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1,316 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
What others are saying about babysitters in San Diego, CA
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…
Review for Samina E. by Stephanie E.
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…
Review for Lucy P. by Care member
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…
Review for Sarah O. by Devon O.
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
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 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Autumn F.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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! "
Care member
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
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...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
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.
Francisca S.
San Diego, CA
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a passionate and experienced caregiver with a graduate-level education, I'm dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of children. With six years of experience, I have a knack for fostering a nurturing environment where kids can thrive. My calm and imaginative nature allows me to engage children in a variety of...
Francisca can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I hired Lisa to care for our three-month old son right after my maternity leave. She was amazing! The transition back to work was difficult for me, and Lisa not only took amazing care of my son, but made me feel comfortable with being away. Lisa is...
Anna G.
Grayson M.
San Diego, CA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to pre-teens. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Grayson can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Grayson to work with my son once we realized he was doing poorly in classes - largely due to very poor time management. Grayson created a schedule for homework completion, worked with him to make it realistic and made sure he stuck to the schedule they...
Lisa K.
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
(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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis has been a wonderful babysitter for our 2 little girls. She has always been on time and has been amazing with our girls. She is a hard working student and has a good head on her shoulders. We have hired Alexis many times and plan to continue to do so. "
Lisa D.
4.7
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Anapaula. I am 50 years old and from Brazil. I am patient, loving, fun, active, organized, and responsible. I have master's degree in Education in Brazil and Bachelor in Biology. I speak fluent Portuguese, English and have a knowledge of Spanish. I am CPR certified and I have a safe reliable car and clean DMV. I am a...
Anapaula can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ana is an exceptional babysitter . Talented kind patient diligent, I cannot recommend her enough. Her calm and engaged demeanor was perfect for my two daughters (2, 5). She kept them busy and engaged and left with the house more than tidy (sadly a rare trait in a...
Bess F.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Gabriela P.
San Diego, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Bilingual and active nanny available PT.
My name is Gabriela, I'm 31 years old. I have been working as a nanny for the past 7 years. I love to work with kids and I couldn't picture myself seeking any other career. I am looking to leverage my skills to make a positive impact on your children's lives. In my free time I like...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriela worked for my family for 3 years and was crucial in the growth of my children. When she started my wife was pregnant and we had two children that were 2 and 4 years old, she persuaded her nanny job very well and for our baby she was like a second mother....
Keivan K.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna. I am 30 years old, a former full-time infant nanny, current date night sitter, and the oldest of seven children.
I am a native English speaker currently learning Spanish. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and very comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and other household tasks.
I love to play outside...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is great!
She had a wonderful calm demeanor.
I just started back at work so finding her was a dream. Kept a great log of my 6 month old entire day.
Would hire her again for sure "
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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 1,316 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 $21.85 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 1,088 reviews of the 1,316 listed babysitters.