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60 live-in nannies are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
Live-in nannies in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started babysitting at age 15! I am now 27 and have experience in nannying and babysitting children between the ages of 2 months-14 years old. I am currently a speech pathologist at a private practice and love being around children. I have extensive experience with special needs children as well as with pets (cats and...
Madison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is absolutely wonderful. We were so fortunate to find her and our boys and dog love her! She always went above and beyond. Excellent communication, dependable, flexible and will be very missed. "
Kim N.
Bria M.
San Diego, CA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I have lots of experience as a former live in nanny, babysitter, &sister. Now that I'm a working gal I miss being around the kiddos making plays, crafts, and stories
Bria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bria helped us out with taking care of our twins on a very short notice. She was so great we've already had her babysit multiple times and hope she will help us again in the future. She is very punctual, a responsive communicator and plays and entertains the kids...
Christopher H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I grew up being one of four kids and have been sitter/nanny ever since I was young. I absolutely love being active (hiking, playing sports, running, and trying new things) and love being with friends and family. I have had a lot of experience with children of all ages from newborns-teens. CPR certified & Lifeguard (10 years),...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna was beyond adorable and excellent with my children. She was able to handle three kids (ages 2-6) without any issue. She was an excellent communicator and engaged them in the evenings before bed. We would definitely hire her again!"
Chelsea C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/babysitter for the past 35 years. The children under my care have ranged from newborn to 12 yrs of age. I love children and take care of them as if they were my own. I am currently looking for part-time to full time positions, I am available Monday- Friday 6 a.m. to midnight and would prefer long-term...
Enedina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Enedina is absolutely wonderful! I hired Enedina to work as a nanny in San Diego for my 3-month old and it was easily on of the best decisions I've made. As a first-time mom, I was initially nervous to leave my baby in another person's care, but from day one...
Taylor J.
Wendy T.
San Diego, CA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Multiples Looking For Provide Long Term Child Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Wendy. I have more than 30 years of watching/raising children. In the last 10 years, I have been with 4 families. I am fluent in Spanish and English. Prior to taking care of children I was a medical assistant. I have a West-Indies accent so when we speak or meet I don't want it to catch you off guard. I enjoy...
Wendy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this review for Wendy, she has been with our family since my son was 3 months old and he’s now 2 years old and headed off to school. Our child is going to miss her so much and all the love and care she has shown him each and everyday. Being a first...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Devyn and I am 26 years old. I live in San Diego and work as a travel NICU nurse but am taking a break September-early October and have availability for childcare 1-2x weekly! I previously nannied throughout highschool and college for over 8 years and can't think of a better way to spend my break before my next...
Devyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Thank you, Devyn, for watching our boys (4 months and 26 months) during our date nights. So thankful we found you and can rely on you for those rare nights out with a relatively short notice. It is easy to see how much our boys love you and how good you are with...
Justin V.
Brittany T.
San Diego, CA
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Professional With Childcare Experience Available For Part-time Or Occasional Care
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Brittany, and I'd love to be your babysitter or nanny! I'm a fully remote professional at a public health nonprofit with a flexible schedule, looking for a meaningful way to support families while saving for my wedding and long-term financial goals. Previously, I babysat for a 3-year-old boy on Tuesday and Thursday...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"She is very reliable and very patient with young children. My little guy is a handful and she was great with him...loving but stern, structured, and nurturing. Would hire her back in a heat beat,"
Joanne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elise and I am a 24-year-old social worker currently living in San Diego. Before attending college, I frequently babysat for neighborhood families with kids of various ages. Since then, I have gained over a year of nannying experience! I also have more formal childcare experience volunteering with Spokane Public...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elise was an unbelievable nanny for our 4 and 2 year old children. She was always interacting with them and doing fun things. She treated them with a kind, and firm when necessary, approach at all times. We were sad when she went back to college, and we would hire...
Brian G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I started working in early childhood education when I was in high school and continued that career until 2020. The first 5 years were spent in kindergarten-2nd grade, the last two years I worked in the Special Education Department. During those years I nannied part time for a few families throughout San Diego (date...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was amazing. She provided references ahead of her caring for my son and she got raving reviews. My 5 year old gets shy but he immediately felt comfortable with her. I'd hire her again. "
Stacy C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther. I am 24 years old, and I am looking for a nanny/babysitting position for the weekends (Friday-Monday).
