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Maria B.

Hi My Name Is Maria I'm From Ecuador. I Have A Handsome Baby He Is 4 Years Old.

El Cajon, CA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi My name is Maria I'm from Ecuador. I have a handsome baby he is 4 years old. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since 2013 when I moved here to United States too I was teacher in my country for 7 years in elementary school pre school and high school. My skill are: Excellent...
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Olivia H.

El Cajon, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I'm an 18-year-old college student. I'm currently working towards getting a degree in Elementary Education and becoming a teacher. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now and have watched up to 5 kids at once and overnight. I love playing games, doing crafts, science experiments, and sports with...
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Nancy V.

Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello, my name is Nancy. I'm a mother of 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. I have been a Nanny for the past 10 years. I just finished working with a wonderful family who l was with for 4. 5 years. This family became family to me. My duties were mainly taking care of the kids, prepare meals, laundry and lite house keeping. I...

Care Member says "Nancy is the best! She worked as our nanny for 4 and half years helping our family with both of our children (now 5 years old and 2 years old). She...

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Vanessa A.

A Warm-hearted Nanny With Solutions And Activities Up Her Sleeve

Chula Vista, CA

4.7(1)
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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I graduated from USD with two degrees and have had the opportunity to land a full-time job at Qualcomm, working in compliance. I love taking care of children of all ages. I have nannied through Care throughout college and well after. I have cared for multiple families for years and have found it gratifying to grow with the...

Shardae L. says "I could say I made a GREAT choice with having Vanessa care for my kids. My kids love her already and its only been Vanessa's 1st day sitting for our...

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Hailey S.

Santee, CA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've established myself as a reliable and experienced nanny and babysitter and have 5+ years of experience including working at a daycare. I have experience with infants-teens and have CPR and first aid certifications, a clear background check, fingerprinted, and practice safe sleep to ensure the safety and well-being of the...

Ali M. says "Hailey was super sweet and professional! She showed up on time, was very communicative, and extremely attentive to my 1 year old daughter. Definitely...

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Aline P.

Full-time Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Aline and I'm from Brazil. I discovered my passion for children while working as a teacher with my first group of kids, and I have been in love with them ever since. I graduated in Brazil in Languages-English with an emphasis on child development and taught English for almost 6 years before moving to the US in 2019....

Joseph P. says "We're happy to have found Aline to care for our son. She's dependable, always showing up on time, which makes mornings a bit easier to navigate. Our son...

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Shakinah M.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I'm Shakinah, a 25-year-old college graduate with 5 years of professional experience in childcare and 1 year experience in house management. My background includes working as an au pair, a nanny, and a house manager, as well as serving as a teacher's assistant and volunteering at a children's home. I'm skilled in...

Care Member says "Shakinah really knows her way around children, my 18 month old really loved her and we as parents as well, she’s punctual, sweet and very respectful,...

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Michelle H.

Experienced Nanny and Preschool Teacher

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a registered nanny and a former preschool teacher for 28+ years and a nanny for over 21 years. I believe children need love, understanding, empathy, and a firm, but gentle, hand in order to grow into well rounded young adults. I love working with and guiding young children because of their open minds, honesty and the love...

Joy A. says "Michelle has worked for us for over a year, and our daughter, E, absolutely adores her. When Michelle started, E was behind on her speech, so Michelle...

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Emily E.

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been working in childcare for eight years and absolutely love it. My primary experience has been with preschool-aged children at a daycare and as a nanny. While I enjoy working with children of all ages, I have a particular passion for infants and toddlers. I find it deeply rewarding to watch them learn and grow, and help...

Samantha M. says "Faith, aka Emily, is my absolute favorite nanny I've ever hired. She goes above and beyond for her families. She became part of our family. Our son...

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Fran P.

Extra Hands ;)

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I specialize in infant care and assisting the family with adjusting to a new little person in their life through the organization of baby-friendly living space, scheduling, and all stages of development. My pre-kids career was in Hospitality Management which trained me to access what needs to be accomplished, troubleshoot on the...

