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Tennyson S.

Fun, Outgoing Sitter That's Great With Kids.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I have about 3 years of experience caring for kids aged 1 year to 13 years old. I'm very motivated, outgoing, and like to have fun all while doing so safely. I like to keep organized, on time, and love watching kids. I also like to keep kids busy and entertained with fun activities and can perform additional tasks if asked...

Jordan B. says "Tennyson was great! We have a 2.5 yo girl and a 5.5 yo boy and she handled them both with ease. Kids had a great time and she was easy to communicate with...

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Danielle H.

Interactive And Responsible Sitter.

San Diego, CA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello families! I'm Dani, a recent graduate from Oregon State University studying design and innovation management. I have worked as a personal nanny for multiple families in the past, as well as 10 years working in childcare. I am an aunt to 6 nieces and nephews ranging from ages 3-11, and theres no other job I love more in...

Care Member says "Dani does date night babysitting for me and my husband. She is wonderful! She has a calm, soothing demeanor and is easy to work with. My kids (aged 10...

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Danica L.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Danica and I am a student at San Diego State. Because I am taking classes, I am looking more for date night type nights or any occasional babysitting needed! I love kids and have 4 years of experience babysitting and I was a nanny. Let me know if this seems like a good fit, thank you!

Meredith P. says "While visiting Palm Springs for vacation, I hired Danica to watch our 8 year old and 4 year old sons while my husband and I went to dinner. She's...

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Brittany J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Greetings! I am a 25-year-old San Diego native, a graduate of UCLA, and I absolutely adore caring for children. Some of my experiences include the following: Babysitting children of 5 months to 12 years old; working as a daycare employee; volunteering for various youth development programs; holding leadership roles in...

Constance J. says "Brittany is very sweet and amazing, very trust and has always been great with my son. She's watched him on multiple occasions. I wouldn't hesitate to...

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Chloe B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Chloe and I am an elementary school teacher in San Diego. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have 10 years of experience with children, as a nanny/babysitter, date night sitter, tutor, and as an elementary school teacher. I am very comfortable with pets since I am an animal lover. My experience...

Andrea J. says "Chloe is such a wonderful babysitter!! We have had her watch our son, and then both our kids, for the past 3+ years. She is passionate about kids, and...

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Hanna C.

San Diego, CA

3.5(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Hanna and I have been nannying for about 6 years and have 4 families that I have worked for long term and loved very much! I would be available for some occasional jobs during weeknights or on the weekend. I'm an experienced, energetic, and trustworthy caretaker who has a passion for child care. I love...

Mica H. says "Hanna has been a fantastic nanny for our family for over a year. She is very responsible, attentive to our kids, creative with play and healthy snacks and...

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Nancy R.

Hey Families!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dear families, My name is Nancy, and I'm 27 years old and from Colombia. I am an experienced and caring childcare provider with over six years of working with children of all ages, from newborns to 10-year-olds. I truly love engaging with kids, creating a safe and nurturing environment, and supporting their growth and...

Liz M. says "Nancy is great. My son really liked her, and we did, too. We look forward to hiring her again!"

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Ericka M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Mom of 4 boys ranging in ages 1- 14years old. I love kids, I am very patient, caring and loving. Although I have not professional babysat before I consider myself qualified seeing as my kids are well behaved kids. They are respectful, have good grades, and are very sweet kind hearted boys. Feel free to reach out if you have any...

Rosey Z. says "I would definitely hire Ms. Ericka again! She is super sweet, and definitely knows how to handle and care for children. She babysat my 5 month old son for...

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Rebekah E.

Worked With 50+ Families. 10+years Experience. Healthy, Fun, Loving Mom!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am originally from Washington state (Go Seahawks!), and moved to San Diego 10 years ago. I am a mother to a 5-year-old little girl and have 15+ years experience of working with children from premature infants - pre teens. I started out babysitting at a young age, then worked at an after school care for 2. 5 years, moving into...

Melissa S. says "This was my first time hiring someone to take care of my kids. I always had family or friends who I had know for a long time help me. Bekah was amazing...

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Ashleigh L.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Ashleigh. I will be moving to Moreno Valley soon! I have a love for yoga and meditation, and DIY crafts. I have a Bachelor's degree in Developmental Psychology and I am currently getting my Master's degree in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in children and adolescents to become a therapist. I am...

