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Eqlema R.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Eqlema, and I'd love to be your next babysitter! I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm dedicated to creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. I enjoy planning creative activities, helping with homework, and maintaining routines. I am looking forward to becoming part of...
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Audrey R.

La Mesa, CA

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Audrey, and I recently graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Sociology. I love being a sitter because I truly enjoy spending time with kids and creating a safe, positive, and fun environment for them. Most of my experience comes from babysitting my younger cousins over the years, where I've...
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Amanda J.

Part-time Caregiver.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Simone S.

La Mesa, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Currently, I have a teaching credential in English. I have 3 years experience with special education students, 2 years with elementary age students. Additionally, my undergraduate background is in biology, but I am confident with all subjects. Further, my goals are to get students excited about learning!
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Margaret S.

Loving And Professional Babysitter Looking For Date Nights/Last Minute Needs

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I would like to connect with a family that allows me to share my passions, talents, and their values to the little ones: + natural, wholesome, well-rounded organic diet + Love of cooking health-conscious food + Creative learning and growth + Music and art + Physical activity and sports Experiences: part-time, full-time,...

Sarah F. says "Margo cared for our infant for 7 months. We wish we could continue to work with her, but have to move in another direction due to change in employment....

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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine, I am 32, and I have a chemistry degree, with 14+ years of nanny experience. I am reliable and have reliable transportation! I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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Lucy S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hi! I'm Lucy! I am a high school tutor/ paraprofessional that is available after school hours as well as weekend date nights. Im happy to do fun activities, make dinner, work on homework, or anything your children want to do. :) I'm also available for pet care and tutoring.

Care Member says "Lucy is sweet and really got along well with the kids. She arrived on time and watched a movie with them before sending them to bed. I would recommend...

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Courtney W.

Part Time Babysitter

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am 25 and am finishing up school to become a middle school substitute. I am very outgoing and love to play/watch children. I have worked with both boys and girls ranging in ages from 5 months to 11 years. I have experience cooking/feeding children, cleaning, helping with homework, and putting kids to bed.

Allison N. says "Courtney worked for us for a few years as a babysitter before she moved -- and we miss her terribly. She was wonderful with our daughter, always coming...

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Autumn L.

Occasional Sitter Here To Help!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started babysitting when I was 14 years old for kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've had experience as a substitute teacher, Early Head Start home visitor, nanny & postpartum doula. I earned a Master's in Maternal & Child Nutrition from the University of California, Davis in 2009. During my time caring for children, I...

Care Member says "Best caregiver a family could ask for!"

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Bridget C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Bridget - a warm, responsible caregiver with experience supporting children and families in both educational and home settings. I've worked as a teacher's aide, where I helped students with their lessons, daily routines, and emotional development, including children with diverse learning needs. I'm CPR and First Aid...

Care Member says "Bridget was simply fantastic when watching our little one year old! My Mom usually watches the little guy during the day, while my wife and I go to...

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Monica S.

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am looking to go back to work after having our baby, however I have no support system here so our son would be going with me to work. I would love to work with a wonderful family that welcomes us in. I have 12+ years in child care such as nannying, preschool teacher, babysitter and so much more. I have also been a personal...

Rachel O. says "Did great with my fussy 2 month old and was with us for about 2 months total. Patient, kind, and thoughtful."

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Dayzha J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Dayzha. I am looking for families to nanny for part time and for occasional date nights. I am in the Navy and recently got stationed here in San Diego. Prior to the Navy, I was a nanny in Houston for about 2 and a half years. I've worked with all ages, as young as a month old. Before nannying, I worked as an...

India F. says "Dayzha is amazing!! Would definitely recommend"

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Anne C.

Part-Time Childcare, Pickup, Help Around The House

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to preteens, and love the excitement and challenges that each age presents. Using my experience as a language tutor, I develop engaging and educational activities and crafts. I encourage outside play and enjoy introducing children to community events...

Cailin F. says "Anne was great. She came and met my kids and immediately made a connection and mad everyone feel comfortable. She is a wonderful child care professional."

