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Giselle M.

Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a college student and after school coach currently pursuing a degree in elementary education. I have over a year experience now babysitting professionally. Additionally, I recently worked as a preschool teacher for almost a year, and am CPR certified. When hired for a job I will ask for your child's typical...

Care Member says "I’ve hired Giselle multiple times for my 2 girls. They love her! She’s honest, reliable, & very caring. Always goes the extra mile and we appreciate her...

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Jamala S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a San Diego native, and received my undergraduate degree in child development from San Francisco State. I have been working with children since I was 16. Since then, I have done hotel babysitting and dog watching, private company tutoring as well as spent two years as an Instructional Aid at St. Therese Academy( a private...

Kelly B. says "I worked with Jamala for a few years. In that time she was so hard working and wonderful with our students!"

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Cauanny Z.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi everyone! My name is Cauanny and I just recently got accepted to UCSD to finish my studies in clinical psychology! As a previous after-school kindergarten teacher, I grew my experience with children as little as Pre-K to 6th grade, and also with different behaviors and spectrum placements. I was the lead kindergarten...

Liana B. says "She was so helpful she cleaned and she tutored and she did all my 14 errands that I had to do and she went extra by cooking and feeding my 10 kids with...

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Chayani F.

Babysitter Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents! My name is Chayani, but you can call me Chay (pronounced like "Shy"). I genuinely love spending time with kids-playing, learning, and creating fun experiences together! I'm kind, compassionate, responsible, and creative, always bringing positive energy to the families I work with. I have several years of experience...

Jodi M. says "Chayani is very friendly, patient, and our children adored her. She was wonderful and understanding during her time with our boys."

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Grace K.

Chula Vista, CA

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm very excited about the opportunity to work with your family and help make your home life easier. I come from a family of 6 and have had experience with childcare since my teen years. I have been working as a dance instructor for 8 years with a special interest in Early Childhood classes! I love to help kids use...

Care Member says "Grace has been wonderful caring for my three daughters (ages 6, 4, and 10 months). She's reliable, punctual, patient, kind, and calm. My girls...

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Julia B.

Open M-F 6:00am To 6:00pm, Before And After School Care, Home Made Nutrition Food, Family Values.

Chula Vista, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
20 years of experience. Accepting children from 0 to 14 years old. Take the kids to and from school, work with government programs, no enrollment fees, no transportation fees, siblings discounts available, healthy meals included, Family Values observed.

Bethanie P. says "My family was so blessed to have found Julia!! My youngest son started going to Julia's when he was 10 months old, and if we were still in the area, he...

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Rebekah E.

Worked With 50+ Families. 10+years Experience. Healthy, Fun, Loving Mom!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am originally from Washington state (Go Seahawks!), and moved to San Diego 10 years ago. I am a mother to a 5-year-old little girl and have 15+ years experience of working with children from premature infants - pre teens. I started out babysitting at a young age, then worked at an after school care for 2. 5 years, moving into...

Melissa S. says "This was my first time hiring someone to take care of my kids. I always had family or friends who I had know for a long time help me. Bekah was amazing...

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Sara C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Sara. I have been nannying for the same family for over 2. 5 years, but recently went down to working only one day with them! I'm looking for another full time nanny position. I have always loved working with kids. I have experience working with all ages, new born and up. I have been babysitting since a young...
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Lucy S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Lucy! I am a high school tutor/ paraprofessional that is available after school hours as well as weekend date nights. Im happy to do fun activities, make dinner, work on homework, or anything your children want to do. :) I'm also available for pet care and tutoring.

Care Member says "Lucy is sweet and really got along well with the kids. She arrived on time and watched a movie with them before sending them to bed. I would recommend...

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Alexa Z.

Fun Sitter

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With over seven years of dedicated nannying experience, I have developed a strong ability to provide reliable, nurturing, and organized care for children of various ages. My responsibilities have included everything from school drop-offs and pick-ups to coordinating and transporting children to after-school activities, ensuring...

Katie S. says "Alexa was absolutely amazing!! All 3 of my kids loved her so much and were so sad to see her go back to school in Northern CA. We set up a flexible...

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Vanessa A.

A Warm-hearted Nanny With Solutions And Activities Up Her Sleeve

Chula Vista, CA

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I graduated from USD with two degrees and have had the opportunity to land a full-time job at Qualcomm, working in compliance. I love taking care of children of all ages. I have nannied through Care throughout college and well after. I have cared for multiple families for years and have found it gratifying to grow with the...

