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67 babysitters are listed in Vista, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Vista, CA
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Mother of one son with special needs, he's now 28. I have years of experience caring for my son and others. I care for adults and children of all ages. I provide loving care and fun activities, crafts, reading, meals, homework and whatever you desire for your precious children! I enjoy pets and have a Labrador. I personally...
Ronda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ronda is a great addition to our family! She helps with the kids and is also willing to help with whatever we need to bring relief and support to our home! Like some light laundry/cooking/errands etc! She goes above and beyond and takes pride in what she does!...
Samm M.
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a babysitter since I was 18 years old. I have experience with 6-month-old babies to 13-year-old children.
Dania can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Found Dania on Care.com. She does a great job with our 3 year old and 6 months old. She also leaves the place more tidy than it was when she left it."
Edward Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Just call me Sue:-)
I have years of experience with looking after children and am available to look after your child full time.
If you are looking for a dedicated and caring babysitter, try me out. You will not be disappointed.
Siulagi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The best caregiver for my baby, me, and my family members. Meticulously attentive to all our needs, always on time, and reliable. If you don't hire her, you are missing out. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sara, I'm 37 years old. I'm originally from the Midwest but have been in San Diego for over 15 years. I have over 10 years of experience from babysitting my sister, to being a full time babysitter for a family for several years. I currently nanny for 3 children on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
I can help with...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Super dedicated and hard working. She was the best HR I ever had."
Shaun A.
Jade M.
Vista, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! Available To Babysit On The Side To College, My Current Job As A Behavioral Interventionist
3.8
(2)
Hello! I work as an AM/PM Program teacher for children in elementary and middle school. My goal is to continue school to become a preschool teacher.
I am also a respite worker for children with disabilities. I started working with kids when I was in elementary school. I used to volunteer as a teachers aid all the way through...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jade was fantastic with the kids. She was very reliable, she helped the kids with their homework, lunch and helped improve their penmen ship. We are sad to see her go. We highly recommend her. "
Victor M.
Elaine P.
Vista, CA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elaine. I am 25 years old and have been babysitting/nannying as well as pet sitting since I was a teenager. I am reliable, patient, and understanding with both kids and infants. I can prepare food, have food handler training, make snacks, and take care of cleaning up afterwards, as well as other things to be...
Elaine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We cannot lost enough amazing things about Elaine. We absolutely love her, she is like family to us. We are so happy when she looks after our boy, she takes care of so many things and is always in a positive happy mood, she makes us smile all the time. Besides...
Matteo R.
Valerie A.
Vista, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Heya! I'm Valerie, but I often go by Emris. I have 4 years of professional nanny experience and over 10 years of babysitting and caring for toddlers. I believe in positive discipline and do not support corporal punishment. I would not be comfortable working for a family that does. I'm open to adapting to different parenting...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emris is the best nanny we’ve ever had. They took care of my 3 and 5 year old full time for the entire summer. Emris is smart, reliable, easy going, and an expert with preschool aged children who are notoriously hard to manage. We would regularly come home to our...
Care member
Janette L.
Vista, CA
$17-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Janette! I am an enthusiastic, chatty, and empathetic 20-year-old college student attending Palomar. I'm currently studying zoology, and have a passion for animals, children, and art.
I am the go-to neighborhood babysitter and pet-sitter, and have experience as a teacher's aide in classrooms with children...
Janette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Janie was wonderful with our daughter. She showed up with an activity ready to go and made the hand-off extremely smooth. She also checked in with me ahead of time to re-confirm the appointment, which I appreciated."
Care member
Damaria J.
Vista, CA
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been giving child care since I was in middle school. I have an 8-year-old sister whom I often babysit. I have taken care of other people's children while they are at work or simply wanted to send time with their companion. I think that it is essential that children receive attention by their caregiver and parents. For me...
Damaria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and dedicated babysitter with eight years of professional childcare experience. I was born & raised here in SoCal and have been married for 5 years. I am devoted to helping children think creatively, respect others as well as objects and use common manners. I come from a big family and have been surrounded by...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jillian for our three kids (8,5,2) when we were in town for a wedding. The kids loved her and had a great time. Jillian was responsive, punctual, responsible and professional. We would recommend her to a new family interviewing her. "
Brendan O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
AVAILABILITY: - Monday- Sunday (All Day)
Education: -I have my Bachelor's Degree in Human Development: Health Services, from Cal State San Marcos.
-I also have my Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Orange Coast College.
-I have my ECE SITE SUPERVISOR Teacher Certification.
Work Experience: I currently work as a TK...
Jasmine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Jasmine for a couple weeks. She was awesome and very supportive for a first time mom. She would send me updates and pictures well she was with my little one. We would for sure hire her again! "
Jamie R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the mother of 4 grown children and I have 4 step-children. I have 6 grandchildren. I love kids. I am healthy, energetic and active. I am a certified postpartum doula. I have flexibility and love people.
