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Carolyn L.

Looking Forward To Helping All You Parents Out There, Caring For Your Kiddos!

Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
I'm an experienced mother of two. Ages 25 and 22. I have been caring for children since I was 15 years old. For the last year and a half, up til recently, I was nanny to 2 boys, ages 2 and 4 months, 2 days a week. As well as other children for parents date nights. That position ended recently and am looking for another position...

Emily N. says "Carolyn was so sweet, patient, and kind with my three kiddos! She watched them last minute while my husband and I were in town for a medical conference....

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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
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...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Joy B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Jamul, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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...

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Tori L.

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 6+ years of experience working with and caring for kids. Most recently I was a nanny for a family with 3-year-old and 7-month-old boys. I also worked for three years with children ages 1-10 as a dance teacher and spent several summers as a full-time daycare/summer camp teacher I graduated in June 2025 with a BS in...

Care Member says "She was great with our 3 year old daughter. They played all day together and had a great time. I will use her again "

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Mitzi S.

Full-Time - Nanny

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
Preschool experience: My name is Mitzi and working with children is my passion. I worked as the 2-year-olds' teacher at a Christian preschool for over 14 years. During that time, I coordinated and worked with parents on an individual basis, keeping them informed of their child's needs, progress, and achievements. I fostered a...

Care Member says "It hurts me to write this review because our family is so sad that we’re unable to keep Mitzi with us. She was with us for only 2 months, but she’s had...

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Sarah M.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm an experienced nanny, preschool - 6th grade teacher and homeschool teacher seeking a part-time position My rate per hour: 1 child $25. 00. 2 children $30. 00. 3 or more children $35. 00. Thank you, Sarah

Ashley E. says "Sarah has worked as a substitute preschool teacher in both of my daughters classes (ages 3 & 5). They absolutely love her. The energy and enthusiasm she...

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Vicki M.

COVID Vaccinated And Booster, Early Childhood Development Courses, First Aid/CPR/AED,

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, Playtime, adventure, curiosity, outdoor exploration, art, coloring, science experiments, reading, intro to Spanish activities, cooking, baking are things I like to share with children. I follow their lead and your rules. I am a mom myself and know that it does take a village to raise children. My sons are both in college...

Rick C. says "Vicki showed up early and immediately presented her vaccine card. She was very thorough in understanding our daughter's schedule. She even brought...

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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
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Fiona B.

Alpine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi There! My name is Fiona. I have been babysitting all my life with my 4 little brothers and professionally I have about 7 years of experience. I have experience as an Instructional Assistant for Special Ed and I am studying to get my degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. (And I have an Associate in...

Tanaz W. says "Fiona was wonderful! Our daughter instantly took to her. She was easy to communicate with and work with. She helped with prepping food for our daughter. We...

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Linda Y.

Weekend/School Breaks Babysitter

Lakeside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there- my name is Linda! I recently retired from a 10-year-long career as a teacher and am now a full-time mom of a sweet1-year-old girl. I have experience in public, charter, and private schools from preschool to 5th grade. I am interested in nannying part-time and bringing my little one with me. I've been on Care. com for...

Caitlin K. says "Linda is a National Treasure. Linda recently cared for our three and a half year old daughter, which gave us a much-needed night out. But more than that...

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Flor V.

Chula Vista, CA

from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Flor! I am looking for a fun family to be a part of. I have nanny experience with different age groups, newborns up until preteens and also multiple children at a time. I completed my BA in child development in 2021 and my MA in teaching in 2023. I am currently a kindergarten teacher in San Diego. I am looking for...
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Talia G.

Experienced Nanny & Babysitter | Parenting Consultant & Family Support

Lakeside, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm an experienced caregiver with over 10 years as a professional nanny and 15+ years of babysitting experience. I'm also a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Pediatric Sleep Consultant, passionate about supporting families in every aspect of parenting. In addition to childcare, I have my own Parenting Consulting...
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Harriet B.

Creative, Loving, And Experienced Nanny Available For Last Minute Date Nights Or Appointments

San Diego, CA

from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
I started working with kids when I was 15 and I babysat for the first time. I love kids and I was a singer and performer growing up and I started to give singing lessons to younger kids in our neighborhood. It was the most rewarding experience to see kids discover a love of music. I nannied all throughout college as well and was...
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Lisa C.

La Mesa, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've cared for children my entire life, starting as a babysitter in my early teens, then as a nanny in my 20s. Now at 52, I'm a proud mom of four (two teens, two adults), and I've always been the nurturing, go-to person for family and friends needing help with their kids. I'm experienced with children of all ages, from newborns...
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Braelynn J.

La Mesa, CA

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Nurturing young minds and caregiving is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. I find immense satisfaction in fostering their growth and providing families with dependable childcare. For the past five years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged 0-11, including newborns, toddlers and preschoolers. I have babysat...
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Lindsay S.

Santee, CA

from
$25/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of nannying for multiple families, all of which have been long term positions. My approach is rooted in patience, compassion, and creating a safe, fun environment where children can thrive. I am healthy, energetic, and enjoy being active, and...
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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.48/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

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

Newborn Nannies in El Cajon, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Carolyn L.

Carolyn was so sweet, patient, and kind with my three kiddos! She watched them last minute while my husband and I were in town for a medical...

- Emily N.

Tanisha D.

Tanisha is a knowledgeable, eager, punctual, and motivated care provider! Would hire again. Ending contract because our baby is sleeping...

- Care member

Nicole S.

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

- Irene C.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in El Cajon, CA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in El Cajon, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.48 per hour as of November, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 29 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in El Cajon, CA on Care.com. You can also read 24 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in El Cajon, CA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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