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60 nannies are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 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 full-time position in San Diego by early September 2024 as I am moving home to San Diego after 11 years on O'ahu. I'm vaccinated, own a reliable vehicle, and CPR certified. I'm happy to do school drop off/pick up, light housecleaning,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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
(6)
Hired by 9 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:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mitzi was my son's nanny for nearly a year starting from the time he was 14 months and also briefly cared for our newborn as well. She is extremely punctual, professional, kind, nurturing, trustworthy, and endlessly patient. She would take our son to the park,...
Linda N.
5.0
(7)
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Andressa took excellent care of our 6 month old son and was respectful of our parenting philosophy. We were sad to have to end our nanny relationship with her, she built a very loving relationship with him. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Jen M.
Aline L.
La Mesa, CA
$33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents. My name is Aline . I am 28 years old and I am looking for a part time nanny position. Please fell free to check my profile and reach out to me if you have any questions about my experience. I hope to hear back from you soon!
I am living on La Mesa California, but I use to live in Boston before.
Aline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aline has been working with us for about a month now. She is great with our twin babies and our toddler. She is very loving and has a lot of patience. She is very reliable and follows instructions well. She is always willing to help with anything you ask her to do....
Tulsi V.
Shakinah M.
La Mesa, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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 "
Care member
Stephanie B.
La Mesa, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for our first child in San Diego. She was wonderful with our baby, very interactive and kind in addition to reliable and punctual. We were forced to change nannies due to our moving, otherwise we would probably still employ her."
Jennifer L.
Vicki M.
La Mesa, CA
$22/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,
I am big on reading and limiting screen time. I do engage your child throughout my visit to your home.
I am a mom myself and know that it does take a village to raise children. My sons are both in college and I am enjoying the occasional babysitter/nanny jobs. I have been a baker in the food industry for many years but went...
Vicki can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Cynthia R.
La Mesa, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Reliable, Loving, Fun, Active Nanny Available Full-Time
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
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:
First Aid
CPR
Hello there! I'm Allison, and I'm looking to be a nanny to a wonderful family. As a 26-year-old SDSU student with dreams of becoming an English professor, I bring with me a love for learning and creativity. I have prior experience looking after two kids, toddler-aged and up. While I may not have much official nanny experience,...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Hailee S.
La Mesa, CA
$23-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hailee and I'm super passionate about play, connection, and loving on the younger generation. Just after my 16th birthday, I got a job working in childcare and immediately fell in love. On top of bringing a motherly energy to homes, I believe it's vital to preserve the childlike sense of wonder within. I will care...
Hailee can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience in childcare. I have been working as a nanny in San Diego since 2016. I worked in a preschool as the primary teacher for infants from 6 weeks to toddlers age 3. I also had my own home daycare in Nevada where I took care of six children at a time. Their ages ranged from 3 months to 10 years. I was...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lynslie B.
La Mesa, CA
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey I'm lynslie! I'm 20 years old and in community college here in San Diego. I have at least 5 years of experience with children of all ages. I frequently babysit my nephews and other relatives and I worked with my church community in the nursery all throughout high school. I have 8 siblings so childcare is nothing new to me...
Lynslie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello and welcome! I'm a full-time SAHM looking to help YOU care for your littles as an experienced, confident, and battle-tested momma.
I have a friendly, outgoing 3-year-old boy who loves making friends and playing outside and a super chill easygoing 7-month-old.
Before getting married and having my own children I was a...
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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
Snag her if you can- she is one in a million. Mitzi watched our son from when he was 3 months old to about 2 years old. He's a Covid baby so we felt the nanny route was the safest way to go. I am SO glad we made that decision and were fortunate enough to hire Mitzi. She was a dream. She would rotate...
- Liz N.
Andressa M.
5.0
Andressa has taken wonderful care of our baby! Our daughter lights up when she walks in the door and is always so happy around her. She is always on time and is so loving with our daughter. Any family would be so lucky to have her care for their children! I can't recommend her enough.
- Natalie S.
Aline L.
5.0
Aline has been working with us for about a month now. She is great with our twin babies and our toddler. She is very loving and has a lot of patience. She is very reliable and follows instructions well. She is always willing to help with anything you ask her to do. She is very patient with our...
- Tulsi V.
Shakinah M.
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
- 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 $20.94 per hour as of January, 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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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 43 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.