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3,497 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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.
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Sahar can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
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!
Mariana D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Hayley! I am a senior in college at Point Loma and I am looking for some families for occasional date night babysitting! I'm available most weekdays and weekends with some advance for weekends! I have been nannying for 7 years and have experience nannying from newborns to 15 years old. Please reach out for more info!
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hayley did a great job watching our 4-month old son during date night for my husband and I. She was punctual, respectful, and dependable. She did fantastic with our son and made us feel at ease leaving him with her. Would definitely hire again!
Cristina L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Retired from IT
Received High School French certificate (Baccalaureate)
Bachelors in Mathematics PUC - SP
Master Degree Project Management USP - SP
I have raised two daughters and my 7-year-old granddaughter since birth.
I speak fluently French, Portuguese, and Italian.
I worked for a computer hardware company for 8 years,...
Vera can also help with: Craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Vera has been gods gift to us and our family! She has been watching our two rambunctious boys ages 3 1/2 and 2 for the past 6 months. From the very first meeting we had conversations around the partnership we would like to have, communicated clear expectations and...
Care member
4.8
(15)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Marisa took fantastic care of our twin baby girls. It was a big deal for both of us to go out for the first time but we felt confident the twins would be safe and well taken care of with Marisa. We were thrilled with her professionalism and would definitely hire...
Hilary S.
Ana A.
San Diego, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking for a Part-/Full- Time Opportunity
4.7
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have approximately 10+ years experience working with children who range in age from infant to 14 years. My most recent experience working with families has been as a social worker and currently working with a family that has a 2-year-old and a 7-year-old.
In addition to my experience, I also have a BA in Child and Adolescent...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Ana is great! My kids really like her and she is easy to talk to and work with. My needs are usually last minute and she has always been very gracious and flexible about it. Would love to have her more.
Marie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently working full time, but my mornings are flexible for morning help and school drop off before I go to work. I will also have some days of the week where I can do school pickup if needed. I have a large SUV and am a safe driver. I have a lot of experience with childcare over the years with children of all...
Siera can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Siera was wonderful! Very punctual and super friendly. Great with our children (5 year old and 9 month old). She handled feeding, diaper changing, naps and lots of play time. She even thought about activities and crafts ahead of time. Would definitely recommend :)
Victoria V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 26-year-old finance professional looking for part time child care opportunities in the San Diego area. I am currently looking for opportunities after 5 p.m. during the week and any time on the weekends but may have more availability depending on the week and my workload. I have years of child care and pet sitting...
Aya can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Aya was amazing. She was so easy to communicate with and very punctual. She made me feel at ease since it was our first time using Care.com. She was great with our daughter who loved playing with her. Would highly recommend and will be using again myself:)
Catie L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Gracie. I was born and raised in San Diego and have a passion for working with children and helping the family members of those children with their everyday needs. On top of providing 15 years of excellent and attentive childcare and pet care, I have experience helping families with other household or personal-related...
Grace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Gracie has been like a member of our family for years. She started when we only had an 18-month-old and has helped us as our family has grown to a family of five. I've had many babysitters and she is by far the most energetic and engaged with the children. I deeply...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Lucy!
I am a kind, authentic, funny, dependable, and a pretty cool gal. I worked in childcare for over 7 years, having a blast with kids of all ages and developmental abilities. Being a behavioral therapist for 3 years as made me very patient and caring teacher. I ensure the best of care of the kids I watch and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am currently a fourth year student at San Diego State University studying psychology, biology and public health. Since high school, I have gained experience working with children of all ages, encompassing a diverse spectrum of needs, from behavioral challenges and developmental delays to learning disabilities. This has...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Alyssa helped us out with last minute childcare needs. She was friendly and responsible and our children adored her. We will absolutely reach out to her in the future!
Hilary M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Katie and I have over 10 years of childcare experience. My experience includes working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I am patient, kind and loving. I have always stayed close to the children and families I've helped in the past because I've grown so close to all of them.
I am fully vaccinated,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
My kids love her and she is so sweet with them.
