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1,357 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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...
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was a spur-of-the-moment hire. She was on time, communicated perfectly beforehand. Kids loved her. The 10 year old keeps talking about her and I think became "Instagram" buddies with her. Would definitely hire her again."
Shannon S.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
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 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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.
Isabella S.
San Diego, CA
$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Isabella, here's a little bit about myself.
I'm originally from Vermont, been living in San Diego for 3 years now!
I'm very family oriented, I grew up helping raise my younger singling and have always had a way with kids!
I started working with kids when I was about 11yrs old, I believe.
After a year of baby...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bella was a wonderful nanny for our two young kids. She was always kind, punctual, and great at communicating with us and the kids. She played with them, did art projects, and took them on fun outings. They both loved "Bella days"!"
Laura S.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a former teacher seeking a part time position. My bachelor's degree is in Early Childhood Education and I have also completed coursework with a focus on special education. I have been working with children for over 10 years. In addition to teaching Kindergarten, I have volunteered in preschools,...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie has watched and cared for my 16 month old for over a year. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She always arrived on time and was ready to engage, care for, and love my child from the moment she walked in. She is great with following our routines...
Emily 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I helped raise my 4 nephews and my disabled niece who had down syndrome and cerebral palsy. I am good with helping children learn to be independent, manage emotions, and practice creativity. I love doing arts and crafts with kids !
Ivana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"I would highly recommend Ivana. She is an extremely caring, highly experienced, knowledgeable, dependable, and all-around wonderful caregiver. Additionally, her references checked out, and she was punctual and super easy to talk to over the phone and very...
Keny C.
Jessica P.
San Diego, CA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessica! I am 20 years old and currently attending Skyline College with morning classes. I have my own car with insurance, a valid California driver's license, and a clean driving record. As for experience, I worked for a family in San Jose, they were 6-year-old twins. This involved picking them up from school,...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica worked for us as an afternoon nanny for over a year and took excellent care of both of our kids. She was very reliable, honest, a hard worker, and truly cared for our kids - she felt like a part of our family. She unfortunately had to move away and we...
Trey R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tyler! I have had experience working with children and youth for about 10 years now. I obtained my bachelors in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2020 and my masters in Counseling from SDSU in 2021. I have worked as a Behavior Technician for children with Autism for the past 2 years and...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tyler is perhaps one of the most dependable people I know. She is knowledgeable, reliable, and puts her all into her task."
Franchiska A.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great with kids, sweet, patient, loving and caring great sitter for my 4 kids ages 1-13. Love her!! "
Frances D.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi ! If you are a wonderful family who is looking for a lovely, caring and warm nanny, you just found her!
Experiences:
I was an Au Pair for 3 years to the same host family. I took care of 4 kids in the same time. They were 1, 3, 5 and 7 years old. I took care of the two youngest kids since they were 3 months old.
+8 years...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I could not reccomend natalia more. She watched our little boy from about 3 to 7 months and was absolutely amazing with him. She would read, sing, go on walks, and make sure he was hitting all of his milestones. I wish she could have stayed with us longer!"
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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
"Our daughter very much enjoyed the company of Caroline. Very caring and followed our instructions. We are interested in hiring them again. Recommended! "
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Leenette S.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The eldest of four girls I have plenty of experience working with children at any stage. I can keep your little ones busy playing outdoors and doing hands on crafts and activities. I am also fluent in English and Spanish.
Leenette can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"She is a true natural with kids and very attentive! My girls absolutely loved her!"
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5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as reliable, responsible, and caring!
I like working with kids because I love learning from them and me being able to teach them something new! I enjoy all the happiness and joy that kids transmit and how fun they are!
I'm looking for a job where me and you little ones can have lots of fun and learn...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Available for one Time Jobs.
I have 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
"We found Michelle on Care.com and she has been with us over 2 years already, she is a responsible, kind, capable, personable, and thoughtful nanny and we feel very close with her. My son looks forward to his time with her and she manages his time well, follows my...
Diana P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Irasema S.
5.0
Irasema is by far the best nanny you will ever find! She cared for my toddler daughter for a year until she went to preschool and it was the most amazing experience not only for our daughter, but our entire family.
Irasema provides a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. She has an...
- Autumn F.
Kelly R.
5.0
She was punctual, friendly, and our toddler loved spending time with her.
- Josh C.
Julie B.
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, special for the 5 year old. She did...
- Rebecka N.
Kelsey M.
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.
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.
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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 1,357 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 $21.00 per hour as of November 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 892 reviews of the 1,357 listed babysitters.