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Carlee R.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Carlee! My passion is working with children and furry friends (as I am also a dog trainer). I had a very early start in childcare experience. I began babysitting at 13, and went on to early childhood education classes in high-school as part of a CTE pathway for teaching and child development. I interned in an elementary...

Bre M. says "Carlee has been a wonderful nanny to our two children. She is reliable, punctual and dependable. Carlee is great with kids, patient and energetic. She is...

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Laura T.

Nurture By Nature.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Laura, an experienced teacher and childcare professional from England. I was an ECE teacher for five years then a baby-room teacher in the UK for nearly a year and would often need to care for up to 6 infants at a time. This involved changing, feeding, tummy time, sensory activities, reading, music and activities that...

Jenny M. says "Laura was great with our 5 month old. She kept her engaged with various toys, even brought her own bubbles and books with her. She asked about our...

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Raygen M.

El Cajon, CA

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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am Raygen. I am 22 and I'm a fun-loving, energetic nanny with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages - from cuddly infants to curious toddlers and busy school-aged kids. I'm CPR certified and a non-smoker, and I always strive to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where kids can learn,...
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Lydia W.

El Cajon, CA

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$29/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Lydia. I'm currently a nanny for a 1-year-old (and occasionally their 4-year-old sibling), and the family is transitioning to daycare. I love supporting little ones as they learn, explore, and grow, and I enjoy bringing both creativity and structure into their routine. I have experience with a wide range of ages and...
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Katelyn C.

El Cajon, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hey everyone! my name is Katelyn! I am 24 years old. I am a credentialed and licensed preschool teacher with my early childhood education units. I am fingerprinted and have first aid and CPR (infant, child and adult.) I have been working in licensed child care for 5 years and with children for over 11. I love working with kids!...
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Stephanie R.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm Stephanie, I've been a nanny, both part-time and full-time, for many families for the last 11 years. I am currently looking for a full time nanny position starting August 18th. I have cared for children from 4 weeks to 12 years, with most of my experience focused on ages 0-5. While I've cared for children of all ages, I...

Care Member says "Stephanie has been a life saver for our family. Not only is she great with our two boys (ages 2 and 4) but she also takes care of us adults too, even...

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Hailey S.

Santee, CA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've established myself as a reliable and experienced nanny and babysitter and have 6+ 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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Alice C.

Spring Valley, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Alice, I am 31 and I moved to California from the UK when I was 14. I have been a nanny for 11 wonderful years! I have experience caring for ages 4 months - 11 yrs+ using the Montessori Method and Gentle Parenting style. I am happy to help implement sleep schedules, bottle feeding, care when teething, medication...

Karen T. says "Alice took wonderful care of my 7 month old baby. She knew I was very nervous about leaving him as a first time mom, and she went above and beyond in...

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Vanessa A.

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

Chula Vista, CA

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Cynthia R.

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

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Nicole S.

Professional Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Irene C. says "We loved Nikki as our nanny and would recommend her to anyone. She was super caring and knowledgeable about baby development/care. I especially enjoyed and...

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Fran P.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Joy B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Jamul, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a fun loving babysitter/nanny who loves children. I have lots of experience with children, infants, and babies. Hope to hear from you soon. :) Experience: I spent 27-35 hours a shift depending on weekdays or weekends, caring for a 10-year-old boy and newly 2-year-old girl (making meals, cleaning house, doing laundry and...

Christopher S. says "Joy was wonderful with our 13-month-old son! She was very caring, patient, and attentive, and he warmed up to her immediately and had a great time...

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Dacara S.

Energetic Sitter And Disney Music Singer

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hey there! I am an enthusiastic, reliable, compassionate, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I have a M. A. in clinical psychology and took courses specific to child and family services. I teach online creative arts courses for kids that cultivate...

Daniel M. says "Dacara cared for our twin 3 year old boys for several weeks and did a phenomenal job. She was caring, helpful, thoughtful, and always punctual. We would...

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Michelle H.

Experienced Nanny and Preschool Teacher

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Tanisha D.

Certified Newborn Care Specialist In San Diego

Spring Valley, CA

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
As an NCS I am a specialized and trained childcare provider who focuses on the care and well-being of the newborn while guiding parents in the first 12-16 weeks of the newborn's life starting as early as 1 day old. I help clients get confident as parents and establishing healthy feeding and sleeping habits for the newborn,...

Care Member says "Tanisha is a knowledgeable, eager, punctual, and motivated care provider! Would hire again. Ending contract because our baby is sleeping through the...

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Aline P.

Full-time Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Emily E.

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Malia S.

La Mesa, CA

from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For over 15 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing and caring for families, infants and children. I am friendly, responsible, patient, kind, and bring a calm presence. I hold a college degree in Art. I have several years experience as a postpartum Doula, nanny and mother of 3. I am Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified....
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Julia R.

Santee, CA

from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For over a decade, I've been on a magical journey through the world of infant and toddler development! My passion is creating a nurturing, fun-filled environment where children feel safe to explore, grow, and giggle to their heart's content. From soothing lullabies during nap time to turning everyday moments into teachable...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.40/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in El Cajon, CA

Infant Nannies in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Carlee R.

Carlee has been a wonderful nanny to our two children. She is reliable, punctual and dependable. Carlee is great with kids, patient and...

- Bre M.

Laura T.

Laura was great with our 5 month old. She kept her engaged with various toys, even brought her own bubbles and books with her. She asked...

- Jenny M.

Stephanie R.

Stephanie has been a life saver for our family. Not only is she great with our two boys (ages 2 and 4) but she also takes care of us adults...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in El Cajon, CA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in El Cajon, CA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.40. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in El Cajon, CA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 5 infant nanny profiles near you in El Cajon, CA that you can check out. You can also read 3 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in El Cajon, CA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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