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1,373 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
5.0
(2)
I have been working with children for 7 years now and specialize in 4-month-olds to 10-year-olds. I started out working in a daycare and in 2020 I started working one on one with families. . I am comfortable with animals of all sizes and light housework and helping with meal prep for the children. I have my own reliable...
Lizzy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Lizzy for help with my 2 kids under 2. She was super communicative in advance of our meeting and arrived on time. She has a great outgoing personality and lots of energy. She immediately got down to my toddlers level and started talking with her and...
Paige P.
Kendall M.
San Diego, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutoring Or Respite Care For K-8 And Children With Disabilities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone!
My name is Kendall and I am currently working as an Assistant Director at a nonprofit in Carlsbad that specializes in teaching vocational skills to adults with developmental disabilities. I majored in Liberal Studies and minored in Child Development at Cal Poly SLO and am currently pursuing a Masters in...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendall has worked for me for over 6 years watching my b/g twins. She is reliable, dependable and extremely good with kids. My daughter and her have formed a bond that is like sisters. We consider her to be extended family. She has a nice car and a good driver....
Kim R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a 29-year-old Clemson University graduate. I just received a Master's in Pediatric Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. I have babysat kids of all ages (10 weeks to 11 yrs old) since I was in 8th grade. I have a passion for kids and love to find new adventures. I am very outgoing and enthusiastic - creating fun...
Tyrah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My boys absolutely loved Tyrah upon meeting her. She was very interactive, personable, and punctual. They can't wait for her to come back (honestly, I can't wait either)! Hire her, you won't be disappointed!"
Dana W.
5.0
(3)
Dear Family, I know that searching for a nanny could be difficult, but I m here to help.
I m very responsible person and loving.
I have many years of experience as I have taken care of my own siblings since a very young age and when I moved to USA I have been a nanny. I used to live in Florida and I was a nanny for 1 and half...
Quedila can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Quedila is punctual, hands on and, most importantly, loving towards my kids. My kids are 10 months and 4 years old. She plays with them, keeps them fed, and cleans up. I trust her and highly recommend her as a babysitter or nanny."
Catriona D.
Livia M.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Residential and vacation rentals (Airbnb) cleaner with experience.
Successful at providing consistent and high quality cleaning services
As a housekeeper, I work to maintain a clean, stress-free home (a clean home is a happy home :) )
Dedicated to exceptional standards of performance and quality cleaning for quality...
Livia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Livia watched both of my kids, she’s very caring, punctual, reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommended her and definitely hiring her again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriela . I have been living in the beautiful city of San Diego for over 20 years. My interest and journey in the child development field began as a volunteer at my three children's schools when they were growing up. Soon thereafter, I decided to enroll at Southwestern College to become a Child Development Teacher. I...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great experience with Gabby and my 5 months old boy. I super recommend her. Very nice, responsible, and thoughtful."
Larissa M.
5.0
(4)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, adventurous, and organized
I like working with kids because they are so curious and they ask the best questions
I started working with kids when I was 14 and I've loved it ever since. Every child is unique and its fun to figure out what they like.
In my spare time, I like to go on...
Malia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Malia cared for my young daughter on several occasions. She was attentive to Madison’s needs and fully engaged with her during their time together. I trusted her at all times in my home alone with Madison and she was very responsible with ensuring that her schedule...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Morgan and I am currently in my second year of college. At the moment, I have seven years of professional childcare experience, but helped my parents with my younger siblings from an early age. I've nannied for local families and friends for about four years and was a teacher's assistant for three. In the...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Morgan to watch and tutor my son. Morgan is very dependable and was wonderful with my son. I would highly recommend Morgan for any family."
Mary V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very caring 23-year-old girl who loves to be around children. With me, your kids will receive fun and appropriate care. I'm the middle child of my family and the oldest cousin of the party, so my experience with kids is for granted. A reliable, bilingual, and creative person who has some years of experience caring for...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia worked part time caring for our 1-year-old for 6 months. She was positive and energetic. She stayed engaged in constant play with lots of laughter from the baby. I highly recommend her."
Shelli H.
Sarah C.
San Diego, CA
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah I'm 26. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was amazing! She showed up early, was very communicative, and my girls had a great time playing with her. She even tidied up and somehow got my wild daughter to sit still and do hair. My girls asked about her this morning because they had such a nice time....
Care member
Ely E.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along...
Kara S.
Sienna M.
San Diego, CA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Sienna and I am 27 years old. I've worked at a church in the Nursery and Sunday school area for 4 1/2 years. I also have 2 years of experience working at a licensed daycare as an Assistant and I am vaccinated with my booster shot!
Education:
-Mandated Reporter
-Health and safety certificate
-6 units of...
Sienna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sienna was reliable and friendly and my toddler son loved playing with her. Definitely recommend her and would hire her again!"
