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60 babysitters are listed in La Jolla, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in La Jolla, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Maricela. I am working on my MFA in Theatre Design..
Being a nanny has allowed me to balance my artistic pursuits with caring for children. Nannying has been my full-time focus for nearly 3 years, with a particular emphasis on caring for infants and toddlers. I adapt well to different lifestyles and environments and...
Maricela can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Maricela as our nanny when I went back to work after maternity leave when my son was three months old. She is reliable, great with my son, loves my dog, pleasant to have around the house, and has a positive attitude. My son went through a phase of feeding...
Emma K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a preschool teacher for ages 3-4. I was previously a live-in nanny for 2 years. I have an Early Childhood Education and Speech Pathology degree and love working with children!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kait is Great! I trust her with my son, she keeps him busy with activities and is punctual/good communicator. I definitely recommend her!"
Ryan L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elisa, and I am bilingual in Spanish and English. With 9 years of babysitting experience, I also have worked as a counselor in a program specializing in children with autism and behavioral issues. Though I have a full-time job, I genuinely enjoy babysitting in my free time. I'm active, caring, outgoing, and...
Elisa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elisa is Fabulous! We have used her for almost 2 years and we would highly recommend her. She is great with our 5 year old. She keeps me updated when I'm away with photos. She bakes and does arts and crafts. My little one loves her."
Alexandra O.
Evelyn G.
La Jolla, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 20+ years of experience in childcare to include all ages: infants, toddlers, pre-teens, and teens. I graduated from UCSD with a double major Human biology/Psychology. I take a deep interest in child development and am here to assist in anyway. I am also energetic so I can keep up with the high energy little ones.
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids and my family love Evelyn, she is awesome with the kids. We wish she could stay with us forever."
Ivonne J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have experience with special needs children and children who need extra attention and care. I also have 5+ years of tutoring experience and am very passionate about teaching! I am the oldest of eight siblings! I love hiking, writing poetry, reading, and going to the beach!...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is punctual and very responsive. The kids and I really appreciate her creativity and positive outlook. Will definitely be hiring...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a first-year medical student at the UCSD School of Medicine, looking to work part-time -or full-time in the summer - as a nanny. I have been working with kids ages 6 months old and up since the beginning of high school. I am great with infants and toddlers and have experience caring for multiple kids at once. I...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is very dedicated and puts all her attention and focus on the kids. She has a special connection with kids and is incredible with them. She babysat my 1 year old niece and was extremely responsible and on task."
Tohar O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madeline or Maddie. I am a college junior with a 4. 0 GPA. I have also previously worked as an elementary school tutor for 3 years. I have my own transportation. In addition I am CPR and First Aid Certified with a Covid Vaccination. I am proficient in American Sign Language, understand the basics of Czech and...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"One of the most thoughtful people you will ever meet! She takes her job seriously and will always go above and beyond. "
Care member
Laura R.
La Jolla, CA
$24-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have 15 years experience as a caregiver for babies, and children . I'm responsible, reliable and patient. I also love enriching the children's lives with activities - reading books, arts and crafts, take them to the beach, museums, libraries and parks, etc I have courses of a child development , certified CPR and first aid,
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is the most wonderful nanny you could have. She was babysitting my son for a few years and became a part of our family. We adore her. She is a true gem, with a real talent and a lot of love for children. She is also very professional and we consider her a...
Maya G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ayesha (eye-sha) and I'm looking forward to meeting you. My experience caring for children started when I was basically a child too. As the oldest sister, I was often tasked with looking after my younger siblings. I'm definitely a people-person and feed off the energy your child has. Loves to watch movies? I'm good with...
Ayesha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ayesha as a part-time nanny for our almost-2 year old son over the summer. She is a real natural with young toddlers! We had trialed a few people for this position, and she definitely figured him out the quickest and easiest of anyone. I was honestly...
Anna T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-16 years of experience in child care
-Certified montessori lead teacher (AMS) - early childhood education 3-6 years / infant- toddler 0-3 years
-current (CBR) central background registry - Oregon early learning division
-current pediatric infant (first aid/ CPR) training
-current (RRCAN) recognizing and reporting child abuse...
