Find Trusted Child Care Providers Near Me in San Diego, CA
We have 3,012 child care providers in San Diego, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Tamami G. says "We have hired Corey a couple times now and are very happy with her. Her calm and easy going demeanor is exactly what we need for our rambunctious high...
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Kaitlin F. says "Joy came to work with us in August 2021 when my daughter was four months old. I was a first time mom and preparing to return to work from maternity...
Jamie A. says "Bre is amazing! My 8 year old and 6 year old took to her instantly! Shes punctual, great with kids, and even left our house looking immaculate! She's...
Joe E. says "Hi, Daniela came to our house to watch our two girls, ages 7 month and 3 years old. She is such friendly person with a lot of patience. She took our girls to...
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Cailin F. says "Anne was great. She came and met my kids and immediately made a connection and mad everyone feel comfortable. She is a wonderful child care professional."
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Care Member says "Francys took care of my son from 3 months to 7 months old. She was always on time. She made sure to keep his room clean and organized. His dishes and...
Alison M. says "Whitney did so well with our One Year old baby. She showed up on time and immediately had a connection with her. We felt very comfortable having her feed...
Alison F. says "Tiffany worked with our family for 6 months during our transition to San Diego full-time. She is loving, compassionate and trust-worthy. My 2 and...
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Merlyn E. says "Amber has been looking after our daughter for 2 years since she was 3 months old and consider her part of our family. Our daughter spends her day mostly...
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Care Member says "Leah is the nicest person we have ever met, both of us and our daughter enjoy the time with her. She is reliable and well organized. Highly recommend."
Care Member says "Tiffany has been a great nanny to our daughter. She's been working with us since my daughter was 4.5 months old. My daughter just recently turned 1. We...
Care Member says "Words cannot begin to describe how much we love Juanita. She has been with us, since our daughter was born, and she is very much a part of our family....
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Sarah F. says "Margo cared for our infant for 7 months. We wish we could continue to work with her, but have to move in another direction due to change in employment....
Trisha H. says "Alex has been an amazing part of our family for over a year. My boys loved her from day one. She has been an enormous help on a daily basis and runs the...
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Care Member says "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...
Child care centers in San Diego, CA
Rae W. says "We've been taking our daughter to Auntie for over a year now, and are so grateful we were able to find such a caring, thoughtful person to care for her....
Care Member says "Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have ever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our...
Kim L says "They are very good and caring... I don't know why other preschool did kick him out about bad behavior... maybe my son need more attention and plus too many...
Yolanda J says "I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this...
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3,012 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.72/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 1,693 reviews of the 3,012 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in San Diego, CA
How much is child care near me in San Diego, CA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.72 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.
How can I find child care near me in San Diego, CA?
Care.com currently has 2,810 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.
What interview questions should I ask a San Diego, CA child care provider?
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.
What type of child care services are available near me in San Diego, CA in October, 2025?
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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