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Marianne S.

Full Time Mother's Assistant/Helper

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an outgoing, fun, loving person. I have loved every family I've worked for and really take pride in watching parents most prized possession, their children. I provide a fun filled atmosphere that allows children to express themselves, but also provide structure. I provide opportunities for children to use their imagination...

Care Member says "Highly recommend Marianne for nanny or babysitting. She is trustworthy and is able to make kids at any age comfortable, even shy ones with separation...

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Orian M.

Adventurous And Fun

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a Child Development major. I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter. I babysit for different age groups. I have experience with newborns up to 15-year-olds. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I love learning new things and I am open to...

Care Member says "Yari has been such a blessing to our family. She came into our home to care for our newborn baby. Instantly! my son and my dogs took to her. She is...

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Molly D.

Engaged And Creative Sitter!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Davis, who appreciates arts and crafts, going outside, and connecting with young people. I moved to the La Jolla/ University City area in July 2022 and am able to provide weeknight evening babysitting or weekend babysitting. With my families, I honor open...

Lynsey N. says "Molly is the best! She was able to meet the needs of our rambunctious + curious 6yo while engaging with our toddler. Not an easy feat and she seemed to...

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Mariel R.

One Time - Part-Time

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone my name is Mariel . I have 14 years of experience as babysitter "families and friends. I a nice honest and hard worker. I like to explore the world teach to the kids new things, paint, draw, read, write, walks., explore new places and learn new things., I love dogs they are very important to me. I'm a honest...

Care Member says "I’ve had Mariel as a housekeeper for a few months now and she is a Godsend! Goes above and beyond, very communicative, flexible and my house feels...

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Teresa O.

Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as schools gets. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were newborns...

Karen R. says "We're so grateful we found Terri during our search for a sitter to watch our 2-month-old while we attended a wedding in San Diego. Terri was the perfect...

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Diarrah C.

Part-time Caregiver

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 39 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I've been a caregiver for children from 9 weeks to 10 years old for the last 4-5 years now. I love kids of all ages & everything that comes with that - changing diapers, making bottles, bath time, playtime, helping with homework - the whole nine! I also have no problem cooking for the children, tidying the house,...

Jenevieve H. says "Diarrah helped me with my urgent sitter request and made my first time using Care.com such an easy and worry-free process. I am so grateful to have met...

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Meaza A.

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with five years of experience, I find joy in supporting families and ensuring a safe and enriching environment for children. My calm and patient nature allows me to connect with children on their level, fostering their creativity and imagination. I pride myself on open...

Care Member says "This was my first time leaving my baby with someone that is not family and I was very anxious, Meaza made me feel at ease and my baby loved her! She was...

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Stefany R.

I'd Love To Help!

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Stefany, I've been a nanny for a few years now! I've had a lot of experience with some amazing families and grew some great bonds with so many kids. I love being able to see the growth and how kids develop on a daily basis. My job reminds me of when I was a kid and makes me experience it again in some way, I do...

Care Member says "My daughters love her. Shes insightful, very punctual, and her flexibility is amazing. We trust her with our girls. "

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Beatriz C.

Full Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Beatriz, I am a loving and professional nanny, (NCS) Newborn Care Specialist and recently took a training to become a Postpartum Doula with CAPPA. I have many years of experience and also work with a few companies in San Diego, I have served several families in North county and Bay Area each family long term. I've...

Kelly C. says "Betty was an amazing night nanny to my one month old son. She came 3-4 nights a week for over a month. As new parents, we were still finding a routine with...

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Elvia C.

Date Night Or Weekend Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hola Families I'm Elvia! I am a mom of 3 adult women and grandma to two beautiful children. I have been working with children for the past 16 years not including my own experiencing as a mom. I am an ex preschool teacher that due to Covid sadly had to stop working in a school setting. I have been working for a couple since...

Regina M. says "Elvia is amazing! Not a lot of nannies I have hired can handle all 3 of my kids at once. I have a 6 year old, 5 year old and a 7 month old and they all...

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Ashley L.

