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1,315 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
What others are saying about babysitters in San Diego, CA
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.
Review for Lauren M. by Care member
Very dependable , organized , punctual good personality .
Review for Chantal L. by Elizabeth C.
Mariana is responsible, intelligent, warm and funny. She has a wonderful way with my children. My 8 month old adores her and my 4 year old…
Review for Mariana R. by Erin T.
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
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
(1)
I grew up in a house of 5 girls, not including my mom. I was the youngest until my mom adopted a new born baby when I was 12 years old and I helped my mom raise her. I did everything from diapers, bathing, teaching her how to swim, helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, etc. Since then I took on other babysitting and nannying...
Chantal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very dependable , organized , punctual good personality ."
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mariana, I'm a Naval officer with a passion for working with kids. I'm offering part-time babysitting services, combining my disciplined and responsible background with a love for nurturing and engaging young minds. Whether it's playing sports, reading stories, or introducing your little ones to the world of arts, I'm...
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana is responsible, intelligent, warm and funny. She has a wonderful way with my children. My 8 month old adores her and my 4 year old loves her too. I am so happy we found Mariana! "
Erin T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 39 live in San Diego in the Crown Point area and just love it.
I have babysat for years, 2 of those years with a high end babysitter/nanny company 3 to 5 times a week while attending college at San Francisco State University. On top of my years of experience with babysitting and nannying I have 12 units of childcare...
Crystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Crystal watches my girls at least once a week and sometimes more. We love Crystal!! Besides the fact that she is great with my kids, she is extremely punctual!!!"
Jenna O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Deegan! I have been watching kids of all ages for around 7 years now. I love playing with, reading to, and watching kids! I just graduated from San Diego State University, and I am looking for a part time job while I take classes to prepare for Graduate school (: I am very flexible and would love to chat.
Deegan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"we recommend Deegan, she is a reliable babysitter and my kids love her"
Carolynn P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
"Hello families! My name is Paula, and I'm 29-year-old with a passion for childcare. With a extensive experience in child care, including roles as a daycare assistant, live-in nanny, and currently caring for a 2-year-old girl and an 8-month-old boy, I've been with this lovely family since the little girl was just 5 months old,...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been blessed to have Paula in our lives for 2+ years. She has cared for our daughter since she was 5 months old (now 2.5yr) and our son since he was 4 months old (now 8 months). They both fell in love with Paula from day 1 and so did we. She is incredibly...
Randi K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Chayani, but you can call me Chay (pronounced like "Shy"). I genuinely love spending time with kids-playing, learning, and creating fun experiences together! I'm kind, compassionate, responsible, and creative, always bringing positive energy to the families I work with.
I have several years of experience...
Chayani can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chay is kind, reliable, patient and flexible baby sitter.
My daughter loves her so much that she was frown when she See's Chay was leaving.
It was so helpful that she cleaned up toys and did some house chores as I don't have enough time to do that now."
Koichi Y.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Keegan and I have 14 years of experience caring for children and helping families. For the past two years, I have worked as a Baby Imaging Specialist for a leading pediatric medical device company in San Diego that provides care for babies ages 8 weeks-18 months.
I am CPR/AED certified as a BLS provider through...
Keegan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keegan was a great fit for our family. She was communicative, transparent and flexible. The only reason why we aren't currently using her is because of the pandemic. Definitely recommend!"
Christina P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dulce, a 26-year-old passionate caregiver with over 6 years of experience babysitting children, ranging from infants of 2 months to pre-teens up to 13 years. Currently, I'm pursuing a nursing degree in San Diego and also working with a school district, where I design after-school programs for elementary and middle...
Dulce can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have absolutely loved having Dulce in our home taking care of our 4 month old. She was very knowledgeable and experienced with newborns that we we felt extremely comfortable with our daughter being in her care throughout the day. She was a natural and took on...
