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Jennel V.

Child Care Provider

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a Special Education teacher - Mild Moderate PreK-12. I've been in the field for over 15 years and have had my own classroom for 8. Currently, I am looking to find some part time jobs either tutoring/ care taking or both. I have experience with all ages, and a wide range of needs. I'm also a mom to a beautiful, spirited...

Elizabeth C. says "Jennel is great!! She took such good care of my senior pup for me. She's also a fabulous teacher. Your kids, either fur or human, will be in great...

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Kayla T.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! I have been babysitting all ages for over 10 years and have been a nanny to 19 kids ages 4 months to 15 years old. I have experience in sleep training, potty training, preschool supplements, teaching to read, homework help, and am excited to be a part of your kid reaching their next step in development! I am pediatric...

Victoria D. says "Kayla goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for your family. She takes great initiative while being respectful of parenting style and...

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Leah R.

Calm Loving Nanny

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a mom of 26-year-old. I have worked as a preschool teacher for 15 years, with children infant to school age. I have nannied for four great families. I have done potty training, bottle weaning and much more.

Care Member says "She was always very loving of our son and helped take care of him from 6 months old to a year and a half when we had to switch providers for therapeutic...

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Taylor B.

Experienced Babysitter And Tutor Looking For Part Time Job!

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I have had lots of experience with child care, nannying, and teaching. I am currently getting my credential and masters in education while I substitute teach on the side as well as nanny! I have nannied for many families but my longest consecutive began with a 6 month until he was 2. 5 years old. I adore watching kids and...

Shelly S. says "Taylor did a great Job taking care of my 7 month old. She's on time and very respectful. my son loved her!"

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Utopia K.

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Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Responsibilities for ages ( 6months - 15 years old ) Washing the children's clothes, towels Preparing the children's meals and snacks Doing dishes after the children's meals and snacks are done Reading together. Helping the children with their homework. Playing outdoor games. Outdoor games include hide-and-seek, etc....

Stacie G. says "Utopia was amazing! She started laundry and did dishes without us asking her to do them. She was spectacular with our son!"

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Ashley B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I am Ashley. I have many years of experience with all ages of kids. Currently available in Oceanside/Carlsbad for a part-time nanny job. Message me if you are interested!

Angela S. says "Great with my son! Always focused and attentive:) a pleasure to have in our home!"

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Marlene D.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
With over 9 years of experience as a professional nanny, I have cared for children ranging from newborns to 5 years and older. I hold a college degree and bring a strong background in providing exceptional care, early education, and enriching social experiences. I am known for being patient, compassionate, and highly skilled at...

Leah D. says "Marlene is an exceptional nanny. She is reliable and trustworthy. I am a teacher with over 18 years of experience so some might say that I am selective in...

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Sahra S.

Babysitter And Nanny

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm a 27 years old psychology/ child development major student. I have worked as a synchronized swimming and swimming coach, Dance instructor and librarian however caring for children is my call. I love kids and enjoy working with them. I've worked as a babysitter/nanny and preschool /daycare teacher for families with...

Anastasia K. says "Sahra was a dream to work with. She watched our 3 month old son for several months while we were working from home. Julian absolutely loved her. She...

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Carolina P.

Responsible Baby Sitter, Nanny! My Availability Is Very Flexible.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working as a Professional nanny for the past 14 years. I have experience feeding, creating a routine for the baby, overall care for baby/babies; toddler, children up 5 years old and also housing managing.

Care Member says "Carolina is so great with my boys and we have already re-hired her. She is also very patient and understanding with our non-consistent schedule. The...

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Tatiane F.

Nanny By Passion

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
I am Brazilian 39 years old, I have 10 years of experience in nanny, I am organized and I like to keep everything clean I am fun and love to be with the children I love the beach and to do exercises I am enthusiastic and I love the animals. I like to play outside parks, picnics play ball. I am flexible and very happy. I am...

Care Member says "I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Tatiane for any childcare position. Tatiane has been an invaluable asset to our family, providing exceptional...

