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288 babysitters are listed in Carlsbad, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Carlsbad, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey, you all! My name is Shelby! I am 22 years old and just graduated nursing school! With being a nursing major, I am CPR certified, a Certified Nursing Apprentice, and have over 500 hours of clinical experience in the hospital.
I have experience in caring for infants to teens. I also have experience with distance learning and...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Shelby was awesome! Our kids had a really good time when she babysat for date night, would love to have her babysit again!
Richie F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with multiples(boy-girl twins). Newborns.
I babysat groups of 7-12 kids on Mondays and Wednesdays, ages newborn-12 for church growth groups
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and I am Red Cross Certified. studied childhood development at Palomar College :)
:) I'm definitely interested in...
Amani can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Amani is easy to work with and a great communicator. She watched our kids and drove them to activities for several months. We love her!
Sarene S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sabrina, I started babysitting as a teenager for family friends and their children. After highschool I started taking multiple child development courses at Palomar college and knew that I wanted a career working with and helping children. I have worked as a full time nanny for a few families throughout my adult life,...
Sabrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Very Sweet individual with an amazing personality and a real passion for caring for children? Will hire again in the future!
Caitlin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am 25 years old. I am the second oldest out of five children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, not only my siblings but family friends and others, and I love it. I am very motherly by nature; also I have a easy going and fun personality. I have been involved in daycare at church as...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Rebecca is very good with children of any age. My two boys want me to take them over to her house to have her watch them even if I don't have plans or errands to run. She is very punctual. She gets down on there level and plays with them no matter the game is. She...
Lisa R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am Rochane (Roxie) and I am looking for a part time nannying or babysitting position. I have worked as a nanny in the USA for 8 years and have babysat for several families here and back in Brazil for 11 years. I have been working in a corporate setting now while going to college, and I am looking to make a switch back to...
Rochane can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Roxie took care of our two boys (3.5 year old and 1 year old) three times while we visited San Diego. She was wonderful with the kids, and very responsible and dependable. During the day she took both boys to the local park, and was very good at taking care of...
Rachel P.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen and I am a bilingual mother of 3 (2 boys and 1 girl) and my two oldest are attending college. I have two wonderful dogs, a german shepherd and a terrier. I have 20+ years of experience taking care of children and I have had experience with taking care of triplets as well. I am a very honest, loving, and...
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Carmen is a one of the most thoughtful and kind people I have ever met. From the second she began working with us, she truly became an immediate part of the family. She always arrives on time, carefully documents feeding/play/sleep schedules, and even sends cute...
Kim J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Qwen, I just graduated college from Oregon State University studying Business Administration! A little bit about me is I have always loved being with kids. I started off as a mothers helper when I was age 10-12 and since then I have only grown to love kids more through all of my different yexperience!! I am CPR and first...
Qwen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Qwen was our son's nanny from the time he was 12 weeks old until 2.5 years old. She was creative, calm, adventurous, fun, and extremely caring. I truly feel like we won the lottery with her. I never doubted that our son was safe and happy in her hands. Everyone we...
Heather S.
Emerald K.
Carlsbad, CA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emy. I have 7 years of experience. I am currently going to school to become an elementary school teacher (Liberal Arts degree) with a minor of Childhood Development. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking, and Laundry. I enjoy spending time with kids and making having a babysitter a good experience. I am also...
Emerald can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
She is trustable and loyal. She takes care of my 10 month old. She is so sweet!
Breeanne A.
Stephanie S.
Carlsbad, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have 9+ years caring, guiding, tutoring & teaching children ranging from 3 to 8 years! With heartfelt dedication, I have supported & taught young children through guided play approaches as well as organizing play spaces to ensure interest, focus and safety.
I've been a dedicated care source & early learning advisor for many...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Steph is amazing! She is so patient, kind and detail oriented. The kids love her.
Beck H.
4.7
(16)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been a caregiver for children from 9 weeks to 10 years old for the last 4-5 years now. I love kids of all ages & everything that comes with that - changing diapers, making bottles, bath time, playtime, helping with homework - the whole nine! I also have no problem cooking for the children, tidying the house,...
Diarrah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Diarrah helped me with my urgent sitter request and made my first time using Care.com such an easy and worry-free process. I am so grateful to have met her and my son was in such a great mood when I came home from work. Not only was Diarrah friendly and patient...
Jenevieve H.
Mackenna D.
Carlsbad, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student Looking For Some Play Time With Some Kiddos
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old. The second oldest of 5 kids so I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old. Have been with ages from 2 months to 16-year-olds. I absolutely love kids and enjoy babysitting/nannying.
Mackenna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Mackenna is amazing. She is at very attentive, dependable and wonderful with my kids. She is a terrific role model for them and has every quality you could possibly ask for! She has experience running kids camps too which shows her ability to watch various kids...
Karyn D.
Juliette R.
