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1,335 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
Margaret S.
San Diego, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Professional Babysitter Looking For Date Nights/Last Minute Needs
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I would like to connect with a family that allows me to share my passions, talents, and their values to the little ones: + natural, wholesome, well-rounded organic diet + Love of cooking health-conscious food + Creative learning and growth + Music and art + Physical activity and sports
Experiences: part-time, full-time,...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margo is wonderful! She cared for our son from age 1 til almost 2, a stage when they go from babies to toddlers, and we sincerely know she helped in his development. We always felt comfortable knowing she was with him.
Margo wouldn't hesitate to make healthy...
Lauren L.
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.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for a family of two kids, ages 7 and 3 for three years. As well as nannying for another family with a girl aged 12, on and off for a year. My nannying duties included, picking the kids up from school, taking them to the park (to get active), making them dinner, helping them with homework, and putting them to...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"We have hired Marissa a number of times for babysitting. Marissa is not only an amazing sitter to our toddler but she's a wonderful human being. She's reliable and punctual, she's friendly and respectful. She has a calm presence where you feel comfortable leaving...
Arpi V.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Niloo. I am a physical therapist and I also have 15 + years of experience taking care of children. I bring lots of love into my work and create a positive emotional space for children. I incorporate play and learning in order to increase engagement and a healthy emotional development. I would love to further talk...
Niloofar can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Niloofar is kind, caring and trustworthy.
During Covid, she took care of our twins who missed their preschool due to lockdown. She not only entertained the boys by various activities such as baking, art and crafts and visiting the local park, she also helped them...
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Kimberly G.
San Diego, CA
$27-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, And Well Experienced Babysitter In San Diego, CA!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old graduate student at SDSU studying towards a Master's in Education Counseling. I have extensive experience in looking after a wide age range of kiddos, both professionally and in my personal life! I've nannied for two families via care. com (Children ages 2-6 years old). In my personal life, I have three...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim was so reliable, responsible great at communicating and great with the kids! She watched our 2 year old and 6 year old, picked them up from school, helped with dinners, keeping them entertained and getting them ready for bed. We were so thankful for her! Any...
Amanda B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Samantha and I've lived in San Diego for 6 years. I truly enjoy caring for children as I became a big sister when I turned 10. The children I've cared for put a smile on my face every time I see them. In the past I was a head counselor for the preschool division at a summer camp and I also was a preschool...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha successfully entertained my 4.5 year old daughter for 3 days within the confines of a hotel. They took walks, built stick bridges for ants, and engaged in active and imaginative play. My daughter enjoyed their time together and asked to have Sam watch...
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Yaz! With three years of experience in both childcare and pet care, I'm passionate about providing safe, loving, and dependable care for families and their furry friends.
For childcare, I create a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment-whether it's playtime, helping with homework, or keeping up with daily routines. I...
Yasmeen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yaz is a wonderful babysitter for my kids! They love her. She first babysat them when they were 5 & 6 years old. All year while she has been away at college, they've asked for her to come back and we are so thrilled to be able to have her come back for summer!...
Ann Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Amaya. I'm a freshman at UC Berkeley, studying to get my degree in Film. I graduated high school with Academic Distinction, the Art Department Award, Viking Spirit Award, and AP Scholar with Honor. I'm highly experienced in child care and have been babysitting since seventh grade. Since then, I've been hired by around...
Amaya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rock star of a human being! Beyond incredible with kids! Her attention to detail is spot on! Solid person all around! I would highly recommend Amaya!!! She is one of a kind!"
Nicole G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am friendly, nurturing and super energetic. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and have experience working in the school setting working with kids ranging from grades preschool - sixth grade. I have over nine years of experience taking care of children. I am happy to help with babysitting during date nights. I am...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Justine was awesome! My son loved spending time with her and he asks to have her back again. She was easy to talk to and very dependable. I would definitely hire her again."
Stacey C.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for multiple of my father's coworkers children for over 4 years now as well as nannied for multiple families on care. com and absolutely love it. I am going into my senior year at Washington State University and am home for the summers looking to nanny and care for children for work.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
3.0
"Alex was really nice and polite always on time and very responsive. Unfortunately I didn't feel Alex was not very attentive or helpful unless specific instructions or requests were given, including lunch plans for the kids. But when instructions and requests were...
Danielle B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny for 14+ years and love it! While working I enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing outside, going on outings to the zoo or museums, and listening/playing music! I am a hands on nanny that believes the best way for your kiddo to grow and develop is to explore and use their imagination. I have my own annual zoo pass...
