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Lesa S.

Child Development Teacher/Nanny

Vista, CA

4.2(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Over the years, I have worked with many schools, families and communities, as an early childhood educator, school age director, a summer program director, and as a nanny/babysitter. I am extremely versatile, and work hard at any job that I under take. I have over 15 years of experience. If you are interested in having quality...

Shon C. says "Ms. L. is an angel in disguise, a development specialist who went above and beyond to create a safe and stimulating environment that fostered our...

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Laurie M.

Professional Nanny, 20+ Years Experience, Senior Care

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I received a Bachelors degree in elementary education from California State University of San Marcos in the year 2000. Now, I am a mother of three awesome boys (they are all currently in college) I have been a scout leader, art substitute teacher. I was a nanny for 25+ years. My life has always been centered around children. I...

Care Member says "May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of my two boys...

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Ronda U.

Babysitter Extraordinaire

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
Mother of one son with special needs, he's now 28. I have years of experience caring for my son and others. I care for adults and children of all ages. I provide loving care and fun activities, crafts, reading, meals, homework and whatever you desire for your precious children! I enjoy pets and have a Labrador. I personally...

Care Member says "Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her! Would...

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Ana H.

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have about 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.

Care Member says "Ana was very responsive reliable and great with my kids! ☺️ "

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Heather L.

Vista, CA

4.9(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, I am a loving Mother myself (age 62) w/ 30 yrs of experience working with children. I have held many other roles in life such as; Corporate Accountant (37 yrs business experience w/BS Accounting degree 4 yrs college) Child/Elder Caregiver, Athletic Coach, Substitute School Teacher TK-12 th grade (18 yrs Maine/CA), Sub...

Kelly A. says "Heather is AMAZING!! She is warmhearted and treats my kids as if they are her own. Its been a pleasure getting to know her and watching the bond between...

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Julia D.

Part-Time Caregiver

Vista, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Julia and I have 8 years of paid childcare experience! Within this time I have provided excellent care for children of all ages, ranging from infancy through pre-teens. Before joining Care. com, I gained valuable experience by volunteering at my community church's Sunday school. I developed a love for taking...

Kelsey V. says "Julia - Juju - is an angel on earth sent to care for children and support parents. She has a higher purpose to provide childcare and I cannot believe we...

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Valerie A.

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Heya! I'm Valerie, but I often go by Emris. I have 4 years of professional nanny experience and over 10 years of babysitting and caring for toddlers. I believe in positive discipline and do not support corporal punishment. I would not be comfortable working for a family that does. I'm open to adapting to different parenting...

Care Member says "Valerie is a wonderful caregiver. She has helped care for my two boys in a pinch when I wasn’t feeling well and was able to watch them as well as...

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Genesis F.

Part-time Caregiver

Vista, CA

4.2(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi potential families! My name is GiGi and I am a preschool teacher studying to be a elementary teacher in the not to distant future. I use care. com to get a little extra money ( how else am I going to pay for classes) as well as meeting new families, making connections, and learning so I can add to my experiences as a...

Michelle P. says "Although I did not end up hiring Gigi and after speaking to her last family she worked for, I would 100% hire her in the future. It was a very tough...

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Kasey P.

Part-Time And Date Night Babysitter, Available 7 Nights A Week

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am fully vaccinated against covid -19. I have experience with children, ages 6 months to 12+ years . I come from a big , close family, which I am the eldest and have always been the go-to person that they trust with their kids. I have taken a child development class and have worked on creating educational preschool curriculum....

Roxana D. says "Kasey took care of my three kids while we were visiting New Port Beach. She was punctual and very accommodating to our needs. The kids had a great time...

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Jennifer C.

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a Vista local have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I am CPR/First Aid Certified/fully vaccinated and have lots of knowledge of child development; I am always willing to educate myself more to benefit the families. Extra skills: Knowledge of infant care Bachelor's degree Previous lifeguard: open to...

Ali H. says "Jennifer is an amazing nanny! She mostly watches my 1.5 year old, occasionally my 5 year old, and she is so caring and great with both of them! She is...

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Carolina C.

