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Maral K.

About Me

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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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Mary S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Mary and I recently graduated from the University of San Diego with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience with minors in Spanish and Business. I am CPR certified, as well as EMT (emergency medical technician) certified. I currently work in the emergency department at Scripps Hospital as an ER...

Care Member says "Mary was a great babysitter. She was kind, easy to communicate with, and our kids adored her. It was a positive experience, and we'd happily hire her...

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Brittany J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Greetings! I am a 25-year-old San Diego native, a graduate of UCLA, and I absolutely adore caring for children. Some of my experiences include the following: Babysitting children of 5 months to 12 years old; working as a daycare employee; volunteering for various youth development programs; holding leadership roles in...

Constance J. says "Brittany is very sweet and amazing, very trust and has always been great with my son. She's watched him on multiple occasions. I wouldn't hesitate to...

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Kristeen V.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Kristeen V, I'm 26 years old. I love kids, love playing and interacting with them. I also like to do some educational activities with kids (alphabet, learning animals, and try to engage them with learning other subjects) and try to keep them off screen. I've been babysitting my nieces and nephews for 10...

Syp S. says "Kristeen is so loving, calm, and trustworthy. She arrives a couple minutes early, is creative with getting your child to eat but not forceful, and is a fun...

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Grace P.

Aspiring Teacher Who Loves Kids

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a recent USD graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and Psychology! I love working with kids and I have lots of experience in tutoring, summer camp counseling and babysitting. I am a fun, enthusiastic and patient person.

Care Member says "Grace was an incredible addition to our summer. She is fun, engaging and you can tell she is truly passionate about kiddos. I felt comfortable having...

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Caroline N.

Childcare Provider With 20+ Years Of Experience With Babies And Children Of All Ages!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience working with infants and children of all ages. I am also blessed to be a mother of a 9-year-old daughter, and a 6-year-old son that are the lights of my life! My childcare experience includes babysitting, nannying, working in daycare settings, running my own...

Alexandra C. says "Caroline is our current nanny and has additional availability, so we're happy to share, since I want your child/ren to be cared for as well as mine...

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Natalie M.

Fun Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently a student at CSUSM. I posses a unique ability to connect with children on their level, encouraging open communication and understanding their individual needs. Whether it's building imaginative worlds during playtime, assisting with homework, or crafting fun-filled activities. Safety is non-negotiable, and I will...

Care Member says "She was great with our 5 year old. "

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Cassandra T.

Energetic Child Development Student

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 15 years of experience with taking care of children. In my most recent position, I was a nanny for one child. I worked with their family for 2 1/2 years. Currently, I work part-time as an ABA therapist for children 2-14 years old. As a therapist, I have experience with children on the spectrum or who have other...

Amber C. says "Cassandra took care of me and my siblings for years when I was younger. She is so amazing at what she does that we have stayed in touch over the years and...

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Annie S.

Caring And Responaible Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a professional baby sitter and caregiver who is available days. evenings and weekends. I have a BA in Education from the University of San Diego with a concentration in Visual and Performing Arts. I believe in positive reinforcement. I strive to provide a safe and nuturing enviornment. I like to bring out the best in...
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Allie M.

C.N.A With BLS And CPR Certification 3+ Years Experienced Caregiver And 10 Year Experienced Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
CNA CHHA RNA NANNY CPR and BLS certified I am a Nursing student and aspiring Anesthesiologist with tons of experience in health care. I began my journey as a caregiver for one family as a live in / travel full time provider. Later I started working as a caregiver in facilities, hospitals, and clients' homes. I provided...

Abigail S. says "Allie was very comfortable and sweet to my little one. I would definitely hire her again for a date night!"

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Janice A.

Dedicated, Friendly, Caring!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm based in Point Loma, with reliable transportation and a friendly, social, and caring demeanor. With a foundation in professional behavioral therapy, where I specialized in working with neurodivergent children, coupled with some years of hands-on nanny/babysitting experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge to...

Brittany Y. says "Janice is amazing! She sat for our house and dog, Odie, for 5 nights and it was so easy and comforting! Janice was very communicative via text message...

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Nicolle P.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for over 10 years now. I have incredible talent & experience with children from toddlers to teens , as well as a background in education working throughout four different schools in , CA for 3 years. I've got a natural talent for working with kids, combining patience, creativity, and understanding to...

Care Member says "Nicholle was very sweet, responsible and over all a great care taker to my daughter L. She kept her busy and made sure that she was always on time. "

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Kelly O.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience babysitting various families with a wide age range of children. Bonding with children comes naturally to me and I always enjoy the opportunity to babysit and care for them while making it fun for them! I am also very comfortable with all animals and love to help out with any pet needs.

Marha M. says "Kelly watched our 15 month old daughter over the summer and she was absolutely wonderful. Always on time, very dependable, responsive, and respectful! She...

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Mia S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Hi there! My name is Mia and I am an experienced babysitter with a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting for 7 years and have gained valuable experience through working with a variety of families. I have a warm and friendly personality, and I love interacting with children. I am patient, kind,...

Care Member says "When Mia arrived, she was instantly warm and friendly, and I immediately felt comfortable with as our babysitter. The kids had nothing but wonderful...

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Zamira S.

Fun And Loving Sitter!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Zamira. I am currently looking for nearby babysitting jobs that work with my schedule. I have been babysitting since I was 16, I have experience babysitting children from ages 6 months-12 years of age. I am also comfortable with tutoring, doing light housekeeping, cooking, and laundry. A little about myself is...

Care Member says "Zamira was with us since 2022 and quickly became apart of our family. She is reliable, punctual, intelligent, communicative, gentle, and kind. She is...

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Bahira N.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi dear Hope all is well I'm a medical school graduate with great passion To help parents with newborn I can babysit children in different age group I always make sure that the child feels comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities for different age group , explore outside with them and most of...

Care Member says "Bahira has seamlessly joined our family. She takes great care of the baby. Offers great advice for me a first time mom. She has a very caring and...

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Alexandra B.

Part Time Caregiver (long Or Short Term)

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I started on this site several years ago, and worked as a summer and year round babysitter for a couple clients. I then received my degree in psychology (bachelors of science) and have since worked for over 2 years providing support and guidance to children as a case manager and mental health professional. I am now pursuing...

Care Member says "Ally was beyond amazing as our summer nanny for three kids (ages 8, 5 and 2). She was patient, creative, thoughtful, and engaged. She created themes for...

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Melissa G.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Mikayla R.

Hi, I'm Mikayla & I Am 22 Years Old With 8 Years Of Experience

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Mikayla R. and I am 23 years old. I am looking for an early morning shift to add to my routine! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, happy, and open to new experiences. I love working with kids because I love seeing them learn new things. I have been babysitting/nannying for 8 years now and I also have...

Sarah S. says "We are so fortunate to have Mikayla in our lives! I have four children- 10, 8, 6, 4 and a 1.5 year old lab puppy who has endless amounts of energy. Mikayla...

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  • 1310 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 993 reviews of the 1,311 listed babysitters

Maral K.

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

- Care member

Allie M.

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...

- Care member

Mary S.

Mary was a great babysitter. She was kind, easy to communicate with, and our kids adored her. It was a positive experience, and we'd happily...

- Care member

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 1,311 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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