Carlsbad, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a licensed speech-language pathologist local to Carlsbad. I am CPR certified. I love children and have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 years. I love to read, teach, and nurture little ones! I have had multiple babysitting jobs and regular nannying jobs. I've babysat children ranging from 4 months -11 years....
Juliette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Juliette is fantastic with both my 10 month old daughter and 3.5 year old son. She is quick to troubleshoot when one of them is having a "moment", and never sweats the small stuff! And I don't consider my kids easy, so that's no small feat.. :) Always very quick to...
Tara L.
Lauren G.
Carlsbad, CA
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter In All Ages Including Special Needs Available For Part Time Weekly And Weekend Hours
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting kids of all ages for over 6 years and have experience with special needs. I am a Christian student attending university.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I had Lauren come over today to watch my 13 month old. She was sweet and he took a liking to her right away. I would hire Lauren again in a heartbeat!
Danielle M.
Mackenna D.
Carlsbad, CA
$8-13/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have grown up around children and pets my whole life. I love taking care of younger and older kids. I am one of five kids, the second oldest! I adore my little siblings and insisted on helping raise them since they were born! I have been a babysitter/nanny for multiple years. My most recent year of Nanning was with a...
Mackenna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a positive, patient, and energetic sitter and tutor.
I have 5 years of experience babysitting, 4 years of experience teaching, and 4 months. From 2019 to 2020, I taught English in Spain to classes of 3-year-old through 10-year-old, and I loved forming bonds with my students, helping them learn, designing and...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Elisabeth H.
Carlsbad, CA
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington looking for a part time nannying or babysitting position. I have 7 years of experience working as a nanny, babysitter, and kids camp counselor. I also worked as a lifeguard in the past so I have extensive CPR and first aid training.
Elisabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Elisabeth is everything one could want in a babysitter. She's responsible, punctual, self-directed, our kids like her, and she went above and beyond in playing with them in an engaging manner, and tidying up around the house without being asked to. She's friendly,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi,
I lead a life focused on creating a positive atmosphere for both myself and those around me. I love teaching through art, nature and adventures. I would consider myself reserved, yet in the right environment my bubbly side shines through. I would consider myself a busy body so schedules and organization have always been a...
Recent review:
5.0
Olivia was our nanny for over a year and I would highly recommend her. She developed such a special bond with our toddlers and our family. She is extremely thoughtful, respectful and mature. She always had fun ideas for activities and kept our VERY active kiddos...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest child and grandchild in my family, I think I have been babysitting my whole life. I have cared for children of various families for 4 years (including twins), ages of 3 months old and up. I am kind, organized, reliable and detail orientated. I am able to provide transportation services and homework help.
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Rachel was amazing!!! Her energy and compassion for our boys was impeccable. We will definitely miss her!
Jessica H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katie! I recently moved back home to California and I am looking to find a new family to work with. I absolutely love children and I am going to school for nursing with the plan to work in pediatrics. I worked at UNM hospital in the intermediate care nursery as a tech for a year and a half. I had long term...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Katie was wonderful! The kiddos loved her and she was good about picking up and organizing when she had the time. We would definitely hire her a again and I highly recommend her.
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Daniela. I have been working as a nanny for more than 4 years, currently, I work full time with 2 children a boy 1 year and a girl almost 3 years old.
I'm looking for some extra babysitting for when I'm off, for dates nights, or weekends.
About me, I've been a live-in nanny in the Netherlands for 1 year...
Daniela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Daniela was very easy to work with, always showed up early and was extremely professional. She was very loving and sweet with our newborn and clearly has plenty of training for newborns as well as showing patience with our three year olds. I would definitely...
Hilary S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carlsbad, CA
Shelby S.
5.0
Shelby was awesome! Our kids had a really good time when she babysat for date night, would love to have her babysit again!
- Richie F.
Amani J.
5.0
Amani is easy to work with and a great communicator. She watched our kids and drove them to activities for several months. We love her!
- Sarene S.
Sabrina B.
5.0
Very Sweet individual with an amazing personality and a real passion for caring for children? Will hire again in the future!
- Caitlin R.
Rebecca K.
5.0
Rebecca is very good with children of any age. My two boys want me to take them over to her house to have her watch them even if I don't have plans or errands to run. She is very punctual. She gets down on there level and plays with them no matter the game is. She is fantastic and I still use her....
- Lisa R.
Rochane H.
5.0
Roxie took care of our two boys (3.5 year old and 1 year old) three times while we visited San Diego. She was wonderful with the kids, and very responsible and dependable. During the day she took both boys to the local park, and was very good at taking care of the baby (giving him bottles and...
- Rachel P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carlsbad, CA:
How can I find a Carlsbad babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carlsbad, 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 288 babysitters in Carlsbad, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Carlsbad, CA?
The average rate for Carlsbad, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.39 per hour as of April 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 Carlsbad, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Carlsbad, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews of the 288 listed babysitters.