Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Live-in Nannies in La Mesa, CA

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked live-in nannies in La Mesa, CA and hire the best fit for your family.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Live-in nannies in La Mesa, CA:

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Yelena D.'s Photo

Yelena D.

Part-Time Caregiver / Companion

La Mesa, CA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Yelena, I live in La Mesa. I love working with seniors, giving excellent care and valuable companionship. I am compassionate, loyal, honest, dependable, organized, great cook. I have 10+ years experience as a caregiver and companion. References upon request.
See profile
Fran P.'s Photo

Fran P.

La Mesa, CA

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

See profile
Sheriann A.'s Photo

Sheriann A.

nanny

La Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. I am a patient, friendly, and approachable caregiver with one year of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children. I have completed some college. I follow the parents' lead in enforcing household rules and always...
See profile
Shanna C.'s Photo

Shanna C.

La Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Shanna. I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with five years of experience caring for children ranging in age from newborns to 6 years. I recently had to leave my full-time nanny position due to a scheduling conflict and am currently looking for a new opportunity with a family I can build a long-term relationship...
See profile
Arianna E.'s Photo

Arianna E.

nanny

La Mesa, CA

from
$23/hr
12 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Nurturing young minds is not just a job for me; it's a passion. My 12 years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I enjoy fostering growth through creative activities, educational games, and outdoor fun. I am comfortable caring for one child and enforcing household...
See profile
Tamires B.'s Photo

Tamires B.

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Tami, I'm a professional nanny with over 14 years of experience. I started working with kids in Brazil, working at a nursery. In 2014 I was part of the Au Pair program, which brought me to the US. I've been living here since, as well as working with many families and children of all ages. My most...

Carissa A. says "Tami was so amazing with my kids! She is super hands on and the kids loved her. I truly appreciate how much she engaged with my kids! She is the best...

See profile
Tiffany C.'s Photo

Tiffany C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there, I am a local mom of an 11-year-old, living in Mission Valley. I have 15 years of professional nanny experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a wonderful family Monday-Thursdays. Unfortunately, the little one just got accepted into daycare. Prior to working for this family, I nannied for a family for 3 years,...

Care Member says "Tiffany has been a great nanny to our daughter. She's been working with us since my daughter was 4.5 months old. My daughter just recently turned 1. We...

See profile
Lakota C.'s Photo

Lakota C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a confident nanny with 7 years of experience with various ages from infant to grade school. I have had different jobs in different forms of childcare that have allowed me to gain diverse child care experience. For safety, I am CPR and First Aid certified. I maintain a keen eye on every child's well-being, ensuring they are...

Care Member says "Lakota was on time and a great date night sitter! She handled our daughters’ bedtime antics like a pro. "

See profile
Phoebie S.'s Photo

Phoebie S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Phoebie, I am 22 years old and I live in the Mission Valley area! I love kids and have always had a great connection with them. I have been babysitting for about 6 or 7 years now and I have been nannying for about 3 years. I am a Surgical Technologist by trade, with an associates degree in science and I am...

Nicole G. says "Phoebie has been a blessing to our family. We first hired Phoebie as a Nanny 3 years ago, she went to college out of state, and after graduation came back...

See profile
Jordan C.'s Photo

Jordan C.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Jordan. I am a positive, creative, goofy person that has a passion for nurturing children and fostering their growth. I have 10+ years of experience. I have cared for children from 3 months to 12yrs old. I strive to create a loving, safe and engaging environment. I also love providing a helping hand when it...

Kayleigh F. says "Jordan began caring for my son when he was 5 months old. She made the difficult transition of returning to work smoother than I could imagine. She is...

See profile
Yeraldine R.'s Photo

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
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

See profile
Bre J.'s Photo

Bre J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

See profile
Marolin O.'s Photo

Marolin O.

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a responsible and caring childcare provider with several years of experience caring for children of different ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. From 2021 to 2025, I worked as a live-in nanny for a family with three children (now ages 2, 4, and 6). I supported them with daily routines, playtime, school...