Jeremy D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently pursuing a masters degree at UC San Diego. I offer 12 years of childcare experience and proficiency in assimilating into a new family culture. In addition to my professional nanny experience with high profile families in Los Angeles, I am an experienced meal planner and cook, babysitter, pet, and house sitter. I am...
Tammany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Tammany is beautifully energetic, positive, and all around fantastic! She offered to meet up in person the day after I contacted her to see if we would be a good fit, which I greatly appreciated, and she was magic with the kids. They don't generally warm up to...
Laura N.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have many years of experience in both as needed babysitting jobs and also as a consistent nanny during the summertime, all ages. I love to get outside and go for walks, ride bikes, play at the park, and beach! I like to do creative activities with the kids and play games, art, and color. I'm a very neat and organized...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Holly is fantastic! Our girls really enjoyed their day with her. She is reliable, flexible and quick to communicate. We will have her again soon!
Kayd W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Adela and I have been living in Ranch since 2009, with my Family.
I have over 15 years of experience as a bi-lingual Nanny, responsibly caring for babies & toddlers.
I love my job and the parents I work with consider me a sweet, patient, dedicated and creative child care professional.
Many of the...
Adela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We truly enjoyed Adela and she is very professional. Our daughter (watched her from about 9mos to 2.5 yrs.) loved her and still asks about her since we've moved out of the area.
Mujaji L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
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...
Meg P.
Bella G.
San Diego, CA
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Welcome To My Colorful World! I'm An Artist With Lots Of Spunk And Would Love To Be Your Babysitter!
4.3
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
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!
Joanna N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Recent review:
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...
Carolyn R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I possess nearly a decade's worth of experience in working with children of all ages as both a caretaker/babysitter and a private tutor.
My background in philosophy and mathematics gives me an encompassing understanding of all subjects taught to kids in school, but I believe it is my degree in social and behavioral sciences...
Jaden can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I have a 3 year old and a 7 month old. I have had a lot of babysitters in the past. Jaden is by far the best. His ability to enter into their world is second to none. I moved cross country, but my 3 year old still asks "where is Jaden."
Reid B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I recently relocated from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I spent the last 7 years building my career in digital marketing & advertising and nannying & babysitting for local families. After working remotely while traveling across the country, exploring new towns/cities to start the next chapter of my life, I decided on San Diego!...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Let me say: WOW. Katelyn is a total pro, so responsible, amazingly positive and energetic. We were traveling to San Diego from the east coast. We are a family of four little boys, ranging from 6yo to 18mos and she took the tribe on for most of the day, from...
Carissa D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Rhona and I am 28 years old from Ireland. I have a bachelors degree in Business with HR but since I've come to America I have fallen in love with childcare again! I have four early childhood education units and currently obtaining four more units. I have babysat kids all my life and have worked at...
Rhona can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Rhona is absolutely amazing! She was very responsive and flexible when I was trying to figure out last minute care for my daughter when her daycare shut down for a couple weeks unexpectedly. She was so punctual, flexible with my needs, a very hard worker and...
Deana F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Sahar A.
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!
- Mariana D.
Hayley A.
5.0
Hayley did a great job watching our 4-month old son during date night for my husband and I. She was punctual, respectful, and dependable. She did fantastic with our son and made us feel at ease leaving him with her. Would definitely hire again!
- Cristina L.
Vera B.
5.0
Vera has been gods gift to us and our family! She has been watching our two rambunctious boys ages 3 1/2 and 2 for the past 6 months. From the very first meeting we had conversations around the partnership we would like to have, communicated clear expectations and expected the same from her. She has...
- Care member
Marisa D.
5.0
Marisa took fantastic care of our twin baby girls. It was a big deal for both of us to go out for the first time but we felt confident the twins would be safe and well taken care of with Marisa. We were thrilled with her professionalism and would definitely hire her again.
- Hilary S.
Ana A.
5.0
Ana is great! My kids really like her and she is easy to talk to and work with. My needs are usually last minute and she has always been very gracious and flexible about it. Would love to have her more.
- Marie B.
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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 3,497 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 $20.37 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 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 1,563 reviews of the 3,497 listed babysitters.