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Jamala S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a San Diego native, and received my undergraduate degree in child development from San Francisco State. I have been working with children since I was 16. Since then, I have done hotel babysitting and dog watching, private company tutoring as well as spent two years as an Instructional Aid at St. Therese Academy( a private...

Kelly B. says "I worked with Jamala for a few years. In that time she was so hard working and wonderful with our students!"

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Vanessa A.

A Warm-hearted Nanny With Solutions And Activities Up Her Sleeve

Chula Vista, CA

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I graduated from USD with two degrees and have had the opportunity to land a full-time job at Qualcomm, working in compliance. I love taking care of children of all ages. I have nannied through Care throughout college and well after. I have cared for multiple families for years and have found it gratifying to grow with the...

Shardae L. says "I could say I made a GREAT choice with having Vanessa care for my kids. My kids love her already and its only been Vanessa's 1st day sitting for our...

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Taylor K.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, my name is Taylor. I am currently a grad student at USD majoring in school counseling. I have over eight years of experience babysitting children ages 2 months to 13 years old. I enjoy playing games and doing arts n crafts with the children. I have a car, I'm comfortable with pets, and I'm willing to help with cooking,...

Crystal D. says "Taylor is punctual, dependable, and engaging. She is patient, mature, and creative. my children adore her. She has been a perfect caregiver for our...

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Alexandra T.

Experienced Teacher Seeking Part-Time Work

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! A little about me... I majored in Cognitive Science initially, expecting to go into research but I realized I'm inherently a people person and love working with people, especially children, so I changed career paths. I have a master's degree and 2 years experience as a preschool teacher and have taken 21 early childhood...

Katherine S. says "We hired Alexandra to look after our 11 year old daughter and large dog over a weekend in San Diego while we had several events to attend for a...

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Christina G.

College Student Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
I am currently going into my third year at Sonoma State. I am a history major whose end goal is to become an educator. I have 3 years of baby sitting experience where I would help with homework. As I continue on my track to becoming a teacher I am transitioning into tutoring. I am extremely patient and always looking for new...
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Phoebie S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Phoebie, I am 22 years old and I live in the Mission Valley area! I love kids and have always had a great connection with them. I have been babysitting for about 6 or 7 years now and I have been nannying for about 3 years. I am a Surgical Technologist by trade, with an associates degree in science and I am...

Nicole G. says "Phoebie has been a blessing to our family. We first hired Phoebie as a Nanny 3 years ago, she went to college out of state, and after graduation came back...

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Lilly C.

Part-Time Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience caring for children ages 2-14 years old. Not only am I patient, caring and nurturing, I am also extremely organized and very detailed when it comes to housework. I enjoy helping children with homework, making them lunch, dinner, or snacks, and taking them to practices or other activities.

Rachael N. says "Lilly is simply a phenomenal human. She has watched my 3 kids after school (including a few full days and a few overnights) for almost 2 years and she...

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  • 60 tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.92/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated tutors is 5.0

Recent tutor reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Tutors in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed tutors

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.

Margaret S.

Margo cared for our infant for 7 months. We wish we could continue to work with her, but have to move in another direction due to change in...

- Sarah F.

Catherine T.

Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and...

- Bethany B.

FAQs for finding tutors near me in La Mesa, CA

Hiring a tutor in La Mesa, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.92 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each tutor has, the subject you need help with, and how often you will require tutoring.

Care.com currently has 25 tutors in La Mesa, CA. You can search for tutors by their distance from La Mesa and compare your options by hourly pay rate, the experience, the subjects they teach, and their availability. You can also see reviews from other families that have used the tutors you're interested in. If you're interested in distance learning, explore your options for online tutors.

The most popular tutoring services that you can find in La Mesa are usually private tutoring classes in subjects such as math, chemistry, reading, English, or Spanish. On Care.com, you'll find tutors in La Mesa who can teach different grades from high school to elementary school, or even college.

Generally, the term tutor refers to someone who helps students better understand an academic subject such as chemistry, math or English. The responsibilities a tutor can take on can vary. Some may simply help their students with areas of a subject they struggle with by instructing them and others may choose to help with homework or to review projects the student works on. There are 25 tutors near you in La Mesa, CA that can help with a wide variety of subjects.

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