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3,512 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, spontaneous, charismatic.
I like working with kids because they are so sweet. They are like sponges ready to explore the world. I love doing crafts and exploring their imaginations.
I'm looking for a job that has good communication, reliable time slots, friendly interactions.
I started...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was punctual, flexible, and proactive. We hired Jessica to watch our 4 month old, and not only did she do a great job with the baby, she was proactive about helping out around the house and flexible when our plans and schedules changed. I’m confident...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Working with children has been a passion of mine for over 10 years and all my jobs have been with kids. I have been a camp counselor, a nanny, and a babysitter. I speak Spanish and English and I am a great role model. I create a strong relationship very quickly and use kindness, positivity, patience, goofiness and creativity to...
Reuben can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We just got started with Reuben and so far so good! He's been a great communicator, easy to schedule with, and most importantly seems to have an easy and natural connection with my two boys. He is friendly with a very calming vibe, a great combo for our family. His...
Alegra L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Chloe! I graduated last year from University of San Diego with a bachelor degree in liberal studies. Now, I am currently working on getting my masters to be an elementary education teacher next year! I have also worked as a children's summer camp counselor for two summers and been a local nanny in San Diego. I also...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Chloe! She is punctual, kind, fun and patient. Our daughter and puppy love her- highly recommend."
Jessie E.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of child care experience in babysitting and nannying. I am also a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has 5 years of experience working directly with kids to target their speech goals. I currently work in the acute care hospital setting helping people recover from strokes, brain injuries, surgery,...
Jamie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Number one! My kids LOVE her. One of a kind... Educational background makes experience for kids a learning one as well. We appreciate her very much and you will too."
Jerry J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kate and I am a third year undergraduate at the University of San Diego. I am certified by the North America Learning Institute in Babysitting Preparedness and I am familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques. I have over 5 years of experience caring for and tutoring children. I have worked with many families...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate was punctual, communicated well and nothing was too much trouble. Kate came a little earlier to do the bedtime routine with our daughter, she was calm and bonded really well with her.
Overall Kate is super lovely and if we are in LA again we will...
Melissa R.
4.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Megan and I am 26 years old. I am a University of Alabama graduate. Roll Tide! I work with the Navy's Marine Mammal program and am working on my application for vet school. I am comfortable around water and am CPR certified. Babysitter/pet sitter/house sitter. I live in Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville Beach.
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We did not end up hiring Megan, but she was one of our final choices. She responded quickly to my phone calls and texts and showed up to the interview on time. She was very professional."
Julie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Carly, and I have worked with children on and off since I was 18. I started out by working the after school program at a pre school, working in the young toddler room. From there, I took my first long term nanny role over the summer. I was laid off this past year and I am looking for a change of pace right now and...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im a military spouse currently residing in San Diego. I am a licensed nurse but does care giving for elders and/or kids as part time. I've been a sitter for kids & elders for 10 years now and this experience helps me to know the ever changing needs of various ages. I supervised with homework, learning activities, hygiene,...
Genoa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tamara has been an awesome addition to caregiving for us. Our daughter adores her and goes easily to her. She is punctual, dependable, friendly and understanding."
Valerie B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dulce, a 26-year-old passionate caregiver with over 6 years of experience babysitting children, ranging from infants of 2 months to pre-teens up to 13 years. Currently, I'm pursuing a nursing degree in San Diego and also working with a school district, where I design after-school programs for elementary and middle...
Dulce can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Dulce has been an integral part of our family for over two years now. My son was 8 months old when she started working with us. Dulce has the amazing natural ability to capture the attention of young children and keep them interested in learning. Safety and...
Tony And Jennie G.
Jenna S.
San Diego, CA
$21-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Babysitter/Caretaker Available Mornings, Nights, And Daytime
4.6
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids, and I would like to continue my nanny career! I have a lot of experience with kids as I've taught church children's classes, and been a nanny previously for a family with a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old. I also worked as an au pair for a host family in Spain with an 8-year-old boy this summer. This has...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is professional, responsible, dependable great with people or animals. I highly recommend Jenna."
Sally S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 22 years old and have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and minored in American Sign Language and Deaf culture. I am currently getting my master's degree in speech-language pathology. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple child care and development classes. I...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is stupendous, she was a JOY to work with! She was extremely professional - the first day she came she asked for a schedule and followed it perfectly. She was very responsible in that she constantly asked whether my 2 children had been fed, if their teeth had...
Patricia D.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Rashi and I'm an energetic, creative and outgoing 26-year-old. I fell into childcare 10 years ago and love it so much that I continue doing that part-time. I've been working as a babysitter and/or nanny since high school alongside my legal job and I hope to continue doing so. I have experience working with...
Rashi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Rashi was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care! I have a two year-old boy and five year-old girl, and they loved her from the beginning. Rashi was with us for a about a year until we moved to Seattle, but the entire time, she...
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Priscilla C.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
Energy Worker Looking For Part Time Babysitting / Nannying Work
5.0
(1)
I come from a family of seven and have 21 nieces and nephews and have been a huge part of their lives. I have worked in childcare care and have nannied for multiple families over the years.
