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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
Fernanda H.
San Diego, CA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Family, I'm 31 years old and I have 9 years of paid experience working with children. I've worked in a preschool with kids ages from 6 months to 6 years old, as a teacher's assistant. I also have done a lot of babysitting and nanny jobs. I'm a very outgoing and a responsible person, kind, have a positive, easygoing and...
Fernanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have hired Fernanda multiple times and our 3 year old loves her. Fernanda is reliable, fun, and very experienced. She is always up to new challenges with our little one, art or park - always on a great mood! "
Paula L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daniela, and I am seeking an occasional babysitter job. With over 6 years of experience in child care, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children of all ages.
Throughout my career, I have worked with children from infancy through adolescence, gaining extensive...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daniela was very easy to work with, always showed up early and was extremely professional. She was very loving and sweet with our newborn and clearly has plenty of training for newborns as well as showing patience with our three year olds. I would definitely...
Hilary S.
Thais H.
San Diego, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Thais and I would like to introduce myself. I am 26yo and I am from Brazil. I am a native Portuguese speaker, I am CPR certificated, I have a clean drive record and I can provide references. I am an experienced babysitter. I was an Au pair for 2 years and 7 months and before that I had 3000+ with kids in Brazil. I...
Thais can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wonderful person and nanny! Thais took care of our 8mo baby who adored her. She is competent, warm, fun and caring."
Jelena S.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing, fun, loving person. I have loved every family I've worked for and really take pride in watching parents most prized possession, their children. I provide a fun filled atmosphere that allows children to express themselves, but also provide structure. I provide opportunities for children to use their imagination...
Marianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marianne came over weekly to watch our 1 year old son K while we lived in Carlsbad. We are so sad to lose her as we move to the Bay Area. She is above and beyond sweet to us and K, plus an expert caretaker for kids of any age. We love her confidence and that she...
Martin W.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as schools gets. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were newborns...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Teresa helped take care of our newborn at night, helping us get some much needed quality sleep. Our baby had reflux and was also very colicky, and Teresa was able handle him with great care, patience and compassion, holding him upright after feeds and tending to...
Kevin R.
4.7
(16)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been a caregiver for children from 9 weeks to 10 years old for the last 4-5 years now. I love kids of all ages & everything that comes with that - changing diapers, making bottles, bath time, playtime, helping with homework - the whole nine! I also have no problem cooking for the children, tidying the house,...
Diarrah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diarrah was able to come last minute when we needed someone. She did a great job and babies were taken care of well. We look forward to seeing her again. "
Nathaly M.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Kristen and I have worked and volunteered with children from newborn-teenagers over the past 10+ years. I strive to create safe spaces that encourage exploration, emotional development and social interaction. I treat children with love, patience, respect and kindness. I am certified in first-aid and...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kristen has been our little one’s full time nanny for over a year and we can’t say enough wonderful things about her. Our daughter is now 18 months old and has grown and developed so much, which we attribute directly to her time with Kristen. She is very passionate...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Fully-Vaccinated-Available Weekends & Weekdays after 4 p.m. - A passionate, loving & responsible person seeking to be a positive role model & caretaker for your children. I am physically active, love playing games, doing crafts, teaching, tutoring, reading & comforting children of all ages. I work well with all personalities. I...
Sue can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sue was very warm and made us feel very comfortable while we did date night. She also sent us updates by text which really helped us not to worry and enjoy our night. Thanks Sue!"
Darlene N.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stefany, I've been a nanny for a few years now! I've had a lot of experience with some amazing families and grew some great bonds with so many kids. I love being able to see the growth and how kids develop on a daily basis. My job reminds me of when I was a kid and makes me experience it again in some way, I do...
Stefany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Stefany! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She has been taking care of my little baby since she was 4 months old and she helped us feel very comfortable leaving our precious baby in her care! She always was on time, professional, and put us...
Fiorella M.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Beatriz, I am a loving and professional nanny, (NCS) Newborn Care Specialist and recently took a training to become a Postpartum Doula with CAPPA.
I have many years of experience and also work with a few companies in San Diego, I have served several families in North county and Bay Area each family long term. I've...
Beatriz can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Betty was an amazing night nanny to my one month old son. She came 3-4 nights a week for over a month. As new parents, we were still finding a routine with our son and she adjusted with us and gave great advice. I feel like she truly loved and cared for my son. She...
Kelly C.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hola Families
I'm Elvia! I am a mom of 3 adult women and grandma to two beautiful children. I have been working with children for the past 16 years not including my own experiencing as a mom.
I am an ex preschool teacher that due to Covid sadly had to stop working in a school setting. I have been working for a couple since...
Elvia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Elvia is awesome! She was on time and very professional. I felt very comfortable with her from the start. My boys had so much fun with her. She even gave me an update on how they were doing while I was at work. We will definitely be seeing her in the future!"
Angela L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! A little bit about myself - I am a 26-year-old female new to the San Diego area (moved in February 2021). For the last 3 years now I've been teaching yoga full-time and nannying/babysitting on the side for extra cash. Prior to Covid I was nannying a 9-month-old girl who turned 2 just before the pandemic hit.
