Find Overnight Babysitters in La Mesa, CA

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Date Night Sitter

La Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
Hi! i'm a mom to a sweet 9-month-old daughter and i'm opening up a nanny share opportunity in our la mesa apartment starting in april. i'm looking to care for one additional child (ideally infant to young toddler) alongside my daughter. this would be a small, calm, home-based environment - just two little ones total - with...
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Friendly & Energetic Babysitter

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am friendly, nurturing and super energetic. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and have experience working in the school setting working with kids ranging from grades preschool - sixth grade. I have over nine years of experience taking care of children. I am happy to help with babysitting during date nights. I am...

Stacey C. says "Justine was awesome! My son loved spending time with her and he asks to have her back again. She was easy to talk to and very dependable. I would...

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La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
A highly motivated professional with excellent communication and customer service abilities, complemented by outstanding leadership skills and a proven ability to learn new things quickly I'm great around kids and dogs. Even though I have no professional work experience with children and I grew up babysitting my baby cousins and...
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La Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. For the past two years, I've had the pleasure of caring for children aged 1-11. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time and very comfortable enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents through written daily reports,...
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La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Mia and I am a recent college graduate, having earned a Bachelor's in Behavioral Health Science. I have been a Behavioral Health Technician for the past two years and before that, I was a part-time nanny. I am also currently obtaining my Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Due to the lack of hours...
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La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm Jenny, a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver who genuinely loves spending time with kids. I've been babysitting since 2016, caring for infants, babies, and toddlers, and children have always naturally gravitated toward me. I approach every family with patience, gentleness, and heart. I also bring a healthcare...
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Nanny

San Diego, CA

4.9(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am only able to help with occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends at this time. I am a fun, active, and responsible 39-year-old looking for great families to work for (occasional or part-time hours only please - I work 8-5 M-F). I graduated cum laude with a BA in Early Childhood Education from UMass Boston. I am a...

Alison M. says "Whitney did so well with our One Year old baby. She showed up on time and immediately had a connection with her. We felt very comfortable having her feed...

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FLEXIBLE SITTER FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 38 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Gabrielle and here's some information on why I should be your sitter. I started caregiving because of my mother who is a career nanny and has taught me a lot. I have learned a lot myself in my 9 years of experience as both a sitter and a nanny caring for infants to pre-teens and even special needs...

Care Member says "Gabrielle was an amazing sitter for our 10 month old. We felt so comfortable as soon as we met her. I’d love to have her watch him again anytime! "

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Weekend Sitting Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Are you looking for a highly qualified responsible sitter for a night out or weekend away from time to time? I am also currently seeking a very part time weekly position if we can work it around my private practice hours which are somewhat flexible. I am a marriage and family therapist working with families in my current day...

Brianna P. says "Jana is so good with my 11 month old daughter! She's been watching her for the past month now and I always get sent the cutest pics of my girl having fun...

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Date Night Or Weekend Care

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hola Families I'm Elvia! I am a mom of 3 adult women and grandma to two beautiful children. I have been working with children for the past 18 years not including my own experiencing as a mom. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am an ex preschool teacher that due to Covid sadly had to stop working in a school setting. I have...

Regina M. says "Elvia is amazing! Not a lot of nannies I have hired can handle all 3 of my kids at once. I have a 6 year old, 5 year old and a 7 month old and they all...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Anna. I am a preschool teacher, a former full-time infant nanny, current date night sitter, and the oldest of seven children. I am a native English speaker currently learning Spanish. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and very comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and other household tasks. I love to play...

Care Member says "Anna was so amazing, she was responsive and easy to communicate with ahead of our babysitting date and did a wonderful job taking care of of our kids....

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Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Arantxa, I am 28yo I've been a nanny and babysitter for 8+years caring for children ranging from 1mo to 10 years old. (Currently I am taking care of a sweet 5mo) I am currently looking for a full-time position M-F (Willing to do date nights on weekends) -Bilingual (Spanish) -Own transportation -Pet...

Martha C. says "My kids love her, she is very kind to kids and also very reliable, punctual and very flexible."

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Certified Newborn Care Specialist In San Diego

Spring Valley, CA

4.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
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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Full-Time Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have been a nanny/babysitter for the past 35 years. The children under my care have ranged from newborn to 12 yrs of age. I love children and take care of them as if they were my own. I am currently looking for part-time to full time positions, I am available Monday- Friday 6 a.m. to midnight and would prefer long-term...

