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3,416 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
Valerie M.
San Diego, CA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Children. Pursuing Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Valerie. I am a pediatric occupational and have over 10 years of experience working with children and taking care of pets. I am CPR certified and have a car for transportation. I love to educate and be creative. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family :)
Valerie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were in La Jolla visiting relatives and hired Valarie for one evening. She was really wonderful - great with our 16 m/o, responsive, and open to answering our questions so that we felt comfortable leaving our little one in her care. Highly highly recommend."
Corianna S.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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
(2)
I am a dedicated and passionate caregiver with a deep commitment to fostering a safe, engaging, and enriching experience to every child under my care.
Learning is an exciting journey, and I make it enjoyable for littler ones! My activities are designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and love for exploration. From...
Jinnela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Very good person, she takes care of my daughters a few times, I recommend her 100%"
Sandra N.
Bella G.
San Diego, CA
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Welcome To My Colorful World! I'm An Artist With Lots Of Spunk And Would Love To Be Your Babysitter!
4.3
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Bella, an 18-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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bella is an amazing sitter. She’s so sweet to our kids, they have a lot of fun playing with her. She’s always on time and is very flexible. 10/10 recommend 😊."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic caregiver, excited to meet new people! I have more than 15 years of child care experience - I am a pet sitter (on another platform), have been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego and I have been a nanny and babysitter for several different families. I'm responsible, educated and I can help...
Catherine can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Catherine is wonderful! We used her when we needed a nanny for our 5 year old little guy. We loved the two of them together. Catherine is fun, interactive, silly and still got great cooperation from our kiddo. She was never on her phone, bored or boring! We...
Nancy B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of many kids of many different ages. I have actually cared for about 8 or more families from Care. com . All of them had their own schedule, so I am used to various arrangements. I am a fun and caring babysitter. I am very attentive when taking care of children, I don't believe in being on my phone while...
Alondra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We have loved Alondra since the day she began babysitting for us on occasion for our (at the time) 4 & 6 year old. Over the coarse of more than a year, we've hired her multiple times & have never been disappointed. The kids LOVE her & request her when they know a...
Jillian W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with children and adults is always good. I love to make them happy, smile, help with activities of daily living. I love this because it is my nature to love, I'm compassionate. I look forward to utilize my care-giving experience and skills.
Guadalupe can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Guadalupe is a kind, gentle, competent person. She is experienced working with children and adults. While she is calm, quiet, and unobtrusive, she accomplishes the desired goals punctually and without fanfare. Her respectful manner especially endears her to...
Carolyn R.
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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I possess nearly a decade's worth of experience in working with children of all ages as both a caretaker/babysitter and a private tutor.
My background in philosophy and mathematics gives me an encompassing understanding of all subjects taught to kids in school, but I believe it is my degree in social and behavioral sciences...
Jaden can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have a 3 year old and a 7 month old. I have had a lot of babysitters in the past. Jaden is by far the best. His ability to enter into their world is second to none. I moved cross country, but my 3 year old still asks "where is Jaden.""
Reid B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for a family of two kids, ages 7 and 3 for three years. As well as nannying for another family with a girl aged 12, on and off for a year. My nannying duties included, picking the kids up from school, taking them to the park (to get active), making them dinner, helping them with homework, and putting them to...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marissa was a great babysitter for us on a Saturday. Our toddler takes a little while to warm up to new people, but Marissa was very patient and playful with her. She also helped out with our twin babies whenever they needed extra attention. She was on time,...
Shasta L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a kind, fun-loving, positive person. My goal is to create a safe and engaging environment for the kids I babysit. I love to stay active and play outside, and use our imaginations to create fun, new worlds. I approach tricky situations in a measured, compassionate way and remain calm when disciplining.
I've spent...
Margaux can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 3 young children loved her. She is very sweet and calm."
Cheryl R.
5.0
(3)
During high school, I was a part of a class called Teacher Cadet in which I learned in depth how to be a teacher and interned in a 1st grade special education class for a whole semester. I also nannied for a family with a 7-year-old a year ago and did on/off babysitting jobs. I am highly experienced with children!
Lexi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Lexi is an absolute natural with children. She is very active and engaged but also has a calming energy. She made us feel at ease with her watching our infant. Highly recommend!"
Callie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being the oldest of nine cousins, ages ranging from 3- to 14 -year- old, I get to look after them quite a bit when the parents want to go out. I have done many summer camps where I was alone with groups of five to eight children of various ages. I am very responsible, organized, but at the same time love to have fun.
