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Find babysitters in San Diego, CA that you’ll love
1,375 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Ellaine. I am 29 yrs old. I live in National City, CA. I've been a babysitter for 3 years, respite care provider for children with disability for 2 years, ABA therapist for 2 years, and have experience working with children with special needs for 3 years. I have may Bachelors degree in Psychology, has an adult and...
Ellaine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"I interviewed Ellaine for a nanny position with my family. She was punctual, polite and she seems to really love kids. I ultimately hired a nanny that I already knew, but I would definitely keep her in mind for the future."
Crystal D.
Sarah O.
San Diego, CA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello I'm Sarah O. And I'm A Sophomore At UCSD Studying Cellular And Molecular Biology.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a senior at UCSD living in the Mira Mesa area. I have experience with all ages of kids with over 6 years of babysitting experiences, assisting at two preschools, and as a summer camp counselor. I also love animals and am happy to help with housekeeping and other odd tasks. I am fairly new to...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was so kind and patient with our little guy. We came home to a tidy kitchen and a baby that slept the entire night! We had no concerns or worries while she cared for him. Sarah has such a wonderful and fun personality and we look forward to hiring her again."
Sarah R.
Mia L.
San Diego, CA
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mia, I will be a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the fall. I am a double major English and Anthropology. I was born and raised on Nantucket and I have been babysitting off and on for about 5 years. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I am a strong swimmer. My schedule open this summer,...
5.0
"Mia took care of our 4 month old daughter for a week in Nantucket. She was on time, responsible, caring & overall a terrific nanny! She took care of our girl like she was her own: walks to the beach, changing diapers, etc. Our girl lit up when she came in the room!...
Alessandra H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a college student attending Miracosta college online and looking to help families in my community by babysitting, online learning, light housekeeping, errands, sports, you name it! I'm here to help and become a friend! I love kids and form a quick bond with them. I'm young and fun for kids and up for any task the parents...
Samina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samina is wonderful!! I needed a sitter for my 18-month-old at the very last minute, and I'm so lucky that Samina saw the posting!! She was super quick to respond, showed up early, and handled my son's nap time and mealtime and playtime like a pro. He warmed up to...
Stephanie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sasha and I am a date night/ occasional babysitter for a few different families. I am looking to add more to the mix! If you're looking for a few hours a week or an extra set of hands occasionally, I would love to help! I have many references I can provide. I speak French and Spanish and have a clean driving...
Sasha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Sasha is one of the most incredible, caring people I've ever had the opportunity to work with. She hit it off with my kids and they adore spending time with her. You won't go wrong hiring her."
Amanda O.
5.0
(1)
Beginning at 18 years old, I worked at a Montessori School and taught ages 2months-3 years. I met two amazing families during my time as a teacher there and I continued to nanny/babysit for them for 8 years. I studied Early Childhood Education in college and earned a degree in ECE. After, I became a kindergarten teacher then a...
Irasema can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Irasema is an amazing Child Caregiver. She is patient, loving, and attentive, she teaches the children, plays games, and dedicates all her attention to the children. I fully trusted her with my two kids and knew she would keep them safe. My kids love her very much...
Care member
Kelly R.
San Diego, CA
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available, I'm Fun, Caring And Playful!
4.6
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kelly, excited to bring my extensive childcare experience to your family. With a diverse background in babysitting, lifeguarding, biotech, and Sunday school teaching, I've nurtured children's needs in various settings.
As a Sunday school teacher, I guided children in spiritual and moral development for 2 years,...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have a very shy 9-year old cat that needed care while I was on vacation. Kelly managed to coax him out from under the bed (his sanctuary) when she came and gave him some badly needed strokes! She followed the instructions on care and feeding to a T and handled...
Sally D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Kelsey !
I am a sophomore nursing student at Point Loma Nazarene University. I have experience in the local preschool on campus as well as 4 years paid babysitting experience with ages 8months-12years! I am BLS certification (basic life support) which includes CPR and AED. I have served as a middle school...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey watched my 8 month old son while we were in town for a wedding. She did a great job and was very sweet with him, played with him, took him on a walk, and then got him to bed. Would definitely hire her again if we were in the area!"
Hilary R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alexis. I recently saw your post and I am very interested in the position. I am a student at San Diego State University and I am currently studying Child Development. I am about to go into my last semester at San Diego State and then I plan on receiving my teaching credentials from there to become an...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis was punctual, actually early. She is very pleasant and came prepared to do homework while my son slept. She was extremely patient as this was his first time with a sitter in my home, and despite the lengthy period it took before he fell asleep. I will...
Arnold M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Valerie :) I have been in childcare for 13 years off and on. I love to be outdoors, going to the beach, parks, museums and any other kind of educational outing. I'm very comfortable with all kinds of pets and with household chores as well as driving kids around.
I speak Spanish fluently and love any...
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Berenice D.
San Diego, CA
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Berenice I am a 20-year-old college student at UCSC majoring in neuroscience and education. I have a lot of experience with kids I have been working at a summer camp for 7 years and I worked at my school's on campus daycare. I speak English as well as Spanish.
Berenice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Berenice was so great with my 8 month old daughter. My daughter was very happy to be left alone with her, which is unusual for her: she usually cries with other people, even close family that she sees all the time. Thanks Berenice for all your help!"
