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Sarah M.

Experienced Nanny

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm an experienced nanny, preschool - 6th grade teacher and homeschool teacher seeking a part-time position in La Mesa, San Carlos, Del Cerro. I nurture and teach through nature, adventures, music, books and play! 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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Part Time Caregiver

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
I have been the main babysitter for 3 little girls for 6 years. I have also been the primary babysitter for 3 boys and a girl for 8 years.
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Part-Time Caregiver / Companion

La Mesa, CA

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$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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Part-time Babysitter

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a physician assistant, and I love taking care of others-especially kids! My husband and I have four dogs, so I'm definitely pet-friendly. In my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and traveling. I know how important it is to have a reliable, caring sitter, and I'd love to help out. Let's chat!
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Part-time Caregiver Available

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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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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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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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La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm an experienced childcare provider with years of full time nannying/part time babysitting experience. I'm very interactive with arts and crafts and I love being outdoors!
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Caretaker

La Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Looking for some Littles to care for. Have 2 of my own! They are age 3 and age 1 so I have very recent experience. Right now I'm working part time while also in school so I want to find a job that can fit with my kids and school schedule.
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La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! I'm Ella and I have been babysitting for the past four years. I have experience with ages 4-11. I am a junior looking for some part time work. I also have a reliable safe car:)
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La Mesa, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Darian. I am currently a sophomore in college looking to work part time with kids and pets. I worked with kids for about a year in the after school program for kids, playing games with them, feeding them, and doing homework with them! I've been dog sitting ever since I was in high school and absolutely adore any...
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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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La Mesa, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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...
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Loving, Genuine, Experienced Professional Available Nights And Weekends

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there, I am Tiffany and I look forward to getting to know you and your family. I have lived in San Diego most of my life, and just recently moved back last year. I am coming out of 7 years in higher education and currently work part-time & free lance in the e-commerce and digital marketing space. I have over 16+ years of...
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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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Full/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am an energetic and loving individual with a heart for children. I have 6 years experience of professional nanny experience. I am looking for a family to start a new journey with. Looking forward to meeting you!

Simone D. says "Our son loves Lisa. She takes excellent care of him."

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
CPR certified And Bilingual childcare provider with 10+ years of experience. Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering creativity and development in children through play, music, and reading. Available for babysitting (infants - toddlers), Spanish tutoring, and overnight care. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation,...

Care Member says "Here's a review for Monica: Monica was absolutely fantastic! She stepped in last minute to care for our 1-year-old daughter and exceeded all...

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Teacher And Friend In Life For Your Little One

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Nicole. I'm a 30-year-old plant lover and potter. When I'm not working with plants or clay I am studying for a degree in Psychology. I'd love to help a family part time. I have 5+ years of experience with childcare ranging from infant-7-year-old children. In addition to basic everyday needs I can help with...

Rebekah R. says "Nicole was an outstanding caretaker for our infant and our toddler. She is dependable, attentive, and thorough with any task or responsibility. Both of...

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Babysitter Nanny/Part-time Weekend and Evenings

Santee, CA

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was age 10; first my little brother, then in the neighborhood. I am a scout leader and have been for 7 years, meaning I have had 3 background checks, have had plenty of experience interacting with multiple kids and that I will to the best of my ability use honor in every aspect of caring for your...

Amy P. says "Lisa is a great sitter - she took care of my son and daughter for several months, and they adore her. Due to scheduling conflicts she is not able to watch...

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San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am 26 years old and live in San Diego California, I graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a degree in Hospitality Management. I currently work full time in Event Management and am looking for a part time nannying job. I have experience with nannying children of all ages. I worked as a camp counselor a few summers...

Suzana M. says "Devyn jumped in to help during COVID summer 2020. She was a good communicator about her schedule and was reasonable flexible. She is a good swimmer and I...

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

  • The average post rate is $20.47/hr as of June 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 5 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.

Amanda J.

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...

- Stefano P.

Lisa P.

Our son loves Lisa. She takes excellent care of him.

- Simone D.

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 $20.47.

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 15 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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