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3,343 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
5.0
(12)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Baha, and I am currently a middle school teacher. I was a substitute teacher for two years before becoming a full time Education Specialist, as well as having over 10 years of experience being a nanny. So suffice to say, I have experience with all age groups, including newborns.
I am available most...
Baha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"We reached out for an upcoming trip and Baha was awesome in her responsiveness and communicative and upfront about everything all throughout. She has an extensive resume in child care and I think it reflects in all the positive reviews. Will absolutely reach out...
Ken S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Monica and I am looking forward to seeing if I'm a good fit for your family :) I have a BA from San Diego State University and over 8 years of experience in childcare. I just finished working with a family in San Francisco, nannying for a little girl from 3 months to 18 months. I moved back to SD to start my own...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Monica was a wonderful childcare provider for our son who has special needs. He loved spending time with her. She came to our house and kept him occupied sometimes while we were home and often so that we could go out and have a date night."
Taymar P.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for a family of two kids, ages 7 and 3 for three years. As well as nannying for another family with a girl aged 12, on and off for a year. My nannying duties included, picking the kids up from school, taking them to the park (to get active), making them dinner, helping them with homework, and putting them to...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marissa was a great babysitter for us on a Saturday. Our toddler takes a little while to warm up to new people, but Marissa was very patient and playful with her. She also helped out with our twin babies whenever they needed extra attention. She was on time,...
Shasta L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :) My name is Amina, I am 28 years old. I began babysitting at a very young age. I have 4 younger sisters whom I practically raised, showered, clothed, fed and helped with assignments. I know how to engage with younger kids as well as older teens. I have experience with diaper changing, cleaning and cooking, laundry,...
Amina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"She was amazing! This was the first time I have left my 9 month old baby with a babysitter and made us feel very comfortable and my son love her. I got lots of pictures and updates while she was here! Love her and will be using again!"
Dylan D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Retired from IT
Received High School French certificate (Baccalaureate)
Bachelors in Mathematics PUC - SP
Master Degree Project Management USP - SP
I have raised two daughters and my 7-year-old granddaughter since birth.
I speak fluently French, Portuguese, and Italian.
I worked for a computer hardware company for 8 years,...
Vera can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Vera has been gods gift to us and our family! She has been watching our two rambunctious boys ages 3 1/2 and 2 for the past 6 months. From the very first meeting we had conversations around the partnership we would like to have, communicated clear expectations and...
Care member
4.8
(15)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marisa took fantastic care of our twin baby girls. It was a big deal for both of us to go out for the first time but we felt confident the twins would be safe and well taken care of with Marisa. We were thrilled with her professionalism and would definitely hire...
Hilary S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalie A. I have worked at a home daycare for over six years. I have experience working with children of different ages and backgrounds. Working with children is something that truly brings joy to my life. I currently have a teacher associate permit and have more than 30 units in Child Development.
As a...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie was amazing with my son!! She was super engaged, patient, and so friendly! It usually takes a while for my son to warm up to new people, but he had no problem doing so with her. Would totally recommend her :). Thank you, Natalie for taking such great...
Ellen N.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello - I have 7 years combined childcare experience including being a full-time nanny, babysitter, and pod teacher during pandemic times for children 5 weeks old to 16 years old.
I have been described by families, as caring, energetic, silly, fun, reliable and trustworthy. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. Arts and crafts...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Bri in the spring of 2021 to work with our 1.5 year old daughter. Bri was incredible to work with. She was dependable, punctual, an excellent communicator, and took wonderful care of our daughter. She planned outings and came up with creative projects for...
Anil A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently pursuing a masters degree at UC San Diego. I offer 12 years of childcare experience and proficiency in assimilating into a new family culture. In addition to my professional nanny experience with high profile families in Los Angeles, I am an experienced meal planner and cook, babysitter, pet, and house sitter. I am...
Tammany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tammany is beautifully energetic, positive, and all around fantastic! She offered to meet up in person the day after I contacted her to see if we would be a good fit, which I greatly appreciated, and she was magic with the kids. They don't generally warm up to...
Laura N.
Ana A.
San Diego, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Looking for a Part-/Full- Time Opportunity
4.7
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have approximately 10+ years experience working with children who range in age from infant to 14 years. My most recent experience working with families has been as a social worker and currently working with a family that has a 2-year-old and a 7-year-old.
In addition to my experience, I also have a BA in Child and Adolescent...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana is great! My kids really like her and she is easy to talk to and work with. My needs are usually last minute and she has always been very gracious and flexible about it. Would love to have her more. "
Marie B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Lucy!
I am a kind, authentic, funny, dependable, and a pretty cool gal. I worked in childcare for over 7 years, having a blast with kids of all ages and developmental abilities. Being a behavioral therapist for 3 years as made me very patient and caring teacher. I ensure the best of care of the kids I watch and...
