Find babysitters in San Marcos, CA that you’ll love

227 babysitters are listed in San Marcos, CA

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in San Marcos, CA

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Diana R.


San Marcos, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I am a patient and affectionate person who loves children and have experience in caring them. I have a brother who is 16 years younger than me, so I always have helped take care of him. I worked as a tutor in a child care, where I got my first aid and CPR certifications. I have the Covid vaccine. I have worked as a babysitter in...
Diana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Diana was wonderful with our 7-month-old son. She was very responsive, prompt, and friendly. We would absolutely trust and hire her again."

Lewis M.

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Isabella S.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Your Caring And Patient Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 20-year-old college student studying public health and I have been babysitting for about 2 years. I would love to get to know your family and help keep a home environment that is safe and fun for your kids or pets!
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella...

Anna M.

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Jenna P.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Jenna Experienced Babysitter Aspiring Kindergarten Teacher Available When Ever Needed!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenna, I am a sophomore and I have a lot of experience babysitting and watching children I am hoping to become a kindergarten teacher. I started with babysitting children from my church and that grew to neighbors, and family friends and I would love to branch out! I am comfortable with pets and I have experiences...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aubrianna D.


San Marcos, CA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Babysitter Ready To Help!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Bria D and I am an upcoming Junior at Cal State San Marcos. I have 4 years of experience babysitting kids ages 6 months - 14 years old. I am very active and enjoy keeping the kids busy! I am happy to help in any way I can whether that be with homework or light house keeping. I also have a very safe 2020...
Aubrianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is kind and in point. She was wonderful with my two boys and my kids adored her! I would gladly higher her any day!"

Austin L.

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Ariana P.


San Marcos, CA

$26-32/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children ages 1-12 years of age for 5 years, my experience setting came from a daycare/preschool as well as being a full time nanny. In my experience I've learned to understand the vital role of developing a young one's mind as stepping stones for a successful future. I'm very well with multitasking a set...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"such an amazing nanny to our children! she is very loving and very kind and will always put the health and welfare of your child first. she loved taking our kiddos to the park and just doing simple crafts with them!! over all so amazing!!"

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Mckinze M.


San Marcos, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend And Weekday Evening Babysitter

I have been professionally babysitting on a consistent basis for eight years. I have experience caring for children of all ages from small infants to pre-teens.
Mckinze can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Lakayla C.


San Marcos, CA

$15-27/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lakayla I am a college grad with a degree in psychology & minor in criminal justice. I am a military brat to a retired marine so I spent my childhood moving every four years so my adaptation skills are stellar. I've spent most of my life here in Southern California but have been to many places. I am a Christian,...
Lakayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Lakayla was on time and communicative sent me pictures of my child every hour! Great personality will hire again !"

Kieana O.

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Heather B.


San Marcos, CA

$10-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available, Babysitter, And Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, Thank you for visiting my profile. I have countless years of experience with children from newborns to 16 years of age. I have experience in being a nanny, tutor and household manager. I have been with my current family for the past 2. 5 years (started when boys were ages 6 m & 2) and before that I was a nanny/ household...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heather is one of the most amazing humans I've ever met. Seriously. The fact that she seamlessly transitioned into our crazy, blended family, helped us raise our twins (my husband traveled a lot for work and I often had to work long hours) from when they were about...

Brooke V.

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Riley S.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In North County

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley. I graduated high school in 2022 and live in San Marcos. I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years now. I've been taking care of kids more consistently since graduation - including the last year with a family that has a 2 and a 3-year-old. the 3-year-old has mild autism and apraxia. Some of my...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Riley was a loving nanny to our 2 boys. She supported us multiple days per week with caregiving and would accompany the family on outings. Our boys trusted Riley and listened to her. She was attentive and responsible. I would recommend her for any opportunity."

Jordyn M.

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Heather M.


San Marcos, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Very Caring And Compassionate Nanny Available Full-Time, Part-Time Or As Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with kids. Growing up, my mom ran a daycare in our home for 15 years. I helped out with the kids every day. I also watch my 1-year-old nephew and 3-year-old niece a few times a week. I have years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I have been a mentor to foster kids for several...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought a sense of comfort and loads of experience to the job! Thank you, Heather!"

Destiny R.

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Yasmin A.


San Marcos, CA

$38/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Yasmin and I am 18 years old. I have a year of experience babysitting and I grew up caring for my younger cousins. I am a very outgoing person who values good communication and problem solving. I love fun activities like games, crafts, and sports. I am completely open to helping kids with school and remote...
Yasmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Yasmin is wonderful and our kids love her. She is respectful, punctual, and fun. She always cleans up and leaves the place better than she found it and our kids talk about how much fun they had with her. Highly recommended!"

Kurt D.

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Patsy D.


