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131 babysitters are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I am a licensed occupational therapist. I am currently working a full time job M-F 8-430, therefore have limited availability. I have babysat children ranging in ages from 1-month-old to 12 years old. While completing my bachelors degree, I was a live in nanny for two boys ages 9 and 12. During college I...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is a fantastic babysitter. Our kids loved her and she was always easy to work with. I would highly recommend her!"
Katie R.
Elizabeth T.
La Mesa, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Liz, I Am An Athletic, Fun Nanny And Babysitter Who Loves To Teach, And Tutor!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and fun!
I like working with kids because I find it very rewarding to help guide them to do something new, such as a hard math problem, a handstand, or an authentic apology.
I'm looking for a job that is stable and flexible all at the same time while feeling tight for me and the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were extremely fortunate to have Liz for 9 months. She is in, in a word, magical. First, Liz is not a career nanny - she is actually a multi-talented acrobat. She is very active and got along swimmingly with our older daughter (6) and toddler (1 when started)....
Shermin D.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shyra. I have a Bachelor's degree in child development and also a child development teachers permit. I have worked with children ages 5 months to 7 years with 3 years of experience being a nanny. I also have experience working with children in a preschool setting including working with children on the spectrum....
Shyra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Shyra was great! She helped watch our 17 month old, and was patient, gentle, and caring. I highly recommend her, and look forward to hiring her again in the future."
Angeles F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 10 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, dance lessons, running errands. I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a very hard working person"
Kevin J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Bri, I'm 20! I'm looking to babysit, on an as-needed basis. I have experience in childcare and coaching. I was a gymnastics coach and did childwatch for all ages. I have a car, have babysat plenty of times, and have taken courses in child development. I am confident in my ability to look after & care for children of all...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Couldn't have gone better. Good communication, on time, friendly, and the kids loved her. Thanks, Briana!"
Juan M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience caring for the disabled; both of my parents were in wheelchairs. They taught me patience and gratitude. I started babysitting at a very young age. I am energetic, fun-loving, reliable, and committed. I love playing games, doing arts & crafts, playing outdoors, and love nature. I have experience with...
Jan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jan is a wonderful caregiver. She has been caring for my 2 year old son for the past 6 months. We hired her to provide childcare once a week, plus fill in as needed. She is extremely dependable and reliable. She is also very good at communicating and keeping her...
Stacie U.
5.0
(3)
I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
5.0
(5)
I have two dogs that bring joy to my life.
I enjoy walking dogs and overnight pet sitting. I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. I have given medication by your instruction. I am not a certified vet technician
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Nancy has taken care of my two cats on multiple occasions when I've had to travel for work, sometimes up to 2-3 weeks at a time. I felt terrible to have to leave them for so long, but could rest assured knowing they'd be in her care. She's professional, punctual,...
Dena L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I feel that it is important that people have the option to remain in their homes, with appropriate supports, as long as it is a viable option. I assist people with social activities, coordinate their bills and paperwork, help with pets, act as a travel companion (USA), advocate for their needs and make periodic checks on...
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Nancy is a great person who puts 110% effort into everything she does. When I lived in Lakeside Nan helped me with walking my dog and helping me with errands and during that time we became good friends. I would recommend her for any job you have for...
Kathleen R.
Valerie T.
La Mesa, CA
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in a daycare for 3 years as an assistant teacher. I took care of children of all ages (6 weeks to 5-year-olds) I have been a nanny for 6 years. The last family I was nanny for in Chicago, I was with them for 4 years! Worked at an at home daycare for about 7 months before I moved to California. I was with a nanny family...
Valerie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I interviewed Valerie and she is an amazing individual. Her personality is what did it for us. She has this bubbly, funny and energetic way to her and we look forward to her starting tomorrow.
Mark D."
Mark D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Addison, and I'm currently a freshman at Grossmont College. I'm a photographer, and I'm passionate in animal rescue. I've been babysitting on and off for about five years now for kids of all different ages and personalities. I have taken a few courses on babysitting, and am CPR certified. Your child's safety and...
Addison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Addison has been babysitting my kids for more than five years. She is kind, respectful, and the most responsible and trustworthy babysitter we have ever had. She is BY FAR our favorite, no one even comes close. She’s not someone who will just sit on her phone...
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Stephanie B.
La Mesa, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for our first child in San Diego. She was wonderful with our baby, very interactive and kind in addition to reliable and punctual. We were forced to change nannies due to our moving, otherwise we would probably still employ her."
Jennifer L.
Vicki M.
