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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
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Davis, who appreciates arts and crafts, going outside, and connecting with young people. I moved to the La Jolla/ University City area in July 2022 and am able to provide weeknight evening babysitting or weekend babysitting.
With my families, I honor open...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was lucky to book Molly when she was in Kentucky- she took care of my 4 year old and was quick to make a connection. They played really well together and he was legit sad to see her go. I've already booked her again and would definitely recommend!"
Marlaina C.
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 and her sister did a wonderful job cleaning my house. Their attention to detail and hard work ethic makes them top notch. I could not have asked for better from them. Thank you for a great service :) "
Care member
Fernanda H.
San Diego, CA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Family, I'm 31 years old and I have 9 years of paid experience working with children. I've worked in a preschool with kids ages from 6 months to 6 years old, as a teacher's assistant. I also have done a lot of babysitting and nanny jobs. I'm a very outgoing and a responsible person, kind, have a positive, easygoing and...
Fernanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have hired Fernanda multiple times and our 3 year old loves her. Fernanda is reliable, fun, and very experienced. She is always up to new challenges with our little one, art or park - always on a great mood! "
Paula L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daniela, and I am seeking an occasional babysitter job. With over 6 years of experience in child care, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children of all ages.
Throughout my career, I have worked with children from infancy through adolescence, gaining extensive...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daniela was very easy to work with, always showed up early and was extremely professional. She was very loving and sweet with our newborn and clearly has plenty of training for newborns as well as showing patience with our three year olds. I would definitely...
Hilary S.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing, fun, loving person. I have loved every family I've worked for and really take pride in watching parents most prized possession, their children. I provide a fun filled atmosphere that allows children to express themselves, but also provide structure. I provide opportunities for children to use their imagination...
Marianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Marianne came over weekly to watch our 1 year old son K while we lived in Carlsbad. We are so sad to lose her as we move to the Bay Area. She is above and beyond sweet to us and K, plus an expert caretaker for kids of any age. We love her confidence and that she...
Martin W.
4.7
(16)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been a caregiver for children from 9 weeks to 10 years old for the last 4-5 years now. I love kids of all ages & everything that comes with that - changing diapers, making bottles, bath time, playtime, helping with homework - the whole nine! I also have no problem cooking for the children, tidying the house,...
Diarrah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diarrah helped me with my urgent sitter request and made my first time using Care.com such an easy and worry-free process. I am so grateful to have met her and my son was in such a great mood when I came home from work. Not only was Diarrah friendly and patient...
Jenevieve H.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as schools gets. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were newborns...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We're so grateful we found Terri during our search for a sitter to watch our 2-month-old while we attended a wedding in San Diego. Terri was the perfect caretaker-exactly who we wanted/needed in charge of our precious cargo. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat. Over...
Karen R.
Ursula C.
San Diego, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Driven Educator: Empowering Children For Over 10 Years, Unveiling Their Potential Within.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
As an enthusiastic and dedicated educator, I bring a wealth of positive energy and a decade of experience in nurturing young minds. With glowing references from the families I've had the privilege to work with in the past, I am ready to leverage my knowledge and expertise to create meaningful learning experiences for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ursula was my son's nanny from when he was 2-8 months. She is smart, fun, patient, loving and very positive. Plus, she shows so much initiative! My son is our first baby so everything was new to me, and Ursula was a true partner in bringing him up. For example,...
Sara S.
Ioly F.
San Diego, CA
$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hello families!
My name is Ioly, and I'm 29 years old. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I spent 2 years as an au pair and 3 years as a nanny here in the USA. Additionally, I have extensive experience with kids from my hometown in Brazil. I am enthusiastic, responsible, and passionate about childcare. I...
Ioly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the best ! Work always on time , never late , always take care very good of my kids…"
Care member
4.6
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stefany, I've been a nanny for a few years now! I've had a lot of experience with some amazing families and grew some great bonds with so many kids. I love being able to see the growth and how kids develop on a daily basis. My job reminds me of when I was a kid and makes me experience it again in some way, I do...
Stefany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Stefany! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She has been taking care of my little baby since she was 4 months old and she helped us feel very comfortable leaving our precious baby in her care! She always was on time, professional, and put us...
Fiorella M.
Chloe B.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Chloe and I am an elementary school teacher in San Diego. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have 9 years of experience with children, as a nanny/babysitter, date night sitter, tutor, and as an elementary school teacher. I am very comfortable with pets since I am an animal lover. My experience...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Chloe is such a wonderful babysitter!! We have had her watch our son, and then both our kids, for the past 3+ years. She is passionate about kids, and gets down to their level and plays with them. She keeps an eye on little ones, making sure they stay safe. We...
Andrea J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I have experience working with children from infancy to age 14 as both a nanny and a childhood music teacher. I have a 9-5 job in finance as well as my master's degree. I'm looking for some recurring babysitting gigs as I miss working with kiddos! Happy to do...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Brooke. She is incredible with our two girls (5 and 19 months). They adore her. She is warm, kind, responsible, and always on time. We feel very fortunate to have found her!"
