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1,368 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
Bella G.
San Diego, CA
$22-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Welcome To My Colorful World! I'm An Artist With Lots Of Spunk And Would Love To Be Your Babysitter!
4.7
(14)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Bella, a 19-year-old artist with a passion for nurturing young minds. With my vibrant personality and artistic flair, I provide a unique and engaging babysitting experience. I believe in fostering an environment where little ones can explore their artistic side, all while having a ton of fun.
I'd describe my...
Bella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I selfishly don't want to give her an amazing review because I don't want other families to steal her! But she was great. Kids were asking for her to come back before she left and asking if she could become our permanent babysitter. Everyone was clean alive and...
Nick L.
Lizbeth L.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experiences Babysitter Over 2 Years Looking For Full-Time Job
5.0
(6)
I am a mom of two energetic girls, who attend school. Plus a boy, who gets taken care by his aunt. I have my own transportation and I am CPR Certified. I speak both English and Spanish. I have my BA in English Literature, taken some child development classes, and obtain my Mental Health and Wellness Certificate.
I have cared for...
Lizbeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lizbeth is a naturally gentle person. She is great with our son L. who has special needs. L. is autistic and can have a hard time following instructions but she is so patient with him all the time. What is more impressive is that she is not only patient and gentle...
Stephany A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Thailyn and I am passionate about helping people in any way possible. One of my outstanding qualities is my love for working with children.
I have over 10 years of work experience in the education field. Growing up in a family of teachers has influenced my passion for playing and teaching children life skills....
Thailyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kate and I am a third year undergraduate at the University of San Diego. I am certified by the North America Learning Institute in Babysitting Preparedness and I am familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques. I have over 5 years of experience caring for and tutoring children. I have worked with many families...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate was punctual, communicated well and nothing was too much trouble. Kate came a little earlier to do the bedtime routine with our daughter, she was calm and bonded really well with her.
Overall Kate is super lovely and if we are in LA again we will...
Melissa R.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid"
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi Moms and Dads! Thank you visiting my profile! I was born and raised in San Diego and I'm the oldest of 3 girls. I'm a dependable, energetic, and loving babysitter with 15+ years of experience providing exceptional care to children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I'm skilled in managing multiple children, coordinating...
Marita can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marita has been babysitting for me for over 10 years and we absolutely love her! In fact, I left her a review on her care.com profile in October 2013 and I’m back to provide an update! She is the most reliable, trustworthy, and dependable babysitter we’ve ever had!...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello - I have 7 years combined childcare experience including being a full-time nanny, babysitter, and pod teacher during pandemic times for children 5 weeks old to 16 years old.
I have been described by families, as caring, energetic, silly, fun, reliable and trustworthy. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. Arts and crafts...
Briana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Bri in the spring of 2021 to work with our 1.5 year old daughter. Bri was incredible to work with. She was dependable, punctual, an excellent communicator, and took wonderful care of our daughter. She planned outings and came up with creative projects for...
Anil A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years and I love every moment of it. Even though I have not yet brought a baby into this world, I have always had a natural maternal instinct. In the last decade I have cared for children of all age ranges; from the newborn stage to elementary grades.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liza is amazing. She’s trustworthy, dependable and punctual. She cared for our 18 month old for almost 6 months. We wish we found her sooner, but unfortunately have to let her go due to getting accepted into preschool earlier than we thought. She’s great around...
Jessica N.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I hope everything is going well!
I'm Brazilian, 42 years old. I am an experienced and enthusiastic Nanny who loves child care and really interested in childhood development.
I have 5 years of experience, references upon request! Clean Drive Record.
I know how important is for parents to feel safe and secure with their...
Rosana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We would definitely hire Rosana again. She was hired last minute and she was on time and very dependable. Both my kids loved her very much."
Janette V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Rhona and I am 28 years old from Ireland. I have a bachelors degree in Business with HR but since I've come to America I have fallen in love with childcare again! I have four early childhood education units and currently obtaining four more units. I have babysat kids all my life and have worked at...
Rhona can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rhona is so kind and has a great disposition. She helped us with a vacation date night by coming to watch our 1.5 yo at the resort. We felt confident leaving our child with her and greatly appreciated her updates throughout the evening via text. I would happily...
Sarah O.
Maria G.
San Diego, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time, A Babysitter, Expert in Childcare, Looking to Work Mon-Friday with Ages Newborn-12
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Brazilian, 60 years old. I'm a caring, trustworthy, responsible lady seeking a full time position with a nice and warm family. I have excellent childcare skills with more than 15 years experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and school aged children. I have extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for kids,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful Nanny. We are lucky to have her for the last year. She took care of our son J. since he was 1 month old. Being a new mom, it's great having someone experienced like her to help with feeding, bottling, bathing, diaper rash, tummy time, and...
Yu X.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Holley! I am looking for a full time nannying position. I am 24 and local to San Diego. I have a flexible schedule and lots of babysitting experience and references. I have nannied for children ages 2 months- 12 years old.