During...
Aimee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I got into a bind when my kids daycare shut down I needed help watching one two year old and one five month old all day while I was at work. Aimee was an awesome fine, she was very engaging and patient with my older one and very cuddly and loving with my younger...
Rebecca A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and fun.
I like working with kids because I feel like I'm a child at heart and it's so fun to be able to play and get on a child's level. I love watching them learn, think, and play- it pleases my heart to see a child so happy at the smallest things.
I'm looking for a job...
5.0
"She was a lifesaver. I had an important event to attend and she can over quickly, got my child information. Listened to my concerns and executed without any issues. Usually my son is up when I come home, but was sleep giving my more time to do other items. Would...
Ronnie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I have experience working with children from infancy to age 14 as both a nanny and a childhood music teacher. I have a 9-5 job in finance as well as my master's degree. I'm looking for some recurring babysitting gigs as I miss working with kiddos! Happy to do...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Brooke. She is incredible with our two girls (5 and 19 months). They adore her. She is warm, kind, responsible, and always on time. We feel very fortunate to have found her!"
Michael A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kara, I am a patient, reliable, fun, creative, and knowledgable caretaker with several years of experience caring for children from 5 months to 15 years old! I have recently finished my Master's degree in speech-language pathology and have worked as a tutor and speech-language pathologist for children of all...
Kara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kara has been great with our kiddos. She's patient, reliable, and an all around fun and caring caregiver. My kids are hesitant with outsiders but have loved having Kara around and are always excited when they know she's coming. We'd highly recommend her."
Brittany K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with several families and have 3 younger brothers I have cared for since they were born. My youngest brothers are now 8 and 10 years old. I help them get ready for school in the morning, feed them meals, take them to the park and put them to bed on a regular basis. I have worked as a nighttime sitter, mom's helper,...
Jaya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaya watched my two kids and they immediately took to her. They liked her so much that they still ask when she's coming back to watch them. In my mind, that's a very good sign. She played with them and by the time we got home, she had our kids sleeping safely in...
Racquel W.
Iyarie M.
San Diego, CA
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a young energetic female in college excited to work and meet new families. I've worked with families since I was 15 as a nanny and babysitter including kids on the spectrum, with ADHD and behavioral disorders. I have a reliable car and a flexible schedule. My jobs would include: childcare, errands, light house keeping, and...
Iyarie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maria J.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come from a big family and have 4 older siblings. They are a great deal older than me so I have a total of 7 nieces and nephews! I have watched them along with some of my younger cousins over the years and love spending time with children. I enjoy exploring their new-found interests and helping them learn along the way. I...
5.0
"Maria is really great. She was prompt, quick to learn and ensured we had a stress free date night! We would hire Maria again."
Richard C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had the opportunity to care for children who were family, neighbors, and friends. I have been babysitting since 2010 and have enjoyed it ever since. The more children I looked after, the more comfortable and skilled I became at sitting/ being a nanny. My experience with the children I looked after has not only been...
Tyler can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tyler showed up in a pinch to help us with our one y/o when our nanny got sick. She did a great job watching after our son and he had a lot of fun with her. Would definitely hire Tyler again!"
Daniel C.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am interested in both babysitting for children, as well as animals. I have been a teacher's assistant for children ages three to five, in a classroom environment. We used child-derived problem solving when conflicts arose. We did not tell the children what to do, but had them come up with their own solutions. We did not scorn...
Kalene can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am happy to recommend Kalene for your childcare needs as well as her skills to help teach and tutor multiple children at once. She is reliable, responsible, patient, caring and fun! The kids love their days with her. I found her to be extremely trustworthy and...
Michelle W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA
Fernanda H.
5.0
Ferr has cared for our child for the last six months and she has been amazing. She is loving, energetic and has built a strong bond with our child and family. Ferr is responsible, punctual and caring. She is very cheerful and our child is thrilled when she is around.
I would highly recommend Ferr...
- Sumi V.
Daniela D.
5.0
She is extremely competent and took a good care of my children. Plus the fact that she is a really sweet and loving person. She treated my children as if they were hers.
- Care member
Thais H.
5.0
Thais is an absolutely outstanding caregiver. We are so, so grateful to have found her. She is caring, patient, energetic and flexible. She has helped us so much with 3 kids and two dogs, I would highly recommend her care.
- Hilary S.
Marianne S.
5.0
Marianne came over weekly to watch our 1 year old son K while we lived in Carlsbad. We are so sad to lose her as we move to the Bay Area. She is above and beyond sweet to us and K, plus an expert caretaker for kids of any age. We love her confidence and that she takes initiative with his needs and...
- Martin W.
Teresa O.
5.0
We're so grateful we found Terri during our search for a sitter to watch our 2-month-old while we attended a wedding in San Diego. Terri was the perfect caretaker-exactly who we wanted/needed in charge of our precious cargo. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat. Over the wedding weekend Terri spent...
- Karen R.
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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.