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1,343 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
Bella G.
San Diego, CA
$22-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Welcome To My Colorful World! I'm An Artist With Lots Of Spunk And Would Love To Be Your Babysitter!
4.7
(14)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Bella, a 19-year-old artist with a passion for nurturing young minds. With my vibrant personality and artistic flair, I provide a unique and engaging babysitting experience. I believe in fostering an environment where little ones can explore their artistic side, all while having a ton of fun.
I'd describe my...
Bella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I selfishly don't want to give her an amazing review because I don't want other families to steal her! But she was great. Kids were asking for her to come back before she left and asking if she could become our permanent babysitter. Everyone was clean alive and...
Nick L.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I hope everything is going well!
I'm Brazilian, 42 years old. I am an experienced and enthusiastic Nanny who loves child care and really interested in childhood development.
I have 5 years of experience, references upon request! Clean Drive Record.
I know how important is for parents to feel safe and secure with their...
Rosana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We would definitely hire Rosana again. She was hired last minute and she was on time and very dependable. Both my kids loved her very much."
Janette V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I own my own custom apparel business and love to pick up some side work! I love babysitting and have been doing it for 8 years :) I have experience with all-aged kiddos and am CPR certified!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chloe was a total life saver on a recent trip to Bozeman. We needed her for 4 nights straight while we were in town to babysit our 19 mo old son so we could attend family events for a wedding. She was always punctual and went with the flow when plans changed. We...
Courtney L.
Lizbeth L.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experiences Babysitter Over 2 Years Looking For Full-Time Job
5.0
(6)
I am a mom of two energetic girls, who attend school. Plus a boy, who gets taken care by his aunt. I have my own transportation and I am CPR Certified. I speak both English and Spanish. I have my BA in English Literature, taken some child development classes, and obtain my Mental Health and Wellness Certificate.
I have cared for...
Lizbeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lizbeth is a naturally gentle person. She is great with our son L. who has special needs. L. is autistic and can have a hard time following instructions but she is so patient with him all the time. What is more impressive is that she is not only patient and gentle...
Stephany A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kate and I am a third year undergraduate at the University of San Diego. I am certified by the North America Learning Institute in Babysitting Preparedness and I am familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques. I have over 5 years of experience caring for and tutoring children. I have worked with many families...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is friendly and attentive with my kids. My youngest has separation issues and she rolls with the tantrums when I leave. She is able to keep up with my super energetic 4 year old. Plus, Kate has been prompt with her arrivals and flexible when I've asked if she...
Emma G.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very easy-going, checked in with updates, and great with our kid"
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi Moms and Dads! Thank you visiting my profile! I was born and raised in San Diego and I'm the oldest of 3 girls. I'm a dependable, energetic, and loving babysitter with 15+ years of experience providing exceptional care to children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I'm skilled in managing multiple children, coordinating...
Marita can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marita has been babysitting for me for over 10 years and we absolutely love her! In fact, I left her a review on her care.com profile in October 2013 and I’m back to provide an update! She is the most reliable, trustworthy, and dependable babysitter we’ve ever had!...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello - I have 7 years combined childcare experience including being a full-time nanny, babysitter, and pod teacher during pandemic times for children 5 weeks old to 16 years old.
I have been described by families, as caring, energetic, silly, fun, reliable and trustworthy. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. Arts and crafts...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Bri when our son was ~6 weeks old as a full-time nanny. Originally just for two months before we planned to transitioned into a nanny share but then we extended due to COVID and had her as our son's nanny for six months. She was very conscientious and...
Ossama A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Holley! I am looking for a full time nannying position. I am 24 and local to San Diego. I have a flexible schedule and lots of babysitting experience and references. I have nannied for children ages 2 months- 12 years old.
Most recently, I nannied for three girls ages 3 months - 3 years. I also worked for CSC...
Holley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Holley was great with my girls! She always jumped in to help and took initiative in getting the kids out and working on projects, baking, crafts, etc. She is super reliable and my girls adore her!"
Bre M.
Maria G.
San Diego, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time, A Babysitter, Expert in Childcare, Looking to Work Mon-Friday with Ages Newborn-12
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Brazilian, 60 years old. I'm a caring, trustworthy, responsible lady seeking a full time position with a nice and warm family. I have excellent childcare skills with more than 15 years experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and school aged children. I have extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for kids,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I would like to provide my highest recommendation for our beloved nanny of 10 years, Maria. We are making an out of state move and can’t talk her into moving to Oklahoma with us.
Maria came to us after our second child was born. We have since had a third child. Our...
Mary J.
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Lutsia. I am a professional babysitter with 5 years of experience through the company. I took care of kids from 1 years old till 14. Sometimes I worked with 2 and 3 kids at a time. I like working with kids making sure they are safe, happy and satisfied with me. I have first aid, CPR, CNA, home health aid...
Lutsia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"I am happy to hire Lutsia to babysit my you youngest since 2016. I am confident Lutsia loves kids and pays a lot of attention to their safety. Lutsia's attention to detail helped avoid serious accident at kids playground. I am and I will be delighted to hire Lutsia...
