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3,406 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, spontaneous, charismatic.
I like working with kids because they are so sweet. They are like sponges ready to explore the world. I love doing crafts and exploring their imaginations.
I'm looking for a job that has good communication, reliable time slots, friendly interactions.
I started...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was punctual, flexible, and proactive. We hired Jessica to watch our 4 month old, and not only did she do a great job with the baby, she was proactive about helping out around the house and flexible when our plans and schedules changed. I’m confident...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone!
A little about me..
I'm 23 years old going to school to be a CNA starting September 9th! My school is Saturday/Sundays so it wouldn't interfere with work hours (mon-fri)!!
**UPDATE** I now have a full time mon-fri position at a preschool but if you ever need a evening/ night out sitter please don't hesitate to...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lovely! We’ve worked with Brianna several times now. Brianna’s sweet and calm demeanor made her a perfect fit for our household. Our 10 month old son did great with her. She read, fed, bathed, diapered, and put him to sleep without any issues. She’s communicative,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm Arantxa and I'm 25yo originally from Mexico City, I just moved to sd. I was living in the DMV area for the past 5 years where I was working as a full time nanny.
I have 5 years of experience from 4mo to 12 yo.
I'm looking for an occasional babysitter position, (date nights, evenings and weekends) I'm...
Arantxa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love her, she is very kind to kids and also very reliable, punctual and very flexible."
Martha C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha, and I am looking to help out with a family part-time or for date nights. I am also looking to help out with a family/ families during the summer regularly. I am a third year 5th grade teacher working in Escondido. I live in North Park and am willing to travel! I have worked as a babysitter over the last 7...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is great! We hired her to help with our 6 month old daughter and she is very sweet and caring with her. We will absolutely use her more in the future."
Julia R.
5.0
(1)
Hello, parents!
With years of experience in childcare, engaging with ages ranging from three weeks to 12 years of age, I pride myself in creating a well-rounded, loving environment for your little ones. Additionally, I aided in PT, OT and Speech Therapy for two years with a child under my care. I adamantly believe in...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is super attentive and loving. Our daughter (5months old) instantly loved her. Hannah helped my baby warm up to the bottle when I returned to work (which was quite the feat!) and has helped with her with milestones like rolling over and sitting up. We feel...
Laura T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for about 5 years now I have experience with children from 7months - 12 years old. I am finally finishing school next month and getting my Masters in Educational counseling.
Tamia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Tamia is ethical, honest, transparent, and more importantly, very caring and considerate. She was always punctual. She always dressed appropriately. She made us feel safe while caring for my 8month old. She always had a positive attitude.
Mia worked with us full...
Yury O.
Jenna S.
San Diego, CA
$21-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Babysitter/Caretaker Available Mornings, Nights, And Daytime
4.6
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids, and I would like to continue my nanny career! I have a lot of experience with kids as I've taught church children's classes, and been a nanny previously for a family with a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old. I also worked as an au pair for a host family in Spain with an 8-year-old boy this summer. This has...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is a great nanny. She kept our infant engaged while mom worked from home and dad was at work. Jenna kept the playtime diverse with a mix between indoor fun and walks outside with the stroller. She logged all of the feedings, diaper changes and kept...
Andrew V.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of child care experience in babysitting and nannying. I am also a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has 5 years of experience working directly with kids to target their speech goals. I currently work in the acute care hospital setting helping people recover from strokes, brain injuries, surgery,...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Number one! My kids LOVE her. One of a kind... Educational background makes experience for kids a learning one as well. We appreciate her very much and you will too."
Jerry J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dulce, a 26-year-old passionate caregiver with over 6 years of experience babysitting children, ranging from infants of 2 months to pre-teens up to 13 years. Currently, I'm pursuing a nursing degree in San Diego and also working with a school district, where I design after-school programs for elementary and middle...
Dulce can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We have absolutely loved having Dulce in our home taking care of our 4 month old. She was very knowledgeable and experienced with newborns that we we felt extremely comfortable with our daughter being in her care throughout the day. She was a natural and took on...
Kristen H.
5.0
(1)
I grew up in a house of 5 girls, not including my mom. I was the youngest until my mom adopted a new born baby when I was 12 years old and I helped my mom raise her. I did everything from diapers, bathing, teaching her how to swim, helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, etc. Since then I took on other babysitting and nannying...
Chantal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Very dependable , organized , punctual good personality ."
Elizabeth C.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im a military spouse currently residing in San Diego. I am a licensed nurse but does care giving for elders and/or kids as part time. I've been a sitter for kids & elders for 10 years now and this experience helps me to know the ever changing needs of various ages. I supervised with homework, learning activities, hygiene,...