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jaime is loving, fun, silly, responsible and very capable. She even went on a trip with us - that's how much we trust her:)"
Suzanne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jacqueline and I'm a fun, energetic, and experienced nanny with over seven years of childcare experience. I hold a bachelor's degree in child development and am currently earning my master's degree in social work. I have extensive experience caring for newborns and preschool-aged children, creating a safe,...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jacqui was our nanny for about a year until she sadly moved out of the state, and I couldn't have imagined a better first nanny for our family!! She was So amazing with my son- she helped me with every single logistic from buying his food and making it, to planning...
Leslie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a pre-med student at UC Berkeley. I have a lot of experience with tutoring and babysitting. I began by taking care of my younger sister and babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. I've had experience with tutoring and babysitting since so I'm able to work with kids of varying ages and personalities. Over the...
Ridhi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"We were in town for a wedding and were in need of a sitter for the night of the ceremony for our 16-month-old. We connected with Ridhi in the interview process and are very happy with our choice. She arrived early to get situated, was reading or otherwise engaged...
Colin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of babysitting experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing touch to every family I work with. I currently work fully remote and operate on East Coast hours, allowing me to offer flexible babysitting services tailored to your schedule. From school drop-offs and pick-ups to dishes and light house...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
3.8
(3)
Hello Everyone!
I am a college graduate from California Polytechnic University and have spent the last year working in Human Resources here in San Diego and now nanny part-time while I get my Paralegal Certificate online. I have been a nanny for over 5+ years and have cared for all age groups (2 years old to 15 years old) and...
Ciara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ciara has been our nanny for 3+ years and is apart of our family! Amazing! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For two summers I worked at a sleep away camp for children, ages 8-13. I earned camp's "Best Counselor" for my second summer. After this, I went to Spain and Au Paired for a Spanish family in Madrid. They had two children (2 and 3 years old). I traveled with them to Portugal and helped the family learn English as I learned...
Drea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
7+ Years experience in babysitting/nannying children ages 3 months to 15 years old. Certified Teacher for grades K-8.
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is amazing. I have no worries when my daughters are with her. She also is great at keeping up with all the scheduling responsibilities. She is trustworthy and reliable. I highly recommend her."
Silvia L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3 families and regularly babysit for multiple families. The ages ranged from 6 months - 14 years old. Working with all families helped me gain insight on how to handle different types of kids and having a lot of patience. I know how to put babies to...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sydney is so sweet & she connected with my daughter instantly. She’s really good at responding quickly to messages and is always on time. She’s is our go to date night sitter & we are so happy that we found someone so caring & attentive."
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Lauren M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Occasional Nights And Weekends!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, outgoing, and kind.
Hi my name is Lauren, I am CPR certified and have my own mode of transportation. I live in the UTC/ La Jolla area and am looking to help nearby families out!
I am a third year college student studying to become a kindergarten teacher! I have almost 5 years of...
5.0
"We were in a bind and Lauren answered the ad quickly. She was a good in communication and was on time, more importantly the kids liked her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Caroline! I moved to San Diego 6 years ago and I love calling it my home. I love arts and crafts, puzzles, games, and animals. I have a lot of experience with kids and have babysat on and off since high school (for over 12 years). Over summers while in college I also worked at a summer camp as the arts and crafts...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"
I’ve known Carline for a long time , even living in the same neighborhood at one point. When I needed care for my boys (ages 3 and 4), I didn’t hesitate to ask her. She is warm, fun, and truly enjoys spending time with them, which gives me so much reassurance. I...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Margaret S.
5.0
Margo cared for our infant for 7 months. We wish we could continue to work with her, but have to move in another direction due to change in employment. Margo has a genuine enthusiasm for all that she does, including taking care of children. She is positive, engaging, and nurturing. I loved...
- Sarah F.
Paige B.
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.
Marissa M.
4.0
We have hired Marissa a number of times for babysitting. Marissa is not only an amazing sitter to our toddler but she's a wonderful human being. She's reliable and punctual, she's friendly and respectful. She has a calm presence where you feel comfortable leaving your child with her from the first...
- Arpi V.
Niloofar E.
5.0
We have known Niloufar for more than 6 years, she cared for our younger son since he was 6 months old until 4 years and at some time both boys. She is very kind, loving and caring. Kids love her and even though they are older now we are still in contact with her and she takes care of them...
- Shahin M.
Kimberly G.
5.0
Kim was so reliable, responsible great at communicating and great with the kids! She watched our 2 year old and 6 year old, picked them up from school, helped with dinners, keeping them entertained and getting them ready for bed. We were so thankful for her! Any family would be lucky to have Kim...
- Amanda B.
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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 1,335 babysitters in San Diego, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $21.98 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 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,072 reviews of the 1,335 listed babysitters.