Laura H. says "She's the most wonderful person and kind to my kids! Also she have a plus, Spanish speaker. Punctual and honest. I will hire her again."

See profile
Haley M.'s Photo

Haley M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Santee, CA

4.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Starting at a young age around 14 I use to babysit my neighbor' s 2-3-year-old all the time. I've lived in the same house whole life and babysat the neighbors kiddos, and also have a 5 yr old niece whose mom is a single parent. I have babysat kids of all ages from 1-13 and love being around kids since I don't have any of my own...

Care Member says "Haley is the best! She knows exactly how to handle kids whether they need some guidance or attention.. she knows just how to control every situation. My...

See profile
Olga A.'s Photo

Olga A.

National City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Olga: and I'm 57 years old. I have worked as a nanny for over 15 years, my passion has always been to work with children. and bring in their lives values and love, in the journey that I have working as a nanny, I learned to know different characters and behaviors, I have developed a sincere love for each of them. I...

Rebecca P. says "Olga was our nanny for our infant daughter. She was amazing with her. She was always punctual, clean and tidy and kept our home looking nice (dishes...

See profile
Raphaela A.'s Photo

Raphaela A.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello parents and caregivers! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Raphaela, I'm 29 years old, with a passion for helping people, and with a special love for children and animals. No matter what I do, I always give my best and aspire to make a difference in people's lives. I've been working as a babysitter/nanny for seven years...

Cate H. says "I am so grateful to have found Raphaela! She is a very kind, nurturing, reliable, and calm caregiver. Raphaela helped care for our children and dog for a...

See profile
Ariana C.'s Photo

Ariana C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ari. I'm 33 years old, originally from southern New Hampshire. I'm an experienced nanny and caregiver by nature. I've been nannying, babysitting, pet sitting, house sitting all over the country for many years now as I live nomadically. My caregiving approach is kind, gentle & communicative. My availability ranges...

Eric S. says "5/5 She’s the best. Very patient, kind, and caring. We trust her with our fur kids and our home. It’s hard to find someone so good. "

See profile
Tanisha D.'s Photo

Tanisha D.

Certified Newborn Care Specialist In San Diego

Spring Valley, CA

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
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...

See profile
Melissa G.'s Photo

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
meal prep
travel
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...

See profile
Brianna M.'s Photo

Brianna M.

Part-Time Nanny/Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I started working in early childhood education when I was in high school and continued that career until 2020. The first 5 years were spent in kindergarten-2nd grade, the last two years I worked in the Special Education Department. During those years I nannied part time for a few families throughout San Diego (date...

Care Member says "We hired Bri to help us while we had a conference in San Diego. She was awesome. A true pro."

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Live-in Nannies in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Fran P.

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 member

Tamires B.

Tami was so amazing with my kids! She is super hands on and the kids loved her. I truly appreciate how much she engaged with my kids! She is...

- Carissa A.

Tiffany C.

Tiffany has been a great nanny to our daughter. She's been working with us since my daughter was 4.5 months old. My daughter just recently...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in La Mesa, CA

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in La Mesa, CA is $23.00 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 5 in La Mesa, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 5 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

Live-in Nanny Articles

27 holiday movies for kids that everyone will love

27 holiday movies for kids that everyone will love

November 4, 2024 - It’s a time-honored tradition for families the world over. Just as the temperatures drop and the end-of-year holidays start rolling in, everyone cozies...

At what age do toddlers stop napping? How to handle the transition

At what age do toddlers stop napping? How to handle the transition

November 21, 2025 - It’s a parent and caregiver’s worst nightmare: You spend what feels like forever trying to get the baby on a consistent nap schedule (if you&rsqu...

How often to take baby temperature: Here’s what you should be doing

How often to take baby temperature: Here’s what you should be doing

November 21, 2025 - If you’re a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance that, when it comes to taking little ones’ temperatures, you’re well-versed in...

Additional Live-in Nanny Services