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Elvia C.

Date Night Or Weekend Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hola Families I'm Elvia! I am a mom of 3 adult women and grandma to two beautiful children. I have been working with children for the past 18 years not including my own experiencing as a mom. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am an ex preschool teacher that due to Covid sadly had to stop working in a school setting. I have...

Regina M. says "Elvia is amazing! Not a lot of nannies I have hired can handle all 3 of my kids at once. I have a 6 year old, 5 year old and a 7 month old and they all...

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Natalie A.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Natalie. I have worked at a home daycare for over six years and have experience caring for children of various ages and backgrounds. I currently hold a teacher associate permit and have completed more than 30 units in Child Development. Working with children truly brings joy to my life. As a nanny, my top...

Ellen N. says "Natalie was amazing with my son!! She was super engaged, patient, and so friendly! It usually takes a while for my son to warm up to new people, but he...

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Lizbeth L.

Experiences Babysitter Over 2 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom of two energetic girls, who attend school. Plus a boy, who gets taken care by his aunt. I have my own transportation and I am CPR Certified. I speak both English and Spanish. I have my BA in English Literature, taken some child development classes, and obtain my Mental Health and Wellness Certificate. I have cared for...

Ian M. says "We hired Lizbeth for a week while I was traveling for work to help my wife with our 3 month old son. Lizbeth has a high level of professionalism, is...

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Bre J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Bre! I am 26 years-old babysitter in North Park, San Diego. I am now available for full time nannying and occasional babysitting. Building connections and friendships with kids is something I truly cherish. With 8 years of experience: -Starting at a In-home daycare, working with kids 2 months- 14 years old. -...

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...

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Melinda M.

Owner Of OB Daycare 92107

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families. I am a hardworking, motivated individual who loves children. I have been babysitting off and on since I was 14 years old. I opened a licensed family home daycare in 2020. I enjoy teaching children new things and helping with school work. In the past I have I volunteered teaching art to elementary students and...

Mia T. says "I met Melinda at the park. She has a daughter the same age as my youngest. We all became good friends and often meet up for play dates. I don't need...

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Alysse C.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alysse and I am a recent graduate from San Diego State University. Throughout high school and college I was a nanny and general errand runner, each week I would pick the children up from school and would provide tutoring and homework help when needed to the older kids along with making nutritious snacks and...

Django B. says "Alysse is a smart and professional caretaker. She is courteous and has an excellent rapport with children and parents. If you're looking for a caring and...

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Kelly R.

Part-Time Caregiver Available On An As-Needed Basis

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
As a mom of 2 grown children away from home, 1 local college student, and a frequent caregiver for friend's and neighbor's children, I have many years of experience taking care of kiddos of all ages. As the spouse of a retired military service member, I have the ability to be flexible and have been exposed to all different kinds...

Rana S. says "My husband and I absolutely love Kelly! From the first day we interviewed her she had a calm vibe to her that made us feel very comfortable. She's great...

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Michelle B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
With both children out of the house and officially becoming an empty nester, I have quickly realized I am ready to get back to my true passion in life - working with children and building relationships with families to foster a happy, healthy home! Being that I stayed home with my kids during their childhood, I am well-versed...

Laura F. says "Michelle is an extremely caring and loving person. After I had my first child she was like my rock! She is someone I have always trusted with my kids and...

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Mayra P.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have taken care of children for 5 different families in San Diego and that includes making them meals, taking them to and from school, helping with homework and getting them ready for bed. I have done overnight with a family while the parents were out of town which had me doing all of the duties the parents would normally do...

Karen W. says "Mayra has been helping out with my 3 month old son and we are incredibly blessed to have her. She is always on time, responsible, caring and super sweet....

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Kieran T.

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Kieran, I m 30, I graduated with my bachelors from SDSU in education, and I'm in my masters for ABA! I'm currently a behavioral technician so I can help with an behaviors that your may be concerned with, and make intervention plans. I'm great at communicating and have been told that I brighten up the room when I...

Lysi A. says "Kieran has been our nanny since having our child at the onset of the pandemic. She has been incredibly helpful for the care of our 20-month-old son. She is...

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Ramina N.

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Ramina and I am a NICU nurse with 9 years of NICU experience as well as many years of child care experience in the years before. I am available as an occasional night nurse or babysitter for your newborn (I prefer to care for children under 6 months primarily as newborns are what I am most experienced in caring...
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Janneth F.

