Find babysitters in La Mesa, CA that you’ll love

147 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

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Katie D.


La Mesa, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie. I recently graduated with my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy and am studying for my board exam. I received my bachelors degree from CSUSM with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development/Health Services about 6 years ago. I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist doing in-home therapy for kids with...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Katie to watch our autistic son for two weeks while he was on a fall break from school. She communicated well, showed up on time, and always asked how she could help even when all the household chores were completed. I also had her print and laminate...

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Elizabeth T.


La Mesa, CA

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Liz, I Am An Athletic, Fun Nanny And Babysitter Who Loves To Teach, And Tutor!

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & 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.

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Shyra D.


La Mesa, CA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Babysitter!

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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.

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Nicole S.


La Mesa, CA

$19-36/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Really Enjoy Kids!

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again"

Ekaterina Z.

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Briana M.


La Mesa, CA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Looking To Babysit: Any Age!

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...
5.0
"Couldn't have gone better. Good communication, on time, friendly, and the kids loved her. Thanks, Briana!"

Juan M.

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Nancy S.


La Mesa, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider for Special Needs

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.
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Nancy S.


La Mesa, CA

$18-31/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet-Sitter

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 sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Nancy is the best! She is trustworthy, very reliable and most importantly, loves our dogs. She quickly established a great connection with our two dogs and has provided the best care for them (and our house). I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone...

Angela M.

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Nancy S.


La Mesa, CA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Care

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: Dementia, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Nancy is a very bright and compassionate woman. She also used common sense and was always concerned with my mom's health and safety. We trusted her to drive our mom to Dr. appointment\ts and give us the correct info after the appointment. She got along well with...

Michele G.

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Jan P.


La Mesa, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Nanny And Personal Assistant

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 going to the park. I have experience...
Jan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.

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Addison S.


La Mesa, CA

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr10 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable."

Jeffrey M.

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Vicki M.


La Mesa, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

COVID Vaccinated And Booster, Early Childhood Development Courses, First Aid/CPR/AED,

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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Tanee B.


La Mesa, CA

$39/hr5 yrs exp

I Am 24 Yrs Old. Active Duty Military. I Love Children And Animals.

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:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Valerie T.


La Mesa, CA

$19/hr8 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Anastacia T.


La Mesa, CA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Karen V.


La Mesa, CA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Biography

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: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
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.

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

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.
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Desiree S.


La Mesa, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Tanetta B.

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Anna A.


La Mesa, CA

$23/hr9 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.

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Rosemary A.


La Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Rosemary and I am 22 years old. I have experience with dusting, cleaning bathrooms (showers, toilets), vacuuming, pulling weeds etc. I like to keep tidy in my day to day life. I am very precise when completing tasks. I would love to assist families and individuals who may not have the time to clean the house.
Rosemary can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Rosemary was diligent, helpful, has a great attitude, she's super responsive to my suggestions, and is really great with cleaning. She was receptive to learning how to fold laundry the Marie Kondo way and she was a fast learner. She stayed past the time we had...

Caitlyn N.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Katie D.

5.0

We hired Katie to watch our autistic son for two weeks while he was on a fall break from school. She communicated well, showed up on time, and always asked how she could help even when all the household chores were completed. I also had her print and laminate visual aids for my son's occupational...

- Care member

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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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in La Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 86 reviews of the 147 listed babysitters.