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1,367 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have about five years of childcare experience gained through the pursuit of my psychology degree, some in pre-school and some in babysitting, and most recently in residential treatment care. I am CPR certified and I am taking time off from my education to explore forms of therapy before committing to graduate school. I'm...
Kira can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is great! I highly recommend her."
Kim S.
Brittany J.
San Diego, CA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Greetings! I am a 24-year-old San Diego native, a graduate of UCLA, and I absolutely adore caring for children.
Some of my experiences include the following:
Babysitting children of 5 months to 12 years old; working as a daycare employee; volunteering for various youth development programs; holding leadership roles in...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is very good with kids. Kids are comfortable with her, she's patient, caring & a pleasure to be around."
Maisha S.
5.0
(1)
I am a recent USD graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and Psychology! I love working with kids and I have lots of experience in tutoring, summer camp counseling and babysitting. I am a fun, enthusiastic and patient person.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was an incredible addition to our summer. She is fun, engaging and you can tell she is truly passionate about kiddos. I felt comfortable having her take my littles on fun outings. When they stayed home, she was always fully present and able to keep my two...
Care member
Allie M.
San Diego, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
C.N.A With BLS And CPR Certification 3+ Years Experienced Caregiver And 10 Year Experienced Nanny
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Nanny / CNA / caregiver / nursing student
I am a Nursing student and aspiring Anesthesiologist with tons of experience in health care. I began my journey as a caregiver for one family as a live in / travel full time provider. Later I started working as a caregiver in facilities, hospitals, and clients' homes. I provided...
Allie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie was very comfortable and sweet to my little one. I would definitely hire her again for a date night!"
Abigail S.
Kristeen V.
San Diego, CA
$25-42/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Kristeen V, I'm 26 years old. I love kids, love playing and interacting with them. I also like to do some educational activities with kids (alphabet, learning animals, and try to engage them with learning other subjects) and try to keep them off screen. I've been babysitting my nieces and nephews for 10...
Kristeen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Kristeen is so loving, calm, and trustworthy. She arrives a couple minutes early, is creative with getting your child to eat but not forceful, and is a fun sitter. One very firm rule I have for my kids is no watching TV or using devices. Kristeen had no issues...
Syp S.
Nicolle P.
San Diego, CA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years now. I have incredible talent & experience with children from toddlers to teens , as well as a background in education working throughout four different schools in , CA for 3 years. I've got a natural talent for working with kids, combining patience, creativity, and understanding to...
Nicolle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicolle is such a wonderful soul! She’s caring and very respectful. Simba was in good hands.
Responsible & Punctual!
See you soon :)"
Care member
Cristy C.
San Diego, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Kids Will Love Me! Extremely Qualified And Fun Loving Caregiver
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I grew up in West Point, NY as an Army Brat. I have 7 siblings, including myself. I am the youngest daughter and have had the opportunity to participate in helping raise my nephews and nieces (15 of them). I worked at the child development center at West Point when I was in my...
Cristy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cristy is a natural care giver. She loves her clients and is one of the most caring and loving individuals I know. I have and continue to trust her with those I love most in the world. "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Cassandra took care of me and my siblings for years when I was younger. She is so amazing at what she does that we have stayed in touch over the years and now that I have little ones of my own, I will only trust her to watch my babies."
Amber C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
l am a recent graduate trom uL berkeley where I received my Masters Degree. I am in between jobs right now so am looking for some extra work and my schedule is completely open!
I'm happy to help out with any babysitting, chores around the house, driving kids to school or practice, school work and anything else you need! I am a...
5.0
"Sisi was dependable and my daughter had a great time with her. I highly recommend her for childcare needs."
Dipak D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with five years of experience, I have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children and provide them with fun and educational...
Meaza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meaza was a fantastic caretaker. My 2 year old daughter is quite shy but Meaza was able to make my daughter feel relaxed almost instantly. She was very energetic when playing with my daughter and kept my daughter busy the entire time. My daughter usually comes...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I started on this site several years ago, and worked as a summer and year round babysitter for a couple clients. I then received my degree in psychology (bachelors of science) and have since worked for over 2 years providing support and guidance to children as a case manager and mental health professional. I am now pursuing...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra is fantastic! She watched my two young kids for a date night. She has tons of energy and played with them all night. She was very responsible and easy to talk to. My daughter can't wait for her to come again!"
Erin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zamira. I am currently looking for nearby babysitting jobs that work with my schedule. I have been babysitting since I was 16, I have experience babysitting children from ages 6 months-12 years of age. I am also comfortable with tutoring, doing light housekeeping, cooking, and laundry.
A little about myself is...
