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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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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
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Anna W.

Child Care Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Anna. I am 30 years old, a former full-time infant nanny, current date night sitter, and the oldest of seven children. I am a native English speaker currently learning Spanish. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and very comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and other household tasks. I love to play outside...

Care Member says "Anna was so amazing, she was responsive and easy to communicate with ahead of our babysitting date and did a wonderful job taking care of of our kids....

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Zara A.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I have been working with children for 6 years. I have wonderful experiences with children. I also have experience with infant. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I absolutely love what I do. Graduated with a bachelor in business marketing from San Francisco State University. Currently preparing master entry exam but at the same...

Leah C. says "Mariam was available on very short notice for our family. She was kind and understanding of our child's needs. Not only is she attentive but her personality...

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Eleana M.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Hey there, my name is Eleana and I'm a patient, friendly caregiver with two years of experience providing reliable childcare. My passion for positively impacting young lives led me to this profession, and I find great joy in supporting families. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to...

Dennis And Mako O. says "Eleana showed up on time to help us with some house cleaning and she was very thoughtful and delightful. We recommend her highly. "

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Mary M.

Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Caring for your precious child (children) while you're away is what I do best. Each age group has their own needs. Infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children need a lot of one on one care like reading to them, playing educational games and toys with them, talking to them, singing songs to them, building simple things with...

Sunil V. says "We enjoyed having Mary in our house. She helped the kids do homework and helped with household activities such as: laundry, keeping the kitchen clean and...

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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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Kelsey O.

Experienced Child Care Provider And Babysitter Available Frequently

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I recently moved from Orange County to San Diego! Prior to moving, I worked for the City of Irvine in Community Services / Parks & Recreation for many years. I have led after school and summer camp programs with elementary school children, early childhood development classes, and have programmed a plethora of activities for...

Sili P. says "We highly recommend Kelsey! She's CPR certified, experienced, reliable, kind, fun, smart, patient, and flexible. My 5 yr. old and 6 month old love her....

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Leydi O.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Kelli D.

Teacher And Mother With Bachelors In Child Development Available For Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kelli. I am a mother to a teenager and a TK teacher who works with 4 - 5 yr. olds. I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Development. Fully screened, finger printed and certified in CPR and 1st Aid. I have provided childcare since high school and have lots of experience with children of all ages! I love arts and...

Jason K. says "Kelli was amazing with our 3 & 5 year old kids. She is punctual, dependable and knowledgeable. She brought her own books to read to the kids that they were...

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Rebecca C.

Loving Life Through A Childs Eyes

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of doing life through the eyes and imagination of children. From the birth of the child to setting them free to be who they were created to be.

Care Member says "Rebecca took great care of my boys for a week, while I was traveling for work. She is super loving and high energy — kept my kids completely engaged....

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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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Kinder Mission Preschool

3003 A ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1215/mo
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
Welcome to the first trilingual Preschool and After School in San Diego. KINDER MISSION’s goal is to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment by engaging your children in creative playtime and meaningful learning activities. As one of the top premium preschools in San Diego our caring and professional teachers...
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Building Blocks Learning Centers

VIA PEREZA SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

In-Home daycare
At Building Blocks Learning Centers, our mission is to provide high-quality, convenient early childhood education and care that sets the foundation for life. Located in San Diego, CA, we offer a holistic approach to early childhood development, ensuring each child receives personalized care and attention. As passionate, licensed...
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EASTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

4377 EASTGATE MALL SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1530/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith 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...
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PURPOSE DRIVEN DAYCARE

5825 IMPERIAL AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day 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...
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The Vine Learning Center Inc.

2130 Ulric Street San Diego, CA

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...
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  • 3,116 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.48/hr as of July 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 1,622 reviews of the 3,115 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.

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

Anna W.

Anna was so amazing, she was responsive and easy to communicate with ahead of our babysitting date and did a wonderful job taking care of of...

- 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 $22.48 per hour as of July 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 2,941 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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