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Dylan P.

That Fun Babysitter

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
Hi my name is Dylan! I am a 30-year-old professional in the apparel industry. I live and work in the Carlsbad area. Being the oldest sibling, I have been babysitting since I was 14 and completed a course at the Little Company of Mary to become a certified babysitter. When I turned 18 I got a job at my local Equinox gym in their...

Cathleen D. says "Dylan has a true love of animals and takes such great care with them!! She will make your fur babies feel loved"

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Ashley M.

Experienced and Fun Babysitter/Nanny Available

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Ashley, and I am a seasoned, trustworthy childcare provider here to make your life easier. I have over 15 years of experience working with babies, older kids, and every age in between. I always get extremely positive feedback from both the parents as well as the kiddos I get to play with. I have babysat and...

Katherine P. says "Ashley is very engaging and my 9-year old boy and 5-year old girl both really enjoyed her. She has a bright personality and I trust her a lot....

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Megan J.

Weekday/ Weekend Babysitter

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Megan! I am passionate about working with kids and helping them to grow and learn. I am currently a fourth grade teacher, but have taught first grade the past few years. I love being outside, staying active, doing arts and crafts, and reading. I am patient, caring, and energetic. I have a CPR and First Aid cert., a...

Heather B. says "Megan is fantastic! She is wonderful with my toddler and our newborn. She is the first person who is not family that we felt comfortable leaving both...

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Natalia F.

Babysitting For Date Nights Or Weekends

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I've been taking care of kids since I was 17. and I am working on get my major in child and adolescent development . I have experience with all ages. My experience is with babysitting, voluntary work and entertainer in birthday parties. I love to do arts and crafts. I love everything related with pop culture, comics,...

Care Member says "Natália is wonderful! She’s taken great care of our 2 month old and 2 year old for occasional date nights. Always on time, communicates quickly & has...

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Chloe H.

Chloe

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm 21 and a junior in college with years of hands-on experience caring for kids. I love getting to know each child's unique personality and creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment. I value open communication with parents so we can work together to give your child the best care possible. I began helping my mom...

Christina H. says "Chloe has a lot of patience and has a true passion for caring for children. Super sweet and very kind hearted, also responsible when caring for there...

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Jenna N.

Fun And Creative Sitter With Lots Of Love To Share

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have grown up around children and I love being around them. I am currently a college student. I have a car and can run errands and get kids to school or sport practices. I love to play games and be outside when the weather is nice.

Jeni H. says "I had an excellent experience with Jenna. I cannot recommend her enough. Unlike others I have booked here, Jenna communicated very well, confirming and...

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Sara P.

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Sara and I'm a Montessori teacher. I'm certified as a Nurturing Nanny I am a patient, loving, fun an creative person. I use positive and respectful communication all the time. I encourage outdoor play and exploration to connect children with nature and enhance their gross motor skills I am fluent in Spanish and it is...

Care Member says "Sara has done a fantastic job caring for our 2 year old boy and his cousin! She always stays calm and creates activities to engage the kids and makes...

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Mackenzie B.

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I live in Carlsbad CA. I have a bachelors in education from California Lutheran University, and am a kindergarten teacher! In my four and a half years of college I studied education, to become an elementary school teacher. I have plenty of experience with young children inside the classroom and out!...

Maxine B. says "Mackenzie is a thoughtful, respectful, cheerful young lady. She responds to texts quickly, is punctual and very pleasant. Our kids loved playing with her....

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Laura D.

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
My experiences at multiple childcare facilities have given me the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of childcare; from conflict resolving to managing different ages in the same environment. I think what makes me stand out is my ability to really connect with the children and form relationships as someone to rely on...

Brittany S. says "Laura has watched my kids several times and she has always done a great job! My daughter has some separation anxiety but by the time I would get home...

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Nicole C.

Love Children

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 3 years of experience. I completed an internship at Garden Day School Daycare . It was so much fun one of the most valuable experiences in my life I built a connection with children of different age groups from newborns to age 6. I also have my certificate in child development .

Aimee S. says "Nicole is great with my toddler. She is always on time and flexible with my crazy schedule. Although I am still in the house while Nicole is watching my...

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Stephanie S.

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 9+ years caring, guiding, tutoring & teaching children ranging from 3 to 8 years! With heartfelt dedication, I have supported & taught young children through guided play approaches as well as organizing play spaces to ensure interest, focus and safety. I've been a dedicated care source & early learning advisor for many...

