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152 babysitters are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in La Mesa, CA
4.8
(29)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was on time, took such good care of my daughter. It was my first time ever hiring a babysitter and I felt very comfortable leaving my daughter with her, my daughter loved her and kept asking for her even after she left:) definitely recommend hiring her for...
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Lindsey I am 23 years old and studying cirque arts! I am a fun active babysitter I enjoy playing outdoors and helping kids learn new skills! I have been babysitting for 8+years and have lots of experience with all ages. I am CPR & first aid certified. I have references upon request, I look forward to meeting...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I trust Lindsey with our 2 year old son and 6 month old daughter. During my pregnancy, I was very sick; yet she spent her time caring for our son (1 at the time) at the beach and in a hotel with several other kids. I am very particular as to who would watch my...
Carrie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring for kids. I work well with children and I can help with homework and learning. I am not shy around pets, especially dogs. I will do light cleaning if you need me to and I am willing to learn anything you would like me to do while baby sitting your children. I love to bake and make crockpot meals.
I currently work...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is one of the best people on the planet and takes amazing care of my 4 year old son. I could not ask for someone better. She takes him all over to burn off his boatload of energy, teaches him, guides him, and treats him like her own family. There are not...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again"
Ekaterina Z.
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 certified
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy walking dogs and pet-sitting dogs, cats and other family pets.
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...
Nancy can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia
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.
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 going to the park. I have experience...
Jan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jan is an energetic jack-of-all trades. She was always dependable and helped us out with childcare, cooking, parties, you name it! She is resourceful and full of energy and she took fantastic care of our children. She worked with our special needs son very well...
Rebecca C.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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/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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, 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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anastacia has been wonderful caring for my 11 month old. She is reliable and very courteous. She has a gentle calming way about her that puts my mind at ease knowing my little one is with such a person. She provides for my son as if he were her own, making sure he...
Samantha S.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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...
Tanetta B.
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.
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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Karen recently took care of my grandmother for a few months. She has an awesome personality, my grandmother and my family loved her right away. She is very organized and friendly. She monitored my grandma's diabetes and was great at taking care of her during...
Guillermo Q.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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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.
Lindsey B.
5.0
I trust Lindsey with our 2 year old son and 6 month old daughter. During my pregnancy, I was very sick; yet she spent her time caring for our son (1 at the time) at the beach and in a hotel with several other kids. I am very particular as to who would watch my children around water. Lindsey is very...
- Carrie F.
Jasmine C.
5.0
Jasmine is one of the best people on the planet and takes amazing care of my 4 year old son. I could not ask for someone better. She takes him all over to burn off his boatload of energy, teaches him, guides him, and treats him like her own family. There are not enough great things I can say...
- Care member
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.
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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 152 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 $18.77 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 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 86 reviews of the 152 listed babysitters.