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Gianna L.

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Gianna and I am a sophomore at SDSU studying Journalism! My time with kids has been the highlight of my teen years, as I have spent the last 5 years as a nanny after school and a full time summer nanny! I enjoy every age of children and would love to make your life easier! I can help with laundry, light housework,...
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La Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Hello everyone my name is Natalia and I am 23years old. I have spent most of my professional career working with children ages 4-18. I have worked in after school programs, summer camps, sports camps, and much more.
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I Am A Warm, Dependable Babysitter Who Enjoys Playing, Laughing, And Connecting With Children!

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I am a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic caregiver with over seven years of experience working with children ages 4-14 as a before and after school program lead. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where all children feel comfortable and valued. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and...
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La Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hii! My name is Gillian and I would absolutely love to help out your family :) I have worked at an after school program in San Diego for almost 4 years and have developed tons of childcare skills from that! I am 21 years old and currently am a senior in college. Please reach out if you're at all interested! I'd describe my...
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La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Jessie, a 39-year-old mom of two, a 6-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl, and a longtime childcare professional. I graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University and spent 10 wonderful years working as a nanny before joining PLNU staff for another 8 years. After becoming a mom, I shifted gears and am now a stay at home...
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Science & Art Discovery-focused Care Provider With 15 Yrs Of Experience Of Bringing Passion To Life!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Catherine. My personality is bright, bubbly, enthusiastic, and practical. I am a nanny and tutor (including art, history, English, math, and science), cook, clean, and provide transportation. I am 32. I can provide a résumé, references, proof of no criminal history, and clean driving record. Plus, I'm CPR and First...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Loves Children, Animals, And Education

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hey there! I am an enthusiastic, fun, friendly and passionate teacher of middle schoolers. I love to teach children of all ages, especially science and math. I am currently working towards my Masters in Education, as well as my California Teaching Credential. In addition to teaching, I also have 5+ years of child care...

Genoa D. says "She is THE BEST! Period. She not only helped my child with all of her schoolwork she also gave her the confidence to do the work on her own. She was so...

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Babysitter/ Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have provided childcare for families for the past 10 years. I have worked for 2 separate private clubs as a Childrens caretaker as well as several years of experience with families as a nanny/babysitter. My most recent experience took place during the covid-19 pandemic where I was a nanny for 2 boys, 7 and 9 years old. I...

Kathryn S. says "Katie has been working for me for many years. She has always been wonderful with my children. Her gentleness and patience with the kids is amazing and...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Melissa. I live in City Heights and am 22. I used to work with the YMCA providing after-school care at middle and elementary schools and I am a youth leader for fun. I have been house-sitting, pet-sitting, and babysitting since 16. I love working with children and helping families and hope to be a teacher one day! I...

Care Member says "Amazing energy and took great care of our littles!"

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Maya & I am a bubbly, high energy 26-year-old with over 6 years of nannying experience. I have cared for children from infants and toddlers to elementary schoolers and I love supporting families in any way I can. I earned my bachelor's degree in Communication and combined that with my passion for children to...

Todd A. says "Maya was great with our.kids and they loved having her do activities and go places."

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Fun, Loving And Caring.

Chula Vista, CA

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$22/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and newborns. I am CPR certified and have a healthcare background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with pediatric knowledge and experience working with children. My training allows me to provide safe, attentive, and compassionate care while...
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After School & Date Night Care

El Cajon, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hi my name is Shaddayii. I am available for after school care. I am located in El Cajon, Ca however I will drive to surrounded areas. Child care will be provided between the hours of 2 p.m. - 830 pm, in my home, due to myself having a 6-year-old daughter who's bed time is 7 p.m. and I have to be at work at 1030 p.m. I am...
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After School Care/Tutoring

El Cajon, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Reliable and experienced professional offering after-school transportation, care, and tutoring services to support busy families. With 24 years as a dedicated educator, I provide safe and dependable transportation, ensuring your child arrives home or to activities on time. During care, I create a nurturing and structured...
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Taylor M.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi, I am hoping to find a good match to provide childcare to a family in San Diego. I have a bachelors degree in psychology with an emphasis in child development. I also received a masters degree in elementary education along with my teaching credential. I have 5+ years of experience working with kids in many different...
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Bonita, CA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi there! My name is Veronica and i've been working with kids for about 5 years now. My main experience started with my brothers, currently I have 6 younger brothers ranging from ages 1-12. At a young age I helped care for them, since newborn stage all the way to current(almost a teenager). Caring for them consisted of diaper...
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San Diego, CA

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. I have previously worked for YMCA before/after school program as Youth Development teacher. My college degree and Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework have given me a solid foundation. Previously certified in First Aid Training and CPR Training (willing to obtain)....
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Julia R.'s Photo

Spring Valley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello Parents, I am here to help! My name is Julia and I am a part time sitter/nanny. I have worked with children of all ages for the past 10 years. I have experience in daycare with children from 3months until 5 years old. As well as experience working in after school care programs for Grades kindergarten- 8th in San Diego...
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Child Development Background + Flexible Summer Availability

Lemon Grove, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Macie, and I'm a 25-year-old college graduate with degrees in Psychology and Child, Youth, & Family Studies. I have several years of experience working with children in many settings, including babysitting, daycare, camp counseling, after-school programs, swim instruction, and the Child Development Lab at the...
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Dayzha J.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Dayzha. I am looking for families to nanny for part time and for occasional date nights. I am in the Navy and recently got stationed here in San Diego. Prior to the Navy, I was a nanny in Houston for about 2 and a half years. I've worked with all ages, as young as a month old. Before nannying, I worked as an...
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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2026

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

After School Child Care in La Mesa, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Catherine T.

Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and...

- Bethany 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.

Lynn K.

She is THE BEST! Period. She not only helped my child with all of her schoolwork she also gave her the confidence to do the work on her...

- Genoa D.

FAQs for after school child care in La Mesa, CA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in La Mesa, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $23.20 per hour as of July 2026. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 5 after school child care providers in La Mesa, CA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in La Mesa, CA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around La Mesa, CA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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