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237 babysitters are listed in San Marcos, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in San Marcos, CA
4.7
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I am a patient and affectionate person who loves children and have experience in caring them. I have a brother who is 16 years younger than me, so I always have helped take care of him. I worked as a tutor in a child care, where I got my first aid and CPR certifications. I have the Covid vaccine.
I have worked as a babysitter in...
Diana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana helped our family when we were in a pinch for several days while I was out of town for work. She is incredibly calm, sweet, and enjoyed doing art, crafts, Legos, singing, anything my 9 year old would talk her into! She did pick up and drop off for school, and...
Bridget A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Bria D and I am an upcoming Junior at Cal State San Marcos. I have 4 years of experience babysitting kids ages 6 months - 14 years old. I am very active and enjoy keeping the kids busy! I am happy to help in any way I can whether that be with homework or light house keeping. I also have a very safe 2020...
Aubrianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is kind and in point. She was wonderful with my two boys and my kids adored her! I would gladly higher her any day!"
Austin L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with children ages 1-12 years of age for 5 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 set...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She does a great job with entertaining kids and with accommodating to their development needs and wants. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20-year-old college student studying public health and I have been babysitting for about 2 years. I would love to get to know your family and help keep a home environment that is safe and fun for your kids or pets!
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella...
Anna M.
Jenna P.
San Marcos, CA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I'm Jenna Experienced Babysitter Aspiring Kindergarten Teacher Available When Ever Needed!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenna, I am a sophomore and I have a lot of experience babysitting and watching children I am hoping to become a kindergarten teacher. I started with babysitting children from my church and that grew to neighbors, and family friends and I would love to branch out! I am comfortable with pets and I have experiences...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's degree in psychology, specializing in educational equity and special education classrooms, I've gained invaluable experience as a full-time special education paraprofessional in a second-grade setting. Complementing my academic journey, I've explored diverse environments, including agricultural work in Canada...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie is our go to sitter for date nights. We recently moved into the area and had a hard time finding someone we trusted. She's kind, fun, reliable and fully present with my kids. We're so glad to know her."
Tracie A.
5.0
(1)
I have been professionally babysitting on a consistent basis for eight years. I have experience caring for children of all ages from small infants to pre-teens.
Mckinze can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lakayla I am a college grad with a degree in psychology & minor in criminal justice. I am a military brat to a retired marine so I spent my childhood moving every four years so my adaptation skills are stellar. I've spent most of my life here in Southern California but have been to many places. I am a Christian,...
Lakayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lakayla was on time and communicative sent me pictures of my child every hour! Great personality will hire again !"
Kieana O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have countless years of experience with children from newborns to 16 years of age. I have experience in being a nanny, tutor and household manager. I have been with my current family for the past 2. 5 years (started when boys were ages 6 m & 2) and before that I was a nanny/ household...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is one of the most amazing humans I've ever met. Seriously. The fact that she seamlessly transitioned into our crazy, blended family, helped us raise our twins (my husband traveled a lot for work and I often had to work long hours) from when they were about...
Brooke V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Riley. I graduated high school in 2022 and live in San Marcos. I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years now. I've been taking care of kids more consistently since graduation - including the last year with a family that has a 2 and a 3-year-old. the 3-year-old has mild autism and apraxia.
Some of my...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Riley is a responsible caregiver. She worked with our toddlers for about 11 months. Riley develops positive relationships with children, meeting their unique needs. We appreciate the warm care Riley provided!"
Debbie B.
Yasmin A.
San Marcos, CA
$38/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yasmin and I am 18 years old. I have a year of experience babysitting and I grew up caring for my younger cousins. I am a very outgoing person who values good communication and problem solving. I love fun activities like games, crafts, and sports. I am completely open to helping kids with school and remote...
Yasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Yasmin is wonderful and our kids love her. She is respectful, punctual, and fun. She always cleans up and leaves the place better than she found it and our kids talk about how much fun they had with her. Highly recommended!"
Kurt D.
Heather M.
San Marcos, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Very Caring And Compassionate Nanny Available Full-Time, Part-Time Or As Needed
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have hired Heather as a mother's helper, nanny, and use her for date nights.
When Heather came over to interview, my 13 month old daughter immediately took to her. She started grinning at her and wanted to take her to go play. After a little while of playing,...
Lindsey S.
5.0
(3)
Hi there, I'm Patsy, and I have been caring for children for 20+ years as a babysitter, nanny and as a mother of five children. I believe in creating a fun environment, I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean,...
