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60 babysitters are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I am a licensed occupational therapist. I am currently working a full time job M-F 8-430, therefore have limited availability. I have babysat children ranging in ages from 1-month-old to 12 years old. While completing my bachelors degree, I was a live in nanny for two boys ages 9 and 12. During college I...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is a fantastic babysitter. Our kids loved her and she was always easy to work with. I would highly recommend her!"
Katie R.
Stephanie B.
La Mesa, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable."
Jeffrey M.
Vicki M.
La Mesa, CA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
COVID Vaccinated And Booster, Early Childhood Development Courses, First Aid/CPR/AED,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I am big on reading and limiting screen time. I do engage your child throughout my visit to your home.
I am a mom myself and know that it does take a village to raise children. My sons are both in college and I am enjoying the occasional babysitter/nanny jobs. I have been a baker in the food industry for many years but went...
Vicki can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even brought stickers and other small items to entertain her. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter alone with Vicki and...
Rick C.
Christina D.
La Mesa, CA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8+ years of experience from ages 3 months to 12 years old. I started by caring for family and friends' children, and later expanded my experience through care. com. Please let me know if you would like references! I love being a reliable and trustworthy presence for families. Whether it's babysitting, helping with...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Having Christina to reach out to for date nights is convenient. She is great with our kids, she communicates throughout the time and we always have peace of mind hiring her. Thank you, Christina!!"
Jonathon R.
Anastacia T.
La Mesa, CA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, compassionate and communicative
I love working with children because it brings me so much joy knowing that I have a part to play in their developmental milestones and nurture. Apart from the fact that I always wanted to teach children
I'm looking for a job that allows me to instill...
Anastacia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anastacia has been wonderful caring for my 11 month old. She is reliable and very courteous. She has a gentle calming way about her that puts my mind at ease knowing my little one is with such a person. She provides for my son as if he were her own, making sure he...
Samantha S.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nora and I just graduated from UCLA this spring. I am 22 years old and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have worked in a daycare, a preschool, and at summer camps, and I have been babysitting since I was 12. I also minored in Applied Developmental Psychology at UCLA, so have many...
Nora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a mother of two well behaved sons ages 12 and 15 who I have taken care of since they were born. In my early twenties, I worked for a couple years at a daycare as a caregiver and before that I babysat quite a bit starting in my early teen years. More recently I have worked as a playground aide at a couple elementary schools...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
My experience with caring for children is very extensive. I have taken care of my own cousins all ranging from newborn to 16 years of age so I have experienced many different situations in childcare. More professionally, I have worked for after school programs, childcare centers, Rady's Children hospital, and various non-profits...
Tram can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Kate! I am a senior at University. I will be graduating in May 2019 with a degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, minoring in Child and Family Development. In the fall I will be attending U for a master's program in Speech Language Pathology. I have 5 little siblings at home that I spend much of my time with and...
Valeria A.
La Mesa, CA
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider with a year of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. Seeing the positive impact I had on children's lives inspired me to pursue a career in childcare, where I can support families by...
Hi I'm Emily! I am 20 years old working as a barista at a small coffee shop. I'm a huge animal lover so if you have pets I'd be happy to help out. I started working with kids at my church ages 0-4 while I was in middle school then my high school offered a daycare class to learn how to take care and interact with children. I've...
Emily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Itzel M.
La Mesa, CA
$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Itzel, I'm a 3rd year student at UCSD (computer science). I absolutely adore working with kids and have tons of experience from growing up babysitting and housesitting. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I always keep those up to date. I'm all about sparking creativity in your little ones and giving them my full,...
Itzel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as an after school program leader at Fletcher Hills Elementary in San Diego for a year. We monitor children at recess, assist with homework help, lead group activities and made sure children were always safe and never alone.
My sister also has autism so I have been babysitting her my whole life when my parents go out...
Rosemary can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Emily Q.
La Mesa, CA
$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emily, I am 21 years old. Born and raised in San Diego. I've been nannying since I was 18, and before that I've been the designated family/friend babysitter for my little cousins and other families. I'm currently enrolled in a community college perusing my nursing/nutrition degree. I've always loved being a nanny....
Desiree S.
La Mesa, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth, I bring 6 years of experience to the table. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my calling to positively impact young lives. Patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor define my approach. I prioritize open communication...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been the main babysitter for 3 little girls for 6 years. I have also been the primary babysitter for 3 boys and a girl for 8 years.
Skills:
First Aid
Hi! My name is Abigail and I'm a third-year student at SDSU who is in need of some extra work. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and in high school my first jobs were at a tutoring center and then a kids' trampoline park so I definitely have experience with kids!
I'd describe my personality as mature, calm, and...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Molly H.
La Mesa, CA
$19-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! Im Molly! Im super outgoing and friendly, with lots of child care experience! Ive cared for children ranging from infants to pre teens, and as an older sibling Ive seen it all! I started babysitting when I was 13, and still find so much joy in caring for kids. I love to interact with the children I'm watching by playing...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am currently a junior in college attending San Diego State University. I am working to attain a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have been working on and off as a caretaker/babysitter for the past 6 years. I am super passionate about working with kids and would love to help out any parents who are in need of a...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Tiffany A.
La Mesa, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Genuine, Experienced Professional Available Nights And Weekends
Hi there, I am Tiffany and I look forward to getting to know you and your family. I have lived in San Diego most of my life, and just recently moved back last year. I am coming out of 7 years in higher education and currently work part-time & free lance in the e-commerce and digital marketing space. I have over 16+ years of...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Michelle D.
5.0
Michelle is a fantastic babysitter. Our kids loved her and she was always easy to work with. I would highly recommend her!
- Katie R.
Stephanie B.
5.0
Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable.
- Jeffrey M.
Vicki M.
5.0
Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even brought stickers and other small items to entertain her. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter alone with Vicki and will hire her again.
- Rick C.
Christina D.
5.0
I am recommending Christina for child care as she watched our 4 children - ages 4 months to 9 years old when we lived in San Diego. We have since moved because we are a military family, and the kids miss her dearly!! We'd always hear about the fun things they did together. She is very tidy and...
- Alicia R.
Anastacia T.
5.0
It's was a pleasure to work with an awesome professional. I'm able to recommend Anastacia as a babysitter to anyone. She watched my 7 year old autistic son. Anastacia arrived at our home on time, ready to engage and with a smile.
- Ronnie F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in La Mesa, CA:
How can I find a La Mesa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in La Mesa, 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 42 babysitters in La Mesa, 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 Mesa, CA?
The average rate for La Mesa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $19.95 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Mesa, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in La Mesa, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Mesa, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.