Nidhi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Nidhi helped watch our 5 month old daughter when we went out for a date night. As a first time mom I was nervous about having a nonfamily member watch our baby but Nidhi was sweet and trust worthy. Thank you! "
Sue P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ariel, I am 32. I am a widowed mother with a toddler. I have a business degree in International Business with a minor in psychology, marketing and mathematics. I am originally from New York. I moved to San Diego 10 years ago. I have been babysitting/nannying for 15 years, part-time, full-time and date nights. I...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I recently moved here from the UK so I don't have the usual support network in San Diego. However with Ariel on hand I know I always have somebody who I 100% trust and can depend on. She is honest, transparent and completely reliable. She is approachable and always...
Naomi H.
Kimberly G.
San Diego, CA
$27-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, And Well Experienced Babysitter In San Diego, CA!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and have extensive experience in looking after a wide age range of kiddos, both professionally and in my personal life! I've nannied for two families. Both, whom I met through care. com. Family one: two children, ages 2 and 6 (2019 through early 2020). Family two: two children ages 3 and 1 (late 2020 through...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim was so reliable, responsible great at communicating and great with the kids! She watched our 2 year old and 6 year old, picked them up from school, helped with dinners, keeping them entertained and getting them ready for bed. We were so thankful for her! Any...
Amanda B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Montse and I am an experienced and passionate babysitter with over 8yrs of experience taking care of children from ages 2-12yrs old!
About me:
I am a reliable, responsible, and outgoing person who is ready to make your job as a parent a little bit easier. My hobbies include going on hikes, baking, painting,...
Montse can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Always took good care of my kids, plays with them etc…she is easy to communicate with and always on time! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Kaitlin- I received my Bachelors Degree in Communications in 2016 and moved to San Diego from new York in February and am absolutely loving it! I was in sales for 5 years. I have experience babysitting for children ages 6 months to 14 y/o, having babysat up to 4 kids at a time. I have nannied on and off over the...
Kaitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaitlin helping to watch our one year old son. She always followed his schedule and was great about sending us updates and pictures throughout the day. We plan to definitely use her again in the future for weekends and date nights! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Francys. I am from Colombia. I moved to San Diego in July of 2011. I am married and I have a green card for permanent residency.
I have experience with kids from 3 months to 11 years of age. I can do light cleaning, organizing and laundry if it pertains to the child. I am dependable, reliable and I know I can do a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Francys has been caring for our baby girl for almost 9 months, since she was 3 months old. She has been a blessing for our family! Our baby loves her and is completely content when I leave in the morning. She has great attention to detail when it comes to...
Kassi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mommy to a 3-year-old girl named Sophia. I adore babies and kids and prefer to work around them over any other job. I've always been a natural, and your kids would be in the best hands.
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Rose was great with my two boys (4 and 7)! I needed an emergency babysitter as I was working and they were on spring break. She was on time every day and spent the day playing board games and taking the kids out to the park. The kids had a great time with her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Niloo. I am a physical therapist and I also have 15 + years of experience taking care of children. I bring lots of love into my work and create a positive emotional space for children. I incorporate play and learning in order to increase engagement and a healthy emotional development. I would love to further talk...
Niloofar can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Niloofar is kind, caring and trustworthy.
During Covid, she took care of our twins who missed their preschool due to lockdown. She not only entertained the boys by various activities such as baking, art and crafts and visiting the local park, she also helped them...
Care member
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Valerie M.
5.0
We were in La Jolla visiting relatives and hired Valarie for one evening. She was really wonderful - great with our 16 m/o, responsive, and open to answering our questions so that we felt comfortable leaving our little one in her care. Highly highly recommend.
- Corianna S.
Holly C.
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.
Jinnela I.
5.0
Very good person, she takes care of my daughters a few times, I recommend her 100%
- Sandra N.
Bella G.
5.0
Bella was terrific- my six year old and three year old enjoyed their time with her and I will definitely contact her again. Bella also tidied up the kitchen before I got home. What a gem!
- Joanna N.
Catherine C.
5.0
Catherine is wonderful! We used her when we needed a nanny for our 5 year old little guy. We loved the two of them together. Catherine is fun, interactive, silly and still got great cooperation from our kiddo. She was never on her phone, bored or boring! We trusted her with overnights too. We...
- Nancy B.
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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 3,416 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 $20.38 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,667 reviews of the 3,416 listed babysitters.