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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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Giselle M.

Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a college student and after school coach currently pursuing a degree in elementary education. I have over a year experience now babysitting professionally. Additionally, I recently worked as a preschool teacher for almost a year, and am CPR certified. When hired for a job I will ask for your child's typical...

Care Member says "I’ve hired Giselle multiple times for my 2 girls. They love her! She’s honest, reliable, & very caring. Always goes the extra mile and we appreciate her...

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Wendy T.

Experienced Nanny With Multiples Looking For Provide Long Term Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Wendy. I have more than 30 years of watching/raising children. In the last 10 years, I have been with 4 families. I am fluent in Spanish and English. Prior to taking care of children I was a medical assistant. I have a West-Indies accent so when we speak or meet I don't want it to catch you off guard. I enjoy...

Care Member says "I am writing this review for Wendy, she has been with our family since my son was 3 months old and he’s now 2 years old and headed off to school. Our...

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Marissa M.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Family of 3 (4 including our dog!) looking for childcare for our baby! We are very hands on and love the outdoors!

Sarah G. says "Marissa (Mari) is one of the best babysitters we've ever hired. She is warm, mature, super capable, and my children loved her. We first hired Mari to...

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Sophia A.

child care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sophia and I am a highly responsible, nurturing, and experienced sitter. I have a genuine passion for working with kids of all ages, from infants to toddlers and beyond. As a babysitter, I prioritize the well-being and happiness of each child under my care. I am patient, kind, and adept at building strong...

Care Member says "My 3yo loves her. Very mellow, but keeps the kid engaged. Got her to sleep for bedtime faster than i or her dad can too! Very flexible and responsive to...

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Jordan C.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Jordan. I am a positive, creative, goofy person that has a passion for nurturing children and fostering their growth. I have 10+ years of experience. I have cared for children from 3 months to 12yrs old. I strive to create a loving, safe and engaging environment. I also love providing a helping hand when it...

Kayleigh F. says "Jordan began caring for my son when he was 5 months old. She made the difficult transition of returning to work smoother than I could imagine. She is...

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Leydi O.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My experience taking care babies to teenagers began 5 years ago, I worked in a day care in my country and then I moved here to USA, now I am a nanny and I love what I do. My experience is growing more and more and I dedicate myself to this full time. I help as a babysitter when parents need to have a date or planes at night and...

Jason W. says "We have hired Marcela twice for date nights and she has been great with our 17 month old. She is playful and loving, punctual and attentive. "

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Gabriela B.

Part-time Child Development Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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Kayla C.

Part-Time Positive Child Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience caring for children ever since I was in high school. I have watched up to 4-6 children at a time from the ages of 4 months old to 14 years old. In the previous job I had, I was a Mental Health Coordinator working with the elderly. As a Mental Health Coordinator, I would lead groups such as Anger Management,...

Olivia D. says "I highly recommend hiring Kayla! She has taken care of our now 9-month old for the past 5 months. As a first time mom nervous, I was nervous to have...

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Claire E.

Child Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Claire, a 28-year-old dedicated nanny with over a decade of experience nurturing and supporting children. My childcare journey has been wonderfully diverse, spanning all age groups-from newborns to high school students. I've also had the privilege of working with children with additional needs, including autism and...

Jennifer L. says "I have known Claire for over two years. I found her on Care.com and she was the first babysitter I ever brought into my home. I was very hesitant, but...

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Ashley C.

Super Loving Pet And Child Sitter :)

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ashley C. I am 25 years old, and I am a master student studying clinical mental health, counseling, specializing in childhood and adolescent disorders. I was born and raised in San Diego, California and the eldest sibling of three. It is no wonder that my nickname growing up was "little mom". I have always...

Jessica S. says "Ashley was so great with both my kids. She watched them for date night and when the baby was sleeping, she would hang out with my older boy. If I still...

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Dezirae F.