Michael A.
Tais B.
San Diego, CA
$28-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there ! Hi, 36 years old, living in Ocean Beach, with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am confident in my ability to provide responsible and compassionate childcare.
During my previous roles as a babysitter, I have developed strong interpersonal skills and a keen understanding of child...
Tais can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taís is very kind and patient. She's always on time, loves kids and is always willing to help everyone around her. For sure she's trustworthy and I would give my kids for her to take care without even thinking about it."
Clarissa A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Isabella! I am 20 years old and I'm an incoming junior at USD.
I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and nannying. I also love pets and have experience with them so I am capable of helping out with that too. I do have a lot of patience and I have always loved kids- so eventually I started to babysit. I...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Bella was great the minute she met my son! He was 1.5 at the time and she was so sweet and good with him. Normally I would have been a little nervous the first couple times leaving him with someone new but he immediately loved her which in turn made me super...
Meredith S.
Melina M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Melina! I'm CPR Certified. I've Been Working With Children For 3 Years Now :)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Melina, and looking after children is something that has always been my passion. I'm currently in school for that very reason. I'm studying adolescent psychology, and am looking forward to getting my bachelors. I am a patient, compassionate, and experienced nanny and babysitter having 3 years of paid experience...
Melina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's always on time and punctual!"
Elham N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 8 years of longer term-nannying and babysitting experience for all ages, from newborn to teenager! I myself am 1 of 4 children growing up, so I have been surrounded by kids my whole life and love it! :) My passion and purpose in life is taking care of children, and providing them with joy and comfort, to make...
Karoline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Karoline has been a great date night babysitter for us! She is so great with our son and we always feel so comfortable leaving him with her. He loved her right away! We definitely would recommend her care! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CPR certified And Bilingual childcare provider with 10+ years of experience. Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering creativity and development in children through play, music, and reading. Available for babysitting (infants - toddlers), Spanish tutoring, and overnight care. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation,...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Monica is great she is energetic, friendly and best of all flexible. She has watched my 5 year old daughter a few times this summer and is a great help. I am so glad she is here for the summer. She is great with pets (I have a 50lb chocolate lab) and she is...
Katherine L.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am interested in both babysitting for children, as well as animals. I have been a teacher's assistant for children ages three to five, in a classroom environment. We used child-derived problem solving when conflicts arose. We did not tell the children what to do, but had them come up with their own solutions. We did not scorn...
Kalene can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am happy to recommend Kalene for your childcare needs as well as her skills to help teach and tutor multiple children at once. She is reliable, responsible, patient, caring and fun! The kids love their days with her. I found her to be extremely trustworthy and...
Michelle W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and responsible caregiver with a diverse skill set, I bring a unique blend of experience to babysitting. My background in the military has instilled structure, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, while my current role as a mathematics tutor has honed my patience, communication, and teaching skills-qualities...
5.0
"Jessica started taking care of my son when he was about 3 months old. I trusted her completely from the moment I met her. As a new mom, she made my life so much easier. She would go above and beyond making sure the toys were put away and the bottles were clean. She...
Care member
Sophia N.
San Diego, CA
$20-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Looking For Weekend And/or Nightly Shifts! Experienced Teacher In The Making :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Sophia and I am looking for a summer nanny job here in San Diego. I currently work in Encinitas as a full-time special educator/ aid and I'm currently living in La Mesa area. I have over 8 years of babysitting/ nannying experience, 2 years of educational/ classroom experience, and received my...
5.0
"The girls had a ton of fun with Sophia and keep asking when she can come back. She did a great job of getting our little one down for a nap. She is easy to work with, communicative, and dependable!"
Benson M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Molly D.
5.0
Molly is the best!
She was able to meet the needs of our rambunctious + curious 6yo while engaging with our toddler. Not an easy feat and she seemed to have plenty of energy to spare. Positive, encouraging and a very good role model.
Both our children looked forward to the evenings when Molly...
- Lynsey N.
Mariel R.
5.0
I’ve had Mariel as a housekeeper for a few months now and she is a Godsend! Goes above and beyond, very communicative, flexible and my house feels amazing every time!
- Care member
Fernanda H.
5.0
Ferr has cared for our child for the last six months and she has been amazing. She is loving, energetic and has built a strong bond with our child and family. Ferr is responsible, punctual and caring. She is very cheerful and our child is thrilled when she is around.
I would highly recommend Ferr...
- Sumi V.
Daniela D.
5.0
She is extremely competent and took a good care of my children. Plus the fact that she is a really sweet and loving person. She treated my children as if they were hers.
- Care member
Marianne S.
5.0
Marianne came over weekly to watch our 1 year old son K while we lived in Carlsbad. We are so sad to lose her as we move to the Bay Area. She is above and beyond sweet to us and K, plus an expert caretaker for kids of any age. We love her confidence and that she takes initiative with his needs and...
- Martin W.
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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 1,018 reviews of the 1,368 listed babysitters.