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221 babysitters are listed in San Marcos, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in San Marcos, CA
4.7
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I am a patient and affectionate person who loves children and have experience in caring them. I have a brother who is 16 years younger than me, so I always have helped take care of him. I worked as a tutor in a child care, where I got my first aid and CPR certifications. I have the Covid vaccine.
I have worked as a babysitter in...
Diana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 9 yr old daughter and very bouncy goldendoodle absolutely love Diana. She helped us in a pinch over several days when I had a work trip by helping with school rides, after school activities such as walking through the tidepools, and dinner. My daughter asked...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Bria D and I am an upcoming Junior at Cal State San Marcos. I have 4 years of experience babysitting kids ages 6 months - 14 years old. I am very active and enjoy keeping the kids busy! I am happy to help in any way I can whether that be with homework or light house keeping. I also have a very safe 2020...
Aubrianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is kind and in point. She was wonderful with my two boys and my kids adored her! I would gladly higher her any day!"
Austin L.
Jenna P.
San Marcos, CA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I'm Jenna Experienced Babysitter Aspiring Kindergarten Teacher Available When Ever Needed!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenna, I am a sophomore and I have a lot of experience babysitting and watching children I am hoping to become a kindergarten teacher. I started with babysitting children from my church and that grew to neighbors, and family friends and I would love to branch out! I am comfortable with pets and I have experiences...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with children ages 1-12 years of age for 5 years, my experience setting came from a daycare/preschool as well as being a full time nanny. In my experience I've learned to understand the vital role of developing a young one's mind as stepping stones for a successful future. I'm very well with multitasking a set...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"such an amazing nanny to our children! she is very loving and very kind and will always put the health and welfare of your child first. she loved taking our kiddos to the park and just doing simple crafts with them!! over all so amazing!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20-year-old college student studying public health and I have been babysitting for about 2 years. I would love to get to know your family and help keep a home environment that is safe and fun for your kids or pets!
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella...
Anna M.
5.0
(1)
I have been professionally babysitting on a consistent basis for eight years. I have experience caring for children of all ages from small infants to pre-teens.
Mckinze can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have countless years of experience with children from newborns to 16 years of age. I have experience in being a nanny, tutor and household manager. I have been with my current family for the past 2. 5 years (started when boys were ages 6 m & 2) and before that I was a nanny/ household...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is one of the most amazing humans I've ever met. Seriously. The fact that she seamlessly transitioned into our crazy, blended family, helped us raise our twins (my husband traveled a lot for work and I often had to work long hours) from when they were about...
Brooke V.
5.0
(1)
My name is Mikaela and I have been a sitter for the past 6 years, and I love working with kids. I love to do outside activities, tutoring, date nights, and any other help that you need. I also am bilingual and can teach your kids words in Spanish.
Mikaela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Mikaela is so great with my kiddos. They ask me to go out so they can have her watch them! She is also super reliable. I definitely recommend her for babysitting!"
Sumey P.
Erendira R.
San Marcos, CA
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am a responsible caring and trustworthy.
I started working as a teacher aid in Daycare center and I've been working with families as a nanny with over 10 years of experience by providing a safe supervised and nurturing environment. I have experience working with infants, twins and growing children.
I have a pediatric CPR...
Erendira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Miss Eren is amazing!! She is engaging, and also taught my daughters Spanish. They love her and would chase her car down the street when she left for the day. She had a calm presence in our home and wasn't disruptive even when we worked from home. She is soft...
Katie Jo K.
Heather M.
San Marcos, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Very Caring And Compassionate Nanny Available Full-Time, Part-Time Or As Needed
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with kids. Growing up, my mom ran a daycare in our home for 15 years. I helped out with the kids every day. I also watch my 1-year-old nephew and 3-year-old niece a few times a week. I have years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I have been a mentor to foster kids for several...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought a sense of comfort and loads of experience to the job! Thank you, Heather!"
Destiny R.
Yasmin A.
San Marcos, CA
$38/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yasmin and I am 18 years old. I have a year of experience babysitting and I grew up caring for my younger cousins. I am a very outgoing person who values good communication and problem solving. I love fun activities like games, crafts, and sports. I am completely open to helping kids with school and remote...
Yasmin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Yasmin is wonderful and our kids love her. She is respectful, punctual, and fun. She always cleans up and leaves the place better than she found it and our kids talk about how much fun they had with her. Highly recommended!"
Kurt D.
5.0
(3)
Hi there, I'm Patsy, and I have been caring for children for 20+ years as a babysitter, nanny and as a mother of five children. I believe in creating a fun environment, I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean,...
Patsy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Patsy is very caring and loving towards those she cares for. If the child is a newborn she will soothe fussy babies and is patient and knowledgeable on how to deal with children's illnesses. For toddler through older children she reads them books, helps them learn...
