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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 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi dear
Hope all is well
I'm a medical school graduate with great passion To help parents with newborn
I can babysit children in different age group
I always make sure that the child feels comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities for different age group , explore outside with them and most of...
Bahira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is an excellent warm hearted person, very trustworthy - feel very confident to keep kids with her. With a doctor degree her first hand help is always helpful "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Nanny available immediately!
I start as early as Monday. I'm located in NorthPark but willing to travel.
I have 8 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and Nannying combined. I work with children of all ages and abilities. I have experience with special needs, medical needs, multiples, domestic and international...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very personable and engaging looking forward to having her join our team!
"
Wendy A.
Julianna F.
San Diego, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a family in need of childcare help and your family seems to be a great fit! I have been nannying and babysitting for about 5 years now (Ages ranging from 1-12) and enjoy being around children and helping them as much as I can. I am fully vaccinated, have my own transportation, and I am BLS certified (CPR...
Julianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE having Julianna babysit our kiddos! She is VERY good at communicating and responding. Our kiddos are happy to be with her- and she sends updates with pictures/videos! Appreciate her and would highly recommend!"
Lindsay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there my name's Marisa. I'm currently employed through UCSD health's neuroscience department and am looking for extra work in child care! I'm a reliable and experienced babysitter hoping to help with care during date nights, weeknights and weekends. Previously, I've cared for multiple Santa Cruz families ages 4-12 while...
Marisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Michelle C.
San Diego, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Michelle and I am 25 years old. I'm CPR and RBT certified. I have a bachelor in Psychology and Special Education.
I have plenty of experience with children. I was a volunteer since I was 15 years old. I went to different places like Mexico, India, and USA. In there I visited orphanages and prepared activities...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very kind and patient with children. She is also responsible and dependable"
Luciana L.
5.0
(2)
Hello families. I am a hardworking, motivated individual who loves children. I have been babysitting off and on since I was 14 years old. I opened a licensed family home daycare in 2020. I enjoy teaching children new things and helping with school work. In the past I have I volunteered teaching art to elementary students and...
Melinda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I met Melinda at the park. She has a daughter the same age as my youngest. We all became good friends and often meet up for play dates. I don't need babysitters or nanny's very often. I have four kids and my eldest children are able to watch my youngest. But the...
Mia T.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I moved from North Carolina earlier this year and am looking for part-time nanny opportunities. I've been babysitting since high school, and I was a full time nanny before I transitioned into a career in real estate as the kids started school. My first family had two kids (3yo and 5yo at start) and second family as well...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan was our nanny for about a year and became part of our family. At the time, our daughters were 6 months and 2 years old. They loved her so much, and she is still very much part of our extended family. When our needs changed, Meghan still was a regular...
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Shabnam A.
San Diego, CA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time/ Full Time Caregiver With 5 Years Of Experience And Extremely Flexible Schedule
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Shay! I'm 22 years old and recently graduated with a degree in psychology. I have been babysitting for 6 years and I also worked as a tutor at a learning center for kids for 3 years. I am comfortable taking care and working with children of any age ranging from 6 months - 13+ Years. I am positive, energetic, passionate...
Shabnam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Shay saved the day! I've never had vertigo, but the one time i did, Shay came to my rescue & my daughter basically jumped into her arms. She also helped me sell a bunch of stuff while i was moving & still does occasional jobs for me. She is confident & capable with...
Alexis K.
Mallory W.
San Diego, CA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was a freshman in high school. I am now a licensed Physical Therapist, but still enjoy babysitting whenever I can. I have developed experience with children from all ages. I have worked with babies and have worked with older children. I have been with children for a couple hours or stayed over night...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mallory was wonderful! She was a lifeguard for a private pool party. She was punctual, professional and fun! I would highly recommend."
Kelly M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Tiffani D.
San Diego, CA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! My name is Tiffani and I am 25 years old, I graduated from Cal State San Marcos in 2021. I am currently in grad school at Point Loma Nazarene working on my credentials and masters for teaching. My previous work consists of being a part of child care at a gym facility, a before-&-after school program in PUSD, a...
Tiffani can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I interviewed Tiffani for a nanny position but due to a change in my needs our schedules didn't work out. Tiffani was very communicative, friendly and seems like a good candidate. If you are looking for a nanny who can help with education, tutoring or structured...
Julia H.
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, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
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 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,...
Carly F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Lucy, I'm 24 years old and am originally from Rhode Island.
Over the years, I have held various positions where I became adept at fostering relationships, offering solutions, and communicating empathetically. I began working with kids when I was 15 years old, babysitting for neighbors, friends or family....
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy has been our nanny for our now 17 month old for the past year. During that time she's grown to be a part of our family. Aside from myself and my husband, there is no one I trust more to care for my son. She's been with us through some major developmental...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Kelsey !
I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember and have 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 youth group leader, and taken several child development courses...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey was such an absolute pleasure to work with. She asked the right questions when I interviewed her which communicated to be that she cares about keeping any child safe. This gave me a great sense on peace of mind. Kelsey did a fantastic job and my 3-year-old...
Joey K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old, therapist for children who needs a break from the busy life of a mental health therapist. I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2020, and have been a therapist for children with severe mental illness and dangerous propensities for the last two years. I am needing a break, but I will be able...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were lucky enough to have Julie watch our 2 kids (ages 5 & 2) over summer break as our normal childcare fell through. Julie was wonderful with both kids! Very patient with the 2 year old temper tantrums, and made the time while the 2 year old was napping,...
Rebecka N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Autumn L.
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 has watched the boys during the day...
- Naena R.
Bahira N.
5.0
She is an excellent warm hearted person, very trustworthy - feel very confident to keep kids with her. With a doctor degree her first hand help is always helpful
- Care member
Katherine S.
5.0
She is very personable and engaging looking forward to having her join our team!
- Wendy A.
Julianna F.
5.0
We LOVE having Julianna babysit our kiddos! She is VERY good at communicating and responding. Our kiddos are happy to be with her- and she sends updates with pictures/videos! Appreciate her and would highly recommend!
- Lindsay M.
Michelle C.
5.0
Michelle is great, my girls loved her! Every day she came with a new craft, I appreciate how much she engaged with my kids. She was always very professional, I will definitely hire her again!
- Jacquelyn K.
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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.