La Mesa, CA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
COVID Vaccinated And Booster, Early Childhood Development Courses, First Aid/CPR/AED,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I am big on reading and limiting screen time. I do engage your child throughout my visit to your home.
I am a mom myself and know that it does take a village to raise children. My sons are both in college and I am enjoying the occasional babysitter/nanny jobs. I have been a baker in the food industry for many years but went...
Vicki can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even brought stickers and other small items to entertain her. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter alone with Vicki and...
Rick C.
Tanee B.
La Mesa, CA
$39/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am 24 Yrs Old. Active Duty Military. I Love Children And Animals.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as attentive, fun and caring.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and really enjoyed being around my siblings which grew my love for children.
I'm looking for a job that I would enjoy doing.
I started working with kids when I was 18. I started babysitting my co-workers and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Will recommend her services to anyone without hesitation. She’s attentive to not only the care of your child but also the progression of your child. She’s devoted to furthering your child on levels of education, being responsible, and so much more. Her patience is...
Care member
Anastacia T.
La Mesa, CA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, compassionate and communicative
I love working with children because it brings me so much joy knowing that I have a part to play in their developmental milestones and nurture. Apart from the fact that I always wanted to teach children
I'm looking for a job that allows me to instill...
Anastacia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It's was a pleasure to work with an awesome professional. I'm able to recommend Anastacia as a babysitter to anyone. She watched my 7 year old autistic son. Anastacia arrived at our home on time, ready to engage and with a smile."
Ronnie F.
Desiree S.
La Mesa, CA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hello lovely families! My name is Desiree, I am a college attendant at San Francisco State University, currently working towards my BA in Creative Writing. I have worked worked with children since 2018, and have held various positions deriving from child care. I've worked as a Preschool teacher at an international immersion...
Desiree can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's an amazing person all the way around helped cleaned made sure everything was done and stayed on schedule with the things I had planned for her . She never complained even if she had to stay longer than agreed and she just showed my kids so much love I was...
Tee B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working with elderly people (1 year with an active older person and 4 years with people who needed assistance to move, bathe and dress) I really enjoy this vocation. I m patient, very responsible, detail orientated/organized/clean. I don't mind doing light housekeeping as well as running errands. I...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Karen worked for our family a few years back. She took care of my father for about 1 and a half years. She was a great caretaker who had a lot of patience with my father who had very little movement in his lower body because of an accident. She was always there on...
adrian L.
Stephanie B.
La Mesa, CA
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I have a great amount of experience in aiding for your special needs family members ! From teens in all 4 years of high school to seniors in daily aid.
Anna A.
La Mesa, CA
$23/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anna and I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for about 9 years now. I am CPR and AED certified. I love playing board games, creating our own games to play, swimming, reading with the kids, and playing at the park to name a few. I have volunteer/worked at some children's summer camps and have babysat...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her again and had an awesome time with her. She made her a nutritious lunch and took excellent care of her. I would...
Matthew S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, taking care of a wide range of individuals with physical and psychological conditions. My nursing background is in Critical Care and Infusion Nursing. I am available for short term positions only, for example covering for vacationing caregivers, clients needing care in...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Jennifer is reliable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. She helps fill in the gaps at my mothers assisted living once a week, and is invaluable to us. She takes the initiative when she sees a need, and will do anything that is needed. My family couldn't recommend her...
Vicki W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Michelle D.
5.0
Michelle is a fantastic babysitter. Our kids loved her and she was always easy to work with. I would highly recommend her!
- Katie R.
Elizabeth T.
5.0
We were extremely fortunate to have Liz for 9 months. She is in, in a word, magical. First, Liz is not a career nanny - she is actually a multi-talented acrobat. She is very active and got along swimmingly with our older daughter (6) and toddler (1 when started). She has a joyful and loving...
- Shermin D.
Shyra D.
5.0
Shyra was great! She helped watch our 17 month old, and was patient, gentle, and caring. I highly recommend her, and look forward to hiring her again in the future.
- Angeles F.
Nicole S.
5.0
Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again
- Ekaterina Z.
Briana M.
5.0
We hired Briana for a recurring baby sitting position and she was so easy to contact and responsive. She was able to start sooner than we anticipated which saved us from having to deal with finding a family member to help. She is very up front with what works for her and is also flexible as our...
- Shannon D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in La Mesa, CA:
How can I find a La Mesa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in La Mesa, 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 131 babysitters in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA?
The average rate for La Mesa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $18.86 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 La Mesa, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in La Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews of the 131 listed babysitters.