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Alisa S.

Respect And Honest

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
I am very reliable , respect and honest person p. I have 7years experienced caring infants and children.

Care Member says "Alisa nannied for our daughter for almost 2 years from when she was ~10 months to 2.5 years old, and we have nothing but amazing things to say about...

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Amanda W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi. My name is Amanda I'm 40 years young. I'm baby sitting family, and friends kids half my life. Since I became to be a mom (May 2021) I'm full time professional babysitter. Children are never bored with me. I can help with cooking, meal preparation, light cleaning. Looking forward to meeting you, and your family!

Marcin S. says "Thanks, Amanda. I just want to thank you again. We loved having you and your daughter M. over with our 2-year-old son. We couldn't imagine having a more...

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Melissa R.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Melissa. I live in City Heights and am 22. I used to work with the YMCA providing after-school care at middle and elementary schools and I am a youth leader for fun. I have been house-sitting, pet-sitting, and babysitting since 16. I love working with children and helping families and hope to be a teacher one day! I...

Care Member says "Amazing energy and took great care of our littles!"

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Gabrielle A.

FLEXIBLE SITTER FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 38 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Gabrielle and here's some information on why I should be your sitter. I started caregiving because of my mother who is a career nanny and has taught me a lot. I have learned a lot myself in my 9 years of experience as both a sitter and a nanny caring for infants to pre-teens and even special needs...

Care Member says "Gabrielle was an amazing sitter for our 10 month old. We felt so comfortable as soon as we met her. I’d love to have her watch him again anytime! "

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Grace K.

Chula Vista, CA

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm very excited about the opportunity to work with your family and help make your home life easier. I come from a family of 6 and have had experience with childcare since my teen years. I have been working as a dance instructor for 8 years with a special interest in Early Childhood classes! I love to help kids use...

Care Member says "Grace has been wonderful caring for my three daughters (ages 6, 4, and 10 months). She's reliable, punctual, patient, kind, and calm. My girls...

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Whitney M.

Nanny

San Diego, CA

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am only able to help with occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends at this time. I am a fun, active, and responsible 39-year-old looking for great families to work for (occasional or part-time hours only please - I work 8-5 M-F). I graduated cum laude with a BA in Early Childhood Education from UMass Boston. I am a...

Alison M. says "Whitney did so well with our One Year old baby. She showed up on time and immediately had a connection with her. We felt very comfortable having her feed...

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Mariel B.

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 "She left my house super clean and was a nice person to deal with. Hire her!"

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Fabiola H.

Full-Time Mother

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am 48 years old. I have been taking care of my own 3 children for 18 years and also my nephews and my children friends.

Dalila L. says "Fabiola is great with my 1 year old son. He definitely is happy to see her and I could tell she is very caring and knowledgeable sitter. She has become an...

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Angela R.

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Angela and a mother of a school aged sweet independent girl. I am looking for a nanny/babysitting job either part time or full time. I have years of experience (since I was 8) with kids ages from newborn to school and as well as caring multiple kids at a time. About me: I like to cook, read and spend as much...

Maggie F. says "Angela was more than a nanny to our family for two years, and she remains that way even since she has moved away. We hired Angela when our daughter was...

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Jana C.

Weekend Sitting Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Are you looking for a highly qualified responsible sitter for a night out or weekend away from time to time? I am also currently seeking a very part time weekly position if we can work it around my private practice hours which are somewhat flexible. I am a marriage and family therapist working with families in my current day...

Brianna P. says "Jana is so good with my 11 month old daughter! She's been watching her for the past month now and I always get sent the cutest pics of my girl having fun...

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Kristen G.

Safe, Quality Care

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
from
$32/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Keely B. says "Hiring Kristen was one of the best decisions my family and I have ever made. While having a 2 month old baby, I found out I not only had cancer, but also...

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Megan C.

Lemon Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Megan! I am a 25-year-old social work graduate student. I have 5+ years of experience caring for children.

Anna R. says "Megan did such a great job with our 3 month old! She was very punctual, responsive and kind. We would definitely hire her again in the future."

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Emily P.