Genoa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tamara has been an awesome addition to caregiving for us. Our daughter adores her and goes easily to her. She is punctual, dependable, friendly and understanding."
Valerie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 39 live in San Diego in the Crown Point area and just love it.
I have babysat for years, 2 of those years with a high end babysitter/nanny company 3 to 5 times a week while attending college at San Francisco State University. On top of my years of experience with babysitting and nannying I have 12 units of childcare...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Crystal watches my girls at least once a week and sometimes more. We love Crystal!! Besides the fact that she is great with my kids, she is extremely punctual!!!"
Jenna O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a child development major. I have been working with infants 2 months of age as well as with children up to the age 9 for the past 10 years. I recently worked for a family in my neighborhood for almost 4 years, I helped them with their 4-month-old till he went to preschool and then again this past year in a half with their...
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lupita is wonderful with my infant son. He cries all the time and she is just so patient with him and she's helped him to learn to take a bottle... she's such a blessing! Definitely hanging on to her!"
Toni B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Carly, and I have worked with children on and off since I was 18. I started out by working the after school program at a pre school, working in the young toddler room. From there, I took my first long term nanny role over the summer. I was laid off this past year and I am looking for a change of pace right now and...
Carly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 22 years old and have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and minored in American Sign Language and Deaf culture. I am currently getting my master's degree in speech-language pathology. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple child care and development classes. I...
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is awesome. She is very punctual and dependable. Anytime she needed days off she always asked at least 2 days in advance. I never had to worry about if she would show up or not. And she had a good sense of humor about our joint endeavors to cook. 5/5 would...
Tamara C.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Sammy. I'm new to the area and want to get the word out that I'm a kind, responsible caretaker who's looking for work! I have over 10+ years of experience in childcare and have worked in both professional and personal settings. I just moved to San Diego from San Francisco, where I was a nanny for the past...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam was very professional and sweet, very understanding and patient with my girl who is in a cry-baby phase!"
Ashley C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Rashi and I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 26-year-old. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter and/or nanny since high school alongside my legal job and I hope to continue doing so. I have experience working with...
Rashi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Rashi babysat for our 2 kids and their 2 friends after another sitter canceled last minute. She was prompt, professional, responsive, and the kids enjoyed her. We felt very comfortable leaving the kids with her and knew they were in good hands. I would...
Laura G.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time nanny looking to pick up extra hours. I am available weekdays after 5, Saturdays during the day and anytime on Sunday.
I have 20+ years of childcare experience with children of all ages, multiples included.
I am CPR/First Aid certified and Trust Line accredited with the DOJ.
I am COVID vaccinated (3 boosters)...
Ruth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Ruth is fantastic! we instantly felt at ease and she took fantastic care of our kids while we enjoyed a night out!"
Julia S.
Priscilla C.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
Energy Worker Looking For Part Time Babysitting / Nannying Work
5.0
(1)
I come from a family of seven and have 21 nieces and nephews and have been a huge part of their lives. I have worked in childcare care and have nannied for multiple families over the years.
I did Red Cross training to be a life guard and used to teach swim lessons as well. I currently am an energy healer and am looking to...
Priscilla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Priscilla is the single most reliable, smart, caring and capable nanny we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Highly recommend."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Jessica S.
5.0
We had Jessica watch our 3.5 year old for the day when our nanny was out, and she was fantastic! Our daughter normally takes a while to warm up to someone new, and within 10 minutes she was engaged, connected, and doing arts and crafts. Jessica was on time, friendly, had a variety of options for...
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Brianna A.
5.0
Lovely! We’ve worked with Brianna several times now. Brianna’s sweet and calm demeanor made her a perfect fit for our household. Our 10 month old son did great with her. She read, fed, bathed, diapered, and put him to sleep without any issues. She’s communicative, attentive, and is proactive during...
- Care member
Arantxa S.
5.0
My kids love her, she is very kind to kids and also very reliable, punctual and very flexible.
- Martha C.
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha has wonderful energy and was sweet and calm with my 5 year old. Would definitely hire her again!
- Jenn K.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is super attentive and loving. Our daughter (5months old) instantly loved her. Hannah helped my baby warm up to the bottle when I returned to work (which was quite the feat!) and has helped with her with milestones like rolling over and sitting up. We feel so blessed to have found her.
- Laura T.
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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 3,406 babysitters in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?
The average rate for San Diego, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.39 per hour as of June 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,652 reviews of the 3,406 listed babysitters.