Care member
Isabella P.
San Marcos, CA
$21-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Izzy, I have been babysitting for 3 years almost 4 now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I love being around kids and doing all activities whether it is playing, coloring, watching movies, etc. I am able to bake and cook, and make fun snacks. I have a lot of experience working with kids and feel comfortable...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"During the winter sports season, Isabella reliably provided safe transportation for my son to his weekday basketball practices. Isabella's great support got my son to his practice on time over a month long period. My son loved spending time with Isabella, and we...
Katharine C.
Elizabeth L.
San Marcos, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Future Elementary Teacher Looking For Occasional Sitter Jobs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but I go by Lizzie. I am a kindergarten teacher. I earned my teaching credential at CSUSM. I love working with children -- I believe that teaching is the best job! :) My past experience consists of classroom teaching 4th grade, 6th, 1st, and 3rd. I also have 3 years of experience being an RBT...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"First time hiring a sitter through Care.com. Elizabeth put my worries at ease. She arrived on time, was professional and polite. My son enjoyed her company. Would hire again."
Raquel R.
Ciera H.
San Marcos, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm an experienced and playful babysitter. I love children and I am very passionate about child care. I have about 4-5 years of experience. I worked at a child development center as a lead infant/toddler teacher. I am planning to major in Elementary Education in hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. I will...
Ciera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ciera took care of our 5 year old and 4 months old boys.
She is very kind, gentle, punctual and patient with our sons. Our sons enjoyed playing with her. We love her! Ciera is great person to hire."
Reiko M.
Lindsey M.
San Marcos, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lindsey. I'm 33years old and happy to have been born and raised in beautiful Southern California.
I always have had an interest and natural given ability in working with children. I've enjoyed babysitting and watching over children for 10+ years now.
I have experience in all types and ages of childcare from...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids absolutely adore Lindsey! It was so comforting knowing while I had to be away at work all day my little ones were being loved on and having fun. She's the only person we trust aside from our parents to watch our children."
Karen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a currently a credentialed elementary school teacher with 5 years of experience teaching. I have experience teaching Kindergarten through fourth-grade. I have worked as a babysitter for 12 years and have worked for numerous families with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. I was a dancer for 16 years, and...
Isabel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is reliable, dependable, and our go to sitter for our 7 and 9 year old. They love her. Great personality and has fun with the kids while keeping them in check as much as possible. She is not a TV babysitter. "
Romy P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working and caring for children for about 20 years. At age 13, I started babysitting for a family with two girls. My duties for the family included picking the girls up from school, driving them to their activities, cooking well-balanced meals, helping with light housekeeping, assisting with laundry, reading, and...
Rachelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We absolutely love Rachelle! She does a wonderful job with our children, and we feel blessed to have her watching them!"
Lance G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Sarahi. I would be a great nanny for your wonderful family. I have tons of experience, me being a babysitter since the age of 14 and a nanny for many years, also being a primary teacher at my local church. I am very responsible, honest, and reliable and always on time. I can also work around the...
Sarahi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarahi worked for us for 2 years and was a wonderful addition to our family. She cared for our toddler like he was her own, was on-time, dependable and a loving caretaker. Even after Sarahi stopped working for us (we no longer needed a nanny), we've kept in touch...
Stephanie R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Riley. I graduated high school in 2022 and live in San Marcos. I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years now. I've been taking care of kids more consistently since graduation - including the last year with a family that has a 2 and a 3-year-old. the 3-year-old has mild autism and apraxia.
Some of my...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Riley was a loving nanny to our 2 boys. She supported us multiple days per week with caregiving and would accompany the family on outings. Our boys trusted Riley and listened to her. She was attentive and responsible. I would recommend her for any opportunity."
Jordyn M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA
Diana R.
5.0
Diana was wonderful with our 7-month-old son. She was very responsive, prompt, and friendly. We would absolutely trust and hire her again.
- Lewis M.
Aubrianna D.
5.0
She is kind and in point. She was wonderful with my two boys and my kids adored her! I would gladly higher her any day!
- Austin L.
Ariana P.
5.0
Ariana’s been a good family friend for a long time, we’ve had her care for my youngest brother & my young cousins several times. She is amazing with kids and definitely would recommend her!
- Care member
Isabella S.
5.0
Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella wore him out! She was with him the...
- Anna M.
Heather B.
5.0
Heather is one of the most amazing humans I've ever met. Seriously. The fact that she seamlessly transitioned into our crazy, blended family, helped us raise our twins (my husband traveled a lot for work and I often had to work long hours) from when they were about 16 months to 4 years old (until...
- Brooke V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Marcos, CA:
How can I find a San Marcos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Marcos, 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 221 babysitters in San Marcos, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Marcos, CA?
The average rate for San Marcos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $19.99 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 San Marcos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews of the 221 listed babysitters.