Victor M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a friendly and reliable childcare provider with 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I communicate with parents through daily written reports and verbal communication at pickup, always respecting their preferred method. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katelyn is a joy. My daughter loved playing with her and even wanted her to stay the night with us, a testament to the connection Katelyn created. We can’t wait to hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years and I love every moment of it. Even though I have not yet brought a baby into this world, I have always had a natural maternal instinct. In the last decade I have cared for children of all age ranges; from the newborn stage to elementary grades.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liza is amazing. She’s trustworthy, dependable and punctual. She cared for our 18 month old for almost 6 months. We wish we found her sooner, but unfortunately have to let her go due to getting accepted into preschool earlier than we thought. She’s great around...
Jessica N.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have many years of experience in both as needed babysitting jobs and also as a consistent nanny during the summertime, all ages. I love to get outside and go for walks, ride bikes, play at the park, and beach! I like to do creative activities with the kids and play games, art, and color. I'm a very neat and organized...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly is fantastic! Our girls really enjoyed their day with her. She is reliable, flexible and quick to communicate. We will have her again soon! "
Kayd W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Rhona and I am 28 years old from Ireland. I have a bachelors degree in Business with HR but since I've come to America I have fallen in love with childcare again! I have four early childhood education units and currently obtaining four more units. I have babysat kids all my life and have worked at...
Rhona can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rhona is absolutely amazing! She was very responsive and flexible when I was trying to figure out last minute care for my daughter when her daycare shut down for a couple weeks unexpectedly. She was so punctual, flexible with my needs, a very hard worker and...
Deana F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
32-year-old professional who loves kids and pets.. feel free to message me if you need someone to babysit, nanny or watch your dogs! I live in the Golden Hill area of San Diego so am central to everything! I am from Boston, where I have a lot of family and friends with young ones. I also nanny part time currently for 2 boys in...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been helping our family out for the past few months by caring for our now 7 month old. She has always been super flexible to the never ending changes that come along with an infant. Our son absolutely loves her! Rachel is kind and has a calming energy...
Meg P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Kamilah and I have 8+ years of experience nannying. I have a bachelors in Public Health. I have three siblings, 2 older (brother and sister) and a younger brother. Some of my interests include reading, cooking/baking, yoga, swimming, hiking, and just about anything that makes you active! I regularly practice yoga...
Kamilah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very kind, gentle and caring, and is responsible and prompt. She is adaptable to our family's needs for a flexible schedule, and responsive with her availability. I highly recommend her!"
Samantha A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for the last 10 years. I work well with all age groups. My nephew is 8 and goes to Warren Walker so, I'm familiar with the k-3 curriculum here in San Diego. I'm confident tutoring up to 12th Grade. I have familiarity with "Excellent Reading" a course developed by a college professor here in SD. My...
Sahar can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sahar was more than we could have asked for. Her calm demeanor and kindness were exactly what our 3 yr old daughter needed. She spent quality time playing, coloring, and engaging with our timid child. She did light housekeeping without request. If you need a...
Mandy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Moms and Dads of San Diego! I have been an EMT for four years, worked on an ambulance for 3 and have been working in the hospital for 1. I have also been a nanny / babysitter my whole life. I am highly skilled in medical knowledge as well as child care. I am currently working night shift at the hospital now and would love to...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I hired Sophie to watch my 3 grandchildren one Friday evening for a date night out with my husband. To say that Sophie was punctual, dependable and responsible, would be an understatement. She showed up early, and stayed until my son came home to relieve her. She...
Pia H.
Barbara G.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Children 12 Months Up To 10 Years
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny offering childcare at my home. I have been a professional nanny for the past 10 years. I have a 16 months old baby boy, Ideally I'm looking to take care of a baby around the same age.
I have plenty experience with multiple children.
I'm a Nurse assistant, BLS/CPR and First Aid certified, have my own...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Barbara was with us for one year. She was great with my then one year old child who is now a very active toddler. She took him out everyday- playgrounds, libraries, museums, playdates with other nannies. He was never bored and always happy when I came home. She was...
Esther M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Bella G.
5.0
I selfishly don't want to give her an amazing review because I don't want other families to steal her! But she was great. Kids were asking for her to come back before she left and asking if she could become our permanent babysitter. Everyone was clean alive and happy, including the dog. So not much...
- Nick L.
Rosana P.
5.0
We would definitely hire Rosana again. She was hired last minute and she was on time and very dependable. Both my kids loved her very much.
- Janette V.
Chloe O.
5.0
We were visiting for 4 nights and Chloe watched our 7 month old son 3 nights so we could go to dinner. She was communicative, punctual and sweet. We’d put him to sleep before she came over and we went to dinner. It was a fantastic setup. I was apprehensive about leaving him with a stranger but I got...
- Care member
Lizbeth L.
5.0
We hired Lizbeth for a week while I was traveling for work to help my wife with our 3 month old son. Lizbeth has a high level of professionalism, is flexible, and went out of her way to ensure our son was receiving all of the care he needed. Our son seemed really comfortable with her, and my wife...
- Ian M.
Kate C.
5.0
Kate is friendly and attentive with my kids. My youngest has separation issues and she rolls with the tantrums when I leave. She is able to keep up with my super energetic 4 year old. Plus, Kate has been prompt with her arrivals and flexible when I've asked if she could stay a few extra minutes....
- Emma G.
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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 1,343 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 $22.05 per hour as of March 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 947 reviews of the 1,343 listed babysitters.