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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, 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."
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...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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!"
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 a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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 😊."
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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...
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
First Aid
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...
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! "
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
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!"
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Always took good care of my kids, plays with them etc…she is easy to communicate with and always on time! "
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:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
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...
Every little one is a unique puzzle piece, and it's like I've got a magical knack for quickly becoming their best buddy! I was a solo star growing up with no siblings, but boy, did I catch the babysitting bug as a teenager. Fast forward 12 years, and I've been the go-to helper for families with tiny tots to cool teens.
Picture...
Sahar can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sahar did an amazing job with out 13 month old. He was crying the whole time and she was able to soothe him and put him to sleep. She is caring, gentle and very respectful. Even one time babysitting suggested she is very worthy of our trust. Thanks Sahar!"
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, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Hello! My name is Maddie , I am currently a student at Santa Barbara City College studying psychology and child development. I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience caring for children ages 3mo. to 12 years, and have cared for children with varying degrees of special...
Madelene can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very reliable and patient with kids .. my 5 yr old loved playing with her"
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 3 young children loved her. She is very sweet and calm."
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Cares for your children like they are her own! Loving, attentive, and reliable!"
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
"We have known Niloufar for more than 6 years, she cared for our younger son since he was 6 months old until 4 years and at some time both boys. She is very kind, loving and caring. Kids love her and even though they are older now we are still in contact with her...
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We have hired Marissa a number of times for babysitting. Marissa is not only an amazing sitter to our toddler but she's a wonderful human being. She's reliable and punctual, she's friendly and respectful. She has a calm presence where you feel comfortable leaving...
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! "
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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.
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.
Holley T.
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.
Rachel H.
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 and has handles meltdowns with ease....
- Meg P.
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!
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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 3,392 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 $20.41 per hour as of May 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 1,691 reviews of the 3,392 listed babysitters.