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3,513 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I genuinely enjoy working with kids and would like to get back into it.
I have babysat, nannied, and worked at camps since I was 15 years old.
I currently nanny for another family so I'm only available for date nights, weekends, or other occasional requests.
I love taking the kids on adventures. The park, museums, classes,...
Tandis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter! We met her through a last-minute Care.com booking, she was punctual and professional, made us feel so comfortable and bonded well with our son. We are definitely planning to hire her again!"
Emily F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Morgan and I live in Ocean Beach, San Diego. I am looking for a full time nanny job starting in September, as the little girl I currently take care of will be taking the next step to Montessori school. I have been nannying for about 6 years and watching kids for 10 years. I have been with 3 families since I...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Morgan took care of our 8 -20 month A. for 10 months, and there are not enough superlatives we could write about our experience with her. She checks all of the boxes, she is punctual, professional, and understanding of that needs of the little person she is caring...
Joaquin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Im currently attending school at San Diego State University. I'm looking for part-time work while enrolled in school. I am great with kids as I have years of volunteering experience at girls scouts SD. I can help with drop off and home care.
Nayeli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Neyeli was a super fun sitter for our 5 year old son who has lots of energy. She was patient and caring with him and totally flexible. We would ask her to watch our son again in a heartbeat."
Nick K.
5.0
(2)
I love working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. I am 28 years old, and originally from San Luis Obispo. With me, your children will have fun, playing and learning rather than just sitting in front of a...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Christina was one of the best nannies I have ever hired. She is dependable, reliable, punctual, kind, genuine and an all around amazing human. She loved on my children, and dog as if they were her own. I always felt at complete ease when Christina was in charge,...
Joanna W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Caroline! I am a Web Designer working remotely for an agency Downtown which provides me with a flexible schedule. I moved to San Diego over four years ago and I love calling it my home. I love art, arts and crafts, puzzles, games, and animals. I have a lot of experience with kids and have babysat on and off since high...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our kids loved having Caroline as their sitter and she was very good with them. Will certainly call upon her again. Thanks Caroline!"
Aaron E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gabrielle.
I am an alumnus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B. S. in Business Administration. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was a teenager. My responsibilities have included: diaper changing, potty training, cooking, drop-offs/pick-ups, homework help, and light cleaning. I enjoy playing games,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is a diamond in the rough! We are so thankful to have found her via care.com. she is super reliable, overly communicative and makes our girls so happy. she is our kids favorite babysitter! she engages them in a variety of activities and girls always ask...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone!
A little about me..
I'm 23 years old going to school to be a CNA starting September 9th! My school is Saturday/Sundays so it wouldn't interfere with work hours (mon-fri)!!
**UPDATE** I now have a full time mon-fri position at a preschool but if you ever need a evening/ night out sitter please don't hesitate to...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lovely! We’ve worked with Brianna several times now. Brianna’s sweet and calm demeanor made her a perfect fit for our household. Our 10 month old son did great with her. She read, fed, bathed, diapered, and put him to sleep without any issues. She’s communicative,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm Arantxa and I'm 25yo originally from Mexico City, I just moved to sd. I was living in the DMV area for the past 5 years where I was working as a full time nanny.
I have 5 years of experience from 4mo to 12 yo.
I'm looking for an occasional babysitter position, (date nights, evenings and weekends) I'm...
Arantxa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love her, she is very kind to kids and also very reliable, punctual and very flexible."
Martha C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Frida. I specialize in creating engaging and educational activities. I have experience with children up to 10 years old and infant experience as well. I am fully vaccinated and I am fluent Spanish speaker. I do light housekeeping, cook meals, fold laundry, etc.
I am always a helping hand. I am very reliable and...
Frida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Frida was great! She communicated well and showed up right on time. She was very helpful and took good care of our 6 week old daughter."
David C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, spontaneous, charismatic.
I like working with kids because they are so sweet. They are like sponges ready to explore the world. I love doing crafts and exploring their imaginations.
I'm looking for a job that has good communication, reliable time slots, friendly interactions.
I started...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Jessica watch our 3.5 year old for the day when our nanny was out, and she was fantastic! Our daughter normally takes a while to warm up to someone new, and within 10 minutes she was engaged, connected, and doing arts and crafts. Jessica was on time,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am loving, & responsible preschool teacher who is ready to help take care of your little loved ones! I am more than happy to help out with any and all children and can ensure their safety and happiness. I currently seeking a nannying job in order to replace my current teaching job that ends June 14th.
- I have...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ava is wonderful and my girls (8 & 5) love her! Miss Ava was originally my youngest daughter's preschool teacher, so I immediately felt comfortable having her watch my girls. She is responsible, fun, and does creative projects with the kids. Her experience working...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 22-year-old college student who loves being around children! Throughout my high school and college experience, I've volunteered at elementary schools, after school programs, and summer camps to help take care and foster a safe environment for children's growth. I also have preschool and nannying experience where I have a...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina has done an exceptional job assisting my wife and I with our newborn son at the time. She has shown great care and helped us prepare tasty meals as well. She has great communication skills and would let us know any changes that have been made. She's...