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Caroline D.
San Diego, CA
$26-47/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Mommy!
I am Caroline, I am 26 years old and I am from Brazil. I used to work as an au pair for 2 years taking care of a toddler (3yrs old). When I left the au pair program I found this amazing family that I am currently work for now and I take care of their 2 twin girls (2yrs old) I have plenty of experiences with...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline was hired as a nanny for our baby and also watched our two older sons occasionally. She was great and we were sad that she had to leave to go back to her country. We would definitely hire her again!"
Cherish D.
Alicia R.
San Diego, CA
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ali and I am a graduate from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. I have been nannying since I was in high school so I am familiar with both infants and small children. I have stayed with most of my families long term and transitioned when the kids enroll into school. I am also COVID-19 vaccinated
I own a...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ali came to babysit, and immediately took in the details of our household in stride. She is mature and responsible, and has a knack for making friends with people. She immediately connected well with our 9, 8, and 7y.o. The trio was in great hands while we left...
Abigail Y.
Judith P.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had the great opportunity of having multiple years of experience with children of all ages including newborns. I previously worked with my churches child care program for more than 15 years, from there I became a personal nanny. In the last 14years I have had the pleasure of working with 5 amazing families as...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Judy is a unicorn nanny. She truly is the best. I have had not one worry over the last almost two years. Ms. Judy is trustworthy, reliable, loving, safe, respectful, and will treat your child like her own. She is now family!"
Brooke N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Brynn, and I'm thrilled to share that I have recently graduated from college and embarked on a new chapter of my life as a married individual. Throughout my college years, I gained extensive experience working with diverse children and families, solidifying my belief that caring for children is not...
Brynn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brynn is extremely responsible and honest. She only does her best in every job. Brynn has worked in many different environments with children weather that is past nanny jobs, life guarding, or volunteering in classrooms. She is experienced and also passionate about...
Tanya L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have fingerprints clearance. I graduated in 94, went to work at a preschool and continue worked there for 10 years. I then decided to try something a little different and I became a nanny and enjoyed every day! I decided to have a child of my own and the children that I nannied for became old enough to go to preschool so we...
Tracy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have the BEST Nanny on the planet in Tracy! With our twin 2+ year olds getting ready to head to Preschool we are going to have to lose her as our regular Nanny.
She came to us with vast experience, she has been incredibly dependable in her almost year with...
Brian W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Taylor and I have been a San Diego resident for a little over 5 years now, originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia! I enjoy things like going to the gym, beach trips, hiking, yoga, baking, watching movies, and much more! I attended two years of community college before moving out here and am still deciding which...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Excellent care of our 4.5 year old granddaughter punctual, very helpful and accommodating. Would happily use her again. "
Frank P.
Talia M.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Talia. I am a Certified nurse aid and also have my home health aid certification. I am kind, patient and fun to be around. I have experience caring for seniors and children and love it.
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've hired Talia several times and she has watched my 2 and 4 year old and they love her! She is great with kids: very fun, playful and attentive.
"
Darlyn Rebecca D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I am looking for a great family to work for long-term. I am a nanny with over 9 years of experience. Currently, I am working for a family full-time (Monday-Friday) in Burlingame with a boy who is 2.5 years old however, the labor situation will change to a part time job because he is going to preschool all...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria Dolores is a wonderful nanny who was with us for 3.5 years. She has grown to be a very dear part of our family. She has 10y+ experience with infants/kids of all ages, speaks Spanish and English, holds a title in speech therapy from her home country Peru, is...
Bettina O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Lizzy Y.
5.0
My husband and I were very impressed with Lizzy. When she arrived at our home, she jumped right into play with the kids with such ease. It was notable how cognizant she was around their safety (as we have two small toddlers who love to climb and engage in risky play). She was gentle and clear in...
- Candise W.
Kendall M.
5.0
Kendall has worked for me for over 6 years watching my b/g twins. She is reliable, dependable and extremely good with kids. My daughter and her have formed a bond that is like sisters. We consider her to be extended family. She has a nice car and a good driver. My kids love her so much and ask...
- Kim R.
Tyrah P.
5.0
Tyrah has a smile and a heart that fills the room. My son started his morning 30 mins earlier just so he had time to hang with Tyrah before school. I never had worries and knew I could 100% rely on her.
- Ursula C.
Quedila M.
5.0
Quedila is punctual, hands on and, most importantly, loving towards my kids. My kids are 10 months and 4 years old. She plays with them, keeps them fed, and cleans up. I trust her and highly recommend her as a babysitter or nanny.
- Catriona D.
Livia M.
5.0
Livia watched both of my kids, she’s very caring, punctual, reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommended her and definitely hiring her again.
- 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 1,373 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 1,373 listed babysitters.