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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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jordin, and I graduated from University of California San Diego with a B. S in Public Health. I'm currently living in Rancho Penasquitos and was recently laid off from my biotech job at Thermofisher Scientific. I am looking to fulfill my extra time helping families and taking care of children (something I've always loved...
Jordin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jordin was very helpful to come in on very short notice to help out with my 5 month old. She was very friendly and loving and my son enjoyed his time with her."
Maria Elena W.
3.8
(3)
Hello Everyone!
I am a college graduate from California Polytechnic University and have spent the last year working in Human Resources here in San Diego and now nanny part-time while I get my Paralegal Certificate online. I have been a nanny for over 5+ years and have cared for all age groups (2 years old to 15 years old) and...
Ciara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ciara has been our nanny for 3+ years and is apart of our family! Amazing! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia, I am 23 years old and just graduated from Arizona State University! I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and also have my own car, so I am willing to drive to you and run errands as well. I have worked with kids throughout my entire life and am now looking for a new...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Olivia to care for an infant and a toddler full-time, and she was amazing. She has a complete skill set for all ages and was just as comfortable bottle feeding the infant as she was working on creative arts and crafts projects with the toddler. And while...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*Date nights only*
Hello! I'm a very outgoing person who loves being surrounded by children. I'm very responsible, I don't smoke or drink. I'm easy to get along with and I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3 families and regularly babysit for 4 families (and still counting). The ages...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Selena, I'm 23 y/o, and recently discharged from the military. I'd say I have a pretty good amount of experience. Been babysitting since I was 16 years old and always helped out with my siblings and cousins growing up. Watched littles as young as a few weeks old. I love arts and crafts, baking, cooking, and even just...
Selena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Selena has a great temperament and was fantastic with our 5 year old son. We were visiting San Diego for a wedding and she babysat in the hotel while we attended the wedding. In only a few hours our son bonded with Selena."
Ceridwen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren! I will be graduated from college this May, with my BA in Elementary Education. I am looking for a summer nanny/family assistant job when I return to San Diego! I have babysat & nannied ages from 7 months to 13 years old, and have great references! I am able to help with meal prepping, homework help, light...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is amazing. I have no worries when my daughters are with her. She also is great at keeping up with all the scheduling responsibilities. She is trustworthy and reliable. I highly recommend her."
Silvia L.
Lauren M.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Occasional Nights And Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, outgoing, and kind.
Hi my name is Lauren, I am CPR certified and have my own mode of transportation. I live in the UTC/ La Jolla area and am looking to help nearby families out!
I am a third year college student studying to become a kindergarten teacher! I have almost 5 years of...
5.0
"Lauren did a fantastic job watching our 3 and 6-year old children for a date night. She invested time to get introduced to them in advance over FaceTime, showed up early, played with them, got them to bed, and kept the house clean. The kids woke up the next...
Robb N.
5.0
(1)
I grew up in a house of 5 girls, not including my mom. I was the youngest until my mom adopted a new born baby when I was 12 years old and I helped my mom raise her. I did everything from diapers, bathing, teaching her how to swim, helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, etc. Since then I took on other babysitting and nannying...
Chantal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very dependable , organized , punctual good personality ."
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Keegan and I have 14 years of experience caring for children and helping families. For the past two years, I have worked as a Baby Imaging Specialist for a leading pediatric medical device company in San Diego that provides care for babies ages 8 weeks-18 months.
I am CPR/AED certified as a BLS provider through...
Keegan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keegan is my daughter's favorite babysitter ever. We measure all other sitters with her as our perfect 10. She's fun, responsible, and really connects with kids. You will consider yourself lucky to have her in your kids' lives!"
Hannah W.
4.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Megan and I am 26 years old. I am a University of Alabama graduate. Roll Tide! I work with the Navy's Marine Mammal program and am working on my application for vet school. I am comfortable around water and am CPR certified. Babysitter/pet sitter/house sitter. I live in Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville Beach.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We did not end up hiring Megan, but she was one of our final choices. She responded quickly to my phone calls and texts and showed up to the interview on time. She was very professional."