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Ashley. I am 24 years old and I have been babysitting for 2 years. I have an almost 2-year-old little girl and my husband, who is active military on Coronado Island. I have a BIG family with lots of little ones. So I love to interact with kids. I have lots and lots of patience as well as gentleness. I have a...
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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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Allie M.

Child Care Services

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi!! My names Allie and I'm a 19-year-old student studying Psychology at Colorado State University. I'm from San Diego, CA and been in Fort Collins for over a year now. I've been babysitting for families since I was 13 years old. I've taken on a wide variety of jobs from working with infants to preteens. I've also been certified...

Care Member says "Allie babysat my two children, ages 4 and 7, for six months, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was reliable, kind, and patient with...

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Melina M.

Hello My Name Is Melina! I'm CPR Certified. I've Been Working With Children For 3 Years Now :)

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hey! My name is Melina, and looking after children is something that has always been my passion. I'm currently in school for that very reason. I'm studying adolescent psychology, and am looking forward to getting my bachelors. I am a patient, compassionate, and experienced nanny and babysitter having 3 years of paid experience...

Care Member says "She was absolutely so thoughtful and went above and beyond for my family. She was really great with my kids, even getting my daughter a gift for her...

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Jeslaine M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have tons of babysitting experience ranging from watching nieces and nephews to watching kids outside of my family. I have worked as a youth coach ranging from ages 4-7 and I was also a summer camp counselor for kids from ages 5-13 doing wonderful things such as arts and crafts, sports, and science hour.

Daniela H. says "She was great with my kids!, helpful, she was always willing to help, even if it was a last minute thing!"

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Tais B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there ! Hi, 36 years old, living in Ocean Beach, with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am confident in my ability to provide responsible and compassionate childcare. During my previous roles as a babysitter, I have developed strong interpersonal skills and a keen understanding of child...

Christiane D. says "Tais was my daughter's babysitter. Excellent, responsible ,friendly and honest.I definitely recommend her."

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Sophia N.

Looking For Weekend And/or Nightly Shifts! Experienced Teacher In The Making :)

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Sophia and I am a 23-year-old instructional assistant at an elementary school looking for a nanny position this summer. I currently work at an elementary school in Encinitas full time, working with mild- moderate students with disabilities. I graduated from university 2 years ago with my special and...

Benson M. says "The girls had a ton of fun with Sophia and keep asking when she can come back. She did a great job of getting our little one down for a nap. She is easy...

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Jessica D.

About Me

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a dedicated and responsible caregiver with a diverse skill set, I bring a unique blend of experience to babysitting. My background in the military has instilled structure, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, while my current role as a mathematics tutor has honed my patience, communication, and teaching skills-qualities...

Care Member says "Jessica started taking care of my son when he was about 3 months old. I trusted her completely from the moment I met her. As a new mom, she made my life...

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Maral K.

About Me

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello families! I'm someone who truly enjoys taking care of others-whether that's kids, parents who need a helping hand, or just making sure the home feels peaceful and supported. I have over 5 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and during that time I've developed a lot of patience, understanding, and...

Care Member says "Maral is really caring and reliable!! My family always love her energy and how caring she is! I recommended her to all family."

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Brooke M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Brooke and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I have experience working with children from infancy to age 14 as both a nanny and a childhood music teacher. I have a 9-5 job in finance as well as my master's degree. I'm looking for some recurring babysitting gigs as I miss working with kiddos! Happy to do...

Michael A. says "We cannot say enough good things about Brooke. She is incredible with our two girls (5 and 19 months). They adore her. She is warm, kind, responsible,...

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  • 1,312 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.97/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 992 reviews of the 1,310 listed babysitters

Marianne S.

Highly recommend Marianne for nanny or babysitting. She is trustworthy and is able to make kids at any age comfortable, even shy ones with...

- Care member

Orian M.

Yari has been such a blessing to our family. She came into our home to care for our newborn baby. Instantly! my son and my dogs took to her....

- Care member

Molly D.

Molly is the best! She was able to meet the needs of our rambunctious + curious 6yo while engaging with our toddler. Not an easy feat and...

- Lynsey N.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Diego, CA:

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 1,310 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.

The average rate for San Diego, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.97 per hour as of June 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 San Diego, 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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