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60 after school babysitters are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(9)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dalene was our sitter for a couple of days when we were visiting from out of town. My kids had never had a sitter before and Dalene made them feel so comfortable! She jumped right in and was so sweet. She fed the kids and got them to bed so that my husband and I...
Roopa P.
5.0
(6)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is THE BEST! Period. She not only helped my child with all of her schoolwork she also gave her the confidence to do the work on her own. She was so good that we no longer need her, but we will miss her great presence. She helped my middle-schooler through a...
Genoa D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dulce, a 26-year-old passionate caregiver with over 6 years of experience babysitting children, ranging from infants of 2 months to pre-teens up to 13 years. Currently, I'm pursuing a nursing degree in San Diego and also working with a school district, where I design after-school programs for elementary and middle...
Dulce can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We have absolutely loved having Dulce in our home taking care of our 4 month old. She was very knowledgeable and experienced with newborns that we we felt extremely comfortable with our daughter being in her care throughout the day. She was a natural and took on...
Kristen H.
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My children really enjoyed meeting Anna this week! She taught them several new parkour/home gymnastics moves and was generally excellent. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with nine years of experience, I am dedicated to nurturing and supporting children's development. My passion for fostering their growth stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marissa is hands down the absolute best! Our 3 boys love her. She is punctual, great communication and engages all developmental needs of our kiddos. Highly recommend 💕"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriela . I have been living in the beautiful city of San Diego for over 20 years. My interest and journey in the child development field began as a volunteer at my three children's schools when they were growing up. Soon thereafter, I decided to enroll at Southwestern College to become a Child Development Teacher. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Great experience with Gabby and my 5 months old boy. I super recommend her. Very nice, responsible, and thoughtful."
Larissa M.
Avery W.
San Diego, CA
$19-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and positive person who has experience as a CNA and babysitter. I am committed to providing optimal care for children and adults and I am always open to completing new tasks amongst a job! I love to organize, cook, clean, and even do arts & crafts! I also was a Teacher's Assistant in High School...
Avery can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Avery was on time and proactive caring for my special needs daughter. I will be requesting her specifically in the future."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over four years of child care experience. I use to work at an after-school program for school-aged children until parents could pick them up. My responsibilities included activity planning, meal preparation, and homework help. I have taken child development classes in college where I learned about the different...
Darianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Darianna is a hard worker. She takes responsibility seriously as she strives for perfection in all she does."
Debbie R.
Roberta M.
Chula Vista, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience with children!
- I am physical therapist in my origin country and I used to work with children with neurologic and orthopedic problems for 6 years.
- In the United States, I have been working in a daycare and as nanny since 2011. I love children!
- I love arts and crafts! I enjoy to walk, go to...
Roberta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Besides all the reliability and all the important traits a care giver could have, what I like the most about Roberta is her patience with my child and calmness and sweetness. It is not easy for me as a parent to leave the most precious thing I have with someone...
Ana V.
Cynthia C.
Spring Valley, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Punctual, Patient , Fun And Loving Babysitter
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Child care is a big responsibility. I like to give parents a trusting feeling from the start since I know leaving your kids with a stranger can be a very difficult decision. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and do follow any prevention and/or protocols you need me to, if necessary. I am great at following parent's instructions.
I'm...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cynthia is absolutely WONDERFUL! She took care of our then 9-month old son 20 hours a week between February
and June 2021, and now occasionally comes in when my husband and I have date nights. Cynthia is punctual, communicative, professional, and most of all,...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Austin! I have worked with children of all ages for 16 years! I started at 17 years old as a camp counselor , Then I went to UCLA. I worked as an English tutor in both Spain in 2011 and Mexico in 2015, and became fluent in Spanish.
In 2015 my daughter was born. She is now 9! She lives with her mom. I also have a stepson...
Austin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Austin started out helping tutor our 11 year old and helped him get on track with structured study habits. He also helped with our son's social challenges engaging teachers to help facilitate his work. This has been so helpful! Austin has also worked with other...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of children, senior care and also I had dog for my entire life. I am very communicative, funny, patient, playful, nice and respectful. I love to be around people and animals and to take care of them. I love to read, watch movies, cook, laugh and have a happy life.
Marcella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Marcella is outstanding! She is reliable and an absolute joy. My two boys adore her and consider her part of the family! She's flexible, has helped me on a whim with little notice, and always responds almost immediately. In the rare event that she's unable to...