Care Member says "Steffani has a natural understanding and approach with young children and their many learning and emotional needs. She brings a patient enthusiasm, a...

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Lisa W.

The Unicorn You Didn't Know Existed

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am currently a life and conscious parenting coach that specializes in a modality I created, called (re)Parenting. I am also an author, PhD student in Integrative Health Medicine, and a HIGHLY QUALIFIED NANNY. Recently, I've had the joy of having four books picked up by a publisher. One, "(re)Parent Yourself," is a personal...

Brittany B. says "Lisa was a wonderful addition to our family!! The only reason we aren't working with her anymore is because we are moving. If I could take her with us,...

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Savannah B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello parents! My name is Savannah and I am working towards my degree to become a clinical psychologist. Some qualities about me is that I am kind, reliable, respectful and positive. I believe these attributes has helped me succeed as a National Certified Medical Assistant. I worked at an urgent care for 3 years that has given...

Gregory S. says "I have 2 children 2 and 3 years old and she is absolutely great with both of them. Shes caring pays attention to their needs and is very reliable. Shes...

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Mona M.

Available Saturday Nights And Sunday All Day

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I had been a nanny for over 10 years. Now I have 2 beautiful daughters whom I love spending time with. Im a Stay at home mom looking for more income to help my husband meet our financial needs. If you are going for a date night or you just want a relaxing Sunday, I can take care of your kids like my own. I can come to you or you...

Andrew L. says "Mona was the best. Punctual, dependable, mature, and the kids loved her! We used her as a part time nanny during the week for a couple weeks where I...

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Tawny N.

Child Development And Behavioral Specialist And Child Care Provider

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Over the past 8 years, I've had the privilege of supporting many wonderful families - several of whom have generously shared their experiences in reviews on my profile. I specialize in caring for newborns, infants, and toddlers, with experience in baby sign language, baby-led weaning (BLW), sleep training, and potty training....

Care Member says "Tawny was amazing! When trying to find a nanny for an out of state wedding, our primary concern was finding someone reliable. Tawny kept in touch with...

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Juliet Q.

College Nanny/Babysitter

Carlsbad, CA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I recently graduated with my masters degree in speech language pathology and moved back home to San Diego. I am currently available for babysitting and part-time nanny positions. I absolutely adore children! I have been babysitting all ages for over 7 years, and have over 2 years of experience working in a daycare,...
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Margaret C.

Babysitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience With All Ages Of Kids!

Carlsbad, CA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
15+ years helping care and watch kids from 6 weeks old to 14+. Experience nannying, helping kids with homework and carpooling/drop offs. I also have worked with seniors.
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Sydney W.

Experienced Babysitter Available Part-time

Carlsbad, CA

from
$28/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I've been working with kiddos for about 7 years, first as a preschool teacher for about 5 years, and then I dove into working at an elementary school on the special education team for the last 3 years. I'm all about creating a fun and safe environment where kids can be themselves and explore the world around them....
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Camille S.

Babysitter, Petsitter, Nanny

Carlsbad, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've watched children for over 15 years. From casual babysitting jobs, to formal nanny positions, I've cared for a variety of ages. I have experience with overnights, and multiple siblings. In addition to babysitting, I've also led kids camps, pony rides, and taught horseback riding lessons. I have a long list of references,...
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Sarah B.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available With Positive Attitude

Carlsbad, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I was the live-in nanny for my nephew when he was 3 months to 1. 5 years old back in 2010. I was also the full time nanny for my newest nephew over the last year from 5 months to 14 months. I grew up babysitting many children from my neighborhood ages 3-12 yrs until I graduated high school. I've also been a camp counselor...
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  • 79 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.04/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carlsbad, CA

Babysitters in Carlsbad, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 79 listed babysitters

Dylan P.

Dylan has a true love of animals and takes such great care with them!! She will make your fur babies feel loved

- Cathleen D.

Ashley M.

Ashley is very engaging and my 9-year old boy and 5-year old girl both really enjoyed her. She has a bright personality and I trust her a...

- Katherine P.

Megan J.

Megan is fantastic! She is wonderful with my toddler and our newborn. She is the first person who is not family that we felt comfortable...

- Heather B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carlsbad, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carlsbad, 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 79 babysitters in Carlsbad, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Carlsbad, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.04 per hour as of October 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carlsbad, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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