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Kasey D.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have babysat for children as young as 3 months and as old as 11. I don't have any specialized training to care for children with special needs, but do have experience caring for children on the Autism spectrum. From all of my experience, I know a lot of fun games, songs and crafts for...

Jaimee O. says "Kasey is our current Nanny and we absolutely love her. She has been with us for 6 months now and My daughters adore her. She caring, reliable, dependable...

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Liany M.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
Hello, my name is Liany., I'm a 29 yo English Teacher who has been working with kids for over 6 years. My experience comes with my time working as an elementary school English teacher, summer camps volunteering, au pair exchange program, tutoring, babysitting, nannying, daycare assistant... (4mo-12yo). I consider myself a really...

Tamara S. says "I hired Liany last minute after a cancellation. She is a Godsend! I’m so thankful for her because she is responsive, kind, on time, understanding. She has...

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Ariana P.

Babysitter

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm Ariana I've worked with children ages 1-12 years of age for 7 years, my experience setting came from a daycare/preschool as well as being a full time nanny. In my experience I've learned to understand the vital role of developing a young one's mind as stepping stones for a successful future. I'm very well with multitasking a...

Grace B. says "I highly recommend Ariana for any family looking for exceptional childcare. Over the last year Ariana has been our full-time nanny caring for our three...

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Jessica M.

Experienced Child Care Provider Looking For 20 - 25 Hours Per Week

Oceanside, CA

from
$40/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I was a nanny/chef/assistant for a family in a Rancho Santa Fe for 8 years. I also worked for several other families in the area, as well as La Jolla staying with children while the parents were traveling. I'm comfortable with all age ranges and have great references. I have been able to established tremendous trust. I am also...
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Juliana J.

Child care

Oceanside, CA

from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I've been caring for children for over 6 years. I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development, which is why I've taken Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework. I am also CPR and safety care certified. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I love to play board games and puzzles,...
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Child care centers in Oceanside, CA

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Kiddie Academy of Oceanside

3766 MISSION AVE STE 110 OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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7237 - La Petite Academy of Oceanside

4179 AVENIDA DE LA PLATA OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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MINI MIRACLES ACADEMY

139 CANYON DRIVE OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We believe Children should have fun! These carefree years are so short, and soon the children will be exposed to a much more structured form of learning. We believe that Children learn through play. Hands on exploration, self-discovery and interaction with others. Children learn through basis skills letter and number recognition...

Jazmine E. says "I feel that the staff are very caring and attentive to my child. My daughter feels very loved, very welcoming."

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CFC LEARNING CENTERS

2642 OCEANSIDE BLVD OCEANSIDE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
CFC Learning Centers LLC is a Academic Christian Based Program that provides Quality Chikdcare at Affordable Rates. We cater to our Children, their Families and provides Services to Our Community. Christian Structured Atmosphere, Loving Staff and PreK Reafiness programs .

Tahjuanae W. says "My kids started as infants and are now 3 and 6. Teachers are very friendly and helpful. The daycare is really clean. My kids love them. We still visit...

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Cfc Learning Center, Llc

2642 OCEANSIDE BLVD OCEANSIDE, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
+ 4 more
CFC Learning Centers provides "Quality Childcare at Affordable Rates" serving children ages 8 weeks to 14 years. CFC meets the needs of the Child, Family and Community as a whole.
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  • 381 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 5.0

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Oceanside, CA

Child Care Providers in Oceanside, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 381 listed child care providers

Jennel V.

Jennel is great!! She took such good care of my senior pup for me. She's also a fabulous teacher. Your kids, either fur or human, will be...

- Elizabeth C.

Kayla T.

Kayla goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for your family. She takes great initiative while being respectful of parenting style...

- Victoria D.

Leah R.

She was always very loving of our son and helped take care of him from 6 months old to a year and a half when we had to switch providers for...

- Care member

Common questions about child care in Oceanside, CA

Child care costs in Oceanside, CA can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Oceanside, CA can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Oceanside, CA often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Oceanside, CA, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Oceanside, CA, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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