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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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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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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Anna W.

Child Care Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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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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Zara A.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
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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Jordan C.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Eleana M.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Barbara T.

Experienced Mom Can Take Good Care Of Your Child

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I am a Mother of a grown son and I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. For the past 10 years I have been a professional Nanny. I live in Pacific Beach near La Jolla and have a flexible schedule that would work perfectly for when you need me. Kids, babies and pets seem to warm up to me quickly and I enjoy being with...

Care Member says "Barbra cared for our son from 6 months to 18 months old and was a loving and attentive caregiver. Barbra cared for him from his early stages of solids...

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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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Marcela O.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Sophie P.

Part Or Full-time Child Care-taker Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager, and since then have worked as a nanny and a elementary school teaching assistant. I have experience with all children of various ages, abilities, and languages. A child's safety, both physically and emotionally, will always be my top priority. It is so important to me that a child...

Dacia M. says "Sophie is the sweetest and very caring. My 16 month old loved having Sophie around and would get really excited when she would walk in the door. She would...

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Ellaine G.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi! I am Ellaine. I am 29 yrs old. I live in National City, CA. I've been a babysitter for 3 years, respite care provider for children with disability for 2 years, ABA therapist for 2 years, and have experience working with children with special needs for 3 years. I have may Bachelors degree in Psychology, has an adult and...

Crystal D. says "I interviewed Ellaine for a nanny position with my family. She was punctual, polite and she seems to really love kids. I ultimately hired a nanny that I...

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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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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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Moonlight Daycare Inc.

13406 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA

5.0(37)

State license verified

Hello Parents, My name is Mahtab. I am living in Rancho Penasquitos. Moonlight Daycare Inc. is licensed by the State of California. Here is some information about myself. I got my Child Development Teacher and Master Teacher certificates, from Miramar College. I got a Teacher Permit from San Diego County Office of Education,...

Care Member says "We are so grateful to have found Ms. Mattie and for the love and care she has given our son, W. She was fully booked the first time we called and we...

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Irma's Family Child Care.

3969 Casita Way San Diego, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

Preschool
In-Home daycare
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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Grow With Me Learning Center

4178 Vista Grande Dr San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
The Grow With Me Learning Center provides the highest quality of early education for young children. We offer a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote a love of learning through exploration, play and a child's natural curiosity. The Grow With Me Learning Center's motto is Where Play Becomes R.E.A.L. R.E.A.L. is the...

Luisa L says "We've had the pleasure and privilege to know Ms. Carlee for the past 7 years. She has been instrumental in the emotional and cognitive development of our 3...

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ABC Children's Center of San Diego

12145 Alta Carmel Court Suite 270 San Diego, CA

4.8(8)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our privately-owned children's center, cradling Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch and Poway, is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are open for child care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. five days a week (year round, excluding legal holidays). We offer child care programs for ages 3...

Diana says "My daughter loves loves her teachers and going to ABC each day. Even when I go to pick her up , she like to stay there for an added half hour at least. She...

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  • 3,183 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.29/hr as of June 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 2,037 reviews of the 3,183 listed child care providers

Mary M.

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

- Sunil V.

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

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.

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 $22.29 per hour as of June 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 2,996 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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