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60 after school babysitters are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years
After school babysitters in La Mesa, CA
Katie B.
La Mesa, CA
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
People describe me as easy going, laid back, reliable, warm, and caring. I believe everyone should have a support system. If I can make someone's life just 10% easier, I've done my job.
I'm looking for someone that's responsible and reliable. Communication is the most important part of this job. Being able to answer questions...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Gabriella Z.
La Mesa, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Ella and I have been babysitting for the past four years. I have experience with ages 4-11. I am a junior looking for some part time work. I also have a reliable safe car:)
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.
Melina M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Melina! I'm CPR Certified. I've Been Working With Children For 3 Years Now :)
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
experience between 5 months old and 12 years old. I worked a few years as a nanny here in the United States and I have great references. Now I'm working as a teacher in a Montessori children's school full time, but I'm looking for another job/change. If this does not happen for now, I also have availability after my job 5:30pm,...
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"I am thrilled to write this glowing review for Tais, my housekeeper from Care.com. Having struggled with finding the right fit for my household needs in the past, it was an immense relief to finally find someone as dedicated and professional as Tais.
Tais's...
Oscar T.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Very punctual and follows instructions to the letter! Keeps you well informed and is great with little ones!"
Karl N.
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
Kennedy B.
San Diego, CA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with eight years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. With a college degree that enhances my understanding of child development, I have the knowledge and skills to care for children of all ages, from...
Lizbeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Love Lizbeth!! After many fails (sitters canceling at the last minute, showing up, and having no clue what to do with my son) Lisbeth was a LIFE SAVER! You could immediately tell that she was comfortable with kids and had lots of experience. She knew immediately...
Grace M.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Monica.... I have love kids and working with them for as long as I can remember. I am 19 years old. As far as kiddos, I have been watching them for at least the last Nine years. With a handful of fully time nanny positions as well as a date night sitter and such. I have watched kids from the ages of 1 week to 16 years...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is very friendly and responsible. She did a great job with all of my kids. They love her!"
Chriszma E.
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Allie is responsible and enjoys kids and dogs. She has babysat both my grandson and my dogs. She is energetic and innovative with finding fun things to do and doesn't hesitate to play with them outside. She would be a great choice for anyone to use as a nanny or...
Reese M.
Shayla H.
San Diego, CA
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
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: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"My boys (ages 4 and 6) really liked her."
Brenton W.
Ashley G.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Ashley And I Am 19 Years Old And Going To Grossmont College. Looking For Temporary Jobs.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin Z., and I have been working with children for 10 years. I grew up babysitting for families in my hometown, I assistant taught preschool Sunday school for four years, and I volunteered for an elementary after-school childcare program. My younger brother is also 15 years younger than me, so I would nanny for...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Erin's been our nanny for the last 4+ months, and a huge relief for our family. She's taken GREAT care of my 3.5 (almost 4) year old son. He's safe, fully engaged, and has lots of fun. Every day is fun: parks, zoo, scooters, arts and crafts. Safe transportation,...
Rasaun R.
5.0
(5)
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lynn could not be more perfect. She has a wonderful balance between fun and effective and finds a way to meet our daily goals while proving our son with fun and educational activities. Our son can't wait to see her every week. She is organized, on time, reliable...
Karyn D.
Lizbeth L.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experiences Babysitter Over 2 Years Looking For Full-Time Job
5.0
(6)
I am a mom of two energetic girls, who attend school. Plus a boy, who gets taken care by his aunt. I have my own transportation and I am CPR Certified. I speak both English and Spanish. I have my BA in English Literature, taken some child development classes, and obtain my Mental Health and Wellness Certificate.
I have cared for...
Lizbeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lizbeth is a naturally gentle person. She is great with our son L. who has special needs. L. is autistic and can have a hard time following instructions but she is so patient with him all the time. What is more impressive is that she is not only patient and gentle...
Stephany A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna. I am 30 years old, a former full-time infant nanny, current date night sitter, and the oldest of seven children.
I am a native English speaker currently learning Spanish. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and very comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and other household tasks.
I love to play outside...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna helped us out several times over the summer when our nanny was out of town. She was able to step right in and handle all 4 kids (6, 4, 2, and 6 months) and keep up with the dishes, laundry, and meal prep. Most importantly, the kids loved her! I came home from...
Carla S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love hanging out with kiddos anywhere from 1-8 years old, that's a big range but each age is such a different and fun stage for kids.
In my session with kids, I like to take some time to learn the children's personality, preferences, and how they like to play and interact. I like to take a Montessori style approach to allow...
Atzay can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Atzay was wonderful. She was professional, responsible, respectful and kind. She listened and was responsive to my child’s needs. I would hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there my name's Marisa. I'm currently employed through UCSD health's neuroscience department and am looking for extra work in child care! I'm a reliable and experienced babysitter hoping to help with care during date nights, weeknights and weekends. Previously, I've cared for multiple Santa Cruz families ages 4-12 while...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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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
Tais A.
5.0
I am thrilled to write this glowing review for Tais, my housekeeper from Care.com. Having struggled with finding the right fit for my household needs in the past, it was an immense relief to finally find someone as dedicated and professional as Tais.
Tais's consistency and reliability are...
- Oscar T.
Autumn L.
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 has watched the boys during the day...
- Naena R.
Nanina S.
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!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in La Mesa, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in La Mesa, CA?
You can review 22 after school babysitter profiles near you in La Mesa, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in La Mesa, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in La Mesa, CA is $21.27. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in La Mesa, CA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in La Mesa, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in La Mesa, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in La Mesa, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in La Mesa, CA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in La Mesa, CA.