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Find nannies in La Mesa, CA that you’ll love
60 nannies are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced nanny, preschool - 6th grade teacher and homeschool teacher seeking a part-time position in La Mesa, San Carlos, Del Cerro. I nurture and teach through nature, adventures, music, books and play!
My rate per hour:
1 child $25. 00.
2 children $30. 00.
3 or more children $35. 00.
Thank you,
Sarah.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We needed to find a nanny for three weeks and Sarah was amazing with our 2 1/2 year old. We appreciated that she was timely, responsible and most importantly took very good care of our son. With Sarah in our home, we felt comfortable knowing he was properly being...
Jackie G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Preschool experience: My name is Mitzi and working with children is my passion. I worked as the 2-year-olds' teacher at a Christian preschool for over 14 years. During that time, I coordinated and worked with parents on an individual basis, keeping them informed of their child's needs, progress, and achievements. I fostered a...
Mitzi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mitzi was our nanny from the time my son was 4 months to a 20 months. She was more than our nanny she was my son’s third parent. We are first time parents and our families don’t live nearby so Mitzi not only supported us with care for our son but also helped us...
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Cynthia R.
La Mesa, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Reliable, Loving, Fun, Active Nanny Available Full-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 40 years, which includes 16 years of teaching dance and gymnastics classes while raising my own 3 children, caring for young children as a nanny for the last 10 years and working as a preschool assistant teacher for the last 5 years.
I really love children and enjoy interacting with...
Cynthia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy was a wonderful nanny to our baby (4-5 months). She was absolutely reliable and showed up every day early, wrote us a daily log, and was very trustworthy. She is a natural with children and our son was comfortable with her immediately! She took our baby on...
Rhana I.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 5 years of experience taking care of infants and children from ages 4 months to 11 years old. I attend San Diego State University, am majoring in Child and Family Development, and would love to lend a helping hand to your family. I will accommodate to and learn how your family dynamic operates to keep the flow as...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Carly has watched my 2 kids, age 5 and 8. She is very responsive, reliable and good with the kids. "
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5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated and reliable caregiver with over 15+ years of child care experience (Portuguese first language). Certified in both CPR and first aid. Nurtured the physical, emotional, and behavioral development of children from infancy to grade school. More specifically, I've worked as teacher assistant (due to my Bachelor Degree in...
Andressa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We were so fortunate to have Andressa as our nanny for the past 10 months and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Her professionalism, warmth, and ability to connect with our daughter, Sophia, made my postpartum experience so much better! I work from home and...
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Shakinah M.
La Mesa, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Shakinah, a 25-year-old college graduate with 5 years of professional experience in childcare and 1 year experience in house management.
My background includes working as an au pair, a nanny, and a house manager, as well as serving as a teacher's assistant and volunteering at a children's home.
I'm skilled in...
Shakinah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Shakinah really knows her way around children, my 18 month old really loved her and we as parents as well, she’s punctual, sweet and very respectful, we’ll definitely be using her again for occasional date nights, highly recommend her "
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Vicki M.
La Mesa, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
COVID Vaccinated And Booster, Early Childhood Development Courses, First Aid/CPR/AED,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
Playtime, adventure, curiosity, outdoor exploration, art, coloring, science experiments, reading, intro to Spanish activities, cooking, baking are things I like to share with children. I follow their lead and your rules.
I am a mom myself and know that it does take a village to raise children. My sons are both in college...
Vicki can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even brought stickers and other small items to entertain her. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter alone with Vicki and...
Rick C.
I've been a career nanny for over 20 years working with children ages newborn - 15 and have babysat for an additional 8 years. I was also a youth director for a church for 3 years working with teens 6th-12th grade. I worked with 3 families long term, the most recent for 12 years. I have an almost 5-year-old daughter myself (she...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
I am well experienced as a tutor for kids K-8th grade. I am fluent in Spanish and am also an experienced interpreter/translator and personal/administrative assistant. Additionally, I work as an assistant to an artist and spend my free time developing my creative skills. My schedule is very flexible and adaptable. I have a B. A...
Iris can also help with: Craft assistance
Hello, I am a recent college graduate from UCSB who is relocating to San Diego. I have 5+ years of experience working with kids and basically grew up watching how to properly care for kids (my mom is a teacher). I can help with housekeeping, homework, travel, as well as any other tasks at hand. I have a reliable form of...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily Q.
