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Janelly C.

Experienced Bilingual Nanny Looking For Part Time And Evenings! 5 Years Experience!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello families! I have a background in preschool teaching, I am CPR and first aid certified, child development assistant and associate teaching certified, bilingual, shots up to date, very punctual and great references. I have a degree in sociology and child development and continue to study. I hope to hear from you!...

Alexis O. says "Janelly is very nurturing and connected very well with my daughter. I felt very comfortable with her anytime she watched her. She also took initiative to...

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Part-time Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kayla! I have nannied for the past 6 years, ages ranging from 9 months to 12 years. My responsibilities have consisted of transportation to school, extracurricular activities, and sporting practices, homework assistance, and meal preparation. With younger children, I love doing arts and crafts and puzzles! I...

Care Member says "Kayla is a wonderful nanny. She is kind, caring, attentive, patient, trustworthy and punctual. She goes a step above with her thoughtful gestures. She...

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Nanny Available Full/Part-Time

San Marcos, CA

4.3(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Melanie, and I absolutely love this rewarding career! I have five years of professional nanny experience, substitute teaching experience, and nursery care. I feel my B. A., coursework in elementary teaching, and early childhood development classes have given me a broad perspective on how to care for children...

Care Member says "Melanie was great with my 5 month old daughter which is why she is getting 3-stars. However, I had to let her go due to reliability issues. She often...

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Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

San Marcos, CA

4.1(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Loving In-Home Child Care with Shalomé open to care in your home as well! Hi! I'm Shalomé - a loving, experienced caregiver offering child care in my warm and welcoming home. With over 15 years of experience (including daycare work and babysitting since I was 9), I've cared for children from 3 weeks to 15 years old. I grew up...

Hannah K. says "Shalomé has been watching our 5 kids for the past 4yrs for date nights! She is so amazing and kind, she has become like family and my kids love when she...

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Experienced, Very Caring And Compassionate Nanny Available Full-Time, Part-Time Or As Needed

San Marcos, CA

4.7(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience working with kids. Growing up, my mom ran a daycare in our home for 15 years. I helped out with the kids every day. I also watch my 1-year-old nephew and 3-year-old niece a few times a week. I have years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I have been a mentor to foster kids for several...

Destiny R. says "My daughter still asks about Heather! We have Heather as a back-up babysitter and love how dependable and interactive she is. She brought a sense of...

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Full-Time/Part-Time Loving, Dependable, Energetic, Accommodative, Nurturing And Prompt.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 15+ years of experience as a nanny. I have an extensive background in working with newborns through teens. I am CPR and First aid certified and have been live scan fingerprinted and TB skin tested. I have been a preschool volunteer assistant, worked at the elementary level as a teacher's aide, been involved with various...

Care Member says "Kathy has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter and a trusted addition to our family’s team! We can’t recommend her enough."

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San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Luz, I am looking for a part time possible full time in the future to help a family care for their child or children. I am bilingual (Spanish and English). I can help with infant needs and younger children.

Melissa F. says "Luz was wonderful with my two children (4 and 2 1/2). She communicated well when making arrangements for childcare, was punctual, very warm, and...

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Kid Expert!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I used to be a part-time nanny for several families and I fill my weekends with babysitting and date night. Each family had two to four kids ranging from the age 0-10. As a nanny/caretaker that meant I picked up the kids from school and transported them to any after school recreational activities, I made meals for them, helped...
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Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm Ariana I've worked with children ages 1-12 years of age for 6 years, my experience setting came from a daycare/preschool as well as being a full time nanny. In my experience I've learned to understand the vital role of developing a young one's mind as stepping stones for a successful future. I'm very well with multitasking a...

Grace B. says "I highly recommend Ariana for any family looking for exceptional childcare. Over the last year Ariana has been our full-time nanny caring for our three...

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Part-time, babysitter

San Marcos, CA

from
$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a 25-year-old college graduate, looking for a part time job. I am family oriented, and love to be involved at my local church in the children's ministry. CPR and BLS certified.
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Part- Time Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I volunteered at Rock Church North County in the Nursery to about the age of two. Basically what I did in there was watch the babies while parents were listening to the sermon. The babies all had toys to play with and friends to see. I babysit two kids, a 3-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy. I feed them and take them baths but...
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Part-time Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I am a recent law graduate who is from and recently moved back to San Marcos, CA. I love kids and have tons of experience babysitting kids aged 2-12! I can also do light cleaning, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. I am currently studying for the bar exam so my availability until late July is: M-F evenings and...
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Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have experience with a range of children starting with newborns all the way to preteens. I adore spending time with kids of all age groups and personalities. I can handle any situation, it can be picking them up from school and getting them started with their homework to making sure everyone is in bed on time. I also have...
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Part Time Babysitter With Years Of Education And Experience. I Love Children!

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been passionate about caring for children since I can remember. I started baby sitting at 12 years old and am the oldest child of six. I ran my own day care for three years when my son's were little. It was my pleasure to be a parent educator for four years. I went through much training in child development and emotion...
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Part-Time Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Bringing eight years of experience to your family, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My graduate degree has equipped me with valuable insights into child development. I enjoy sparking creativity through imaginative play and fostering learning with educational games. I'm also happy...
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Part- Time Caregiver

San Marcos, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there ! My name is Jeannette and I'm really interested in working with your little ones! I graduated college with a B. A in psychology with a focus on child development. I currently work at The Institute For Effective Education as a paraprofessional but prior to working there I have babysat for over three families and was a...
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San Marcos, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there ! I just moved to San Marcos and have a full time nannying job in the mornings, so I'm looking for a part time job in the afternoons or on weekends ! I have tons of experience babysitting, dog sitting, and house cleaning !
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Ashlyn P.'s Photo

San Marcos, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi all! Currently awaiting grad school for speech language pathology. I have a bachelors in education and a minor linguistics. Looking for a part-time job before school starts back up. Tons of experience with infants up to middle school age. Message me with questions!
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San Marcos, CA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! :) My name is Rhys (pronounced Reese) ! I'm currently looking for a part time recurring position as I am starting esthetician school mid November. I love spending time with kids and they bring me so much joy! I've been babysitting since I was young and feel very confident with all ages. (Photos posted with permission!)
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Alyza Rose D.'s Photo

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am a part time Biomedical Technician that has been babysitting on side as another part time. My six years of experience caring for children, combined with my college degree and Early Child Development coursework, have equipped me with abundance of knowledge to watch children in various ages. I'm CPR trained and ready to...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.09/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.6

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA

Part Time Child Care in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Janelly C.

Janelly is very nurturing and connected very well with my daughter. I felt very comfortable with her anytime she watched her. She also took...

- Alexis O.

Kayla S.

Kayla is a wonderful nanny. She is kind, caring, attentive, patient, trustworthy and punctual. She goes a step above with her thoughtful...

- Care member

Melanie C.

Melanie was great with my 5 month old daughter which is why she is getting 3-stars. However, I had to let her go due to reliability issues....

- Care member

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in San Marcos, 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 $22.09.

To safely hire part time child care near you in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 32 part time child care providers near you in San Marcos, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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