Raghav M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha, and I am looking to help out with a family part-time or for date nights. I am also looking to help out with a family/ families during the summer regularly. I am a third year 5th grade teacher working in Escondido. I live in North Park and am willing to travel! I have worked as a babysitter over the last 7...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is great! We hired her to help with our 6 month old daughter and she is very sweet and caring with her. We will absolutely use her more in the future."
Julia R.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm available most days or nights, either full (5 days) or (1, 2, or 3 full days/nights) per week. I am used to working long hours, as most of my jobs have been for families within the medical community. I'm also available for overnights should you need a weekend away, or work out of town. Whatever your schedule is, please ask...
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Monica as an emergency babysitter when our first child had recurrent ear infections keeping her out of daycare. She came over when I went into labor with my second child. She is a great emergency sitter because she tells you frankly if she's available or...
Margaret S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided childcare for families for the past 10 years. I have worked for 2 separate private clubs as a Childrens caretaker as well as several years of experience with families as a nanny/babysitter. My most recent experience took place during the covid-19 pandemic where I was a nanny for 2 boys, 7 and 9 years old. I...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has been working for me for many years. She has always been wonderful with my children. Her gentleness and patience with the kids is amazing and effective. Because of her experience, she is able to work with a wide variety of personalities. Even my oldest,...
Kathryn S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am originally born and raised in New York and moved to San Diego about two years ago. I have babysat for over 15 years for ages premature to teenagers and multiple children at one time (up to 6). I have a Masters in Education and taught for 3 years in the NYC Public schools then decided to pursue a second Masters in Social...
Monica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Monica is a kind person and is highly motivated. She was great with our toddler and was willing to do other house related tasks when needed, such as baby and our dishes, baby laundry, etc."
Eva T.
5.0
(5)
Hi I'm Ruth, I'm eager to find a loving family to work with. I'm reliable and I go above and beyond for the children I nurture. I'm fluency in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
With over 15 years of invaluable experience working with children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role by building nurturing and...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ruth is an exceptional nanny who has played an instrumental role in raising our beloved daughter for the past two years. Her unwavering support and dedication have made an immeasurable positive impact on our lives.
Ruth has consistently proven herself to be a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tamia I am 25 years old and I have been a nanny for 5 years now. I am finally finishing school next month and getting my Masters in Educational counseling. I am currently nannying for a family in the afternoons in Poway so I am looking for a morning gig as soon as possible. I am willing to commit until about...
Tamia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Tamia is ethical, honest, transparent, and more importantly, very caring and considerate. She was always punctual. She always dressed appropriately. She made us feel safe while caring for my 8month old. She always had a positive attitude.
Mia worked with us full...
Yury O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Kaylee
I've been babysitting for years. I absolutely love children so I always have so much fun babysitting. I am CPR, as well as baby CPR, certified. I have experience with all ages, from little babies to 13-year-olds. I am also super comfortable with pets and have some experience with children with educational...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee has helped with after school care for our 10 and 12 year old for the last few months. She's been great. Reliable, trustworthy, flexible, good driver, helped with lots of rides and pretty much anything we asked to keep the wheels in motion at our house. She...
Elizabeth V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Laila, I'm 22, a recent graduate from UCSD and a San Diego local for the past few years. Recently (and currently), I've spent over a year and a half working in the legal field, but my passion for childcare has drawn me back to nannying. I'm seeking a less demanding job that allows me the flexibility to focus on my...
Laila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Laila many times to babysit over the last couple years. She is so nurturing and our little one adores her. I truly feel like she is an extended member of our family."
Nicole P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Tandis R.
5.0
Tandis has been so wonderful with our 1-year old! She is always on time, reliable, and our baby adores her. She's worked with us many times over the past few months and we definitely recommend!
- Care member
Morgan T.
5.0
Morgan took care of our 8 -20 month A. for 10 months, and there are not enough superlatives we could write about our experience with her. She checks all of the boxes, she is punctual, professional, and understanding of that needs of the little person she is caring for, she is receptive to feedback...
- Joaquin R.
Nayeli M.
5.0
Neyeli was a super fun sitter for our 5 year old son who has lots of energy. She was patient and caring with him and totally flexible. We would ask her to watch our son again in a heartbeat.
- Nick K.
Christina T.
5.0
Christina was one of the best nannies I have ever hired. She is dependable, reliable, punctual, kind, genuine and an all around amazing human. She loved on my children, and dog as if they were her own. I always felt at complete ease when Christina was in charge, and I rarely feel that way in...
- Joanna W.
Caroline F.
5.0
Our kids loved having Caroline as their sitter and she was very good with them. Will certainly call upon her again. Thanks Caroline!
- Aaron E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Diego, CA:
How can I find a San Diego babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Diego, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 3,513 babysitters in San Diego, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in San Diego, CA?
The average rate for San Diego, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.40 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in San Diego, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Diego, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for San Diego, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,536 reviews of the 3,513 listed babysitters.