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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
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Stephanie R.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Stephanie, I've been a nanny, both part-time and full-time, for many families for the last 11 years. I am currently looking for a full time nanny position starting August 18th. I have cared for children from 4 weeks to 12 years, with most of my experience focused on ages 0-5. While I've cared for children of all ages, I...

Care Member says "Stephanie has been a life saver for our family. Not only is she great with our two boys (ages 2 and 4) but she also takes care of us adults too, even...

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Amanda F.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am open for a part time job ONLY from September 23rd to October 31st! Or if you are looking for an occasional help/date night, drive your kids to activities. My schedule is flexible and my hourly rate starts at $25. I consider myself a very responsible person, patient, empathetic, caring and easygoing. I am 32 years old and...

Allison P. says "Amanda was a big help for our 5 month old baby boy right when I returned to work from maternity leave. It was our first time having help and she really...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Maria M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Gabriela, I'm 29 years old I'm looking for some extra hours as a babysitter, I have 4 years of experience with kids between 4 months and 5 years old, I used to be a full-time nanny but decided to go to school, which made my availability a little complicated, right now I'm still trying to get my degree as an...
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Shaylin L.

Full And Part Time Caregiver

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
I watched the same two children for 4 years until they were old enough to longer need my care. The children were ages 2 and 6 when I first started. I cared for them by making meals and preparing creative activities and playtime. I also helped with homework and learning basic chores around the home. I have my own transportation...
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Megan B.

Part Time Babysitter

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi!! My name is Megan, and I am 24 years old. In my free I time I love to go to the beach and find cool new places! I also love to spend time with my dog Luna and my cats Moo and Boo. (I love animals) I also love to crochet, read, cook and bake! I have no paid experience in childcare, but have worked at my current job for 2...
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Debra S.

La Mesa, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Debra, I am a retired city bus driver of 40 years. I've worked with seniors for the last 6 years & have raised 2 children of my own. Looking for part time work to stay busy. Reliable, active, & fun. I have my own means of transportation. Thank you very much!
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Hiba A.

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
Hello, my name is Hiba, and I'm a full-time student. I work part-time in education with children grades K-5. I have been working with children for about 3 years now, and I absolutely love it! From my job in education, I have learned effective communication methods with children that help them follow directions and behave, and...
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Vanesa S.

La Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
For the past six years, I've enjoyed supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I hold a graduate degree and have experience caring for children aged newborn to young adulthood. My approach is patient and calm, yet I'm also creative and imaginative, always ready for outdoor sports, physical games, or educational...
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Genesis B.

College Student, Creative Fun And Friendly!

La Mesa, CA

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hello I am available to babysit newborns on date nights or weekend outings as well. I am not available to be a Nanny as I am only looking to work part time. I am CPR certified and a NICU nurse. I am trilingual (Spanish, ASL) Prior to nursing I was a Behavior Therapist, and respite caregiver who worked with children on the Autism...
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Amanda J.

Part-time Caregiver.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Amanda and I'm here to offer services for families in need of a part time caregiver in or near San Diego! I currently work in the Learning & Development field so I spend most of my time helping people learn and succeed! Aside from this, I also have prior experience working with adults with physical and...

Stefano P. says "Amanda took care of my 7 years old boy for more than 1 year than she had a promotion at her job and she couldn't be able to come again. She is an amazing...

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Montse C.

Energetic Babysitter With Good Availability

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Montse and I am an experienced and passionate babysitter with over 8yrs of experience taking care of children from ages 2-12yrs old! About me: I am a reliable, responsible, and outgoing person who is ready to make your job as a parent a little bit easier. My hobbies include going on hikes, baking, painting,...

Care Member says "Always took good care of my kids, plays with them etc…she is easy to communicate with and always on time! "

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Victoria R.

High Energy Nanny Services

San Diego, CA

4.4(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Some background history, I started nannying 12 years ago, and back then, it was a part-time job for me. To gain some experience outside of self-employment, I worked as a child care attendant full time for 3 years and at a daycare for 1 year. I mostly worked with ages 3 months to 5 years old. I have 3 years of experience with...

Nicki R. says "Victoria is amazing with my 2 kids, both under 5. Trips to the park, coloring time, creates games on the spot, extremely helpful when cleaning up after the...

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Margaret S.

Loving And Professional Babysitter Looking For Date Nights/Last Minute Needs

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I would like to connect with a family that allows me to share my passions, talents, and their values to the little ones: + natural, wholesome, well-rounded organic diet + Love of cooking health-conscious food + Creative learning and growth + Music and art + Physical activity and sports Experiences: part-time, full-time,...

Sarah F. says "Margo cared for our infant for 7 months. We wish we could continue to work with her, but have to move in another direction due to change in employment....

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Laura M.

Part-Time/Full-Time Family Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi families! I'm Laura, a responsible and experienced childcare provider. I've spent many years caring for kids from 3 months to 12 years old in homes, daycares, and schools. Looking for a safe and loving place for your little ones? I can provide that! My top priority is making sure your kids are SAFE and get the care they...

Care Member says "Lara was the absolute best nanny to our baby boy. She was with us for over a year and a half and truly became part of our family. She taught our son so...

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Anne C.

Part-Time Childcare, Pickup, Help Around The House

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to preteens, and love the excitement and challenges that each age presents. Using my experience as a language tutor, I develop engaging and educational activities and crafts. I encourage outside play and enjoy introducing children to community events...

Cailin F. says "Anne was great. She came and met my kids and immediately made a connection and mad everyone feel comfortable. She is a wonderful child care professional."

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Alice C.

Spring Valley, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Alice, I am 31 and I moved to California from the UK when I was 14. I have been a nanny for 11 wonderful years! I have experience caring for ages 4 months - 11 yrs+ using the Montessori Method and Gentle Parenting style. I am happy to help implement sleep schedules, bottle feeding, care when teething, medication...

Karen T. says "Alice took wonderful care of my 7 month old baby. She knew I was very nervous about leaving him as a first time mom, and she went above and beyond in...

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Dayzha J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Dayzha. I am looking for families to nanny for part time and for occasional date nights. I am in the Navy and recently got stationed here in San Diego. Prior to the Navy, I was a nanny in Houston for about 2 and a half years. I've worked with all ages, as young as a month old. Before nannying, I worked as an...

India F. says "Dayzha is amazing!! Would definitely recommend"

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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine, I am 32, and I have a chemistry degree, with 14+ years of nanny experience. I am reliable and have reliable transportation! I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.83/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Part Time Child Care in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Sarah M.

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

- Ashley E.

Stephanie R.

Stephanie has been a life saver for our family. Not only is she great with our two boys (ages 2 and 4) but she also takes care of us adults...

- Care member

Amanda F.

Amanda was a big help for our 5 month old baby boy right when I returned to work from maternity leave. It was our first time having help and...

- Allison P.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in La Mesa, CA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CA is $21.83.

To safely hire part time child care near you in La Mesa, CA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in La Mesa, CA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in La Mesa, CA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 12 part time child care providers near you in La Mesa, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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