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Kelsey O.

San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Kelsey, I am 34 years old and live in San Marcos. I have a teenage son who is 15 and a 3-year-old little girl. They are my world! I have 14+ years of Nanny/babysitting experience. I am CPR certified First Aid certified. I have twin and newborn experience as well. I have amazing references from my past families I...
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Heather M.

Experienced, Very Caring And Compassionate Nanny Available Full-Time, Part-Time Or As Needed

San Marcos, CA

4.7(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience working with kids. Growing up, my mom ran a daycare in our home for 15 years. I helped out with the kids every day. I also watch my 1-year-old nephew and 3-year-old niece a few times a week. I have years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I have been a mentor to foster kids for several...

Destiny R. says "My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought a sense of...

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Christina C.

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, my name is Christina! I am 34-years old and I love kids. I live in San Marcos and I absolutely love what I do. Childcare is my passion. It's amazing to watch a child grow and become their own person and know that you are a part of this growth and development! In my free time, I enjoy hiking and going to the beach. Thanks...
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Savanna M.

Child Care

San Marcos, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
San Diego native, residing in North County. My name is Savanna. I am an aspiring social worker. Some of my hobbies include: dance, reading, yoga, animal rescue, piano, hiking, bike riding down the board walk and going to the beach. I have worked as a babysitter, part time nanny, intermediate nanny, full time and a live in...
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Andrea R.

Caring And Experienced Mother And Sunday School Teacher

San Marcos, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
My husband of 24 years and I live in San Marcos with our two teens who love pets and children. I have a wide variety of experiences including caring for pets, nannying, house cleaning, massage therapy, health coaching, meal prep, teaching, and more. I am a certified Holistic Health Practioner and a published health and wellness...
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Tanuska V.

San Marcos, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Dedicated childcare professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience, including full-time nanny positions supporting children on the autism spectrum and with diverse developmental needs. Proven expertise in infant and newborn care, developmental milestones, and structured routines. A mother to a1-year-old, offering a...
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April L.

Kid Expert!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I used to be a part-time nanny for several families and I fill my weekends with babysitting and date night. Each family had two to four kids ranging from the age 0-10. As a nanny/caretaker that meant I picked up the kids from school and transported them to any after school recreational activities, I made meals for them, helped...
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kiera A.

San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with 5 years of experience, I'm dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My passion for caregiving stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a lasting impact on young lives. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendly...
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Addison T.

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm Addison, as a Babysitter or Nanny I strive to bring joy and nurturing growth in young lives. With three years of experience caring for children, I offer a friendly and approachable demeanor, ensuring a positive environment. I currently attend Cal State- San Marcos and I am certified in First Aid Training, CPR Training and...
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Taylor G.

Nanny/Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Taylor I am 21 years old and I live in San Marcos, CA. I got to Cal State University of San Marcos and I am a Senior this year planning on graduating this spring! I have been taking care of my siblings from a young age since both of my parents worked full time. I've also have experience in working with special...
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Ciandra C.

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
"Hi! I'm Ciandra (kee-ahn-druh). I'd say I'm friendly and caring, with a touch of silliness and creativity. I started babysitting at 12 and continued through college. Among other jobs I worked as a nanny for two young girls (4-10) for several years. This included driving to and from school, sports, and other activities, plus...
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Kathleen B.

Full-Time/Part-Time Loving, Dependable, Energetic, Accommodative, Nurturing And Prompt.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 15+ years of experience as a nanny. I have an extensive background in working with newborns through teens. I am CPR and First aid certified and have been live scan fingerprinted and TB skin tested. I have been a preschool volunteer assistant, worked at the elementary level as a teacher's aide, been involved with various...

Care Member says "Kathy has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter and a trusted addition to our family’s team! We can’t recommend her enough."

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Maria A.

Caring Is My Passion

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I pride myself on being able to provide an extra pair of hands to hardworking parents, and never act as more than just that. I love active kids who like walks and playground time. I am open to new duties and learning new task, because we never stop learning. I am punctual, reliable and great at what I do. And to vouch for my...

Michael K. says "We hired Maria as our full-time nanny for our 4-month old and she is the most amazing, caring, nurturing and professional person. She treats our daughter...

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Brielle B.

San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
Nurturing young minds is a genuine passion of mine, sparked by wonderful experiences babysitting and a deep desire to positively influence children's lives. I have 4 years of experience caring for children aged 0-5 and I am comfortable watching up to two children at a time. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly, and I...
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Adela K.

Sweet And loving Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello Parents! My name is Adela and I have been living in 4S Ranch since 2009, with my Family. I have over 15 years of experience as a bi-lingual Nanny, responsibly caring for babies & toddlers. I love my job and the parents I work with consider me a sweet, patient, dedicated and creative child care professional. Many of the...

Mujaji L. says "We truly enjoyed Adela and she is very professional. Our daughter (watched her from about 9mos to 2.5 yrs.) loved her and still asks about her since...

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Bethany H.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been taking care of little kids for as long as I can remember! I have done respite care for kids with autism, care for newborns, full time care for kids as well as part time. I lived in Nashville for 8 years and worked as a nanny for a couple of different families and then moved back to California 5 years ago! I have a...

Care Member says "Bethany did an outstanding job caring for our 3 month old (colicky) daughter, 3 or 4 times per week, for a period of 3 months. She was our regular...

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Ismat A.

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there, My name is Ismat but most would call me, Amy. I live in Escondido and I have 29 years worth of experience as a nanny. I have worked with children of all ages from newborns and twins, to teenagers and children with disabilities. Plus, I do sleep training for babies to put them in comfortable schedules for their...

Care Member says "Ismat Is very experienced at what she does it was a pleasure having her I have nothing but good things to say about her she is a wonderful woman who...

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Laura L.

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 44 years of experience caring for children as a teacher, tutor and professional nanny. I have worked with children that have been diagnosed with a form of Autism in addition to caring for a 4 pound preemie that had special medical needs. I have experience tutoring children with ADHD and have also worked with very active...

Michelle G. says "Laura has been such a great help with our 22 month old very active boy! She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that manifests itself in the care...

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Zina S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Zina, and I live in Del sur area. I been in the nanny field for over 11 years love my job . I have great references. Have experience with infants through middle school. I can guarantee your child will have a lot of fun. I have a reliable car with a clean driving record I am available to take children to school...

Saumya M. says "Zina is absolutely the best!! She is absolutely amazing!! I have a 6 month old, and I was just amazed how good she was with him. 1st time when Zina...

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Julia S.

Nanny Part Or Full Time!!

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey! I started working as babysitter with 21 years old and love it! I started by watching my younger brother and sister. I love to see them grow and support them trough the steps of live and that's why I work as babysitter. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages....

Julie A. says "Julia was a wonderful baby sitter, very dedicated, punctual, organized and proactive."

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

  • The average post rate is $24.64/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 4.7

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA

Live-in Nannies in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Heather M.

My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought...

- Destiny R.

Kathleen B.

Kathy has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter and a trusted addition to our family’s team! We can’t recommend her enough.

- Care member

Maria A.

We hired Maria as our full-time nanny for our 4-month old and she is the most amazing, caring, nurturing and professional person. She treats...

- Michael K.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA is $24.64 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 14 in San Marcos, 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 14 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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