Heather M. says "Ashleigh is wonderful. She is an outgoing, intelligent, positive roll model. We wanted to hire someone that would be a good example to our child to look...

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Jenneke H.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Jenneke, I am 27-year-old Cosmetologist going back to school for my degree in early childhood development. I have experience being a nanny for 7 years now and also have volunteered in the nursery, preschool and middle school programs at my church. I have always been very good with kids and realize each child and...

Jennifer W. says "We hired Jenneke 2 years ago full time to watch our 5 month old and 3yr old part time. She has exceeded our expectations not only with care but with...

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Tatiane M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Tatiane and I have been a nanny for 20 years and have a degree in Psychology . I have a lot of experience with children with all ages, especially with newborn and toddlers. I am very loving, responsible and outgoing. I have a clean record, a valid CA driver's license and a clean background check. Also I have excellent...

Care Member says "Finding the right person to take care of your child is so important. There’s an immense amount of pressure, especially as first time parents, finding...

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Kristen B.

Full Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Kristen, I'm currently 32 years old and I have 12 years of child care experience. Before becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare where I spent a lot of time, not just supervising multiple children, but teaching as well. I love to teach and I absolutely love to read!

Jason Z. says "Kristen was a nanny for our daughter for a year - from 6 months old to a bit over a year and a half. We can’t recommend her enough as a caretaker. As...

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Destinee M.

Evening Nanny/sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello I'm Destinee and I am 30 years old. I'm currently a full time nanny for a 3. 5-year-old who I have nannied for since she was 6 months old. I'm looking to help out families in my free time! I have my master in Early Childhood Development. Feel free to reach out and ask any questions!

Giselle H. says "Destinee did a wonderful job caring for our toddler. She was punctual, dependable, and took the initiative to bring activities/ arts and crafts to share...

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Karley K.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello there! My name is Karley. I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Communications. I moved to San Diego in October of 2020 after living in Australia for a year. I work for an event design company, doing mostly weddings. It's currently our off season so I am looking for odd...

Jennifer W. says "Karley is amazing! My 3 kids instantly warmed up to her and begged to have her return each day. She is reliable, flexible and great with kids. Thanks,...

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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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Gaitan Teresa Family Child Care

5970 Jamar Drive San Diego, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We provide family atmosphere and care to all children. Children learn, play and grow with supervision and loving care.
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WARREN-WALKER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

2905 CADIZ ST SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2570/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our multi-disciplined and integrated curriculum encourages self-confidence, independence, and good character while teaching the children how to participate successfully in a group setting. We understand that young children build the foundation for later academic success through hands-on, play-based experiences, daily routines,...
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Nashwa Home Care

10794 Carmel Mountain Rd San Diego, CA

Child care
-Cozy environment, -Entertainment, -Healthy meals and snacks provided, - YMCA & CDA accepted.
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Pacific Beach Early Learning Center

1779 Law Street San Diego, CA

1.0(2)
I just wanted to let you know about my new small childcare in Pacific Beach. We just expanded our license and have 6 new openings. Our program provides a safe learning environment while also promoting social, intellectual and emotional development for infants and children. Pacific Beach Early Learning Center (PBELC) not only...
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La Jolla Children's Learning Lab

10068 Pacific Heights Blvd San Diego, CA

2.6(5)
Child care
LaJolla Children's Learning Lab uses an exclusive educational program which provides unlimited opportunities for the development of the whole child. There's a unique curriculum for every age level, centered on developmentally appropriate and fun activities that help children develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and...

Marina G. says "I don't understand the negative reviews. The director and assistant director are great. They know all the parents and really care about the kids. I have 2...

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  • 3,020 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.73/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

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

Child Care Providers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,718 reviews of the 3,011 listed child care providers

Tennyson S.

Tennyson was great! We have a 2.5 yo girl and a 5.5 yo boy and she handled them both with ease. Kids had a great time and she was easy to...

- Jordan B.

Danielle H.

Dani does date night babysitting for me and my husband. She is wonderful! She has a calm, soothing demeanor and is easy to work with. My...

- Care member

Danica L.

While visiting Palm Springs for vacation, I hired Danica to watch our 8 year old and 4 year old sons while my husband and I went to dinner....

- Meredith P.

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 $22.73 per hour as of October 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 2,809 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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