Patsy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Patsy is very caring and loving towards those she cares for. If the child is a newborn she will soothe fussy babies and is patient and knowledgeable on how to deal with children's illnesses. For toddler through older children she reads them books, helps them learn...
Care member
Elizabeth L.
San Marcos, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Future Elementary Teacher Looking For Occasional Sitter Jobs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but I go by Lizzie. I am a kindergarten teacher. I earned my teaching credential at CSUSM. I love working with children -- I believe that teaching is the best job! :) My past experience consists of classroom teaching 4th grade, 6th, 1st, and 3rd. I also have 3 years of experience being an RBT...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were so glad to find Elizabeth (Lizzie) on care.com. She is an amazing babysitter and the skills she brings as an educator really set her apart. Arts and crafts, tons of interactive and engaging play; my two kids love her! She is also always on time. It’s hard...
Carly F.
Samantha P.
San Marcos, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha! I have many years experience babysitting children of all ages from infants to preteens. I am a behavioral technician for young children with autism and also worked as a counselor at a night camp for adults with disabilities. I am currently a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at the University of...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha did an absolutely amazing job. Her communication was outstanding and she took the initiative with that from the very start. My son also loved her and said she was very playful and kind the entire time she was here.
In comparison, I had to request a...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working and caring for children for about 20 years. At age 13, I started babysitting for a family with two girls. My duties for the family included picking the girls up from school, driving them to their activities, cooking well-balanced meals, helping with light housekeeping, assisting with laundry, reading, and...
Rachelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely love Rachelle! She does a wonderful job with our children, and we feel blessed to have her watching them!"
Lance G.
Lindsey M.
San Marcos, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lindsey. I'm 33years old and happy to have been born and raised in beautiful Southern California.
I always have had an interest and natural given ability in working with children. I've enjoyed babysitting and watching over children for 10+ years now.
I have experience in all types and ages of childcare from...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My kids absolutely adore Lindsey! It was so comforting knowing while I had to be away at work all day my little ones were being loved on and having fun. She's the only person we trust aside from our parents to watch our children."
Karen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a currently a credentialed elementary school teacher with 5 years of experience teaching. I have experience teaching Kindergarten through fourth-grade. I have worked as a babysitter for 12 years and have worked for numerous families with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. I was a dancer for 16 years, and...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is reliable, dependable, and our go to sitter for our 7 and 9 year old. They love her. Great personality and has fun with the kids while keeping them in check as much as possible. She is not a TV babysitter. "
Romy P.
Ciera H.
San Marcos, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm an experienced and playful babysitter. I love children and I am very passionate about child care. I have about 4-5 years of experience. I worked at a child development center as a lead infant/toddler teacher. I am planning to major in Elementary Education in hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. I will...
Ciera can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ciera took care of our 5 year old and 4 months old boys.
She is very kind, gentle, punctual and patient with our sons. Our sons enjoyed playing with her. We love her! Ciera is great person to hire."
Reiko M.
5.0
(1)
I'm a single mother with a 15-year-old daughter. I also regularly care for my nieces who are 4 and 2 years old, and have babysitting experience with all ages.
Julie can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Our family has had issues in the past with unreliable child care help, but working with Julie has been a breath of fresh air! Julie has been trustworthy and reliable during 100% of our interactions. We started with transportation but have expanded our time with her...
Jedidiah W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA
Diana R.
5.0
Diana was wonderful with our 7-month-old son. She was very responsive, prompt, and friendly. We would absolutely trust and hire her again.
- Lewis M.
Aubrianna D.
5.0
She is kind and in point. She was wonderful with my two boys and my kids adored her! I would gladly higher her any day!
- Austin L.
Ariana P.
5.0
Ariana’s been a good family friend for a long time, we’ve had her care for my youngest brother & my young cousins several times. She is amazing with kids and definitely would recommend her!
- Care member
Isabella S.
5.0
Simply fantastic! A truly lovely person. Will absolutely hire Isabella again. Isabella watched a high spirited, 3 year old. He is creative but also active. Isabella was a perfect match for both. Frankly, I thought there was no way he would nap but Isabella wore him out! She was with him the...
- Anna M.
Madeline G.
5.0
Maddie is our go to sitter for date nights. We recently moved into the area and had a hard time finding someone we trusted. She's kind, fun, reliable and fully present with my kids. We're so glad to know her.
- Tracie A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Marcos, CA:
How can I find a San Marcos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Marcos, 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 237 babysitters in San Marcos, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Marcos, CA?
The average rate for San Marcos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $19.97 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 Marcos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Marcos, 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 Marcos, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in San Marcos, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 237 listed babysitters.