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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
5.0
(12)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Baha, and I am currently a middle school teacher. I was a substitute teacher for two years before becoming a full time Education Specialist, as well as having over 10 years of experience being a nanny. So suffice to say, I have experience with all age groups, including newborns.
I am available most...
Baha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Baha was amazing! She came through and had instant rapport with our kids. She was very accommodating to make our schedule work around the times we needed the most care - we were in town for a weekend with some planned adult outings. Would definitely recommend...
Sennet C.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for a family of two kids, ages 7 and 3 for three years. As well as nannying for another family with a girl aged 12, on and off for a year. My nannying duties included, picking the kids up from school, taking them to the park (to get active), making them dinner, helping them with homework, and putting them to...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marissa was a great babysitter for us on a Saturday. Our toddler takes a little while to warm up to new people, but Marissa was very patient and playful with her. She also helped out with our twin babies whenever they needed extra attention. She was on time,...
Shasta L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I own my own custom apparel business and love to pick up some side work! I love babysitting and have been doing it for 8 years :) I have experience with all-aged kiddos and am CPR certified!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were visiting for 4 nights and Chloe watched our 7 month old son 3 nights so we could go to dinner. She was communicative, punctual and sweet. We’d put him to sleep before she came over and we went to dinner. It was a fantastic setup. I was apprehensive about...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Every little one is a unique puzzle piece, and it's like I've got a magical knack for quickly becoming their best buddy! I was a solo star growing up with no siblings, but boy, did I catch the babysitting bug as a teenager. Fast forward 12 years, and I've been the go-to helper for families with tiny tots to cool teens.
Picture...
Sahar can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sahar is fantastic. We hired her in a pinch as a sub for our longtime nanny who was out for a week and she vastly exceeded all of our expectations. She is highly capable, super smart and has a warm, calm and gentle demeanor that immediately endeared our kids (ages...
Annie W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brenda, I have years of experience with all ages of children, I raised my own child, I am very reliable, caring, fun, easy to get along with, and I love kids! I have a reliable car and excellent driving record. I have great references and a background check here on Care. com.
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"I have 3 girls, now ages 2.5, 5.5 & 8 who Brenda has cared for on multiple occasions since summer 2017! My kids love her like their own grandma! Brenda is so peaceful, understanding, reliable, and when it comes to discipline/correction - she has so much patience...
Andrea A.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marisa is a wonderful sitter. My kids had so much fun with her. She was friendly and kind and we would most definitely hire her again. "
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi Moms and Dads! Thank you for visiting my profile! I was born and raised here in San Diego and I'm the oldest of 3 girls. I'm a lively and loving babysitter with 15+ years of experience watching kids from 3-weeks-old to 16-years-old. I've also worked with kids as a camp counselor, soccer referee, and lifeguard. I like playing...
Marita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marita is amazing!!!
Our daughters are always so excited to see her and spend time with her. Marita is super sweet, communicative, and reliable.
She also finds way to spend time with our daughters, be creative, and get them off the screens :)
I would highly...
Stephanie R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello - I have 7 years combined childcare experience including being a full-time nanny, babysitter, and pod teacher during pandemic times for children 5 weeks old to 16 years old.
I have been described by families, as caring, energetic, silly, fun, reliable and trustworthy. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. Arts and crafts...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bri took care of our 1 year old daughter for about 7 months in 2021-2022. Our daughter loves her and so do we!
Bri is mature, reliable, knowledgeable, and caring. She took our daughter on daily outings including the park, swim class, zoo and playgrounds. She...
Hiroki S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 26-year-old finance professional looking for part time child care opportunities in the San Diego area. I am currently looking for opportunities after 5 p.m. during the week and any time on the weekends but may have more availability depending on the week and my workload. I have years of child care and pet sitting...
Aya can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aya was amazing. She was so easy to communicate with and very punctual. She made me feel at ease since it was our first time using Care.com. She was great with our daughter who loved playing with her. Would highly recommend and will be using again myself:)"
Catie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Monica and I am looking forward to seeing if I'm a good fit for your family :) I have a BA from San Diego State University and over 8 years of experience in childcare. I just finished working with a family in San Francisco, nannying for a little girl from 3 months to 18 months. I moved back to SD to start my own...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Monica was a wonderful childcare provider for our son who has special needs. He loved spending time with her. She came to our house and kept him occupied sometimes while we were home and often so that we could go out and have a date night."
Taymar P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic caregiver, excited to meet new people! I have more than 15 years of child care experience - I am a pet sitter (on another platform), have been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego and I have been a nanny and babysitter for several different families. I'm responsible, educated and I can help...
Catherine can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Catherine is wonderful! We used her when we needed a nanny for our 5 year old little guy. We loved the two of them together. Catherine is fun, interactive, silly and still got great cooperation from our kiddo. She was never on her phone, bored or boring! We...
Nancy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Holley! I am looking for a full time nannying position. I am 24 and local to San Diego. I have a flexible schedule and lots of babysitting experience and references. I have nannied for children ages 2 months- 12 years old.
Most recently, I nannied for three girls ages 3 months - 3 years. I also worked for CSC...
Holley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Holley was great with my girls! She always jumped in to help and took initiative in getting the kids out and working on projects, baking, crafts, etc. She is super reliable and my girls adore her!"
Bre M.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I hope everything is going well!