PLEASE READ BEFORE REPLYING TO ME:
I am only available for date night and weekends at this time (2024) My schedule may...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline was wonderful! She helped us while we were looking for a permanent nanny. She is punctual and dependable. She was great with our 4 month old son! Thanks Caroline!"
Joshua F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe a child becomes the adult he or she is by the way they are cared for from a young age. Children's development comes from the care they receive. I have been a nanny for 6+years and worked with children as young as 4 months- high school. I am very flexible, great with communication and bilingual.
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"The time Natalia spent with our two children they enjoyed and were engaged in meaningful play & activities. She has open communication and when given feedback, quickly implemented it. I felt my kids were safe while in her care and remain in contact with Natalia to...
Kyle B.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Halie. I have recently relocated from Northern California where I was a full time nanny and a caregiver to a senior adult with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
I have worked with children and adults with autism and other disabilities for 8 plus years. I am fluent in American Sign Language. I am also vaccinated and...
Halie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I will write a follow-up review later on down the road, but I am writing a "first impression" review. Halie was so professional right from the start. She explained her qualifications on the phone and provided examples of what she has accomplished.
She also...
Stacee W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a Special Ed teacher in Poway! I am great with children and have worked with special needs children my whole life. I can do any task you need me to do such as cooking or cleaning. I have a passion for teaching and love to be around children and hopefully make a positive impact in their lives!
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sophie is AMAZING!!! She is currently working for me part-time/4 days a week for the summer until she returns to school. I would highly recommend her to anyone/everyone!! She's caring, sweet, trustworthy and dependable my son is so happy to hang out with her. No...
Priscilla C.
Shayda E.
Vista, CA
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name's Shayda! I have my Bachelor's degree in marketing at CSUSM. I would say I'm an active person; I used to play volleyball competitively. My health and wellness is important to me and I make sure to get some sort of physical activity in throughout my day.
Growing up I was always around children and have always...
Shayda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Shayda is amazing! Our 2 kids had a blast, very active and fun babysitting, she is very responsible, organized and smart, would not hesitate to hire Shayda again!"
Emily S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm especially fond of children, having had 5 of my own. I am a credentialed teacher K-12. I stay active with children moat every day and am often called to substitute teach.
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was real nervous leaving my daughter with a stranger but I'm glad I chose Susan! I get care daily and she has never been late. She has been real great with my daughter. Whenever she gets fussy Susan soothes her and she calms down. I recommend Susan!"
Ashleen D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Chloe, a dedicated Family Assistant based in Vista.
Ever wish you had a second version of yourself to tackle everything on your to-do list? That's where I come in! I love calling myself a "Family Helper" because, at the heart of it, my role is to support and simplify life for your entire family. My goal is to reduce...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chloe is wonderful with my two children (ages 1 and 3). My daughter calls her "big sister Chloe". She came to our interview professionally dressed and had a list of questions to ask- always a good sign. She's always been 10 minutes early when she watches my kids....
Mary Beth M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi potential families! My name is GiGi and I am a preschool teacher studying to be a elementary teacher in the not to distant future. I use care. com to get a little extra money ( how else am I going to pay for classes) as well as meeting new families, making connections, and learning so I can add to my experiences as a...
Genesis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Although I did not end up hiring Gigi and after speaking to her last family she worked for, I would 100% hire her in the future. It was a very tough decision to not hire her, but I know that she would have been reliable and dependable and a great fit for our...
Michelle P.
Hannah M.
Vista, CA
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My husband and I are relocating to Vista, CA at the beginning of August. I have 10+ years of early childhood education experience, including nannying for 4 different families.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has watched my daughter for almost 2 years now. She started off coming to our home to care for our daughter when she was about 6 months and continued to care for her at the daycare Hannah worked at full time. Hannah is extremely reliable and always willing...
Laraine M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Vista, CA
Ronda U.
5.0
Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her! Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caretaker. She is wonderful!
- Care member
Dania L.
5.0
Found Dania on Care.com. She does a great job with our 3 year old and 6 months old. She also leaves the place more tidy than it was when she left it.
- Edward Z.
Siulagi T.
5.0
The best caregiver for my baby, me, and my family members. Meticulously attentive to all our needs, always on time, and reliable. If you don't hire her, you are missing out.
- Care member
Sara S.
5.0
Super dedicated and hard working. She was the best HR I ever had.
- Shaun A.
Jade M.
5.0
Jade was fantastic with the kids. She was very reliable, she helped the kids with their homework, lunch and helped improve their penmen ship. We are sad to see her go. We highly recommend her.
- Victor M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Vista, CA:
How can I find a Vista babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Vista, 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 67 babysitters in Vista, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Vista, CA?
The average rate for Vista, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.64 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 Vista, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Vista, 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 Vista, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Vista, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 67 listed babysitters.