I did Red Cross training to be a life guard and used to teach swim lessons as well. I currently am an energy healer and am looking to...
Priscilla can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Priscilla is the single most reliable, smart, caring and capable nanny we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Highly recommend."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Alyzah and I am self employed With my own small business that I started 10 years ago. A friend of mine suggested I try care.
com to further offer my services so here I am!! I love being self employed. I love working directly with people, and I love feeling like I'm making a difference in someone's life. I offer...
Alyzah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyzah is very detail oriented, on time, and reliable. She keeps you updated throughout the day on how the cleaning is going and loves your pets like her own. I have a German shepherd that sheds constantly and she always manages to get all the dog hair. Everything...
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Tsering Y.
San Diego, CA
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For A Part Time Babysitting On Weekend Or Late Nights
5.0
(1)
I am a nanny with 6 years of paid experience and have cared for infants, toddlers, young kids & pre-teens.
The safety of the kid (s) is my first priority. I always try to keep them engaged in educational activities such as reading, singing, playing, and drawing to foster their educational as well as psychosocial development. I...
5.0
"Tsering’s warmth and intuition are her greatest assets. She has such a way with my daughter, both very young through toddlerhood. She taught my daughter patience, respect. She kept my child engaged. Tsering has the child’s best interest at heart and has been such a...
Care member
Catherine T.
San Diego, CA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 30-year-old Chemistry/engineering student with 10+ years of nanny experience. I love kids! I have spent the last 9 years exclusively working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. I am currently searching for a part to full time position in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning,...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Catherine watched our 19 month twins from 930am to 130pm. She did an amazing job! They both normally take a little bit too warm up to anyone, but they immediately warmed up to her. She played with them and read to them. Normally they would've taken a nap during...
Michael O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Isa. I'm looking for a part-time job. My schedule is somewhat flexible. I am a compassionate, caring, respectful 25-year-old. Currently, I am in graduate school to become a mental health therapist. I am a kind individual that has been babysitting since I was 14. I prioritize the safety of the children while creating a...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Isa was a great addition to our home for the short while that she worked for us. She's patient, kind, gentle, and fun. She was present and interactive with our boys. They went on walks on the days when the weather was good, played indoor games, did activities. She...
Kourtney W.
Kierra J.
San Diego, CA
$23-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been fortunate enough to work with children. My employment required me to be fingerprinted, CPR certified, and drug tested and all documents are still valid! My duties included being involved in organized activities, supervising the children during swim time, and cleaning up after lunch and snack time. I have also worked...
Kierra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I just moved here and have no family & friends so we really needed someone we could trust, rely & depend on and our little family loved Kierra! She's easy to get along with, she's funny & my daughter can't wait until the next time we need her :)...
Fauniel C.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
OVER 10 years of experience!
experience with kids ages: newborn-11 and up
I have a pretty large family full of many little cousins and nephews, so I babysit all the time :) My first babysitting job was when I was 8 years old. I watched a 2 and 3-year-old for about 7 hours. After that successful job, I began watching more...
Samira can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My entire family loved Samira, including my pups! She is so wonderful and dependable. She followed all directions, and everything went so smoothly."
Karina G.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Kristen and I have worked and volunteered with children from newborn-teenagers over the past 10+ years. I strive to create safe spaces that encourage exploration, emotional development and social interaction. I treat children with love, patience, respect and kindness. I am certified in first-aid and...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen has been with our little one for just over a year in a nanny share. She is kind, patient, fun and so sweet with the kids. Any family with a little one would be lucky to have Kristen. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Jessica S.
5.0
We had Jessica watch our 3.5 year old for the day when our nanny was out, and she was fantastic! Our daughter normally takes a while to warm up to someone new, and within 10 minutes she was engaged, connected, and doing arts and crafts. Jessica was on time, friendly, had a variety of options for...
- Care member
Reuben K.
5.0
We just got started with Reuben and so far so good! He's been a great communicator, easy to schedule with, and most importantly seems to have an easy and natural connection with my two boys. He is friendly with a very calming vibe, a great combo for our family. His reference raved about him, and I...
- Alegra L.
Chloe H.
5.0
We love Chloe! She is punctual, kind, fun and patient. Our daughter and puppy love her- highly recommend.
- Jessie E.
Jamie E.
5.0
Number one! My kids LOVE her. One of a kind... Educational background makes experience for kids a learning one as well. We appreciate her very much and you will too.
- Jerry J.
Kate C.
5.0
Kate is friendly and attentive with my kids. My youngest has separation issues and she rolls with the tantrums when I leave. She is able to keep up with my super energetic 4 year old. Plus, Kate has been prompt with her arrivals and flexible when I've asked if she could stay a few extra minutes....
- Emma G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Diego, CA:
How can I find a San Diego babysitter near me?
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 3,512 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.
How much do babysitters charge in San Diego, CA?
The average rate for San Diego, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.42 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 Diego, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Diego, 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 Diego, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,533 reviews of the 3,512 listed babysitters.