Find child care providers in San Marcos, CA that you’ll love

253 child care providers are listed in San Marcos, CA

The average rate is $20/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in San Marcos, CA

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Julie W.


San Marcos, CA

$25/hr

Child Care

I'm a single mother with a 15-year-old daughter. I also regularly care for my nieces who are 4 and 2 years old, and have babysitting experience with all ages.

Recent review:

5.0
Our family has had issues in the past with unreliable child care help, but working with Julie has been a breath of fresh air! Julie has been trustworthy and reliable during 100% of our interactions. We started with transportation but have expanded our time with her...

Jedidiah W.

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Jill B.


San Marcos, CA

$22-37/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children of all ages for over 15 years, and I love what I do. My days are spent engaging children in age appropriate activities that enhance their physical, emotional, social and cognitive development, and make learning fun. I am responsible, creative, energetic, and reliable. Some of my favorite...
Jill can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Jill took care of our two young daughters and provided excellent care for them. She spent lots of time teaching our children valuable things like new words, letters, animal noises, shapes, etc. She is extremely knowledgeable about what is age-appropriate for...

Nate T.

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Heather M.


San Marcos, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Very Caring And Compassionate Nanny Available Full-Time, Part-Time Or As Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with kids. Growing up, my mom ran a daycare in our home for 15 years. I helped out with the kids every day. I also watch my 1-year-old nephew and 3-year-old niece a few times a week. I have years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I have been a mentor to foster kids for several...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought a sense of comfort and loads of experience to the job! Thank you, Heather!

Destiny R.

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Isabella S.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Your Caring And Patient Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 20-year-old college student studying public health and I have been babysitting for about 2 years. I would love to get to know your family and help keep a home environment that is safe and fun for your kids or pets!
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella...

Anna M.

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Maria A.


San Marcos, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Is My Passion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I pride myself on being able to provide an extra pair of hands to hardworking parents, and never act as more than just that. I love active kids who like walks and playground time. I am open to new duties and learning new task, because we never stop learning. I am punctual, reliable and great at what I do. And to vouch for my...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Maria as our full-time nanny for our 4-month old and she is the most amazing, caring, nurturing and professional person. She treats our daughter like she's her own and cares for her in ways I didn't know were possible from a nanny. Maria allows us to...

Michael K.

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Diana R.


San Marcos, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I am a patient and affectionate person who loves children and have experience in caring them. I have a brother who is 16 years younger than me, so I always have helped take care of him. I worked as a tutor in a child care, where I got my first aid and CPR certifications. I have the Covid vaccine. I have worked as a babysitter in...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Diana was wonderful with our 7-month-old son. She was very responsive, prompt, and friendly. We would absolutely trust and hire her again.

Lewis M.

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Kathleen B.


San Marcos, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Loving, Dependable, Energetic, Accommodative, Nurturing And Prompt.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience as a nanny. I have an extensive background in working with newborns through teens. I am CPR and First aid certified and have been live scan fingerprinted and TB skin tested. I have been a preschool volunteer assistant, worked at the elementary level as a teacher's aide, been involved with various...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Trustline Certified

Recent review:

5.0
Kathy has been such a blessing for us. She is so good with my toddler son and really has given him the patience and attention to nurture his personal development. She has a ton of experience watching and teaching young kids and it really shows. My son always lights...

Nicole G.

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Rachelle B.


San Marcos, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working and caring for children for about 20 years. At age 13, I started babysitting for a family with two girls. My duties for the family included picking the girls up from school, driving them to their activities, cooking well-balanced meals, helping with light housekeeping, assisting with laundry, reading, and...
Rachelle can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
We absolutely love Rachelle! She does a wonderful job with our children, and we feel blessed to have her watching them!

Lance G.

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Riley S.


San Marcos, CA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In North County

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley. I graduated high school in 2022 and live in San Marcos. I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years now. I've been taking care of kids more consistently since graduation - including the last year with a family that has a 2 and a 3-year-old. the 3-year-old has mild autism and apraxia. Some of my...

Recent review:

5.0
Riley was a loving nanny to our 2 boys. She supported us multiple days per week with caregiving and would accompany the family on outings. Our boys trusted Riley and listened to her. She was attentive and responsible. I would recommend her for any opportunity.

Jordyn M.

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Yasmin A.


San Marcos, CA

$38/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Yasmin and I am 18 years old. I have a year of experience babysitting and I grew up caring for my younger cousins. I am a very outgoing person who values good communication and problem solving. I love fun activities like games, crafts, and sports. I am completely open to helping kids with school and remote...

Recent review:

5.0
Yasmin is wonderful and our kids love her. She is respectful, punctual, and fun. She always cleans up and leaves the place better than she found it and our kids talk about how much fun they had with her. Highly recommended!

Kurt D.

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Olivia L.


