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60 after school nannies are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school nannies is 6 years
After school nannies in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(7)
Hello! I'm Margaux, a dedicated and experienced personal assistant and house manager with a passion for helping busy people and families like yours to streamline their lives. With over 5 years of experience in providing top-notch assistance and nanny services, I am committed to making your day-to-day life easier and more...
Margaux can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thanks to Margaux’s house management services, our home runs smoothly, and we have more time to enjoy as a family, that’s bringing a new born into the world. – Tara"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families of San Diego! My name is Kara and I'm currently a student at SDSU studying to become an elementary school teacher. I'm expected to graduate this summer.
I'm both CPR/First Aid certified and I drive my own car. Most of my working experience is with toddlers ~1 to 3 yo but I have experience nannying infants and...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kara is the best nanny a family could ask for! She is extremely reliable, always on time, and never cancels. She is also incredibly patient with babies (6-12mo) and our son loves her. She likes to read to him, makes him smile, and has safe and fun playtime with...
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Kieran T.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kieran, I m 30, I graduated with my bachelors from SDSU in education, and I'm in my masters for ABA! I'm currently a behavioral technician so I can help with an behaviors that your may be concerned with, and make intervention plans. I'm great at communicating and have been told that I brighten up the room when I...
Kieran can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kieran is awesome!! She is great with my kids. When I leave my kids with her I know they are in good hands. She follows my kids schedule, she teaches them things along the way and she is just plain great! Would highly recommend!"
Shama K.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Dalene to be our summer nanny while we were visiting the San Diego area, and we miss her already! Our 3-year-old son had so much fun spending time with her and looked forward to her arrival every day. Dalene drove our son in her car to the library, grocery...
Caroline C.
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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was very responsible and dependable. Plus my two kids R and F loved playing with her. She was engaging and interactive. I would highly recommend Ashley."
Tricia L.
Alexandra B.
San Diego, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a bubbly, fun loving nanny with years of experience. I have worked with children ranging from newborn to 16 years of age. I am both CPR and Nanny Certified with experience working with high profile clients. Home activities, meal preparation, cleaning and transportation to extracurricular activities are just some of the...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra was professional, punctual, very personable and great with our 6 month old daughter. Their bond was quick and natural. We truly could not have asked for a better nanny on short notice. We would absolutely hire Alexandra again in the future. "
Christopher L.
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Allie watches my nephew for me on Sunday's and she's awesome. Really nice to be able to take care of things and know she's taking good care of him. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for child care!"
Cody M.
5.0
(3)
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Autumn was so calm & patient with my 2 y/o! She was able to move with my daughter’s emotions (she was very sad that we were leaving). We came back to a calm, happy, & safe girl! That’s all we can ask for!"
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Maggie O.
San Diego, CA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Maggie. I'm a long time nanny and former preschool teacher. I'm originally from Portland Oregon and recently moved to sunny San Diego! I love all things gardening, hiking and recycling. I would describe my child care style as safe and structured with a big dose of fun and adventure thrown in. My specialty is...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Maggie is a wonderful child care provider. She nannied for our children (ages 1, 4, and 6) for a few months while we waited for a daycare spot to open for our youngest, and she was just exceptional. She very naturally interacts with children, creating fun and...
Kimberly K.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Olga A.
National City, CA
$20-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Olga: and I'm 57 years old. I have worked as a nanny for over 15 years, my passion has always been to work with children. and bring in their lives values and love, in the journey that I have working as a nanny, I learned to know different characters and behaviors, I have developed a sincere love for each of them. I...
Olga can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olga was our nanny for our infant daughter. She was amazing with her. She was always punctual, clean and tidy and kept our home looking nice (dishes always washed, living area cleaned up, etc.) She and our daughter quickly bonded. She treated her like her own...
Rebecca P.
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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I'm the perfect applicant to make your family life SO much easier! I enjoy cleaning, I'm an excellent cook (particularly healthy foods); and I love to share my passion for health with your kids as I teach them various things constantly and help them enjoy the desire to learn. I'm FLUENT in Spanish and enjoy teaching this as...
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ariel has been so amazing taking care of our two year old daughter and five year old son for the summer. She's dependable, she's a great communicator, and the kids both love her. She has also been very thoughtful about how they spend their time during the day,...
Arrel G.
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
(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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"It was my great pleasure to work with Austin. His enthusiasm shined through in the interaction with my son. His knowledge and remarkable attention to details ensured that he observes and understands my son’s need, and organizes creative activities. He made each...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Our experience with Ruth was exceptional. She was punctual, attentive, and great with our kids. They engaged in creative activities, and we felt confident leaving our children in their care. Highly recommended!"
Care member
4.4
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Some background history, I started nannying 12 years ago, and back then, it was a part-time job for me. To gain some experience outside of self-employment, I worked as a child care attendant full time for 3 years and at a daycare for 1 year. I mostly worked with ages 3 months to 5 years old. I have 3 years of experience with...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria is amazing with my 2 kids, both under 5. Trips to the park, coloring time, creates games on the spot, extremely helpful when cleaning up after the kids, and really allows the kids to express their emotions and thoughts, which is important to us. I can go...
Nicki R.
5.0
(1)
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.
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.
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Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Margaux G.
5.0
Margaux was a life saver. We had a last minute trip to visit family and she rearranged her schedule to make it work. She went over the top to keep the house clean while also keeping our 3 kids entertained which can be difficult. We would hire her again in an instant.
- Care member
Kara D.
5.0
Our son really loved Kara! She was so sweet with him, read him lots of books and did activities rather than watch tv. Kara was wonderful.
- Colette K.
Kieran T.
5.0
Kieran has been our nanny since having our child at the onset of the pandemic. She has been incredibly helpful for the care of our 20-month-old son. She is enthusiastic and energetic. She helps care for and educate our child, as if she's part of the family. She has many years of experience and extra...
- Lysi A.
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
Ashley G.
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 kept them well-fed and entertained...
- Jennifer W.
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Ratings for La Mesa, CA after school nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Nannies in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed after school nannies.