Cristina L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sabrina. I am a University of California, Davis graduate. I have a bachelor's in Sociology Organizational Studies Major with a minor in Human Rights and Child Development. I have been a swim instructor for 4 years, therefore I have all of my first aid training as well as CPR. While I was a swim instructor I...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sabriba watched our identical twin three year old and six year old sons while our nanny was on medical leave. Sabrina was always very punctual, professional, and reliable. She was great working with the boys and the boys loved playing with her. She also would...
Nick S.
Caroline S.
San Diego, CA
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Caroline. I use they/them pronouns and have lots of experience taking care of young kids and pets! My girlfriend and I have 2 pets so I love all types of animals! I worked as an RBT at the Children's Autism Center in Austin with kids ages 1-9 years old. This included playing, feeding, changing, and keeping...
5.0
"Caroline is fantastic! She did great with our 3-year-old special needs kiddo over a 5-week gap we had between specialized programs for him. She was always on time and communicative throughout the day if anything unique arose. My son got very very very excited...
Casey N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a mom of 2 grown children away from home, 1 local college student, and a frequent caregiver for friend's and neighbor's children, I have many years of experience taking care of kiddos of all ages. As the spouse of a retired military service member, I have the ability to be flexible and have been exposed to all different kinds...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I absolutely love Kelly! From the first day we interviewed her she had a calm vibe to her that made us feel very comfortable. She's great with our son; patient and very gentle. Kelly was always punctual and not in a hurry to leave any time we got...
Rana S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Available for One Time Jobs/Date Nights/ PT work
Mature and responsible adult with over 10 years experience nannying, educating and caring for children age 2-14 years old. Able to follow parents instructions and provide useful feedback on child.
5.0
"Michelle has worked for my family on and off since 2015. I have three kids a 15 year old, 11 year old and a 4 year old. Michelle is great with teens and pre teens both of my daughters enjoy doing arts and crafts with her. My four year old is full of energy and...
Jacqueline M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Ellie and I am mother of 2 college boys. I am a fun , trustworthy individual. I'm fully COVID vaccinated.
I have a degree in occupational assistant. I am interested in part time Baby sitting position.
I have worked with children in variety of setting the past. I also worked as an instructional assistant at Poway...
Ellie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ellie was so kind and motherly to my kids. They adored her and begged for her to be back before she even left. I love having someone who I know will care for my kids as I would."
Alyssa C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving, patient, high energy, organized individual who loves interacting with children. I have an instant connection and easily develop great relationships with them. When I am with your child I am totally focused and love finding fun activities together. Prior to becoming a Nanny, I worked for the school district for 6...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a dream come true. She is very kind, nurturing, punctual, responsible, and organized. At the interview, she brought proof of CPR certification, a letter of recommendation, references, and a resume. She accommodated our changing schedules. I felt relieved to...
Sharon L.
Francisca S.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Camila. I'm 29 and from Brazil. I love kids and I have a lot of experience with them.
I have a Bachelors degree in Child education. I worked for 3 years as a kindegarten teacher in my country after which I worked as an nanny for 2 years here in the United States. I have taken care of children from as young as 6...
Francisca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Francisca has been amazing! She has helped with our little one since she was 6 months old and has been our favorite! She is attentive, caring, flexible and always engaging. My husband and I are lucky to have her and truly enjoy our time away knowing we can fully...
Care member
Eli F.
San Diego, CA
$24-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For Mary Poppins? Experienced, Musical Nanny In SD
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Eli! Engaging with children has always been a passion of mine; I believe they can teach us so much about curiosity, authenticity, & love. I feel honored to have over 5 years of providing them a safe space to be themselves, while also aiding development of language, emotion regulation, & social skills. Some of my values...
Eli can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza is a wonderful caregiver! I hired her to babysit my siblings as I was out for the night and she took wonderful care of them! She was sweet, on time, and excited to meet my siblings. She had them to sleep before I got back and my house was spotless! I would...
Grace M.
Sara P.
San Diego, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sara and I'm a Montessori teacher.
I'm certified as a Nurturing Nanny
I am a patient, loving, fun an creative person. I use positive and respectful communication all the time.
I encourage outdoor play and exploration to connect children with nature and enhance their gross motor skills
I am fluent in Spanish and it is...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sara was awesome with our 4 year and 1 year old daughters. 🩵"
Naomi L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Ellaine G.
4.0
I interviewed Ellaine for a nanny position with my family. She was punctual, polite and she seems to really love kids. I ultimately hired a nanny that I already knew, but I would definitely keep her in mind for the future.
- Crystal D.
Sarah O.
5.0
Sarah babysit for my two kids (7 and 4), and we would definitely use her again! She arrived on time and was immediately comfortable and at ease with the kids. The house was tidy when we got home, and the kids had so much fun with her!
- Devon O.
Mia L.
5.0
Mia babysat for us on our vacation so we could go to dinner. She immediately had a friendly personality and my son started playing with her immediately. Will definitely have her babysit for us again when we return. Can't say enough good things, reliable, dependable, and caring. Thanks Mia!
- Carly F.
Samina E.
5.0
Samina is wonderful!! I needed a sitter for my 18-month-old at the very last minute, and I'm so lucky that Samina saw the posting!! She was super quick to respond, showed up early, and handled my son's nap time and mealtime and playtime like a pro. He warmed up to her right away and had a fabulous...
- Stephanie E.
Sasha S.
5.0
Sasha is one of the most incredible, caring people I've ever had the opportunity to work with. She hit it off with my kids and they adore spending time with her. You won't go wrong hiring her.
- Amanda O.
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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 1,375 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 $21.71 per hour as of February 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 683 reviews of the 1,375 listed babysitters.