Julie B.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of child care experience in babysitting and nannying. I am also a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has 5 years of experience working directly with kids to target their speech goals. I currently work in the acute care hospital setting helping people recover from strokes, brain injuries, surgery,...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Number one! My kids LOVE her. One of a kind... Educational background makes experience for kids a learning one as well. We appreciate her very much and you will too."
Jerry J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dulce, a 26-year-old passionate caregiver with over 6 years of experience babysitting children, ranging from infants of 2 months to pre-teens up to 13 years. Currently, I'm pursuing a nursing degree in San Diego and also working with a school district, where I design after-school programs for elementary and middle...
Dulce can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Dulce has been an integral part of our family for over two years now. My son was 8 months old when she started working with us. Dulce has the amazing natural ability to capture the attention of young children and keep them interested in learning. Safety and...
Tony And Jennie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 39 live in San Diego in the Crown Point area and just love it.
I have babysat for years, 2 of those years with a high end babysitter/nanny company 3 to 5 times a week while attending college at San Francisco State University. On top of my years of experience with babysitting and nannying I have 12 units of childcare...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Crystal watches my girls at least once a week and sometimes more. We love Crystal!! Besides the fact that she is great with my kids, she is extremely punctual!!!"
Jenna O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and I live in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Psychology and am currently in a Master's of Social Work program at SDSU and I am interning at an elementary school. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of jobs. I worked as an...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name my name is Daniela.
I'm currently a substitute teacher for two districts here in San Diego. I nannied while I was in college and fell in love with it. It was one of the most memorable experiences. I have many years taking care of babies to toddlers as a nanny. I also have watched elementary school to middle schoolers...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Hi, Daniela came to our house to watch our two girls, ages 7 month and 3 years old. She is such friendly person with a lot of patience. She took our girls to the park and did activities with our oldest. She was a little early when she stopped by and that just shows...
Joe E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey parents!
My name is Chayani, but you can call me Chay (pronounced like "Shy")! I enjoy very much to be around kids, playing and learning with them! I consider myself a kind, compassionate, responsible and creative being. I'm a non-smoker, I own a safe transportation and I'm beyond comfortable around pets.
I have worked...
Chayani can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chay is kind, reliable, patient and flexible baby sitter.
My daughter loves her so much that she was frown when she See's Chay was leaving.
It was so helpful that she cleaned up toys and did some house chores as I don't have enough time to do that now."
Koichi Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kate and I am a third year undergraduate at the University of San Diego. I am certified by the North America Learning Institute in Babysitting Preparedness and I am familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques. I have over 5 years of experience caring for and tutoring children. I have worked with many families...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is friendly and attentive with my kids. My youngest has separation issues and she rolls with the tantrums when I leave. She is able to keep up with my super energetic 4 year old. Plus, Kate has been prompt with her arrivals and flexible when I've asked if she...
Emma G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Sammy. I'm new to the area and want to get the word out that I'm a kind, responsible caretaker who's looking for work! I have over 10+ years of experience in childcare and have worked in both professional and personal settings. I just moved to San Diego from San Francisco, where I was a nanny for the past...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sammy was our part time sitter for the past 9 months before she sadly moved out of the bay area. She quickly became part of our family- and my 4 and 6 year old miss her! (& So do we! ) She has a great mix of being fun and a teacher to our kiddos. For example, she...
Katie S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Jessica S.
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, friendly, had a variety of options for...
- Care member
Jordin M.
5.0
Jordin was very helpful to come in on very short notice to help out with my 5 month old. She was very friendly and loving and my son enjoyed his time with her.
- Maria Elena W.
Ciara L.
5.0
Ciara has been our nanny for 3+ years and is apart of our family! Amazing!
- Care member
Olivia B.
5.0
We hired Olivia to care for an infant and a toddler full-time, and she was amazing. She has a complete skill set for all ages and was just as comfortable bottle feeding the infant as she was working on creative arts and crafts projects with the toddler. And while she has all of the necessary...
- Care member
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha has wonderful energy and was sweet and calm with my 5 year old. Would definitely hire her again!
- Jenn K.
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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.