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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Kieran T.

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Ashley M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I've gained the expertise to manage up to three children of various age groups. My strengths lie in my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allow me to create a positive...

Jocelyn B. says "Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed...

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Grace B.

Fun College Student Sitter!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Grace! I'm 21 years old and I currently am a rising senior at San Diego State University. I have always loved being around kids, and I have a few years of experience with babysitting. I'm reliable, positive, organized, patient, clean and fun! I'm also first aid/CPR/AED certified. I am currently home in Orange...

Alexandra W. says "Grace was very sweet and took good care of our 1yo and 3yo. We’d love to have her sit again. "

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Yeraldine R.

Caring Nanny.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
With over 8 years of experience in childcare, I bring not only dedication and responsibility but also a genuine love for what I do. I completed a 2-year Au Pair program living full-time with a wonderful family, caring for their three children of different ages. It taught me the value of trust, consistency, and emotional...

Care Member says "I was fortunate to have Yeraldine as a sitter for my twin boys at the last minute. The day before babysitting my boys, she came out of her way to come...

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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
Grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Alexandra B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Michelle B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Julia D.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
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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Victoria C.

10+years Experience | Caring And Engaging | Punctual & Responsible

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a caring and reliable nanny with 10+ years experience in child care age newborn and up. I have phenomenal references and just recently moved from Hawaii to San Diego leaving behind families I adore and have been working with for years. I am excited to continue nannying with new families in the area. I easily connect with...

Care Member says "I have known Veeka for over 3 years. Veeka has stayed with my kids on several occasions in Kailua. She is fun, sweet and has such a positive energy, it...

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Nicole M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My experience working with kids started through volunteering in my church's children's ministry when I was 12 years old. At 14 years old, I taught horseback riding lessons until I went to University of Hawaii at Manoa to study education. I worked in my university's children's center and at a local elementary school. When I came...

Genevieve S. says "Nicole responded to my request for a sitter the same day I requested one. In fact, it was less than three hours before I needed her to start when she...

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Jessica S.

Mom For Hire

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello new client, I am a mother of a college student. I have been on care since 2011. I brand myself as Mom for Hire Household CEO. I have years of childcare experience and I know how to create systems to run an efficient household thus freeing up your time so that you can pursue your life goals, grow your business and such. I...

Teresa H. says "Jessica was instrumental in packing up my family home in CO and unpacking us in San Diego. She also helped downsize my parent's home and move them in to...

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Francesca C.

I Am An Experienced And Patient Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Dear parents, I am dedicated and loving nanny with over 9 years of experience from newborn up to 10 years old. I like share with them good values, principles and healthy lifestyle. Newborns, infants, toddlers... every stage of their lives is incredible and I like to be a part of it by helping and teaching them develop based on...

Karine W. says "I highly recommended Francesca for the nanny position. She is responsible and experienced nanny. Francesca is a tremendously patient person and very...

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Ana G.

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a caring, honest, respectful, hardworking, and child-loving woman looking for long-term employment Monday through Friday starting in September 2025. I am also available Monday through Sunday afternoons. I will care for your children so parents can enjoy a casual appointment, performing CPR on infants, children, and adults....

Amy C. says "Ana was very punctual and professional for our interview. Had a great interaction with our 10 month old. Schedules didn't work for us but any families that...

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Melissa G.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...

Care Member says "Melissa was, for 4 years my 95 year old mother’s personal caregiver, acreage/property manager, kept her calendar, her transportation and her cook. She...

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Alina M.

Fun Nanny!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am 26 years old. I have 7 younger nieces and nephews that I have cared for since they were born. I am very good with kids. I have been a nanny to multiple kiddos and for multiple families! I would love to be a potential nanny to your kid(s). I do also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly enjoy...

Charlene W. says "My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed."

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Autumn L.

Occasional Sitter Here To Help!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I started babysitting when I was 14 years old for kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've had experience as a substitute teacher, Early Head Start home visitor, nanny & postpartum doula. I earned a Master's in Maternal & Child Nutrition from the University of California, Davis in 2009. During my time caring for children, I...

Care Member says "Best caregiver a family could ask for!"

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Shakaira W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Shakaira, I am very dependable, outgoing, loving, goal-oriented. I am a college student studying Nursing(I attend school Tuesdays & Thursdays) I also have previous work experience as a nurse aide. As you could probably tell I love the medical field, the main reason being I enjoy helping people. I am certified...

Ashley C. says "Shakaira was amazing and we would have used her longer if she was available. Our 9 month old son loved her and she was very good with him. She is a great...

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

  • The average post rate is $23.45/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 171 reviews of the 295 listed in home child care

Alysha T.

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

- Rachel L.

Kieran T.

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...

- Lysi A.

Ashley M.

Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My...

- Jocelyn B.

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 295 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 $23.45 for in-home child care providers near you in San Diego, CA.

You can compare 295 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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