National City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, im a mother of 5 and been hands on mom for quite sometime. im a filipina and love taking caring other children like my own. I am detail oriented, honest, hardworking and caring person.

Care Member says "Emily has been caring for our two kids (a toddler and a baby), and she’s been wonderful. She’s incredibly patient and clearly understands how to work...

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Aisha C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Aisha and I am currently a track and field coach. I have been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it. I have worked at a summer camp, the children's ministry at church, and I have volunteered at children's hospitals with Project Sunshine as a chapter leader. I aspire to get my masters in nursing...

Jennifer N. says "Aisha is so reliable, capable, caring and sweet! She is really the perfect caregiver! She picked up my 2 kids from camp everyday for 3 weeks and kept...

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Morgan F.

Part-Time Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm an early childhood/elementary school special education teacher in the San Diego area. I have worked with children from 6 months to 18 years. I'm more than happy to care for children with complex medical needs, kids that are neuro divergent, and/or need specialized care. They say it takes a village and I'm here to...

Noel S. says "Morgan was beyond wonderful with our 7 month old baby. She was helpful, diligent, and is very good with babies. We would absolutely hire her again."

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Gabriela L.

Part-time Child Development Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Gabriela . I have been living in the beautiful city of San Diego for over 20 years. My interest and journey in the child development field began as a volunteer at my three children's schools when they were growing up. Soon thereafter, I decided to enroll at Southwestern College to become a Child Development Teacher. I...

Victoria L. says "This was my first experience with hiring a babysitter. She took care of my 11 month old daughter. She was wonderful! Very caring and attentive. She...

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Maria N.

Loving and Nurturing Babysitter, Certified With Newborns

Bonita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
My name is Maria and I am from Brazil. I am responsible, organized, friendly and a caring person. I speak Portuguese and English. I graduated with a degree in Portuguese Language and Brazilian and Portuguese Literature. I have a clean record, a valid CA driver's license, a clean background check, cleared TB test and CPR/First...

Elaine D. says "Maria is absolutely incredible - we have been SO LUCKY to have her in our home taking care of our daughter since she was 6 months old for nearly a year,...

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Bre J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Bre! I am 26 years-old babysitter in North Park, San Diego. I am now available for full time nannying and occasional babysitting. Building connections and friendships with kids is something I truly cherish. With 8 years of experience: -Starting at a In-home daycare, working with kids 2 months- 14 years old. -...

Jamie A. says "Bre is amazing! My 8 year old and 6 year old took to her instantly! Shes punctual, great with kids, and even left our house looking immaculate! She's...

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Ignacio C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi Families, My name is Ignacio but go by (Nacho) I am 24 years old and am a Preschool Teacher at Kindercare Education and have been working with the company for 2 years now. I have experience working with children for about 4 years now from Infants to 10 years old. I'm looking to watch your little ones on the weekends or...

Tasia E. says "Ignacio kept my two and three year olds happy and busy for three hours so I could attend a virtual meeting. I could hear them and everyone had a great...

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Holley T.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Holley! I am looking for a full time nannying position. I am 25 and local to San Diego. I have a flexible schedule and lots of babysitting experience and references. I have nannied for children ages 2 months- 12 years old. Most recently I nannied for a 2-year-old girl in mission hills. Before that, I nannied for three...

Bre M. says "Holley was great with my girls! She always jumped in to help and took initiative in getting the kids out and working on projects, baking, crafts, etc. She is...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Spring Valley, CA

Babysitters in Spring Valley, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Alisa S.

Alisa nannied for our daughter for almost 2 years from when she was ~10 months to 2.5 years old, and we have nothing but amazing things to...

- Care member

Amanda W.

Thanks, Amanda. I just want to thank you again. We loved having you and your daughter M. over with our 2-year-old son. We couldn't imagine...

- Marcin S.

Melissa R.

Amazing energy and took great care of our littles!

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Spring Valley, CA

The average rate for babysitters in Spring Valley, CA on Care.com is $22.16 per hour as of September 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Spring Valley, CA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 19 babysitters in Spring Valley, CA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Spring Valley, CA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Spring Valley, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Spring Valley.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Spring Valley offer flexible or same-day availability.

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