Greta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Greta was so kind and thoughtful- on time and really focused in how she could best help our family!"
Emily W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Molly, and I'm a senior at the University of Michigan, and I am on the premedical track. Prior to applying to medical school, I will be attending Northwestern next year will I will be attaining my Master's in Public Health. I have worked as a caregiver for individuals of all ages. I worked for a California...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Molly watched my son for a few hours and even provided transportation to and from a birthday party! She was punctual to both the set interview time and for pick up and drop off. She kept me updated and my son said he had a blast. Highly recommend Molly!"
Veronica K.
Hi, I'm Ady! I am a third year pre law student at UC San Diego with 5 years of experienced babysitting from ages 3mo-14 yrs old. In my spare time I love to read, hike, and bake. I am also an experienced tutor in both Math and English classes.
I have over 8 years of experience caring for children aged 2-18, including assisting with homework, organizing creative activities, and hanging out in a safe environment. Currently, I work full time but am looking to babysit during nights and weekends.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've watched children from 3-10, and have a one year experience! I also volunteered to help children with special needs for one year!
Songmin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Riley T.
La Jolla, CA
$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/babysitter Looking For Summer Position(s)
I have a wide range of experience working with children. In addition to nannying and babysitting, I was formerly a gymnastics coach, worked in an inclusive preschool (children with and without disabilities), and worked for the YMCA. I have over 5 years combined experience with children ranging from 8 months-14 years old, and I...
Riley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am an experienced babysitter who most recently babysat a family of 6 so I am comfortable with all ages. This summer I'd love to help out parents who have their hands full!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, reliable, and kind.
I like working with kids because they always keep things fun. It is hard to have a bad day...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hey! I am a student at UCSD studying Cognitive Science and looking to earn some money in the side :) I grew up with a younger sister who has special needs and 4 step-siblings who I took care of whenever my parents needed and extra hand, so my experience started before I began officially taking babysitting jobs in my neighborhood...
Maili D.
La Jolla, CA
$17-27/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am Maili, Brazilian, 27yo, Looking For Overnights And Babysitting. Have Experience W/ All Ages!
Hi parents,
If you are looking for temporary childcare during the holiday season and winter school break, I will be available for full-time hours starting on December 23rd.
I am Maili, Brazilian, 29 yo and living in Pacific Beach. A little bit about me:
- Over 4 years of experience working as a nanny and babysitter with kids...
Maili can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alessandra O.
La Jolla, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps create a nurturing environment for kids.
I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages, and I'm well-versed in enforcing household rules. I communicate...
Hi i'm Alex! I graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder this past May and just moved to La Jolla a few months ago. I am looking for a part-time babysitting job in the area. My last two years of college I was a part-time nanny during the school year for a 11-year-old boy named Rocco! And this past summer I was his...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Jolla, CA
Maricela A.
5.0
Maricela is a professional! She knows how to take care of newborns and toddlers. She is loving to children and is very safety conscious. she is always on time. I couldn’t recommend her more highly based on the year of working with my family.
- Care member
Kaitlyn F.
5.0
Kait is Great! I trust her with my son, she keeps him busy with activities and is punctual/good communicator. I definitely recommend her!
- Ryan L.
Elisa M.
5.0
Elisa is Fabulous! We have used her for almost 2 years and we would highly recommend her. She is great with our 5 year old. She keeps me updated when I'm away with photos. She bakes and does arts and crafts. My little one loves her.
- Alexandra O.
Evelyn G.
5.0
My kids and my family love Evelyn, she is awesome with the kids. We wish she could stay with us forever.
- Ivonne J.
Hannah E.
5.0
Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is punctual and very responsive. The kids and I really appreciate her creativity and positive outlook. Will definitely be hiring Hannah again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in La Jolla, CA:
How can I find a La Jolla babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in La Jolla, 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 58 babysitters in La Jolla, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 La Jolla, CA?
The average rate for La Jolla, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.21 per hour as of April 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 La Jolla, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in La Jolla, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.