Child Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Dezirae . I am a 22-year-old and recently graduated from the University of San Diego. I majored in Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Biomedical ethics on the Pre-Nursing track. My goal in the future is to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner! I graduated from Monterey High School in 2021, San Carlos...

Carissa D. says "We hired Dezirae as the first ever babysitter for our 4-month old son and he was in great hands! From just talking with her, she was clearly comfortable...

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Emmalie B.

Professional Child And Pet Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm very comfortable around pets I have three of my own so I'm willing to be a pet sitter as well. I'm not Covid vaccinated but I will wear a mask if you would like. I am also willing to accept professional pay as well.

Savannah G. says "She was so great with my little ones! Very gentle, kind and compassionate. My kids love her and so do I. Would definitely hire her again!"

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Kristen G.

Safe, Quality Care

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Cecilia R.

Newborn Care Specialist/ Fun Montessori Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I love my job , growing and learning with kids is amazing . :) I'm a travel nanny , Certified Newborn specialist with sleep conditioning training, started a Montessori school in Mexico and taught children from 2 to 12 years old . I've provided care for children for many years, including special education. I'm responsible,...

Care Member says "I cannot begin to write enough wonderful things about Cecilia. She has been with our family for just a few weeks of our newborn’s life and she has done...

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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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EASTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

4377 EASTGATE MALL SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1530/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The mission of Eastgate Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, loving, and secure learning environment to help students develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually as we serve the students, their families, and our communities. Our excellent team of early childhood educators are...

Care Member says "Our daughter has attended Eastgate for 2.5 years since she turned 2. It has been a wonderful experience for her and us her parents. She has been loved...

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KIDS AVE ENRICHMENT LEARNING CENTER

6248 EL CAJON BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 3 more
Kids Ave began as a home-based preschool in 2019, with the goal of providing a family-oriented, loving, and educational environment for El Cerrito community families. After five successful years, we’ve grown and found a new facility to extend our reach within the community. By launching in a central location, we’re dedicated...

shannon A. says "5, the environment is fun, safe, clean. They are very loving and my kids really enjoy it"

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PURPOSE DRIVEN DAYCARE

5825 IMPERIAL AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Every child is different, and every child has a purpose no matter where they come from. We want to help families create a safe environment for their children. Our owner grew up in the city of San Diego and has a good idea of what the children in our community are facing and what they need to be supported and encouraged. We want...

Amari G. says "the staff is very attentive and very helpful with anything that I or my child may need. we have a few family friends that also love this place! my child is...

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The Vine Learning Center Inc.

2130 Ulric Street San Diego, CA

3.6(7)
Child care
We believe that our method allows each child to develop his or her given potential. The child is encouraged to grow socially, physically, and intellectually. The early years of a child's life are important in developing skills for understanding the concepts of language, art, math, science, and reading, as well as their motor...

Henry V says "My wife and I had to move to San Diego for my work. We really didn't know where to look for a reputable Childcare for our daughter who was at the time only...

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Irma's Family Child Care.

3969 Casita Way San Diego, CA

5.0(9)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Hello Mom and Dad. I am licensed as a family child care provider--20 years--located in my child care home in the College area (Convenient to College Ave and Hwy 94, and College Ave and I-8. Close to La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and in S.D. Near the College Grove Shopping Center. ) My home is bright, colorful, clean, and caring! +...

Care Member says "I enrolled my son at Irma's Family Child Care when my son was about 1.5 years old after just moving to San Diego. I was so grateful for my son and my...

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  • 2,932 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.85/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Child Care Providers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,673 reviews of the 2,932 listed child care providers

Teresa O.

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...

- Karen R.

Giselle M.

I’ve hired Giselle multiple times for my 2 girls. They love her! She’s honest, reliable, & very caring. Always goes the extra mile and we...

- Care member

Wendy T.

I am writing this review for Wendy, she has been with our family since my son was 3 months old and he’s now 2 years old and headed off to...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in San Diego, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.85 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 2,730 child care providers near you in San Diego, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from San Diego, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in San Diego, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in San Diego, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in San Diego, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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