San Marcos, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia. I am loving, nurturing, trustworthy person. I have experience with newborns to 13 years old. I also have experience with children with disabilities. I am available for immediate hire. Professional, reliable and a great in multitasking. I have worked with children for over 13 years. l interact with children by...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Olivia has worked for me for occasional babysitting and date night. She is very friendly, has great energy and the children like her. Once the kids are in bed Olivia helped pick up - we were so pleased to come home to a clean house. We will definitely use Olivia in...

Dami R.

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Brooke T.


San Marcos, CA

$25-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! With over 8 years of experience in childcare I have developed a passion for fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. In my previous roles as a nanny, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of various ages, ranging from babies of a few months to pre-teens. Thank you for considering my...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
What a blessing Brooke has been to our family! I instantly knew upon meeting her, she was someone I could rely on, and she surely proved that her first week helping us out. She's patient, kind, and conscious of what my children engage in, watch, consume, and speak...

Miranda T.

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Meagan T.


San Marcos, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Sitter For Kids Of All Ages

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 years of experience as a sitter / nanny for kids of all ages, from 6-weeks to 17-years-old. Currently, I spend most of my free time with my friends' kids and love nothing more. I also have been a camp counselor and girls' soccer coach and love crafts, sports, puzzles, legos, cooking and baking.
Meagan can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
I am so grateful for Meagan and the care she has taken for my children! Meagan is a unicorn babysitter. She’s both responsible and reliable but also super fun for kids! She’s assertive but warm, and has such a gift for working with children. She can handle any...

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Patsy D.


San Marcos, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Caregiver

Hi there, I'm Patsy, and I have been caring for children for 20+ years as a babysitter, nanny and as a mother of five children. I believe in creating a fun environment, I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean,...
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Patsy is very caring and loving towards those she cares for. If the child is a newborn she will soothe fussy babies and is patient and knowledgeable on how to deal with children's illnesses. For toddler through older children she reads them books, helps them learn...

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Elizabeth D.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Joy Creator And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting my three younger siblings for over five years and I have enjoyed every crazy minute of it. I assisted with homework and studies after school, made meals, and completed daily cleaning around the house. I am currently enrolled at Cal State San Marcos and am studying Business Management and Criminology. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Liz is an excellent nanny for my 4 month old. She is caring, sweet, and gives my baby her full attention. She takes care to clean up any bottles and toys used and is extremely dependable, always arriving a few minutes early and stays late if needed. Liz is...

Hannah M.

Child care centers in San Marcos, CA

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

Nafez, Nadia Family Childcare

878 Saint Sava PL, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

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Welcome to my page. My name is Nadia and I will be your child's teacher/care provider. Working with children is my passion and I truly enjoy what I do. I have my CA State License (CA Lic # 376101124) for a Large Family Childcare. I am also an AMI (American Montessori International) certified...

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 130, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $190/wk

Mountain Shadows Exceptional Kids (MSEK) is a childcare center located in San Marcos. We serve children with ages 2 to 5 years old. Our center provides children with nutritious meals throughout the day, educational enrichment, behavioral support and nursing care. Our program's focus is on providing...

SMLC Childrens Center

3419 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA

Starting at $554/mo

SMLC Children’s Center is a nationally accredited child care facility that offers educational day care programs for preschool children. Located in San Marcos, California, the company admits students between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a Christian-based curriculum that...

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center

970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 140, San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $211/wk

Mountain Shadows Active Learning Center is now offering Summer Camp!!! ALC is an after school and Saturday program that is geared to meet the needs of children and youth ages 6-18 with Autism. ALC is a very unique program in that it is designed to be a safe, structured, and supportive environment...

Intellichildren of San Marcos

212 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA

Costimate: $211/wk

Intellichildren of San Marcos, is a comprehensive child care center offering care for children 6-weeks-old to 5-years-old. A new program was started in September, which also offers care for the school-aged child from kindergarten through fifth grade. We are within walking distance of San Marcos...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in San Marcos, CA

Julie W.

5.0

Our family has had issues in the past with unreliable child care help, but working with Julie has been a breath of fresh air! Julie has been trustworthy and reliable during 100% of our interactions. We started with transportation but have expanded our time with her to include help with personal...

- Jedidiah W.

Jill B.

5.0

Jill took care of our two young daughters and provided excellent care for them. She spent lots of time teaching our children valuable things like new words, letters, animal noises, shapes, etc. She is extremely knowledgeable about what is age-appropriate for children and what is realistic for...

- Nate T.

Heather M.

5.0

My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought a sense of comfort and loads of experience to the job! Thank you, Heather!

- Destiny R.

Isabella S.

5.0

Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella wore him out! She was with him the...

- Anna M.

Maria A.

5.0

We hired Maria as our full-time nanny for our 4-month old and she is the most amazing, caring, nurturing and professional person. She treats our daughter like she's her own and cares for her in ways I didn't know were possible from a nanny. Maria allows us to parent how we want but has her own...

- Michael K.

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Ratings for San Marcos, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 103 reviews of the 253 listed child care providers.