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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
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
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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Nanny

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Deborah. I am a hip, fit, young, grandmotherly type who loves entertaining and exploring the children's world with them! I am caring, compassionate, and loyal! I love all kinds of animals! (except the creepy crawlers!) I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I studied drama and the arts at a...

Christy S. says "Deborah helped watch our four kids periodically over the course of a year or so. At the time, they were ages 7, 3, 3, (twins) and 2. She handled each of...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alexandria... but I prefer Alex! A little about myself is that I have a 15-year-old brother who I am very close to. My mother has been an educator for 20+ years and my aunt(her sister) has a daycare. My entire life I have grown up helping take care of children and I fell in love with it! FUN FACT: My first job was...

Alexandra S. says "Alexandria is a very caring and compassionate young lady whom I have known for a couple of years now and in this short amount of time she has become...

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Grace S From Menifee, CA

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Grace! I'm a very reliable, patient, and responsible person who has been working for over 6 years now caring for children. For several years, I worked on and off in daycare centers through church groups. When I wasn't doing that, I was helping take care of my six younger siblings. As a result of that as well as...

Jeremy T. says "She is caring, positive, playful and firm when she needs to be. Great influence on children."

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Experienced Occasional/Part-time Sitter

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am a dependable and dedicated babysitter with eight years of professional childcare experience. I was born & raised here in SoCal and have been married for 5 years. I am devoted to helping children think creatively, respect others as well as objects and use common manners. I come from a big family and have been surrounded by...

Care Member says "Jillian is an incredible sitter for our sweet girl. Our girl feels right at home with her. She’s kind, punctual and upbeat. We love having Jillian over....

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Summer Nanny Available

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Kerrilyn - a 26-year-old young professional looking for occasional side work to help pay down some debt and save for a future home. I have years of experience babysitting and nannying, and today I work full-time as the Director of Marketing for a local financial and retirement planning firm. I absolutely love kids and...

Kristie L. says "Kerri has helped us with our 3 kids (9,6 and 3) occasionally for the past 2 years. She is punctual, reliable, kind and all of my kids love spending time...

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Experienced Nanny Of 17+ Years

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working as a nanny for over 17 years. My job duties have included getting children ready for school, assisting with drop off and pick up, laundry and light housework, grocery shopping, doctors visits, and after school care including completing homework, taking them to after school activities, and nighttime routine....

Care Member says "We cannot recommend Jenni highly enough for any of your caregiving needs. Jenni has worked with our family for 8 years, and has exceeded expectations...

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Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Kayla F. a 25 yr old professional wedding photographer in San Diego. I love diversity so I'm very excited to work with children again. Slow season has begun with my photography business and I would like to keep some income coming in during this time. I'm trained in infant/adult First Aid & CPR. I have experience...

Kelsey B. says "Kayla is our number one person we turn to watch our girls. Our girls are 6 and 8. Every time Kayla has watched them they hate to leave her. She is the...

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Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Michelle, I am 25 years old . I'm caring, responsible, and a highly trustworthy nanny who has over 7 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 14 years old. I am a self-confident nanny who is emotionally mature and possesses high energy levels and interaction skills with children of all ages. *...

Madeline W. says "We absolutely LOVE Michelle! She is so playful with our kids, always on time, and goes the extra mile. She's very competent and mature. I've never...

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Fun Nanny!

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Madi. I am 24, sd born and raised! I have about seven years of experience. I absolutely love childcare. It is always so fun for me! I've worked for a few families as a full time nanny. I have traveled with them. I have done over night sittings. I have done it all! Besides nannying, I enjoy the beach, hot...

Care Member says "Madi is an amazing nanny. She worked for us on the weekends and took care of our children during the summer! She’s kind, respects boundaries while also...

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Valentina M.'s Photo

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a friendly and approachable childcare provider with three years+ of experience, I'm passionate about enriching the lives of children and supporting families. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, I have worked with preschoolers and have experience with children from 3 months to 5 years. I believe in open...

Care Member says "Very attentive and caring with our baby girl. :)"

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Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Siulagi T.'s Photo

Dedicated Babysitter

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Just call me Sue:-) I have years of experience with looking after children and am available to look after your child full time. If you are looking for a dedicated and caring babysitter, try me out. You will not be disappointed.

Care Member says "The best caregiver for my baby, me, and my family members. Meticulously attentive to all our needs, always on time, and reliable. If you don't hire her,...

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Fun And Responsible Neighbor

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Halie. I have recently relocated from Northern California where I was a full time nanny and a caregiver to a senior adult with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I have worked with children and adults with autism and other disabilities for 8 plus years. I am fluent in American Sign Language. I am also vaccinated and...

Stacee W. says "I will write a follow-up review later on down the road, but I am writing a "first impression" review. Halie was so professional right from the start. She...

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Child care centers in Vista, CA

Grace Presbyterian Preschool

1450 E VISTA WAY VISTA, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1050/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Grace Preschool is a brand-new facility serving families with children ages 18m- 5 years. Please see our tour schedule to schedule a tour today! We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that allows students to gain relatable experiences through a balance of student and teacher led activities. Students are encouraged...

Care Member says "The facility looks amazing and the Director is awesome. "

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Kids Hub Childcare.com

1701 N Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Infant program 1 to 4 ratios Preschool program also available. We NOW offer BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER, and two snacks. Don't worry about making your child's lunch everyday, we got you covered! We will also be offering transportation. Finally you can leave your child in a place that cares, a childcare center that...
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Building Kidz of Vista at Taylor Street - OLD DASHBOARD's Photo

Building Kidz of Vista at Taylor Street - OLD DASHBOARD

777 TAYLOR ST VISTA, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Set in a calm and relaxing environment, our school offers children lots of space to be active. We develop the “whole child.” Our comprehensive arts-integrated educational program focuses on six key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. We provide customized learning...
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BIG TREE, LITTLE PRESCHOOL, INC.

1600 BUENA VISTA DRIVE VISTA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$763/mo
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 4 more
Big Tree Little Preschool is a nurturing, nature-infused community where children thrive. Nestled on five sprawling acres, our preschool embraces a child-driven, forest school philosophy blended with the Reggio Emilia approach to early education. For over 15 years, we’ve been guiding young learners to discover, explore, and grow...
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La Petite Academy of Vista, CA

725 Shadowridge Dr Vista, CA

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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  • 211 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.16/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 139 reviews of the 213 listed child care providers

Selina M.

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...

- Veronica C.

Deborah D.

Deborah helped watch our four kids periodically over the course of a year or so. At the time, they were ages 7, 3, 3, (twins) and 2. She...

- Christy S.

Chloe M.

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...

- 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 $23.16 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 182 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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