San Marcos, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Caregiver

Hi there, I'm Patsy, and I have been caring for children for 20+ years as a babysitter, nanny and as a mother of five children. I believe in creating a fun environment, I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean,...
Patsy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Patsy has been a blessing to me and my son. She has loved and cared for him as if he were her own since he was 5 months old. If I could keep her forever, I would do it in a heartbeat. She is patient and kind, she cares so deeply about her babies and I never felt an...

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Isabella P.


San Marcos, CA

$21-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Izzy, I have been babysitting for 3 years almost 4 now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I love being around kids and doing all activities whether it is playing, coloring, watching movies, etc. I am able to bake and cook, and make fun snacks. I have a lot of experience working with kids and feel comfortable...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"During the winter sports season, Isabella reliably provided safe transportation for my son to his weekday basketball practices. Isabella's great support got my son to his practice on time over a month long period. My son loved spending time with Isabella, and we...

Katharine C.

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Elizabeth L.


San Marcos, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Future Elementary Teacher Looking For Occasional Sitter Jobs!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but I go by Lizzie. I am a kindergarten teacher. I earned my teaching credential at CSUSM. I love working with children -- I believe that teaching is the best job! :) My past experience consists of classroom teaching 4th grade, 6th, 1st, and 3rd. I also have 3 years of experience being an RBT...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"First time hiring a sitter through Care.com. Elizabeth put my worries at ease. She arrived on time, was professional and polite. My son enjoyed her company. Would hire again."

Raquel R.

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Ciera H.


San Marcos, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an experienced and playful babysitter. I love children and I am very passionate about child care. I have about 4-5 years of experience. I worked at a child development center as a lead infant/toddler teacher. I am planning to major in Elementary Education in hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. I will...
Ciera can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Ciera took care of our 5 year old and 4 months old boys. She is very kind, gentle, punctual and patient with our sons. Our sons enjoyed playing with her. We love her! Ciera is great person to hire."

Reiko M.

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Julie W.


San Marcos, CA

$25/hr

Child Care

I'm a single mother with a 15-year-old daughter. I also regularly care for my nieces who are 4 and 2 years old, and have babysitting experience with all ages.
Julie can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Our family has had issues in the past with unreliable child care help, but working with Julie has been a breath of fresh air! Julie has been trustworthy and reliable during 100% of our interactions. We started with transportation but have expanded our time with her...

Jedidiah W.

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Lindsey M.


San Marcos, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lindsey. I'm 33years old and happy to have been born and raised in beautiful Southern California. I always have had an interest and natural given ability in working with children. I've enjoyed babysitting and watching over children for 10+ years now. I have experience in all types and ages of childcare from...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My kids absolutely adore Lindsey! It was so comforting knowing while I had to be away at work all day my little ones were being loved on and having fun. She's the only person we trust aside from our parents to watch our children."

Karen C.

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Rachelle B.


San Marcos, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working and caring for children for about 20 years. At age 13, I started babysitting for a family with two girls. My duties for the family included picking the girls up from school, driving them to their activities, cooking well-balanced meals, helping with light housekeeping, assisting with laundry, reading, and...
Rachelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely love Rachelle! She does a wonderful job with our children, and we feel blessed to have her watching them!"

Lance G.

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Sarahi T.


San Marcos, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Spanish Speaking Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Sarahi. I would be a great nanny for your wonderful family. I have tons of experience, me being a babysitter since the age of 14 and a nanny for many years, also being a primary teacher at my local church. I am very responsible, honest, and reliable and always on time. I can also work around the...
Sarahi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sarahi worked for us for 2 years and was a wonderful addition to our family. She cared for our toddler like he was her own, was on-time, dependable and a loving caretaker. Even after Sarahi stopped working for us (we no longer needed a nanny), we've kept in touch...

Stephanie R.

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Samantha P.


San Marcos, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Samantha! I have many years experience babysitting children of all ages from infants to preteens. I am a behavioral technician for young children with autism and also worked as a counselor at a night camp for adults with disabilities. I am currently a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at the University of...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Samantha did an absolutely amazing job. Her communication was outstanding and she took the initiative with that from the very start. My son also loved her and said she was very playful and kind the entire time she was here. In comparison, I had to request a...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA

Diana R.

5.0

Diana was wonderful with our 7-month-old son. She was very responsive, prompt, and friendly. We would absolutely trust and hire her again.

- Lewis M.

Isabella S.

5.0

Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella wore him out! She was with him the...

- Anna M.

Aubrianna D.

5.0

She is kind and in point. She was wonderful with my two boys and my kids adored her! I would gladly higher her any day!

- Austin L.

Ariana P.

5.0

Ariana’s been a good family friend for a long time, we’ve had her care for my youngest brother & my young cousins several times. She is amazing with kids and definitely would recommend her!

- Care member

Lakayla C.

5.0

My 4 month old doesn't see too many people but with Lakayla she just lights up and Lakayla is always on time and texts me so I don't miss little things while I'm at work or date night

- Briana D.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews of the 227 listed babysitters.