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95 babysitters are listed in Escondido, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Escondido, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Leslie I have been a nanny for 25+ years. I m new to Care. com I have never had to look on my own for a new family. My Families would just pass me to a friend a co worker a family member as the kids went off to school. I would love an opportunity to meet your family and share many memories with your little one.
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leslie has been taking care of my daughter for the past 8 months since she was 7 months old and has been great. She is very dependable, loving, caring, fun-loving, and responsible. Leslie is a like a family member who helped me with everything for my daughter...
Deepika J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole, I am a 31-year-old female. I have recently moved to Escondido, CA and I work full time as a physical therapist but I am looking for a side responsibility for some extra income. I am available to help out with child care, pet care, or senior care for a loving family in the area. I have experience working...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was fantastic, and we would highly recommend her for future child care needs. She is warm, friendly, punctual, and gave us peace of mind when we needed care for our 5 month old. She sent us pictures during the day of our happy little boy, and overall it was...
Melanie C.
5.0
(5)
Hello
My name is Alicia, I would like to get the opportunity to get to know you and your family. Hoping that I can be a good fit for your family needs. I have been a caregiver/nanny for many years(10+). Fingerprints and background check. Looking forward to get the opportunity of speaking with you at your earliest...
5.0
"Wonderful Nanny has helped us so much! Kids gravitate towards her and does amazing with all age groups! "
Monica S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I am 24 years old and I am from Escondido , Ca. I have a BA in Sociology and have been working with children for over 6 years at various early child development centers. I have a Child Development Teacher Permit. I am also CPR/ First Aid Certified. I love working with children and I hope to hear back from you soon!
Viridiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Viridiana was great with my daughter! She was sweet, professional, helpful and my daughter loves her. We are excited to work with her again soon! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with families and their children for 3 years. I have experience with infants up through middle school. My passion is helping children reach their developmental milestones in a safe and fun environment. I am comfortable with all aspects of childcare, feeding, bathing, watching and playing.
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is great! I feel very lucky that our schedule worked out. She is very reliable, super communicative, and easy to get along with. Jessica is punctual and flexible, which has definitely helped me out of a few jams since working together. My 8 year old and 3...
Dekenya W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I just finished my second year of college, working towards a degree in special education. I would love to be selected to care for your children. I have had regular babysitting jobs (several days a week for 4+ hours a day) for the past 6 years, watching anywhere from 1-5 children at a time. I love to interact and play with the...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is really great with kids. Awesome to work. 11/10 on communication. If she is available we would definitely like to hire her again. Thanks brooklyn for helping our family with nanny needs."
Arash P.
Aline V.
Escondido, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Aline. I'm A Nanny. I'm A Pretty Cool Gal, That Loves To Skate, Watch Sunsets & Photography
3.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm Aline. I'm a nanny/babysitter. Located in Escondido(92029) willing to travel for the right family.
I'm currently looking for FULL TIME (35-40 hrs)
OR PART TIME 2/3 days a week
Available now, for evenings/weekends/morning helps.
$20 an hour is my desired pay
May negotiate for the right fit.
-Here's are my...
Aline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She's a good communicator. She showed up early which was awesome, so we had time to get to know each other a little before I left. And she sent updates and pictures which I really loved too"
Genava T.
Elaine P.
Escondido, CA
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi- my name is Elaine. I am 24 years old and I have been babysitting, nannying as well as pet/ house sitting since I was a teenager. I am reliable, patient, and understanding with kids. I also have experience with infants. I can do simple food preparation, make snacks and take care of cleaning up afterwards. I am First Aid and...
Elaine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elaine is awesome with our two girls, they always ask for her to stay longer when it's time for her to go. She is very punctual, honest, and creative with the activities she does with the kids. I would definitely refer her to anyone that is looking for quality...
Kristin D.
Kinlye P.
Escondido, CA
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 21 years old and I love working with kids because they are new to life and that is so special. They are learning so many new things and getting to explore everything and I love getting to experience that with them/help them. Everything is new and to each child, they react differently to each new experience and it is so fun...
Kinlye can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family loves Kinlye! She's always on time and the our two toddlers really look forward to playing with her. She's great at keeping the house tidy and jumping into the family dynamic and kids' schedules."
Katie L.
Lauren S.
Escondido, CA
$23-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm lauren! I'm the oldest in a family of 4 girls and have been babysitting for about 6 years. I was at college at The Masters University but I'm back home for the summer and looking for new connections! I've nannied for many different families with kids from 4 months old to 4th grade and taught classes on music, dance, art...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is amazing with our son! She jumped in without hesitation and has been so incredibly helpful to our family. She is fun, patient, kind, gentle, and attentive. Our son adores Lauren and talks about her all the time with us. Highly highly highly recommend! "
Care member
Aranda H.
Escondido, CA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have three little brothers so I'm very comfortable with kids, and I also used to work at a preschool in an infant/toddler room. I love kids and im responsible and honest.
Aranda can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"We highly recommend Aranda! She started taking care of our daughter, Penny, at 3 months old until she was ready for day care at 12 months. Her experience with caring for infants and toddlers is evident, as she's constantly creating creative solutions for playing...
Brandon B.
Heather N.
