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Steph P.

Full-Time Nanny

Encinitas, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
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Hi, I'm Steph a career nanny originally from the east coast, and have been living in San Diego for the past 10 years. I have extensive experience in the child care field and being a full-time nanny/household manager for 18 years now. I have worked through nanny agencies, families through the daycare I worked at, word of mouth,...
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Professional Nanny, 20+ Years Experience, Senior Care

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I received a Bachelors degree in elementary education from California State University of San Marcos in the year 2000. Now, I am a mother of three awesome boys (they are all currently in college) I have been a scout leader, art substitute teacher. I was a nanny for 25+ years. My life has always been centered around children. I...

Care Member says "May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of my two boys...

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Experienced, Caring And Creative Sitter; Looking For Part Time Nannying, Occasional, And Date Night!

Solana Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My Name is Gabrielle and I am 23 years old. I have been sitting since I was around 12 years old and I have babysat children of all ages, including infants and children with special needs. I have had multiple nanny positions in addition to occasional babysitting on weeknights and weekends for about 7 years now. I am a certified...

Leah S. says "Just wonderful! We visited Charleston from out of town and she babysat for us on two separate nights in our hotel room while my husband and I went out to...

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Fun, Friendly Babysitter/Nanny

Escondido, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Calli. Im married to my high school sweetheart. I have always loved children. I grew up with a daycare in my parents' home. I have babysat for many people from newborn to 12 years old. My recent jobs include watching 2 Brothers for the past 3 years (now 4 + 5 years old.) Ive currently watching another little boy...
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The Fun Nanny

Carlsbad, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm so excited have the opportunity to become a part of your family! I've been a flight attendant for 3 years and due to recent circumstances, am looking to take a multi-month leave for the next several months or longer. I have experience with multiple children, special needs (autism), and used to care for a family of 3...
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Babysitter/Nanny For Kids/babies With Special Needs

Vista, CA

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$15/hr
I have 4years experience of taking care babies/kids with special needs. I worked as a nanny/babysitter for an adorable 12month old boy with austism and developmental delays, as well with 6yr old kid with ADHD and food allergies. Being a babysitter/nanny, I made sure that I maintain a calm environment, being patient and give them...
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Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...

Care Member says "Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him so many fun...

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Fun Nanny!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am 26 years old. I have 7 younger nieces and nephews that I have cared for since they were born. I am very good with kids. I have been a nanny to multiple kiddos and for multiple families! I would love to be a potential nanny to your kid(s). I do also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly enjoy...

Charlene W. says "My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed."

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Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Nicolette and I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your family! I absolutely love working with children and have been for the past 9 years. I have worked with disabled, special needs children, preschoolers, and infants which I adore the most. I was a devoted Preschool teacher at Kinder Care and Incarnation...

Care Member says "I worked with Nicolette for approximately four months (1x a week). I found her to be very good with my son, even when he was struggling (because he’d...

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Nanny, Caregiver , Care Companion Available FT 20 Years Experience Bilingual English And Spanish

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
Nanny caregiver bilingual English Spanish full time available 10 years of experience in senior care and more than 20 in childcare . 2 years experience in special needs, kind , compassionate, responsible and I love to help people to feel better CPR FIRST AID CLEAN BACK GROUND
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Caregiver Or Nanny

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I can help you on nights and weekends. I would prefer day shift. I also have experience working with the special needs and the elderly. I am very honest and reliable. I have the vaccine and up to date on my other ones too

Nicole M. says "Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's been flexible...

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Experienced Nanny Looking For Long Term Morning Position And/or Weekend/Weeknight Position.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a native of San Diego. I received my BA from UCSD and completed my MBA in 2013 and believe that education should be a priority in a child's life. I am a nanny and house assistant for two families for eight years and five years respectively, but they are both part time. I am available all day Tuesday and Thursday,...

Lillie L. says "I hired Sophia last minute to watch my 4 and a half month old son and my neighbors 18 month old and 5 year old. She did a GREAT job and made me feel very...

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A Very Special Needs Nanny

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I had an in-home family daycare for four years and my step-sister also had an in-home family daycare at her home. We worked together and I would bring my daycare children (with the parents permission) to her home every week. The children had a great time together. We had a special needs little boy who worked well with the other...

Sid P. says "Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"

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Experienced PCA And Nanny With A BA In Child Psychology

Escondido, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! A bit about me: I'm originally from Minnesota, but moved to California 4 years ago. I love singing and I take lessons. I also love being in nature, especially near or in the ocean, and I love animals. I used to, pre-pandemic, enjoy spending time with close friends and...
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Fun, Loving Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there. My name is Kierstie. I am an occupational therapist professionally but with current times am out of a job. I have worked with kids since high school and worked with the. As an occupational therapist. I love doing crafts, baking and being creative with the kiddos I spend time with. I think it is important that...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Taylor and I am 22 years old! I am certified EMT and Red Cross certified lifeguard, babysitter, and swim instructor. I am also certified in CPR/AED/ First Aid. I have been babysitting children since I was 10 years old. I have watched children of all ages and sizes. I am babysat children ages 6 months-12...
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Full/Part-time Nanny For June/July

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Leiah and I have been working in childcare for the past 12 years. I currently work as a bilingual pediatric medical Speech-Language Pathologist at a children's hospital in San Diego. My current specialty areas are early childhood education, autism, and infant feeding & swallowing. I received my Master's...
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Full Time Nanny/ Caregiver

San Diego, CA

1.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
I have always known that working with children was my calling, having grown up as the oldest of seven siblings and naturally stepping into a caregiver role. As a full-time preschool teacher for ages 2-4, I was responsible for up to 12 children at a time, managing their care, education, and development. Additionally, I spent...
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Patient, Grounded, Trustworthy Montessori-trained Nanny & Educator

San Diego, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patient, grounded, and trustworthy Montessori-trained Consultant, Neurodiversity Educator, & Nanny with over 23 years of experience guiding infants and children to be healthy independent individuals who trust life and understand their unique connection to community and environment. Expert household and administrative assistant,...
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Mature, Responsable Loving Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, I am a 44-year-old fun, active, caring, loving nanny that loves outdoors, crafts and be silly. I have three kids of my own (9, 21, 26-year-old) I've been a nanny for over 24 years. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns(at night time too)toddlers, school age kids, twins, kids with special needs and I also have...
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of December 2025

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Laurie M.

May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of...

- Care member

Gabrielle M.

Just wonderful! We visited Charleston from out of town and she babysat for us on two separate nights in our hotel room while my husband and...

- Leah S.

Lois K.

Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him...

- Care member

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