Most recently, I nannied for three girls ages 3 months - 3 years. I also worked for CSC...
Holley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Holley was great with my girls! She always jumped in to help and took initiative in getting the kids out and working on projects, baking, crafts, etc. She is super reliable and my girls adore her!"
Bre M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Kamilah and I have 8+ years of experience nannying. I have a bachelors in Public Health. I have three siblings, 2 older (brother and sister) and a younger brother. Some of my interests include reading, cooking/baking, yoga, swimming, hiking, and just about anything that makes you active! I regularly practice yoga...
Kamilah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kamilah was great with my two children and they loved having her play with them. We no longer needed childcare due to the kids going back to school but would use Kamilah again!"
Mickey S.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have many years of experience in both as needed babysitting jobs and also as a consistent nanny during the summertime, all ages. I love to get outside and go for walks, ride bikes, play at the park, and beach! I like to do creative activities with the kids and play games, art, and color. I'm a very neat and organized...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly looked after my 3 young boys while we were on vacation in San Diego. Holly was flexible and easy going with our schedule. She was very interactive with my children, playing games and making art with them. She also fed them and got them all to bed. My boys...
Sarah F.
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Lutsia. I am a professional babysitter with 5 years of experience through the company. I took care of kids from 1 years old till 14. Sometimes I worked with 2 and 3 kids at a time. I like working with kids making sure they are safe, happy and satisfied with me. I have first aid, CPR, CNA, home health aid...
Lutsia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I am happy to hire Lutsia to babysit my you youngest since 2016. I am confident Lutsia loves kids and pays a lot of attention to their safety. Lutsia's attention to detail helped avoid serious accident at kids playground. I am and I will be delighted to hire Lutsia...
Victor M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
32-year-old professional who loves kids and pets.. feel free to message me if you need someone to babysit, nanny or watch your dogs! I live in the Golden Hill area of San Diego so am central to everything! I am from Boston, where I have a lot of family and friends with young ones. I also nanny part time currently for 2 boys in...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been helping our family out for the past few months by caring for our now 7 month old. She has always been super flexible to the never ending changes that come along with an infant. Our son absolutely loves her! Rachel is kind and has a calming energy...
Meg P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a friendly and reliable childcare provider with 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I communicate with parents through daily written reports and verbal communication at pickup, always respecting their preferred method. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Let me say: WOW. Katelyn is a total pro, so responsible, amazingly positive and energetic. We were traveling to San Diego from the east coast. We are a family of four little boys, ranging from 6yo to 18mos and she took the tribe on for most of the day, from...
Carissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Paige! I am a young professional who just recently moved to San Diego. I love working with kids and have over 10 years of experience, including working at a day care. I work full time but would love to be a contact for date nights or anything in the evening or weekend!
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Paige was fantastic! Our daughter had such a great time with her that we've already used her a second time. We highly recommend her, you just can't steal her from us :-P"
Lindsey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Moms and Dads of San Diego! I have been an EMT for four years, worked on an ambulance for 3 and have been working in the hospital for 1. I have also been a nanny / babysitter my whole life. I am highly skilled in medical knowledge as well as child care. I am currently working night shift at the hospital now and would love to...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Sophie to watch my 3 grandchildren one Friday evening for a date night out with my husband. To say that Sophie was punctual, dependable and responsible, would be an understatement. She showed up early, and stayed until my son came home to relieve her. She...
Pia H.
5.0
(3)
During high school, I was a part of a class called Teacher Cadet in which I learned in depth how to be a teacher and interned in a 1st grade special education class for a whole semester. I also nannied for a family with a 7-year-old a year ago and did on/off babysitting jobs. I am highly experienced with children!
Lexi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Lexi is an absolute natural with children. She is very active and engaged but also has a calming energy. She made us feel at ease with her watching our infant. Highly recommend!"
Callie K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Bella G.
5.0
I selfishly don't want to give her an amazing review because I don't want other families to steal her! But she was great. Kids were asking for her to come back before she left and asking if she could become our permanent babysitter. Everyone was clean alive and happy, including the dog. So not much...
- Nick L.
Lizbeth L.
5.0
We hired Lizbeth for a week while I was traveling for work to help my wife with our 3 month old son. Lizbeth has a high level of professionalism, is flexible, and went out of her way to ensure our son was receiving all of the care he needed. Our son seemed really comfortable with her, and my wife...
- Ian M.
Thailyn W.
5.0
Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big emotions and set limits when...
- Care member
Kate C.
5.0
Kate is friendly and attentive with my kids. My youngest has separation issues and she rolls with the tantrums when I leave. She is able to keep up with my super energetic 4 year old. Plus, Kate has been prompt with her arrivals and flexible when I've asked if she could stay a few extra minutes....
- Emma G.
Marisa D.
5.0
Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Diego, CA:
How can I find a San Diego babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Diego, 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 1,368 babysitters in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?
The average rate for San Diego, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.95 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 San Diego, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,026 reviews of the 1,368 listed babysitters.