Escondido, CA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Heather. I have been working in a preschool in San Marcos (on/off) since 2001. I started working there as a teacher/driver/activities coordinator & field trip supervisor for the Before & After School Program. I worked with children ages 5-11. During that time, I also attended community college, focusing on Child...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Heather takes great, loving care of my dog whenever I go on vacation. He loves cuddling and playing with her. Heather helps him not miss his daddy as much while I’m away. He’s always happy to see her. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Since I was a toddler, I have been helping my mom at her in-home daycare center. Later I was doing childcare while I was in college. I prefer to do hands-on activities rather than T. V. and children thrive when they are active and showered with attention and taken seriously. I don't use bad words or get angry. Because I have a...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nancy is a great caregiver, very reliable and trustworthy. She spent so much of the time with my kids teaching them and not just letting them sit in front of screens all day. They always ask when she is coming back. She is a true gem, and kids have a great time...
Katherine W.
Samantha H.
Escondido, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Nurturing, Trustworthy Sitter That LOVES To Make Kids Laugh!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and animals! I'm always kind, punctual, flexible, responsible and environmentally conscious. I have my own car, I do not smoke or drink.
Availability:
I'm available Monday-Thursday from 630pm-1130 p.m. and anytime on Fridays and Saturdays.
Work Experience:
I work as a wildlife care specialist during the...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fun-loving, kind, and gentle, Sam quickly became a part of our family and left a lasting impression on our toddler. Her expertise with animals made her a great source of entertainment and education for our son (and us). She is patient and proactive and exhibits...
Amanda S.
Alaila L.
Escondido, CA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Alaila. I Would Love To Help With Watching Your Children.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, and attentive.
I like working with kids because they keep me on my toes with all the fun activities they want to do. (p. s: I adore dogs. I have two of my own. So If you have some, I am happy to help with them too.)
I'm a full-time student-athlete at Mesa College. I play...
Alaila can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alaina watched our 2 kids (2 and 7 yo) for the first time today. I couldn't believe it when my 2yr old son ran up to her and gave her a hug when she came in the door. Kids know good energy when they see it! She jumped right in...was punctual, helpful and stayed...
Keri M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I am looking for a great family to work for long-term. I am a nanny with over 9 years of experience. Currently, I am working for a family full-time (Monday-Friday) in Burlingame with a boy who is 2.5 years old however, the labor situation will change to a part time job because he is going to preschool all...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria Dolores is a wonderful nanny who was with us for 3.5 years. She has grown to be a very dear part of our family. She has 10y+ experience with infants/kids of all ages, speaks Spanish and English, holds a title in speech therapy from her home country Peru, is...
Bettina O.
Rosa P.
Escondido, CA
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional caregiver with over 19 years of experience working with children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and or chronic medical conditions. I am seeking for a full or part time in-home position. Available for daytime or overnight hours.
Services provided
Day to day assistance with medical care
Meal...
Rosa can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rosa cares for our 11 year old son with Down syndrome. He has had many caregivers over the years, including professional nurses, and Rosa is the person I am most comfortable leaving him with.
She is flexible, quickly returns texts about scheduling, and always...
Valerie G.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Jossilyn and I have been working with children for well over 7 years. I recently was a full time Lead teacher.
I have my Associates degree in Child Development, and am continuing to studying full time for my BA in Child Development.
I have worked with many families and children of all ages and cultures! I am...
Jossilyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jossilyn is amazing and so talented in her ability to work with kids in a very authentic, kind, loving way that still pushes them to be their best selves. My children all adore her and have so much fun with her. Jossilyn is super responsible, energetic and...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Calli. Im married to my high school sweetheart. I have always loved children. I grew up with a daycare in my parents' home. I have babysat for many people from newborn to 12 years old. My recent jobs include watching 2 Brothers for the past 3 years (now 4 + 5 years old.) Ive currently watching another little boy...
Calli-joy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a multilingual caregiver with a heart and passion for children. I speak fluent English, French, and some Spanish. Psychologically, childhood years are very important and pivotal in shaping a person's character, and children learn their behavior from those responsible for caring for them. I've always had a love for young...
Francine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Escondido, CA
Leslie M.
5.0
Leslie has been taking care of my daughter for the past 8 months since she was 7 months old and has been great. She is very dependable, loving, caring, fun-loving, and responsible. Leslie is a like a family member who helped me with everything for my daughter including feeding her, bathing her,...
- Deepika J.
Nicole S.
5.0
Nicole was fantastic, and we would highly recommend her for future child care needs. She is warm, friendly, punctual, and gave us peace of mind when we needed care for our 5 month old. She sent us pictures during the day of our happy little boy, and overall it was a great experience working with...
- Melanie C.
Alicia G.
5.0
Wonderful Nanny has helped us so much! Kids gravitate towards her and does amazing with all age groups!
- Monica S.
Viridiana C.
5.0
We really enjoy working with Viridiana. Not only is she reliable, responsible and helpful, she always goes the extra mile. She is great with the kids and our puppy. She even helped to teach our pup a thing or two. We are grateful to have found her.
- Alicia W.
Jessica M.
5.0
Jess was amazing! She worked with our infant from 4 months old to 1 year old when we moved. Our daughter was always SO happy to see Jess and felt so comfortable with her. Jess made sure to take her on walks, play with her, and always followed our lead with how we wanted her to provide care. Jess...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Escondido, CA:
How can I find a Escondido babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Escondido, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 95 babysitters in Escondido, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Escondido, CA?
The average rate for Escondido, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.65 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Escondido, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Escondido, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Escondido, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Escondido, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 95 listed babysitters.