Happy Nanny

San Diego, CA

4.9(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi For 5 years I was a Nanny for a beautiful family M to F 11 to 12 hrs a day Now mom decided no work any more and stay home . They are Bilingual Spanish / English 100% I love my job. I thank God because I can do what I love , children are the most important part of our world and if we, in this generation, give them love and...

Care Member says "Janneth helped take care of our 3 month old son and our 2 year old daughter. She was very engaged with them, took them on outings to the library for...

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Valerie D.

Babysitter/Driver/Pet Sitter/House Sitter Part-Time Job

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello my name is Valerie and I have 3 children. They are 11, 8, & 3 years old. I've been lucky enough to be a stay at home mom for 11 years now. In the past, I did child transportation for a year taking 3 children to and from school. I also have been a dance teacher teaching ages as young as 2 years old - 17 years old. I am...

Silvia P. says "Valerie helped our family for a year providing transportation for our three children. She was reliable, responsible, dependable and punctual at all times....

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Talia M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Talia. I am a Certified nurse aid and also have my home health aid certification. I am kind, patient and fun to be around.

Marina Z. says "Talia babysat for us from November to May 2019, mostly some after school ferrying around of my teenagers, and dinner prep. She quickly established a...

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Laura M.

Part-Time/Full-Time Family Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi families! I'm Laura, a responsible and experienced childcare provider. I've spent many years caring for kids from 3 months to 12 years old in homes, daycares, and schools. Looking for a safe and loving place for your little ones? I can provide that! My top priority is making sure your kids are SAFE and get the care they...

Care Member says "Lara was the absolute best nanny to our baby boy. She was with us for over a year and a half and truly became part of our family. She taught our son so...

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Alexandra B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I am a bubbly, fun loving nanny with years of experience. I have worked with children ranging from newborn to 16 years of age. I am both CPR and Nanny Certified with experience working with high profile clients. Home activities, meal preparation, cleaning and transportation to extracurricular activities are just some of the...

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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Bridget C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Bridget - a warm, responsible caregiver with experience supporting children and families in both educational and home settings. I've worked as a teacher's aide, where I helped students with their lessons, daily routines, and emotional development, including children with diverse learning needs. I'm CPR and First Aid...

Care Member says "Bridget was simply fantastic when watching our little one year old! My Mom usually watches the little guy during the day, while my wife and I go to...

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Claire E.

Child Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Claire, a 28-year-old dedicated nanny with over a decade of experience nurturing and supporting children. My childcare journey has been wonderfully diverse, spanning all age groups-from newborns to high school students. I've also had the privilege of working with children with additional needs, including autism and...

Jennifer L. says "I have known Claire for over two years. I found her on Care.com and she was the first babysitter I ever brought into my home. I was very hesitant, but...

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Alysha T.

Pet Sitter Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I recently moved to the San Diego La Mesa area from Hawaii and have over 10 years of experience. I have my own reliable transportation and I am also willing to support home sitting in addition to pet sitting if needed. I have 2 cats and a dog of my own and frequently foster various breeds and ages of dogs.

Rachel L. says "Alysha was great with my son. She was fully engaged with him and super patient. We will definitely ask her to come back."

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Julia D.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Julia! I'm an experienced nanny who has had the pleasure of working full time for 4 families and many others as part time, I have great references! I have experience working with special needs children, strict food allergies and military families whose schedules aren't always consistent. I am currently a stay at...

Brooke J. says "Julia is a very energetic and fun childcare provider. I will be hiring her again for our date nights/days. I trust her with my children. "

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  • 297 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.51/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.7

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

In Home Child Care in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 169 reviews of the 297 listed in home child care

Elvia C.

Elvia is amazing! Not a lot of nannies I have hired can handle all 3 of my kids at once. I have a 6 year old, 5 year old and a 7 month old...

- Regina M.

Natalie A.

Natalie was amazing with my son!! She was super engaged, patient, and so friendly! It usually takes a while for my son to warm up to new...

- Ellen N.

Lizbeth L.

We hired Lizbeth for a week while I was traveling for work to help my wife with our 3 month old son. Lizbeth has a high level of...

- Ian M.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in San Diego, CA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in San Diego, CA. There are 297 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of December, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $23.51 for in-home child care providers near you in San Diego, CA.

You can compare 297 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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