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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
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Keegan!!! She is a thoughtful, fun, playful and ENGAGING caregiver. Her love for children is obvious and her stamina for playing at the kid level is remarkable! She has built such a special and strong bond with our daughter and has always seemed excited to...
Allison S.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, 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
(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.
4.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Megan and I am 26 years old. I am a University of Alabama graduate. Roll Tide! I work with the Navy's Marine Mammal program and am working on my application for vet school. I am comfortable around water and am CPR certified. Babysitter/pet sitter/house sitter. I live in Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville Beach.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We did not end up hiring Megan, but she was one of our final choices. She responded quickly to my phone calls and texts and showed up to the interview on time. She was very professional."
Julie B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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
(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:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Dulce helped with my "three-nager" who can be a handful at times. She is calm, patient, and a pleasure to have around. Has a lovely maturity about her but also able to get on my son's level and connect with him. Highly recommend!"
Amy S.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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
(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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"She is very loving person to be with the children . "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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, meal prep, light cleaning, 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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
4.6
(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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kenzie is a sweet, warm-hearted girl who clearly loves kids. My kids adore her - under her care they are usually building forts, face painting or having water balloon fights!
She has a calm demeanor and has a way of managing through my four kids spats like a pro....
Tana S.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience with taking care of children. In my most recent position, I was a nanny for one child. I worked with their family for 2 1/2 years. Currently, I work part-time as an ABA therapist for children 2-14 years old. As a therapist, I have experience with children on the spectrum or who have other...
Cassandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cassandra was so sweet with our 3 month old. Unfortunately my job didn't work out and I no longer needed her for my family, but she was punctual and came with a great portfolio of references and her school work. I highly recommend."
Caitlin H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Monserrat, and I am a recent grad from the University and earned my degree in Public Health. I'm working towards pursing a career in nursing or nutrition. I'm currently looking for recurring babysitting jobs, as I am beginning to take community college courses to fulfill my prereqs for school. I feel a lot of...
Monserrat can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's reliable and fantastic all around"
Care member
Dani V.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dani V. & I am looking for a part time or full time position as a nanny/babysitter. I am responsible & reliable & am willing to help with anything you need! I provide my own transportation. I have plenty of experience with children & I also obtain a CPR certification! I'd love the opportunity to help you! Thank...
5.0
"The kids are excited when she is coming and enjoy spending time with her. She does a wonderful job of tidying up around the house, cleaning and doing laundry."
Allison M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Keegan S.
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.
Deegan R.
5.0
we recommend Deegan, she is a reliable babysitter and my kids love her
- Carolynn P.
Chantal L.
5.0
Very dependable , organized , punctual good personality .
- Elizabeth C.
Megan C.
4.0
We did not end up hiring Megan, but she was one of our final choices. She responded quickly to my phone calls and texts and showed up to the interview on time. She was very professional.
- Julie B.
Mariana R.
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.
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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.