Kristen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and I live in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Psychology and am currently in a Master's of Social Work program at SDSU and I am interning at an elementary school. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of jobs. I worked as an...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
(2)
My name is Asyiah! I am 29 years old and I am living in the North Park area. I have been babysitting and pet sitting for about almost all my life! I have an older sister that had a beautiful baby boy at a young age which allowed me to practice helping out at a younger age. I also grew up with 2 dogs and still have one til this...
Asyiah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is very loving person to be with the children . "
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily. I am 24 years old. I am currently in San Diego CA & am currently going to highline college online.
I love Kids, I am Great with kids. I can cook & clean anything.
I am a person who likes to follow the rules & that goes for all kids.
I also love arts & crafts, sports, reading, Outside activities, etc.
If you...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is punctual, detailed, safety focused, fun, reliable, gentle, compassionate, and an extremely hard worker. We hired Emily to watch our 7 & 4 year old for a few days while both my husband and I were out of town and our friend set to watch the kids ended up...
Esther V.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brianna, and I'm a passionate and responsible college student with a genuine love for children. I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy and caring looking after your little ones. I'm currently pursuing my degree at WGU, which is an online university, and I'm excited to use my spare time to...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna is an amazing childcare provider! We had nothing but good experiences with her. She's warm, gentle, & encouraging with the kids and is always thinking of creative ways for them to have fun. She's very responsible and I trust her with my children completely....
Bobby P.
Kierra J.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been fortunate enough to work with children. My employment required me to be fingerprinted, CPR certified, and drug tested and all documents are still valid! My duties included being involved in organized activities, supervising the children during swim time, and cleaning up after lunch and snack time. I have also worked...
Kierra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I just moved here and have no family & friends so we really needed someone we could trust, rely & depend on and our little family loved Kierra! She's easy to get along with, she's funny & my daughter can't wait until the next time we need her :)...
Fauniel C.
5.0
(24)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience working with newborns to 5-year-olds. Provides customized and personalized childcare for their children in their home.
Administers one-on-one care and meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of the children.
Contributes to a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment...
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tamara is an earth side angel! She is a mom herself, high energy and able to keep up with multiple kid’s needs. She is our current nanny for two children and we are so happy with the care she provides. I know our kids are safe, stimulated and having fun when they...
Care member
4.7
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone my name is Mariel . I have 14 years of experience as babysitter "families and friends. I a nice honest and hard worker. I like to explore the world teach to the kids new things, paint, draw, read, write, walks., explore new places and learn new things., I love dogs they are very important to me. I'm a honest...
Mariel can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Mariel was great. Our house felt wonderful when she was finished. She gave us some tips on combating grease and dust, which were much appreciated. "
Care member
4.6
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula serving the San Diego area. I look forward to hearing how I can best support you and your family postpartum.
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kenzie nannied for my family for just shy of three years before she moved Southern California. My children miss her greatly. She was wonderful with them, kind, caring, compassionate, creative and responsible! All the things you could ask for!"
Sara V.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hola Families
I'm Elvia! I am a mom of 3 adult women and grandma to two beautiful children. I have been working with children for the past 16 years not including my own experiencing as a mom.
I am an ex preschool teacher that due to Covid sadly had to stop working in a school setting. I have been working for a couple since...
Elvia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Elvia is amazing! Not a lot of nannies I have hired can handle all 3 of my kids at once. I have a 6 year old, 5 year old and a 7 month old and they all love her.
My baby in particular is very needy and even cries with her grandparents. I am always nervous leaving...
Regina M.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Beatriz, I am a loving and professional nanny, (NCS) Newborn Care Specialist and recently took a training to become a Postpartum Doula with CAPPA.
I have many years of experience and also work with a few companies in San Diego, I have served several families in North county and Bay Area each family long term. I've...
Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Betty was an amazing night nanny to my one month old son. She came 3-4 nights a week for over a month. As new parents, we were still finding a routine with our son and she adjusted with us and gave great advice. I feel like she truly loved and cared for my son. She...
Kelly C.
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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 1,315 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 $21.86 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 1,087 reviews of the 1,315 listed babysitters.