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1,424 babysitters are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Diego, CA
Kierra J.
San Diego, CA
$28/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been fortunate enough to work with children. My employment required me to be fingerprinted, CPR certified, and drug tested and all documents are still valid! My duties included being involved in organized activities, supervising the children during swim time, and cleaning up after lunch and snack time. I have also worked...
Kierra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I just moved here and have no family & friends so we really needed someone we could trust, rely & depend on and our little family loved Kierra! She's easy to get along with, she's funny & my daughter can't wait until the next time we need her :)...
Fauniel C.
Tais B.
San Diego, CA
$28-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there ! Hi, 36 years old, living in Ocean Beach, with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am confident in my ability to provide responsible and compassionate childcare.
During my previous roles as a babysitter, I have developed strong interpersonal skills and a keen understanding of child...
Tais can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tais is the best nanny that I ever had! She is very dedicated, caring, and lovely. She cared my son for long time and always has done an excellent work. Very creative, attentive, and focus on details. I recommend her with no doubt. "
Eloa H.
5.0
(6)
Hi. My name is Amanda I'm 37 years young. I'm baby sitting family, and friends kids half my life.
Since I became to be a mom 20 month ago, (May 2022) I'm full time professional babysitter. I'm looking to found family with the child with similar age than my daughter. This way kids will play together and have fun time doing...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Thank you Amanda for helping us with our daughter. Amanda took care of our 2 years daughter while we worked full time jobs. She was coming over to us with her charming daughter. Kids have grate playful time together. Amanda is punctual and very responsible...
Collyn J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mirabelle and I am a friendly and reliable sitter. I am a recent doctorate of occupational therapy (OT) grad w/ 8 years of pediatric care experience. I had my fieldwork clinicals in pediatrics and have served children with ASD, ADHD, and other diagnoses. I also worked in a pediatric OT/PT clinic helping kids with...
Mirabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mirabelle was wonderful with our 7 month old son ! He is a tough one to get to sleep without mom and dad and she somehow worked wonders ! She was responsive when checking in and great with our son, it was the first time we have left him with anyone other than...
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Jaclyn C.
San Diego, CA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jaclyn, I am 26 years old. I started babysitting when I was 15 years old for children in my neighborhood and other families in my town. I am certified in CPR and first Aid. Working with children has always interested me because I am very caring, outgoing and fun. My goal at work is to be as creative and fun as...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jaclyn was wonderful! She was on time, got down and played with the kids right away, they hardly noticed we left! She took care of everything and was able to get my kiddos to bed with no issues. She responded when I checked in and was great all around. Coming in...
Kailey R.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa took care of our infant daughter as we bridged the gap between parental leave and when she would be old enough to go to our chosen daycare. Melissa was dependable and great with our daughter. She took great care of her, helping prepare her meals as well...
Kevin W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Marina. I'm 30 years old. I'm moving to San Diego on 3/9/24 and would love to nanny again. Caring for children has always come naturally to me. I understand that having someone who is present, safe, engaging, and patient, is crucial to a child's development. You won't find me scrolling on my phone while a child...
Marina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marina was a godsend to us with our son over the last year and a half. She watched our son from about 3 months until 20 months. The only reason she is not our full time babysitter now is that we wanted to get our son some exposure to other kids in day care. We...
Ryan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As an older sister of 5 children, I often cared for my siblings which lead to my passion of caring for children. While in college, I started my nanny career part time until I decided to drop out and nanny full time. After nannying for 4 years, I decided to go to cosmetology school and work part time while going to school! After...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana was great with my daughter. She was always on time and reliable. Would definitely recommend her :)"
Jodi S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very caring 23-year-old girl who loves to be around children. With me, your kids will receive fun and appropriate care. I'm the middle child of my family and the oldest cousin of the party, so my experience with kids is for granted. A reliable, bilingual, and creative person who has some years of experience caring for...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was great with our kid and very helpful around the house! Out of the many we interviewed, we were relieved that we found Sofia who was a perfect fit for our very demanding child. Very prompt, attentive, responsible, and mindful. If she didn't have to leave the...
Juan G.
Isabella S.
San Diego, CA
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Isabella! I've been working with children since I was 14 years old, starting as a recreational gymnastics coach and daycare aide. With several years of experience as a date night nanny, I have had the joy of working with amazing families on a regular weekly basis for the past two years. My responsibilities include school...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our daughter loved her company and care. Our daughter was really energetic and silly however Isabella was able to accommodate to when she was being difficult. Highly recommend as she's dependable, punctual, and caring."
Manpreet T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Morgan and I am currently in my second year of college. At the moment, I have seven years of professional childcare experience, but helped my parents with my younger siblings from an early age. I've nannied for local families and friends for about four years and was a teacher's assistant for three. In the...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"For a teenager, she is remarkably mature. She is dependable and creative. A fun person to be with and very motivated. She is a rare find."