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi I am Carolina, I am from Colombia, and I have a bachelors degree in Social work, two associates degrees in early childhood education and I am a certified yoga en mindfulness teacher for kids and adults. I also worked as a nanny for the past 7 years, and quit my full time job last year to work on my own business focused on...

Care Member says "Carolina has taken such good care of our toddler son, who is now going to be starting school. She is kind, attentive, playful, engaging, and...

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Chloe M.

Reliable And Compassionate Family Assistant/ House Manager

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Chloe, a dedicated Family Assistant based in Vista. Ever wish you had a second version of yourself to tackle everything on your to-do list? That's where I come in! I love calling myself a "Family Helper" because, at the heart of it, my role is to support and simplify life for your entire family. My goal is to reduce...

Care Member says "Oh Chloe! Our family has had the joy of having Chloe as part of our lives 4 full-days a week for the last year and 9ish months (since May 2023). We are...

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Alexis M.

Part-time Babysitter

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Oldest of 6, 10+ years experience of babysitting and nannying. College degree in Elementary Education from UW Madison.

Andrea B. says "Leix is so great with my 1 yr old son! Has watched him multiple times since he was ~10mo old. Has also watched up to 4 toddlers at a time in a park while...

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Selina M.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Vista, CA

4.3(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am very flexible with my time I have babysat kids from months old to 10 years old and I was babysitting a one and a 3-year-old girls where I would teach them Spanish and make them more comfortable with the language! I have also been a nanny for a couple 7-month-old till he babies till they were about 1 1/2. I am CPR certified...

Veronica C. says "Selina was very kind and sweet with my 20 month old but unfortunately she cancelled on me twice very last minute. Had she given me more of a heads up or...

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Irasema O.

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
15+ years in child care. I absolutely love children and I'm very compassionate and attentive to their needs. I take great pride in what I do and am very punctual and trustworthy. I provide excellent care and supervision of infants and toddlers between 0 and 5 years of age. This includes organizing recreational and educational...

Becky N. says "She quickly became an integral member of our family and continues to be to this day, even after years of no longer being our child's nanny, we continue to...

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Child care centers in Vista, CA

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Happy Times Child Development Center

755 Civic Center Drive Vista, CA

4.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
+ 3 more
We provide quality childcare in a loving atmosphere! A Great Place To Grow!

Care Member says "For the record, this is not a babysitting service or run-of-the-mill childcare facility. Happy Times Child Development Center operates a top-of-the-line...

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7241 - La Petite Academy of Vista

725 SHADOWRIDGE DR VISTA, 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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Three Little Owls Learning Academy

770 SYCAMORE AVE UNIT A-D VISTA, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1825/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Three Little Owls Learning Academy, a completely brand-new facility equipped with newly built classrooms and furniture. Our classrooms are bright, inviting, and filled with high-quality learning materials from Lakeshore to create a fun and engaging space for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in serving fresh,...

Care Member says "Very Loving, respectful , understanding. Clean! A Great home cooked meal … what more can you ask for when it comes to your children. "

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Building Kidz of Vista at Taylor Street - New Spots in our 3-4 Year Classrooms!'s Photo

Building Kidz of Vista at Taylor Street - New Spots in our 3-4 Year Classrooms!

777 TAYLOR ST VISTA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in our students. Our...

Care Member says "The new playground is AWESOME. Staff is very warm and passionate about quality care. They have a school lizard too (in a tank). Love the Vista vibes. "

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Stars Montessori Academy

1680 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
North County's prestigious Montessori Academy in Vista, CA, accepts Toddlers through 6 years old for half-day, full-day and extended-day schedules. Each of our classrooms are filled with natural light, beautiful materials and child-sized furniture. Our playground includes bike trails and a large area for physical activity. Tours...

Kelly S. says "Stars Montessori Academy is the most amazing school. I feel so privileged and lucky that my three children (4, 2, and 1) have the opportunity to learn from...

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  • 209 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.25/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Vista, CA

Child Care Providers in Vista, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 141 reviews of the 209 listed child care providers

Lesa S.

Ms. L. is an angel in disguise, a development specialist who went above and beyond to create a safe and stimulating environment that...

- Shon C.

Laurie M.

May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of...

- Care member

Ronda U.

Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her!...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Vista, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $23.25 per hour as of January 2026. 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 178 child care providers near you in Vista, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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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