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Amber K.

Loving Caregiver

Chula Vista, CA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Amber and I am a recent SDSU graduate who has a passion for working with children. At SDSU, I majored in Business and minored in Child and Family Development. For the past five years, I have worked as a part-time nanny and I have been a date night babysitter since 2015. I grew up in a Christian home with both of...

Jacqueline L. says "Amber has been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and pet sitter for our family for several months now. We have called upon her last minute several...

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Melissa G.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...

Care Member says "Melissa was, for 4 years my 95 year old mother’s personal caregiver, acreage/property manager, kept her calendar, her transportation and her cook. She...

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Brianna M.

Part-Time Nanny/Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I started working in early childhood education when I was in high school and continued that career until 2020. The first 5 years were spent in kindergarten-2nd grade, the last two years I worked in the Special Education Department. During those years I nannied part time for a few families throughout San Diego (date...

Care Member says "We hired Bri to help us while we had a conference in San Diego. She was awesome. A true pro."

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Juliana D.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hello families! I'm a very creative, patient, and organized nanny who truly loves working with kids and I love dogs too! everyone calls me Lelé! :) I've been working in Coronado with a good families for a long time. However they don't need me more fixed schedule in august. so I'm looking for a new family part time or full...

Care Member says "Lele cared for my daughter from when she was 4 months old until she turned 2 years old. Lele has always shown so much love and affection for her, and...

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Sandra N.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Over 30 years experience with babies, toddlers and children. Former preschool teacher, classroom volunteer and parent to three children, ages 27, 24 and 21 now. I have a simple but somewhat structured attitude about nannying. Experience with infant twins, as well. I am currently accepting part time, date night, temporary, or...

Jennifer J. says "Sandy was our family's nanny for two years and we were beyond lucky to have her! She cared for our infant twins as if they were her own and truly...

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Rosalin G.

Full-time Nanny Or Full &Part- Time Caregiver

San Diego, CA

3.3(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have 17 years experience as a nanny and 9 years experience as a caregiver for seniors and 14 years experience working with autistic kids I have worked with three families but sets of twins boys full-time also have worked with four other families with two or more kids I love what I do I enjoy it I don't think of this as a job...

Denyse G. says "Rosalin was very caring and conscientious with our 5 year old son in her role as his after school nanny. She is dependable and punctual and did a great...

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Morgan F.

Part-Time Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm an early childhood/elementary school special education teacher in the San Diego area. I have worked with children from 6 months to 18 years. I'm more than happy to care for children with complex medical needs, kids that are neuro divergent, and/or need specialized care. They say it takes a village and I'm here to...

Noel S. says "Morgan was beyond wonderful with our 7 month old baby. She was helpful, diligent, and is very good with babies. We would absolutely hire her again."

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Taylor B.

Part Time And One Night Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Taylor and I have been a San Diego resident for a little over 5 years now, originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia! I enjoy things like going to the gym, beach trips, hiking, yoga, baking, watching movies, and much more! I attended two years of community college before moving out here and am still deciding which...

Frank P. says "Excellent care of our 4.5 year old granddaughter punctual, very helpful and accommodating. Would happily use her again. "

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Marcella S.

Part-Time Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I have experience taking care of children, senior care and also I had dog for my entire life. I am very communicative, funny, patient, playful, nice and respectful. I love to be around people and animals and to take care of them. I love to read, watch movies, cook, laugh and have a happy life.

Jacqueline N. says "Marcella is outstanding! She is reliable and an absolute joy. My two boys adore her and consider her part of the family! She's flexible, has helped me...

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Samantha S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a 34-year-old mother of 1 and have been a nanny to 2 young boys for the last 12 months looking for something part time to supplement my current position. I love teaching, creating, and watching kids grow and learn! We love to visit local parks, museums, toddler groups, play dates and nature walks. I prepare their meals/...

Michelle S. says "Samantha has been fabulous in both watching our children for babysitting night as well as during the days when their daycare center is closed. Her...

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Enedina S.

Full-Time Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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Brittany T.

Professional With Childcare Experience Available For Part-time Or Occasional Care

San Diego, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Brittany, and I'd love to be your babysitter or nanny! I'm a fully remote professional at a public health nonprofit with a flexible schedule, looking for a meaningful way to support families while saving for my wedding and long-term financial goals. Previously, I babysat for a 3-year-old boy on Tuesday and Thursday...

Joanne B. says "She is very reliable and very patient with young children. My little guy is a handful and she was great with him...loving but stern, structured, and...

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Rachel H.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
32-year-old professional who loves kids and pets.. feel free to message me if you need someone to babysit, nanny or watch your dogs! I live in the Golden Hill area of San Diego so am central to everything! I am from Boston, where I have a lot of family and friends with young ones. I was most recently nanny part time currently...

Meg P. says "Rachel has been helping our family out for the past few months by caring for our now 7 month old. She has always been super flexible to the never ending...

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Francys G.

Babysitter And Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
I am married and I have my green card for permanent residency. Since 2013 I have experience with kids from newborn to 11 years of age. I have worked several jobs via Care since 2017. I am looking for part time to full time employment. I can do light cleaning, organizing and laundry if it pertains to the child. I am dependable...

Care Member says "Francys took care of my son from 3 months to 7 months old. She was always on time. She made sure to keep his room clean and organized. His dishes and...

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Mariel R.

One Time - Part-Time

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone my name is Mariel . I have 14 years of experience as babysitter "families and friends. I a nice honest and hard worker. I like to explore the world teach to the kids new things, paint, draw, read, write, walks., explore new places and learn new things., I love dogs they are very important to me. I'm a honest...

Care Member says "I’ve had Mariel as a housekeeper for a few months now and she is a Godsend! Goes above and beyond, very communicative, flexible and my house feels...

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Nicole B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Nicole. I'm a 32-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 7+ 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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Malia M.

Responsible Nanny Of 2 Years Professionally And 6 Years Non-professional.

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I enjoy working with babies, children and teenagers to help grow and promote their mental, physical, and emotional development! I am always here as an aid to the parents! Reliable and respectful. Have CPR certification as well as a reliable car and drivers license with a clean history. Would love to be an addition of ease to you...

Care Member says "Malia was great with my daughter (22 months)! She was very communicative with my husband and me and interactive with our little one. I could tell that...

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Taylor H.

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi I'm Taylor! I grew up in a little beach town in Southern California, so I love the ocean, mountains, or any outdoor activities! A few activities I love doing while working with children are: arts and crafts, baking, reading, puzzles, board games and imaginary play! I am a registered behavioral technician (therapist) and...
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Greta T.

Experienced Child Care Provider Seeking Part-time Position

San Diego, CA

from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
With over a decade of professional experience caring for children ranging from infants to adolescents, I am dedicated to creating a fun and safe environment. Throughout my career, I've built strong connections with children of all ages, nurturing their development through play, exploration, and outdoor activities. Some of my...
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Wipawan P.

San Diego, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Wipa, I've had the joy of working as a nanny for more than 10 years. I will am in San Diego and I'm currently looking for a part- time nanny position. I truly love working with children. Babysitting and caregiving are not just jobs for me they're my passion. I strive to create a safe, loving, and fun...
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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

Amber K.

Amber has been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and pet sitter for our family for several months now. We have called upon her last...

- Jacqueline L.

Melissa G.

Melissa was, for 4 years my 95 year old mother’s personal caregiver, acreage/property manager, kept her calendar, her transportation and her...

- Care member

Brianna M.

We hired Bri to help us while we had a conference in San Diego. She was awesome. A true pro.

- Care member

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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