Care Member says "Fran has been a great addition to our family. She keeps my one year old daughter engaged, is active and is a very hard worker. She takes care of a lot...

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Nicole S.

Fun Babysitter And Really Enjoy Kids!

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 10 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, dance lessons, running errands. I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing...

Ekaterina Z. says "Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again"

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Cynthia R.

Experienced, Reliable, Loving, Fun, Active Nanny Available Full-Time

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for over 40 years, which includes 16 years of teaching dance and gymnastics classes while raising my own 3 children, caring for young children as a nanny for the last 10 years and working as a preschool assistant teacher for the last 5 years. I really love children and enjoy interacting with...

Rhana I. says "Cindy was a wonderful nanny to our baby (4-5 months). She was absolutely reliable and showed up every day early, wrote us a daily log, and was very...

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Angelina B.

Hi

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a paraeducator at Roosevelt Middle school and former behavior technician with years of experience caring for kids of all ages-from infants to teens, including those with disabilities and high support needs. I'm CPR/First Aid certified and trained in crisis de-escalation. I've supported children in communication and...

Care Member says "I’ve had Angelina sit for me twice so far, but my son absolutely adores her already! She’s a true natural with kiddos and I am more than happy with her...

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Ryia B.

Fun And Responsive Sitter Ready To Help Some Families!

Jamul, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a very reliable, responsible, and creative person who has approximately 2 years of experience caring for children, from infants-toddlers. When growing up I have always babysat my siblings. So, With me, your children will receive great, fun, and appropriate care. I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested....

Care Member says "Ryia is the most incredible person and the best nanny we could ever have asked for. If I wasn’t staying home from work this upcoming school year, we...

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Jasmin R.

Experienced Part-time Babysitter Available During Most Of The Weekday And Weekends

Alpine, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I am 26 years old and I am currently working as a classroom aide at a private Catholic school in San Diego. I work with students from TK-2nd Grade. Over the years, I have cared for many of my cousins and treated the experience as such by being completely professional and caring for the children as if they were my own. I have...
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Nicole S.

Professional Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've been a Nanny for 20 years now and have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. Most importantly I love children and that is why I've made this my profession. I've specialized in infant care, my experience and education provides me with vast knowledge of the infant/toddler stages. I enjoy working together with the...
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Steph C.

Retired Social Worker Looking For Part-time Opportunities

Santee, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am recently retired and have been enjoying a 2nd career as a part time nanny and babysitter. I previously had a career in the Social Services field. I was employed by several nonprofit organizations serving children and families including individuals with special needs. I have a current background check and a First-Aid/CPR...
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Mary A.

Santee, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children since I was in high school. I have over 15 years experience working with children of all ages. My experience includes educational programming for children ages newborn-10 years old, babysitting, nannying, clinical based childcare, behavioral management, early childhood development, motor skills,...
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Kasongo N.

Spring Valley, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For the past three years, I have enjoyed working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules and believe in open communication with parents, whether through...
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Arleen H.

Child Care Provider

Spring Valley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello Parents! My name is Arleen. I know that this can be a stressful time-seeking child care for your love ones. I know, I am a parent and grandmother of 7! I have both personal and professional experiences in caring for children. have worked at various preschools. I am choosing this type of platform to have the flexibility to...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.32/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in El Cajon, CA

Infants Child Care in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Nancy V.

Nancy is the best! She worked as our nanny for 4 and half years helping our family with both of our children (now 5 years old and 2 years...

- Care member

Vanessa A.

I could say I made a GREAT choice with having Vanessa care for my kids. My kids love her already and its only been Vanessa's 1st day sitting...

- Shardae L.

Hailey S.

Hailey was super sweet and professional! She showed up on time, was very communicative, and extremely attentive to my 1 year old daughter....

- Ali M.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in El Cajon, CA

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in El Cajon, CA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in El Cajon, CA, is $22.32.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in El Cajon, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in El Cajon, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in El Cajon, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in El Cajon, CA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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