Zamira can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Zamira is very helpful and kind! She's super attentive with our daughter and an amazing help around the house."
Camille C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Hope you and your family are well! I have been babysitting/nannying for about 14 years now. I've just graduated from CSU Channel Islands majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Developmental Psychology. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified, and have experience with a wide range of children. I also am fluent in...
Celeste can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Celeste was great with our baby and was always kind and pleasant to be around. She took direction well and was very capable of tackling any task we asked of her. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I am a graduate and I work in finance. I am planning on law school in the Fall, although I'm not sure where yet! I have multiple years of childcare experience. In recent years, I've mostly focused on my finance job, but still make time to babysit my nieces and nephew at least once a month. We always have a blast...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ciara helped us with distance learning for our 4th grader and his classmate. She came to our house on time on all the days scheduled. She helped them stay on track and made sure their assignments were turned in. She also helped them through school work they...
Dra B.
Molly B.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm an outgoing, thoughtful, and dependable babysitter who has various forms of experience. As a gymnastics instructor, I gained years of experience working with kids of all ages and all kinds of personalities. I currently volunteer for a nonprofit organization that provides free art lessons to children with chronic...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly has worked with our family for the past 4 months, watching our now 7 month old, and we have absolutely loved having her! She is punctual, a great communicator, and is wonderful with our son. Molly is the calm factor that our crazy lives needed! She is...
Michelle R.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, active, and responsible 38-year-old looking for great families to work for (occasional or part-time hours only please). I graduated cum laude with a BA in Early Childhood Education from UMass Boston. I am a creative person and I love doing projects and having adventures with kids. I don't mind housekeeping and basic...
Whitney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Whitney has watched our kiddos on multiple occasions, always is punctual and great with my kiddos (9mo, 2yo). Always feel very comfortable leaving my little ones with her. Highly recommend!"
Brittany T.
Ashley G.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Ashley And I Am 19 Years Old And Going To Grossmont College. Looking For Temporary Jobs.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, and caring.
I like working with kids because it is rewarding to gain the trust of children who usually only trust their parents and close family members/friends!
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and can work with my school schedule.
I started working with kids when I was...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was very responsible and dependable. Plus my two kids R and F loved playing with her. She was engaging and interactive. I would highly recommend Ashley."
Tricia L.
Brianna B.
San Diego, CA
$23-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Brianna and I am a 21-year-old child development major at SDSU. I am a very outgoing loving person that just loves working with children. I am married as well with two God Sons and another god child on the way! I have been babysitting/nannying for five years now and I am going in the field to be a teacher. That's...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was a great nanny. She was always on time and she really helped our baby girl hit her milestones"
Camille C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 14 years old for kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've had experience as a substitute teacher, Early Head Start home visitor, nanny & postpartum doula. I earned a Master's in Maternal & Child Nutrition from the University of California, Davis in 2009. During my time caring for children, I...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Autumn is great! My boys actually ask me when she's coming back over, they consider her more a friend then a babysitter. My oldest boy is nine and loves Pokemon and Yu-Gioh. Autumn has taken the time to learn the game so she can play with him when she arrives. She...
Naena R.
Nina B.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nina! I currently work at an after school program and have worked with all ages in elementary school. I also was a substitute preschool teacher. I currently have my bachelors in child and family development and am working towards my teaching credential. I have been a babysitter for the past 6 years and love...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Nina has been working with us for months and she's wonderful! She's always on time, is very reliable, and is great with my daughter. She's become a regular in our house and anyone would be lucky to work with her."
Jenn H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Kira K.
5.0
She is great! I highly recommend her.
- Kim S.
Brittany J.
5.0
Brittany is very sweet and amazing, very trust and has always been great with my son. She's watched him on multiple occasions. I wouldn't hesitate to call her again.
- Constance J.
Grace P.
5.0
Grace was an incredible addition to our summer. She is fun, engaging and you can tell she is truly passionate about kiddos. I felt comfortable having her take my littles on fun outings. When they stayed home, she was always fully present and able to keep my two rambunctious boys occupied in crafts...
- Care member
Allie M.
5.0
Allie was very comfortable and sweet to my little one. I would definitely hire her again for a date night!
- Abigail S.
Kristeen V.
5.0
Kristeen is so loving, calm, and trustworthy. She arrives a couple minutes early, is creative with getting your child to eat but not forceful, and is a fun sitter. One very firm rule I have for my kids is no watching TV or using devices. Kristeen had no issues keeping my 2 y.o. daughter engaged with...
- Syp S.
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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 1,367 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 $21.12 per hour as of December 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 San Diego, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Diego, 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 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 835 reviews of the 1,367 listed babysitters.