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60 babysitters are listed in La Jolla, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in La Jolla, CA
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(5)
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
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
(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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is the perfect babysitter/nanny for anybody who wants to give their children the best friend and guardian possible. As a mother of a newborn and young twins I have a lot on my plate and Rachel was truly a godsend, she's fantastic with infant care and keeping...
Lydia A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Laura. She is a fantastic nanny with a lot of experience and a degree in child development. But most importantly she is a very loving, warm person and has a lot of love for kids. She took care of my kid since he was a few months old to preschool...
Maja G.
Fabiana F.
La Jolla, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time/ Full- Time Nanny And Family Assistant Available In January 2022
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I understand you are looking for an experienced, kind and caring Person to become part of your team.
I have over 15 years experience as Professional and Career Nanny. I have Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, 12 units in Child Development, I am certified in Brazil as a Teacher of foreigner language for children in...
Fabiana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Fabi is an amazing caregiver and we feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her. She cared for our daughter from 2 weeks to 3 months. She is clearly very experienced working with newborns and in addition to basic care (feeding, baths, changing,...
Kiki B.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Kalia. I am 22 years old and I've been babysitting since I was 14 for various different families, my senior year of high school I was a TA for my school's 2nd grade class, and during COVID, I began teaching/tutoring/nannying for a family with three children.
Kalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Gabriella and I live in Scottsdale, AZ. I am currently in flight training to be a pilot and my schedule can be a little unpredictable at times but I am usually free in the early afternoon and evenings. Ideally, I am hoping to be a part-time caregiver, whether it involves helping out around the house or filling in on...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Zella L.
La Jolla, CA
$19/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a student at UC San Diego currently studying psychology & international business as well as a D1 swimmer at my college. I am looking for a full-time summer position to spend with a great family! As the oldest of for siblings with a single mom, I have many years of experience working with kids and keeping a household running...
I've spent the last five years caring for children of all ages, and I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. I've worked with children from newborns to teenagers, and I have experience with special needs children as well. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also CPR and...
Sintia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Simone C.
La Jolla, CA
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm a returning college student pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I'm CPR + First Aid certified, and have experience primarily with children elementary-school aged and older. I look forward to creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment while supporting your family in whatever way you need!
LGBTQ+ friendly
I'm a creative and patient child care provider with 4 years of experience and a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I'm committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I have experience caring for children from infancy through adolescence from working at a...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Jolla, CA
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.
Maricela A.
5.0
Maricela is dependable, reliable and just an all-around all star! She has become our go to person for all childcare needs!
- Care member
Rachel F.
5.0
We were so lucky we found Rachel! She nannied for our little man from when he was around 1 year old thru til 2.5. I always felt so comfortable with her around- she was warm, adaptable, followed instruction, and also just had a really grounded sensibility. I just knew that if there was an emergency...
- Mandi V.
Ayesha A.
5.0
Ayesha has been a huge help taking care of our son! She is punctual, flexible and reliable. She's also great with our golden retriever.
- Adam N.
Laura R.
5.0
I highly recommend Laura. She is a fantastic nanny with a lot of experience and a degree in child development. But most importantly she is a very loving, warm person and has a lot of love for kids. She took care of my kid since he was a few months old to preschool age, and became a part of our...
- Maja G.
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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 57 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 $22.14 per hour as of February 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 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.