Care Member says "Trustworthy, caring, hardworking, wonderful person. “Nedi” quickly became like family to us. She is an invaluable resource for all baby/kid related...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Melissa. I live in City Heights and am 22. I used to work with the YMCA providing after-school care at middle and elementary schools and I am a youth leader for fun. I have been house-sitting, pet-sitting, and babysitting since 16. I love working with children and helping families and hope to be a teacher one day! I...

Care Member says "Amazing energy and took great care of our littles!"

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San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as school aged children. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were...
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Your Newest Village Member

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Eden, and I'd love to tell you a bit more about me to explain why I think I could be the perfect fit for your family! My current passions are: reading, (hopefully) learning to sew, spending time with my partner and our dog & cat, gardening, watching reality tv, and making a bomb cup of coffee! When it comes to...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there, I am a 22-year-old who is graduating cal poly slo with a bachelors in psychology in June and moving home for summer! I have always loved working with kids and I am striving to work with children and adolescents in my future career. I have years of experience nannying/ babysitting children since high school, and I have...
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Patient And Dedicated Sitter Looking For Full Time Job

San Diego, CA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Experienced nanny looking for a long-term nanny family. I have experience with caring for children of all ages including infants as well as taking care of more than one child at once. I know most baby sign language as well as Spanish. I have experience with special needs kids from my time at Brain Balance and it helped me a lot...
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Babysitter

San Diego, CA

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm passionate about creating fun, safe, and nurturing spaces for kids to learn and grow. Over the past three years, I've loved caring for children from infants to 11 years old, whether it's babysitting, teaching swim lessons, or just enjoying outdoor games and crafts together. I'm a senior at the University of Oregon,...
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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 5.0

Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Overnight Babysitters in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Justine V.

Justine was awesome! My son loved spending time with her and he asks to have her back again. She was easy to talk to and very dependable....

- Stacey C.

Whitney M.

Whitney did so well with our One Year old baby. She showed up on time and immediately had a connection with her. We felt very comfortable...

- Alison M.

Gabrielle A.

Gabrielle was an amazing sitter for our 10 month old. We felt so comfortable as soon as we met her. I’d love to have her watch him again...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in La Mesa, CA

To find a trusted overnight babysitter in La Mesa, CA, many parents compare caregiver profiles based on experience, reviews, availability, and past overnight care experience. Browsing options like babysitters near you or in-home babysitters can help narrow your search. Reading reviews from other families, conducting interviews, and discussing expectations in advance can help ensure the sitter is reliable. Many families also schedule a trial evening or shorter shift before committing to overnight care to build confidence and ensure a good fit.
Overnight babysitters in La Mesa, CA typically start at $19.67, but total cost can vary depending on the number of children, hours needed, and the sitter’s experience. Some sitters charge an hourly rate for awake hours and a flat overnight fee once children are asleep. Reviewing resources like overnight babysitting rates or how much to charge for overnight babysitting can help you better understand pricing. Discussing the structure in advance helps avoid surprises and ensures expectations are clear.
An overnight babysitter in La Mesa, CA remains responsible for the children throughout the night, even when they are asleep. This can include monitoring for wake-ups, handling nighttime routines, and responding to any needs or emergencies. Many sitters rest while children are sleeping but stay alert and available if needed, ensuring continuous supervision. If you’re unfamiliar with the role, you can learn more about what an overnight babysitter does.
Overnight babysitters in La Mesa, CA may help with evening routines such as dinner, bath time, and bedtime, as well as morning routines depending on the schedule. Some also assist with light household tasks like cleaning up after meals or preparing breakfast. In some cases, families may also consider support roles like mother’s helpers for additional daytime assistance. Responsibilities can vary, so families often outline expectations clearly before the booking.
Families in La Mesa, CA often hire overnight babysitters for occasions such as travel, work commitments, special events, or when consistent nighttime care is needed. Overnight care can also be helpful for parents with irregular schedules or those needing extended support beyond typical evening hours. Exploring different types of child care options can help determine if overnight care is the right fit.
Before an overnight babysitter arrives in La Mesa, CA, parents often prepare important information such as emergency contacts, bedtime routines, allergies, and any special instructions. Providing clear guidance on schedules, house rules, and expectations helps ensure a smooth experience and allows the sitter to confidently care for your children throughout the night. Some families also review best practices for overnight care using guides like overnight babysitting planning resources.

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