Jacqueline N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a fun loving aunt who enjoys working with children. I spent my summers as a teen working for the Poway unified school district at their extended student services program. I also worked for KinderCare while attending the university of Arizona. After graduating I continued working for the school district with the same program...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is the best nanny we have had! She is so easy to get along with, very sweet, and a hard worker! She has enough energy to keep up with my rambunctious 2 year old and somehow gets cleaning, and meals done. We also like to keep our house very neat and clean, and...
James M.
Dani V.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dani V. & I am looking for a part time or full time position as a nanny/babysitter. I am responsible & reliable & am willing to help with anything you need! I provide my own transportation. I have plenty of experience with children & I also obtain a CPR certification! I'd love the opportunity to help you! Thank...
5.0
"The kids are excited when she is coming and enjoy spending time with her. She does a wonderful job of tidying up around the house, cleaning and doing laundry."
Allison M.
Stephanie A.
San Diego, CA
$18-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Steffy and I want to help your family! My mother is currently and has been a large licensed child care provider for the North County community for more than 17 years. Not only have I been exposed to such an amusing environment, but I have helped her extensively, especially during my collegiate years. I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Beginning at 18 years old, I worked at a Montessori School and taught ages 2months-3 years. I met two amazing families during my time as a teacher there and I continued to nanny/babysit for them for 8 years. I studied Early Childhood Education in college and earned a degree in ECE. After, I became a kindergarten teacher then a...
Irasema can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Irasema is by far the best nanny you will ever find! She cared for my toddler daughter for a year until she went to preschool and it was the most amazing experience not only for our daughter, but our entire family.
Irasema provides a safe, engaging, and nurturing...
Autumn F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The most important people in your life are your children; and your first priority is making sure they're in good hands. Since the age of 12 I have been trusted by neighbors, family member and friends to watch their children. From infants, twins, foster children and a family of 6 children, I have experienced it all. Many of my...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Olivia to help with several areas for our children. We used Olivia to pick up our kids at school and take them to after school activities. Olivia also would meet the kids at the house after school and would help them with their homework, play games with...
Ryan A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Araceli G., I have 7 years of experience as registered behavioral technician working with children with autism and I have 2. 5 years of experience babysitting. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I...
Araceli can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Araceli is Amazing!!!! Great with our 1yo and 2yo. Always on time and very professional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone that is great with kids and very very reliable."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Caroline! I moved to San Diego 6 years ago and I love calling it my home. I love arts and crafts, puzzles, games, and animals. I have a lot of experience with kids and have babysat on and off since high school (for over 12 years). Over summers while in college I also worked at a summer camp as the arts and crafts...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"
I’ve known Carline for a long time , even living in the same neighborhood at one point. When I needed care for my boys (ages 3 and 4), I didn’t hesitate to ask her. She is warm, fun, and truly enjoys spending time with them, which gives me so much reassurance. I...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ruth, I'm eager to find a loving family to work with. I'm reliable and I go above and beyond for the children I nurture. I'm fluency in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
With over 15 years of invaluable experience working with children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role by building nurturing and...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ruth is an exceptional nanny who has played an instrumental role in raising our beloved daughter for the past two years. Her unwavering support and dedication have made an immeasurable positive impact on our lives.
Ruth has consistently proven herself to be a...
Care member
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Dalene D.
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!
- Care member
Lynn K.
5.0
She is THE BEST! Period. She not only helped my child with all of her schoolwork she also gave her the confidence to do the work on her own. She was so good that we no longer need her, but we will miss her great presence. She helped my middle-schooler through a tough year and we will be forever...
- Genoa D.
Dulce P.
5.0
We have absolutely loved having Dulce in our home taking care of our 4 month old. She was very knowledgeable and experienced with newborns that we we felt extremely comfortable with our daughter being in her care throughout the day. She was a natural and took on the role confidently from day one....
- Kristen H.
Anna W.
5.0
Anna was so amazing, she was responsive and easy to communicate with ahead of our babysitting date and did a wonderful job taking care of of our kids. They loved her and could not stop taking about her the next day! We were visiting NYC on vacation and she made us feel at ease taking a night out...
- Care member
Marissa P.
5.0
Marissa is hands down the absolute best! Our 3 boys love her. She is punctual, great communication and engages all developmental needs of our kiddos. Highly recommend 💕
- 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 25 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 $21.32. 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?
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