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Lilia M.

Calm And Mellow Nanny

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello Families, I have been a career nanny for 7 years and still going strong. I've worked with kids of all ages including newborns and I have truly enjoyed working with every age. I consider myself a fun and outing nanny I love going on outings, doing arts and crafts and just learning new things with the kids. I am well...

Maciel B. says "Excellent service. I recently decided to book Lilia, best decision I've made! Lilia is a true professional - very respectful, follows directions & most...

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Melanie C.

Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

San Marcos, CA

4.3(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Melanie, and I absolutely love this rewarding career! I have five years of professional nanny experience, substitute teaching experience, and nursery care. I feel my B. A., coursework in elementary teaching, and early childhood development classes have given me a broad perspective on how to care for children...

Care Member says "Melanie was great with my 5 month old daughter which is why she is getting 3-stars. However, I had to let her go due to reliability issues. She often...

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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)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Ashley H.

Loving Nanny

San Marcos, CA

3.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for working with kids. I worked at the Boys and Girls Club as a program leader, where I focused on creating a safe, fun, and enriching environment that supported both play and learning. Building meaningful relationships with the children was the most...

Sean C. says "Ashley was a nanny for our three children for three years. She is outstanding. Our children love her like an older sister and beg us to have her watch...

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Carol R.

Loving Nanny

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I can babysit children from newborn and up. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and safe, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...

Andrea R. says "Carol is a wonderful person. She loves children!! She is patient and kind with everyone. I highly recommend her!"

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Janelly C.

Experienced Bilingual Nanny Looking For Part Time And Evenings! 5 Years Experience!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello families! I have a background in preschool teaching, I am CPR and first aid certified, child development assistant and associate teaching certified, bilingual, shots up to date, very punctual and great references. I have a degree in sociology and child development and continue to study. I hope to hear from you!...

Alexis O. says "Janelly is very nurturing and connected very well with my daughter. I felt very comfortable with her anytime she watched her. She also took initiative to...

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Kathy B.

Experienced And Attentive Nanny!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi Families! My name is Kathy and my love for children started when I began babysitting kids in my teenage years. As a young adult I received my bachelor's Degree in Art from CSUN. As I continued my scholastic journey, I decided to follow where my heart truly was and got my secondary education in teaching. I worked as a K-12...

Sarah A. says "She is great, we didn't want to let her go. It was time for preschool. She is really creative at coming up with ways to entertain our little guy and treats...

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Alison H.

Professional English Nanny With Great Sense Of Humor:)

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I qualified in the UK as a Nursery Nurse. Have over 20 years experience and finished my Supervised Visitation Monitor here in San Diego. I'm very down to earth love kids and have a great work ethic. I am looking to work with a family where we can all respect each other and work together in the best interest of the kids. I love...

Alex A. says "Alison was a joy to find! She's watched my two little ones many times and is always reliable, always caring, and takes wonderful care of them. I call her...

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Vanessa M.

Babysitter Or Nanny

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I love working with children; I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. With me, your children will have fun, playing and learning rather than just sitting in front of a television set. I have excellent child care skills with caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and school aged children. I have extensive...

Michelle H. says "We were so lucky to have Vanessa! She was loving, kind, caring and very thorough in our home. Always punctual and always went above and beyond. She was...

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Shalome K.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

San Marcos, CA

4.1(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Loving In-Home Child Care with Shalomé open to care in your home as well! Hi! I'm Shalomé - a loving, experienced caregiver offering child care in my warm and welcoming home. With over 15 years of experience (including daycare work and babysitting since I was 9), I've cared for children from 3 weeks to 15 years old. I grew up...

Hannah K. says "Shalomé has been watching our 5 kids for the past 4yrs for date nights! She is so amazing and kind, she has become like family and my kids love when she...

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April L.

Kid Expert!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Kayla S.

Part-time Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kayla! I have nannied for the past 6 years, ages ranging from 9 months to 12 years. My responsibilities have consisted of transportation to school, extracurricular activities, and sporting practices, homework assistance, and meal preparation. With younger children, I love doing arts and crafts and puzzles! I...

Care Member says "Kayla is a wonderful nanny. She is kind, caring, attentive, patient, trustworthy and punctual. She goes a step above with her thoughtful gestures. She...

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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
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Patsy D.

Loving Experienced Caregiver

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Patsy, and I have been caring for children for 20+ years as a babysitter, nanny and as a mother of five children. I believe in creating a fun environment, I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean,...

Care Member says "Patsy is very caring and loving towards those she cares for. If the child is a newborn she will soothe fussy babies and is patient and knowledgeable on...

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Rebecca B.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm very good with children and infants. I'm a fun and out going person, very caring and compassionate. I can help with homework an such when needed. I can cook if it is an evening or night time shift. I love to read stories, watch television with children and go outside. Board games are fun to! Peekaboo , all of it. If anyone...
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Giuliana C.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Giuliana, I have 3 years of nanny experience ranging from infants to middle adolescents. I come from a family of 6 with 3 younger siblings under the age of 4 which gave me my love for children and foundation for taking care of little ones. I am a Junior in college on the pre-med track pursuing a job in pediatric...

Elizabeth R. says "Giuliana was proactive in her caregiving communications, and my littles loved that she spent time outside with them. It’s tough trusting a caregiver...

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Jordan V.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi everyone, my name is Jordan; I have been taking care of kids for over 12 years. I was a nanny for four years throughout college and a babysitter for more than 10 years for many different families. I graduated from a four year university with my bachelors in Elementary education with two minors in early childhood and special...

Karen E. says "Jordan is fantastic and was such a huge blessing to our family. She watched our one year old during the summer and our child absolutely loved her. She was...

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Emerald K.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Emy and I have been a nanny for 10 years and have worked with ages 6 months to 14 years of age. I have worked with middle school aged children during the school year at an after school program and as a camp councilor during the summer for preschool and elementary aged children for the last 5 years. I have also worked in...

Breeanne A. says "She is trustable and loyal. She takes care of my 10 month old. She is so sweet!"

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Ja'mae E.

Smiley Sitter

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ja'Mae, and I have over two years of experience as an overnight nanny, providing nurturing care for young children. I'm currently in school majoring in psychology, and I've completed coursework in child development, and Applied Behavioral Analysis giving me valuable insight into children's emotional, cognitive,...

Todd P. says "Ja'mae was a lifesaver. She came in when I needed a lot of help with my kids, and she was super flexible, working with my odd schedule and having a great...

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Jamie S.

Full/part Time Nanny

San Marcos, CA

from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I specialize in infant care/ sleep training. Interested in night nanny positions for newborns/ sleep training infants. 10pm-6 a.m. availability. 6 years experience running my own in home daycare, several years nanny experience. Would love to help you get some much needed sleep :)
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  • 91 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.75/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.7

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA

Nannies in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 91 listed nannies

Lilia M.

Excellent service. I recently decided to book Lilia, best decision I've made! Lilia is a true professional - very respectful, follows...

- Maciel B.

Melanie C.

Melanie was great with my 5 month old daughter which is why she is getting 3-stars. However, I had to let her go due to reliability issues....

- Care member

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.

FAQs for finding nannies in San Marcos, CA

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in San Marcos, CA is as of is $23.75 per hour as of November, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 91 in San Marcos, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in San Marcos through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in San Marcos, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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