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Arianna E.

nanny

La Mesa, CA

from
$23/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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...
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Samantha M.

La Mesa, CA

from
$22/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Samantha and I am a recent graduate from Nursing school in Des Moines, IA and also BLS/CPR certified. I grew up in Orange County, CA but decided to go to Iowa for college and now deciding to move back home and will be living in Mission Viejo while working and studying to take the NCLEX. While I was in Iowa I had a...
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Shanna C.

La Mesa, CA

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$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...
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Yelena D.

Part-Time Caregiver / Companion

La Mesa, CA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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.
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Sheriann A.

nanny

La Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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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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Victoria Z.

Nanny/Elder Care/Farm, Ranch Care

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Victoria. I was born and raised in Point Loma. I am a mother of (3) adult children. I home schooled them for part of their school careers. I enjoy teaching kids, having fun in nature, and doing arts and crafts. I love to read out loud and prepare healthy good food with them, always including and engaging them just...

Charlotte V. says "Victoria has been so amazing with our first child that we asked her to come back for our second child. Now she watched both children and loves them...

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Mirella M.

Nanny Extraordinaire: A Decade Of Nurturing And Housework

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As a nanny and personal assistant, I've had the privilege of playing a crucial role in the lives of families by taking care of their little ones and ensuring the smooth functioning of their households. This multifaceted role has involved a wide range of responsibilities, all aimed at nurturing, educating, and safeguarding the...

Vanessa M. says "Mirella is as close to family as we could have hoped to find in a caregiver. We hired her for our first son 2 years ago. She has been full time with us...

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Lakota C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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. "

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Taylor H.

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Taylor! I grew up in a little beach town in Southern California, so I love the ocean, mountains, or any outdoor activities! A few activities I love doing while working with children are: arts and crafts, baking, reading, puzzles, board games and imaginary play! I am a registered behavioral technician (therapist) and...
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Leah W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a professional nanny and I would love to meet your family! I have over eight years of childcare experience, including working at a daycare and being a live in nanny.

Care Member says "I only trust a handful of people with my now 1 year old, and Leah is one of them. She does so many activities with my son ranging from sensory bins,...

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Raphaela A.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

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Olga A.

National City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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...

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Isabella S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Isabella! I've been working with children since I was 14, starting as a recreational gymnastics coach and daycare aide. With several years of experience as a date night nanny, I have had the joy of working with amazing families on a regular weekly basis for the past 2. 5 years. My responsibilities include school pick-up,...

Care Member says "Isabella was punctual, responsible, communicative and the kiddos enjoyed being with her. She also did a great job at completing light household chores....

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Marissa P.

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with nine years of experience, I am dedicated to nurturing and supporting children's development. My passion for fostering their growth stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me...

Care Member says "Marissa is hands down the absolute best! Our 3 boys love her. She is punctual, great communication and engages all developmental needs of our kiddos....

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Jordan C.

Child Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

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Ruth S.

Nanny/Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi I'm Ruth, I'm eager to find a loving family to work with. I'm reliable and I go above and beyond for the children I nurture. I'm fluency in Spanish, English and Portuguese. With over 15 years of invaluable experience working with children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role by building nurturing and...

Care Member says "Ruth has been an essential part of our family, caring for our daughter since she was 8 months old. Over the past two years, she has been nurturing,...

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Tiffany C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

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Vilma H.

Experienced Nanny/Childcare Provider/Housekeeper

National City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked in the Los Angeles area as a nanny/housekeeper. I also worked six years for a daycare center I took care of five children daily; their ages ranged from newborn to 3 years. My duties included: feeding them, changing diapers, reading books to them, playing, singing, dancing, arts & crafts. I lived here now in San...

Care Member says "It was a joy and pleasure having Vilma as nanny to my son. She watched him from 4 months old until he was 2 years old. She was warm, very interactive...

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Bria M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey there! I have lots of experience as a former live in nanny, babysitter, &sister. Now that I'm a working gal I miss being around the kiddos making plays, crafts, and stories

Christopher H. says "Bria helped us out with taking care of our twins on a very short notice. She was so great we've already had her babysit multiple times and hope she...

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

  • The average post rate is $22.71/hr as of September 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 6 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

Victoria Z.

Victoria has been so amazing with our first child that we asked her to come back for our second child. Now she watched both children and...

- Charlotte V.

Mirella M.

Mirella is as close to family as we could have hoped to find in a caregiver. We hired her for our first son 2 years ago. She has been full...

- Vanessa M.

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 $22.71 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 7 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 7 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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