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1,335 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
Raphaela A.
San Diego, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents and caregivers! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Raphaela, I'm 29 years old, with a passion for helping people, and with a special love for children and animals. No matter what I do, I always give my best and aspire to make a difference in people's lives. I've been working as a babysitter/nanny for seven years...
Raphaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We feel fortunate that Raphaela responded to our last-minute request for a sitter. She's experienced, professional, very friendly, and our daughter took an immediate liking to her. We're looking forward to hiring her again."
Rod A.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, 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.
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, 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...
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Daniela R.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children to thrive. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and make a positive impact on their...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hi, Daniela came to our house to watch our two girls, ages 7 month and 3 years old. She is such friendly person with a lot of patience. She took our girls to the park and did activities with our oldest. She was a little early when she stopped by and that just shows...
Joe E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Melissa. I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been providing child-care pretty much since age 9, starting off with my younger cousins and then moving up to more formal babysitting positions. At this moment I am currently in my counseling profession and am just looking for possibly...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa worked as our nanny for our twin boys from when they were infants until they were 3 1/2 & entered preschool. She was a blessing to us and is still a welcome presence in our lives, 3 yrs later! I admit I was very particular about how my children were cared...
Rachel H.
Mia L.
San Diego, CA
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
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 has been great with our 1.5 year old for date nights! We’ve had her babysit multiple times and always on time and helpful! "
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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, swimming supervision, carpooling
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
(5)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kelsey was wonderful with my 2 year old. He had a lot of fun with her. She is so sweet. I’ll be hiring her again for sure ! "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Savannah and I'm currently a junior at Point Loma Nazarene University. I'm majoring in Psychology and my current goal is to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist! I first started to babysit when my little sister was born a couple years ago and I knew it was something I enjoyed and wanted to do for other...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Savannah has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is incredibly sweet, patient, and kind with our baby girl. Always on time and fully engaged, she brings so much warmth and care into our home. Most importantly, our little one adores her! It's so comforting...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Betsy I am 26 years old. I love kids and I have a great time keeping them entertained. I am an only child and always wished I could've had siblings. I enjoy helping them with homework and spending time having fun I can also cook. I can provide meals for them and drop offs and pick ups. I can help with cleaning,...
Betsy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Betsy watched our three girls for about a month. They thought she was the coolest person in the world. Betsy was always on time, communicated clearly, was not afraid to address issues that came up, and we felt safe with her taking care of our kids."
Kelly B.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving and attentive caregiver who has 3+ years experience with children from infancy through 6 years, both as a full-time and part-time nanny. My approachable and adaptable personality alongside my direct and open communication style is great for the on-the-go family with changing needs, and or the family with more...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan has worked with our family caring for our 3 year old twin girls since January 2016. She is without a doubt the the best caregiver I have ever had (and we have had lots of help!) Meghan is kind, thoughtful, caring, she genuinely enjoys and loves children...
Rebecca L.
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 6 years. I have wonderful experiences with children. I also have experience with infant. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I absolutely love what I do.
Graduated with a bachelor in business marketing from San Francisco State University. Currently preparing master entry exam but at the same...
Zara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariam was available on very short notice for our family. She was kind and understanding of our child's needs. Not only is she attentive but her personality is comforting and nurturing. Mariam is a lovely nanny."
Leah C.
Sasha M.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, which led me to become a childcare provider. With a year of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm certified in CPR Training, BLS Training and First Aid. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular...
Sasha can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is SUPER caring of my kids and treats them like her own. She helped my toddler and 10 year do their homework and made sure they weren't hungry once I came back from. Me and my wife trust her to take care of our children and make sure they're safe, healthy,...
Alex M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tábata, I'm Brazilian, 29 years old!
I live in Pacific Beach and willing to travel
I am trustworthy, caring and very organized
I have more than 6 years of experience with ages from 3 months up to 8yo
I always keep the kids busy with activities I love taking them to the park, zoo, aquarium and I'm a good swimmer
I...
Tabata can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Tabata! She has been with us full-time for the last year and we are so sad we weren't able to convince her to move to San Francisco with us! She has taken exceptional care of our son, I feel so lucky to have found her. She...
Nicky H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Raphaela A.
5.0
I am so grateful to have found Raphaela! She is a very kind, nurturing, reliable, and calm caregiver. Raphaela helped care for our children and dog for a few hours daily Aug-Oct. She was punctual, remembered everyone's needs and preferences, safely transported our children to school in terrible rush...
- Cate H.
Sasha S.
5.0
Sasha is an absolute gem of a babysitter! All my kids adore her, and so do we. She's super thoughtful, always jotting down notes to make sure she doesn't miss a thing we tell her. Super reliable too—always on time, every time. We've had her around weekly for a year now, and honestly, we're so...
- Care member
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.
Irasema S.
5.0
Irasema was our nanny for our spunky then 2.5 year old individually and in a nanny share. She was always calm with all the kids, engaging with a learning approach, and very responsible. The kids were always learning something new and having a blast! One of the best caretakers we worked with! We...
- Care member
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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 1,335 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 $21.98 per hour as of April 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 1,072 reviews of the 1,335 listed babysitters.