I specialize in working with children with special needs. I have two years of experience managing a daycare, around 2 years of experience nannying (mostly for a child with special needs), and about a year of...
Esther can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esther is very thoughtful and caring, also punctual and very flexible with her availability. My grandson adores her, and I can't say enough good things about her, we are so fortunate to have her."
Bob B.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa took care of our infant daughter as we bridged the gap between parental leave and when she would be old enough to go to our chosen daycare. Melissa was dependable and great with our daughter. She took great care of her, helping prepare her meals as well...
Kevin W.
Student studying to teach elementary school at VCU. Experienced in child care- worked as a gymnastics coach, live-in nanny and after school nanny.
Claire can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Francesca, and I am 32 years old. I am currently seeking a part-time nanny position while I pursue my master's degree.
With over 10 years of experience as a live-in and live-out nanny, house manager, and professional organizer, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any household. I am known for being...
Francesca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lana G.
San Diego, CA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have two years of experience teaching art to students ages 7- 18. I can help with drawing and painting. Last year I was a live-in nanny for four months for a 6-month-old. I am always enthusiastic when it comes to getting kids to be creative! Being outdoors/hiking, drawing, and dancing are some of my favorite things to do.
Lana can also help with: Craft assistance
Hi! I am 18 years old. I am available for nannying/babysitting this summer and going forward!
Experience:
-Babysitting ages 3 months-12 years for 6 years
-Worked at a daycare for 2 years
-Volunteer
-Summer Camp Counselor at an elementary school
-CPR Certified
Start: June 8th; available all days and times
Rate: $18-20...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I'm Maxine , a 23-year-old from Northern California, currently living in San Diego. I graduated with my bachelor's degree from San Diego Christian College in May 2023 and am now pursuing my master's degree at Life Pacific, which I'm able to do remotely, allowing me to work full-time. I expect to graduate May 2025!
I...
I live in Ocean Beach and work remotely from home for a national organization in the Public Education sector. I have a few months of free time from work travel and am hoping to make some extra cash! I am very interested in meeting some families that I can create a lasting relationship with for occasional babysitting. I...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Samiah F.
San Diego, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Samiah , I'm an early childhood education major ! I currently go to school online, so I am all hands-on with children. I have experience being a live-in nanny, so I know how to keep a house orderly and nice.
Samiah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Working with kids of all ages for many years(both by teach and play) has taught me a lot, guaranteeing that I will be the perfect fit for your family. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and I have worked as a behavioral therapist for over 3 years. Depending on the demands of the parents, I am able to work with kids based...
Marian can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicole. I'm 26 years old and have years of experience nannying for several families. I've been a live-in and part time nanny, and have done babysitting for countless date nights. I have an extensive background working with kids and babies of all ages, from the above mentioned nannying to leading summer camps to...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Madison D.
5.0
Madison clearly loves children and has a great positive energy about her. She is great with my 10-month old twins. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Very punctual and professional and has good communication. A+
- Maya K.
Bria M.
5.0
Bria helped us out with taking care of our twins on a very short notice. She was so great we've already had her babysit multiple times and hope she will help us again in the future. She is very punctual, a responsive communicator and plays and entertains the kids so well. We we're delighted to have...
- Christopher H.
Anna M.
5.0
She's awesome and was very flexible with our unconventional and unpredictable schedule. Would hire her again in a heartbeat!
- Amanda D.
Enedina S.
5.0
Trustworthy, caring, hardworking, wonderful person. “Nedi” quickly became like family to us. She is an invaluable resource for all baby/kid related things. She will love your child as her own. She goes above and beyond because that’s just who she is. You’ve struck gold if you get to work with this...
- Care member
Wendy T.
5.0
I am writing this review for Wendy, she has been with our family since my son was 3 months old and he’s now 2 years old and headed off to school. Our child is going to miss her so much and all the love and care she has shown him each and everyday. Being a first time mom and learning the ropes, she...
- Care member
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How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in La Mesa, CA?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in La Mesa, CA is $20.25 per hour.
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