Lucy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have many years of experience in both as needed babysitting jobs and also as a consistent nanny during the summertime, all ages. I love to get outside and go for walks, ride bikes, play at the park, and beach! I like to do creative activities with the kids and play games, art, and color. I'm a very neat and organized...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is fantastic! Our girls really enjoyed their day with her. She is reliable, flexible and quick to communicate. We will have her again soon! "
Kayd W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 26-year-old finance professional looking for part time child care opportunities in the San Diego area. I am currently looking for opportunities after 5 p.m. during the week and any time on the weekends but may have more availability depending on the week and my workload. I have years of child care and pet sitting...
Aya can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aya was amazing. She was so easy to communicate with and very punctual. She made me feel at ease since it was our first time using Care.com. She was great with our daughter who loved playing with her. Would highly recommend and will be using again myself:)"
Catie L.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Katie and I have over 10 years of childcare experience. My experience includes working with infants, toddlers, and young children. I am patient, kind and loving. I have always stayed close to the children and families I've helped in the past because I've grown so close to all of them.
I am fully vaccinated,...
Katie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie, has been a blessing to us and our children. We have been lucky to have her watch our children, and never have to worry when they are in her care. We highly recommend her."
Santanna S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Gracie. I was born and raised in San Diego and have a passion for working with children and helping the family members of those children with their everyday needs. On top of providing 15 years of excellent and attentive childcare and pet care, I have experience helping families with other household or personal-related...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gracie has been like a member of our family for years. She started when we only had an 18-month-old and has helped us as our family has grown to a family of five. I've had many babysitters and she is by far the most energetic and engaged with the children. I deeply...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I possess nearly a decade's worth of experience in working with children of all ages as both a caretaker/babysitter and a private tutor.
My background in philosophy and mathematics gives me an encompassing understanding of all subjects taught to kids in school, but I believe it is my degree in social and behavioral sciences...
Jaden can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I have a 3 year old and a 7 month old. I have had a lot of babysitters in the past. Jaden is by far the best. His ability to enter into their world is second to none. I moved cross country, but my 3 year old still asks "where is Jaden.""
Reid B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Rhona and I am 28 years old from Ireland. I have a bachelors degree in Business with HR but since I've come to America I have fallen in love with childcare again! I have four early childhood education units and currently obtaining four more units. I have babysat kids all my life and have worked at...
Rhona can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Rhona! She is responsible, dependable, fun, positive attitude/energy, punctual, and hardworking. Not only is she amazing with my 19 month old son, she tidies up the house and looks for extra things to do to be helpful. She asks...
Alexandra M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Adela and I have been living in Ranch since 2009, with my Family.
I have over 15 years of experience as a bi-lingual Nanny, responsibly caring for babies & toddlers.
I love my job and the parents I work with consider me a sweet, patient, dedicated and creative child care professional.
Many of the...
Adela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We truly enjoyed Adela and she is very professional. Our daughter (watched her from about 9mos to 2.5 yrs.) loved her and still asks about her since we've moved out of the area."
Mujaji L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with children and adults is always good. I love to make them happy, smile, help with activities of daily living. I love this because it is my nature to love, I'm compassionate. I look forward to utilize my care-giving experience and skills.
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Guadalupe is a kind, gentle, competent person. She is experienced working with children and adults. While she is calm, quiet, and unobtrusive, she accomplishes the desired goals punctually and without fanfare. Her respectful manner especially endears her to...
Carolyn R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
32-year-old professional who loves kids and pets.. feel free to message me if you need someone to babysit, nanny or watch your dogs! I live in the Golden Hill area of San Diego so am central to everything! I am from Boston, where I have a lot of family and friends with young ones. I also nanny part time currently for a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been helping our family out for the past few months by caring for our now 7 month old. She has always been super flexible to the never ending changes that come along with an infant. Our son absolutely loves her! Rachel is kind and has a calming energy...
Meg P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Baha H.
5.0
We really appreciated Baha. She is punctual and professional. My son appreciated her bubbly personality and she was great at calming him down in the night when he woke up upset. Would definitely rehire if we're in the SD area again.
- Robin L.
Monica A.
5.0
Monica watched our 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son for a few months at the beginning of quarantine and we could not have been happier with her. She did a wonderful job of keeping both kids happy and healthy and was incredibly flexible and responsible (both with our family and with respect to...
- Kevin M.
Marissa M.
4.0
We have hired Marissa a number of times for babysitting. Marissa is not only an amazing sitter to our toddler but she's a wonderful human being. She's reliable and punctual, she's friendly and respectful. She has a calm presence where you feel comfortable leaving your child with her from the first...
- Arpi V.
Amina I.
5.0
She was amazing! This was the first time I have left my 9 month old baby with a babysitter and made us feel very comfortable and my son love her. I got lots of pictures and updates while she was here! Love her and will be using again!
- Dylan D.
Vera B.
5.0
Vera has been so thoughtful and caring in looking after our 18 month old daughter. She is very encouraging which has given our daughter the confidence to try new things. We appreciate how engaged and interactive Vera is with our daughter. Our daughter is excited for Vera to come over and loves her...
- Sophie S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Diego, CA:
How can I find a San Diego babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Diego, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 3,343 babysitters in San Diego, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in San Diego, CA?
The average rate for San Diego, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.42 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in San Diego, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Diego, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for San Diego, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,779 reviews of the 3,343 listed babysitters.