendly and passionate teacher of middle schoolers. I love to teach children of all ages, especially science and math. I am currently working towards my Masters in Education, as well as my California Teaching Credential. In addition to teaching, I also have 5+ years of child care...
Lynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Lynn watch our 11 month old daughter for us for a date night. She was fantastic and our daughter took to her very quickly. Lynn is a warm, kind and friendly person. She is very knowledgeable and experienced with caring for children,...

Courtney D.

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Rachel V.

5.0

Instant connection with Rachel, the girls and myself. She's punctual, thorough and patient. Highly recommend if your in need of great nanny!

- Lessette B.

Melina M.

5.0

She was absolutely so thoughtful and went above and beyond for my family. She was really great with my kids, even getting my daughter a gift for her birthday after working for me for only 2 weeks and taking her out for ice cream unpaid, just because of her kind heart. She worked efficiently and...

- Care member

Julia B.

5.0

My family was so blessed to have found Julia!! My youngest son started going to Julia's when he was 10 months old, and if we were still in the area, he would still be going there. She was honestly more than just a caregiver for him. He was well fed every day (she always has something yummy...

- Bethanie P.

Julia R.

5.0

Fantastic job. Kids loved being with Julia. Friendly, and had great communication. Highly recommend!

- Kurt D.

Rosalina A.

5.0

My whole family loved Rosalina, even our grumpy dog took to her! She used an app to tell us she was on the way and shared her location for the duration of the job, very professional! Our 4 year old son is already asking for her to come back. We definitely recommend her to anyone!

- Heather B.

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