I'm Brazilian, 42 years old. I am an experienced and enthusiastic Nanny who loves child care and really interested in childhood development.
I have 5 years of experience, references upon request! Clean Drive Record.
I know how important is for parents to feel safe and secure with their...
Rosana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We would definitely hire Rosana again. She was hired last minute and she was on time and very dependable. Both my kids loved her very much."
Janette V.
Maria G.
San Diego, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time, A Babysitter, Expert in Childcare, Looking to Work Mon-Friday with Ages Newborn-12
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Brazilian, 60 years old. I'm a caring, trustworthy, responsible lady seeking a full time position with a nice and warm family. I have excellent childcare skills with more than 15 years experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and school aged children. I have extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for kids,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is the most wonderful caring Nanny and my children love her. She has worked with our family for over a year. I would have her full time if I hadn't lost my job. I have 2 children one with special needs and she cares for them like they are her own. Maria takes...
Paige C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently pursuing a masters degree at UC San Diego. I offer 12 years of childcare experience and proficiency in assimilating into a new family culture. In addition to my professional nanny experience with high profile families in Los Angeles, I am an experienced meal planner and cook, babysitter, pet, and house sitter. I am...
Tammany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Tammany for a few years and implicitly trust her with the welfare of my children. The kids love Tammany! When I go to leave the kids will barely say goodbye because they are having so much fun playing with Tammany. The kids will put down their...
Tracy F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Rhona and I am 28 years old from Ireland. I have a bachelors degree in Business with HR but since I've come to America I have fallen in love with childcare again! I have four early childhood education units and currently obtaining four more units. I have babysat kids all my life and have worked at...
Rhona can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rhona is so kind and has a great disposition. She helped us with a vacation date night by coming to watch our 1.5 yo at the resort. We felt confident leaving our child with her and greatly appreciated her updates throughout the evening via text. I would happily...
Sarah O.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have many years of experience in both as needed babysitting jobs and also as a consistent nanny during the summertime, all ages. I love to get outside and go for walks, ride bikes, play at the park, and beach! I like to do creative activities with the kids and play games, art, and color. I'm a very neat and organized...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly looked after my 3 young boys while we were on vacation in San Diego. Holly was flexible and easy going with our schedule. She was very interactive with my children, playing games and making art with them. She also fed them and got them all to bed. My boys...
Sarah F.
Bella G.
San Diego, CA
$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Welcome To My Colorful World! I'm An Artist With Lots Of Spunk And Would Love To Be Your Babysitter!
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Bella, a 19-year-old artist with a passion for nurturing young minds. With my vibrant personality and artistic flair, I provide a unique and engaging babysitting experience. I believe in fostering an environment where little ones can explore their artistic side, all while having a ton of fun.
I'd describe my...
Bella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bella is an amazing sitter. She’s so sweet to our kids, they have a lot of fun playing with her. She’s always on time and is very flexible. 10/10 recommend 😊."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a friendly and reliable childcare provider with 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I communicate with parents through daily written reports and verbal communication at pickup, always respecting their preferred method. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Let me say: WOW. Katelyn is a total pro, so responsible, amazingly positive and energetic. We were traveling to San Diego from the east coast. We are a family of four little boys, ranging from 6yo to 18mos and she took the tribe on for most of the day, from...
Carissa D.
Kimberly G.
San Diego, CA
$27-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, And Well Experienced Babysitter In San Diego, CA!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and have extensive experience in looking after a wide age range of kiddos, both professionally and in my personal life! I've nannied for two families. Both, whom I met through care. com. Family one: two children, ages 2 and 6 (2019 through early 2020). Family two: two children ages 3 and 1 (late 2020 through...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim was so reliable, responsible great at communicating and great with the kids! She watched our 2 year old and 6 year old, picked them up from school, helped with dinners, keeping them entertained and getting them ready for bed. We were so thankful for her! Any...
Amanda B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Baha H.
5.0
We really appreciated Baha. She is punctual and professional. My son appreciated her bubbly personality and she was great at calming him down in the night when he woke up upset. Would definitely rehire if we're in the SD area again.
- Robin L.
Marissa M.
4.0
We have hired Marissa a number of times for babysitting. Marissa is not only an amazing sitter to our toddler but she's a wonderful human being. She's reliable and punctual, she's friendly and respectful. She has a calm presence where you feel comfortable leaving your child with her from the first...
- Arpi V.
Chloe O.
5.0
We were visiting for 4 nights and Chloe watched our 7 month old son 3 nights so we could go to dinner. She was communicative, punctual and sweet. We’d put him to sleep before she came over and we went to dinner. It was a fantastic setup. I was apprehensive about leaving him with a stranger but I got...
- Care member
Sahar A.
5.0
Sahar did an amazing job with out 13 month old. He was crying the whole time and she was able to soothe him and put him to sleep. She is caring, gentle and very respectful. Even one time babysitting suggested she is very worthy of our trust. Thanks Sahar!
- Mariana D.
Brenda K.
5.0
I have 3 girls, now ages 2.5, 5.5 & 8 who Brenda has cared for on multiple occasions since summer 2017! My kids love her like their own grandma! Brenda is so peaceful, understanding, reliable, and when it comes to discipline/correction - she has so much patience and calmness that she builds a...
- Andrea A.
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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.