Rhonda K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello new client,
I am a mother of a college student. I have been on care since 2011. I brand myself as Mom for Hire Household CEO. I have years of childcare experience and I know how to create systems to run an efficient household thus freeing up your time so that you can pursue your life goals, grow your business and such.
I...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is great with kids and pets. Non judgmental, very helpful and knowledgeable.
Would recommend her to friends and family and anyone needing assistance with organizing, cleaning out areas, and working with children to organize their rooms and help them with...
Mary S.
Gina O.
San Diego, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA taking up RN majoring in pediatric practice.
I love kids, actually I am a mother of three boys and I miss being with the kids since my children have grown up.
I have a great experience with the children in the Phils. where I teach (private tutorial) and take care of five children at the same time.
Gina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Victoria and I'm a senior at SDSU studying psychology and child development. I've worked with children of all ages as a sitter and tutor consistently since high school. Most recently, I work in a psychology lab with 4-9-year-olds and at our Children's Center as an Assistant Teacher with 1-5-year-olds. I am...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She was on time, great energy, and my son had a blast with her!"
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Kalie N.
San Diego, CA
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am the fifth of six children and have been watching children since I was 13 years old . I have cared for children for various families, the children's age ranging from newborn to 12 years old . I'm use to making meals , picking up toys after they have been used . I am energetic and enjoy interacting with the children through...
Kalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Kalie! She has been with our family for the past 8 months and my kids absolutely love her. She has helped me with laundry, ironing and light housekeeping. She is always on time. My kids always love when Kalie comes over and we...
Bernadette S.
Bailey L.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I have an open, flexible schedule and am excited to find a loving home to help out. I'm super fun, high energy and have lots of experience! Make your plans worry free when hire me :)
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bailey is a VERY responsible, dependable and caring person and will always put other people first. Most loving and caring person I know"
Michaela F.
Adriana V.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(24)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available this fall
Hi, I'm Adriana, a 28-year-old college student fluent in English and Spanish. With 8 years of childcare experience, I love working with kids. I've babysat cousins, worked at an elementary school, and enjoyed summer camps. I focus on infants and toddlers but adore kids of all...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Adriana is professional, easy to communicate with and to be around, and I instantly felt comfortable with her watching my 9-month old (2x in the first week we met!). She was warm and engaging with the baby, and very patient as he's going through a stage of...
Meg R.
4.6
(29)
Hired by 70 families in your neighborhood
Hi Mom & Dads. I am a very warm & loving 35 yr old sitter who was born & raised here in San Diego. I work full time during the week but I enjoy babysitting for date nights anytime after 5 p.m. during the week or anytime on the weekends. I am an only child and have always loved children, so until I have children of my own...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were in town visiting and were nervous about finding a sitter we could trust. The moment Delaney walked in the door, our toddler jumped into her arms and clearly felt right at home. Delaney was punctual, professional, and kind. She was great, and we'd definitely...
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Child Development major. I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter. I babysit for different age groups. I have experience with newborns up to 15-year-olds. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I love learning new things and I am open to...
Orian can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Orion to babysit our 6 year old and 3 year old for a date night. She arrived on time and the girls really enjoyed their time with her."
Alexandria W.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Davis, who appreciates arts and crafts, going outside, and connecting with young people. I moved to the La Jolla/ University City area in July 2022 and am able to provide weeknight evening babysitting or weekend babysitting.
With my families, I honor open...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is the best!
She was able to meet the needs of our rambunctious + curious 6yo while engaging with our toddler. Not an easy feat and she seemed to have plenty of energy to spare. Positive, encouraging and a very good role model.
Both our children looked...
Lynsey N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Kierra J.
5.0
My husband and I just moved here and have no family & friends so we really needed someone we could trust, rely & depend on and our little family loved Kierra! She's easy to get along with, she's funny & my daughter can't wait until the next time we need her :)
She was on time for both interview...
- Fauniel C.
Tais B.
5.0
Tais was my daughter's babysitter. Excellent, responsible ,friendly and honest.I definitely recommend her.
- Christiane D.
Amanda W.
5.0
Thanks, Amanda. I just want to thank you again. We loved having you and your daughter M. over with our 2-year-old son. We couldn't imagine having a more competent, pleasant, and attentive babysitter. It was lovely to have them around. I left to go out knowing that my kid was safe with good company...
- Marcin S.
Mirabelle C.
5.0
Highly recommend Mirabelle! She regularly watched our 4 year old Autistic son for about 3 months leading up to school starting. She is punctual, communicative, and kind. She also understood our child's needs as a neuro diverse kid. Our son loves it when Mirabelle comes over!
- Caroline G.
Jaclyn C.
5.0
Our 4 and 2 year olds really enjoyed spending time with her! Kept the kiddos entertained for an afternoon.
- Judy L.
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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 1,424 babysitters in San Diego, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $21.06 per hour as of October 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,027 reviews of the 1,424 listed babysitters.