Shardae L. says "I could say I made a GREAT choice with having Vanessa care for my kids. My kids love her already and its only been Vanessa's 1st day sitting for our...

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Keanna S.

Full-time Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Keanna and I am 22 and just graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Accounting. I currently already nanny for a family full time but I and am also available on weekends and for date nights. My experience includes volunteering at a preschool where I helped supervise 16 children ranging from...

Irene B. says "Keanna was a volunteer in our Transitional Kindergarten classroom this year during the school year. She worked with a team of two teachers and sixteen four...

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Kennedy B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Kennedy, I'm 29 and a mother to a wild and sweet 3-year-old girl. I have worked in childcare (daycares, pre schools, weekend babysitter, after school pick up/care, and full time nanny) for 10+ years. I currently work as a medical assistant and am CPR certified. My daughter and I are soon moving to join my...

Jessica G. says "What can I say! Kennedy was my sons nanny for over a year and half. Unfortunately, We moved out of state, but now she is available for you! She was...

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Hailee S.

Professional Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience And A Bachelors Degree In Elementary Education

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
**Available starting Oct/Nov** I have always loved kids and they are a big part of my life. I spent my high school years babysitting for many families in my neighborhood, and received my bachelors degree in elementary education. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I nannied part time all through college and full time for the...

Elizabeth R. says "Hailee was a dream sitter. She was never late, our daughter adored her, and she helped out around the house and on date nights. She worked as our...

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Rosalina A.

Responsible Sitter

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have a BA in Liberal Arts wanted to become a teacher. 12 units in child development. CPR certified. I have 3 years experience workin in daycares in the infant room with a 4:1 ratio. Also worked in an after school programs in my earlier career. Most recently...

Heather B. says "My whole family loved Rosalina, even our grumpy dog took to her! She used an app to tell us she was on the way and shared her location for the duration...

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Melissa G.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...

Care Member says "Melissa was, for 4 years my 95 year old mother’s personal caregiver, acreage/property manager, kept her calendar, her transportation and her cook. She...

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Aisha C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Aisha and I am currently a track and field coach. I have been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it. I have worked at a summer camp, the children's ministry at church, and I have volunteered at children's hospitals with Project Sunshine as a chapter leader. I aspire to get my masters in nursing...

Jennifer N. says "Aisha is so reliable, capable, caring and sweet! She is really the perfect caregiver! She picked up my 2 kids from camp everyday for 3 weeks and kept...

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Karen O.

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! I am Karen, I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with 2 Bachelor's, I am in the military and I am 28 years old. I have 11 years of experience as a babysitter, tutor and a camp counselor for children of all ages. Additionally, I have worked as a summer nanny. I am fluent in English and Spanish. Attending an art school...

Emmanuel M. says "Karen is sweet, energetic, and extremely caring. Kids just seem to be drawn to Karen with her positive attitude!! She is also very punctual,...

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Christina G.

Responsible, Energetic And Creative Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I have 9 years of independent childcare experience, which began in high school with date night babysitting and through college with my first full time nanny experience with twins that I also did distance learning with. As I enter my third year of a PhD program at UCSD I still find myself going back to childcare as I have...

Wallace F. says "Christina is an outstanding person, and we are sad she is moving out of our area. She tutored and watched our twins during shelter in place, and stayed...

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Gabriela B.

Part-time Child Development Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Gabriela . I have been living in the beautiful city of San Diego for over 20 years. My interest and journey in the child development field began as a volunteer at my three children's schools when they were growing up. Soon thereafter, I decided to enroll at Southwestern College to become a Child Development Teacher. I...

Victoria L. says "This was my first experience with hiring a babysitter. She took care of my 11 month old daughter. She was wonderful! Very caring and attentive. She...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

After School Babysitters in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Giselle M.

I’ve hired Giselle multiple times for my 2 girls. They love her! She’s honest, reliable, & very caring. Always goes the extra mile and we...

- Care member

Jamala S.

I worked with Jamala for a few years. In that time she was so hard working and wonderful with our students!

- Kelly B.

Cauanny Z.

She was so helpful she cleaned and she tutored and she did all my 14 errands that I had to do and she went extra by cooking and feeding my...

- Liana B.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in La Mesa, CA

You can review 18 after school babysitter profiles near you in La Mesa, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in La Mesa, CA is $21.33. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in La Mesa, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in La Mesa, CA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in La Mesa, CA.

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