La Mesa, CA
$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emily, I am 21 years old. Born and raised in San Diego. I've been nannying since I was 18, and before that I've been the designated family/friend babysitter for my little cousins and other families. I'm currently enrolled in a community college perusing my nursing/nutrition degree. I've always loved being a nanny....
Amanda A.
La Mesa, CA
$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Amanda. I have been a nanny for the past eight years, five of those years being a full time nanny. I attended San Diego State and graduated in 2019 with a degree in Social Work. I fell in love with nannying and have pursued it as my full time career upon graduation. I have found so much joy in this field! I have...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kara V.
La Mesa, CA
$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, families!
My name is Kara. I have worked for 11 years in childcare. These years have gained me experience as a Montessori infant teacher, a live in nanny, and a full-time nanny. I have worked with children newborn through 6 years old, including children of differing needs and abilities. I have also worked as a medical...
Skills:
Early Education
Jasmine E.
La Mesa, CA
$20-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Jasmine and I have the hugest heart for kids! I started babysitting around 13 years old and ever since I have continued to babysit/nanny for many families! I worked in a daycare in the age group of preschoolers. I also worked in an elementary school guiding an after school program. I have experience with...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Kate! I am a senior at University. I will be graduating in May 2019 with a degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, minoring in Child and Family Development. In the fall I will be attending U for a master's program in Speech Language Pathology. I have 5 little siblings at home that I spend much of my time with and...
Hi! My name is Kassi! I am looking to be a full time nanny! I have been babysitting for a little over 3 years now. I have babysat from infants to 10-year-olds. I am 19 years old and am free Monday-Friday anytime of day or night. I am CPR certified and have been around kids the majority of my life. I live with my 3-year-old niece...
Kassi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Ashlyn O.
La Mesa, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Graduate from ASU online with family and human development degree. Working towards Master's in counseling psychology. My daughter turned 3 in May and is in daycare part time. For about 15 years I have been the regular babysitter and nanny for my neighbors, family members and family friends. I am an experienced multitasker and...
Ashlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jennifer O.
La Mesa, CA
$26-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a motivated child educator who has been in the field for over 10+ years as a preschool teacher. I am passionate about guiding children through hands-on exploration that helps children be capable contributors in their own learning. Creating respectful and trusting relationships with families is key to creating a supportive...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Serena T.
La Mesa, CA
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Serena and I am a San Diego native! I attended Wagner college in Staten Island, NY and in 2021 graduated with my bachelors in Education and special education with a focus in psychology. While receiving my bachelors I played Division 1 water polo! Due to COVID I was eligible to continue my athletic journey which...
Skills:
First Aid
Megan G.
La Mesa, CA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Megan! I recently moved to the area from Houston, Texas with my husband. I have 9 years of nanny experience and 6 years in preschool classrooms, I'm all about making every day fun and enriching for your little ones. I've worked at two accredited, curriculum based preschools, so I can help with the cognitive, social, and...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah has worked as a substitute preschool teacher in both of my daughters classes (ages 3 & 5). They absolutely love her. The energy and enthusiasm she brings to school is contagious. Although Sarah hasn't substituted in either of their classes recently, my girls speak of her often, asking when...
- Ashley E.
Mitzi S.
5.0
It hurts me to write this review because our family is so sad that we’re unable to keep Mitzi with us. She was with us for only 2 months, but she’s had such a positive impact and light on our family’s life. We hired Mitzi to watch our 5 month old,now almost 7 months, to keep her on until our little...
- Care member
Cynthia R.
5.0
Cindy was a wonderful nanny to our baby (4-5 months). She was absolutely reliable and showed up every day early, wrote us a daily log, and was very trustworthy. She is a natural with children and our son was comfortable with her immediately! She took our baby on daily walks, played games with...
- Rhana I.
Carly P.
5.0
This was our first time looking for a babysitter and after having interviewed several sitters, we’re glad we found one in Carly!
Carly did a fantastic job watching our 18 month old son as a recurring nanny. Our son has a ton of energy (and can be a handful) and she handled him with patience,...
- Care member
Andressa M.
5.0
We were so fortunate to have Andressa as our nanny for the past 10 months and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Her professionalism, warmth, and ability to connect with our daughter, Sophia, made my postpartum experience so much better! I work from home and could hear her caring for Sophia in...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in La Mesa, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in La Mesa, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in La Mesa, CA is as of is $21.50 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in La Mesa, CA?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in La Mesa, CA?
You can find different nanny services in La Mesa through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in La Mesa, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for La Mesa, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.