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Haley L.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'm Haley, I hold a Bachelors in Psychology and am soon completing a Masters in Child Development with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis. During the week, I work directly with children writing individualized plans for a variety of skills and developmental milestones. I'm looking for occasional night and/or weekend work :)

Shiela A. says "Haley is punctual, dependable, and is a great communicator. She's very responsive. She's very attentive to my kids' needs. She's very helpful and playful...

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Elliette R.

San Diego, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Ever since I was maybe a freshman in high school I was always interested in early childhood education and child care, it was just something I always saw myself doing. I think it's really interesting seeing kids learn and grow. Before I joined the military I interned at a day care/ study center for 2 years and then worked there...

Haley C. says "I worked with Elliette for almost 4 years and my kids were very content, and I was even more content. She is very playful and energetic with the kids and...

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Kierra J.

Experienced Caregiver Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Fauniel C. says "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...

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Ellie J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Ellie and I'm 41years old. I have been caring for children since the age of 12. I began sitting for families in the neighborhood while growing up. I treasured the interaction and relationships that I made with the children and parents; I wanted to take childcare to another level. I worked at a school in IL with...

Tim A. says "Oh my gosh. Ellie is the best. She was our first nanny and made what was for a me a very difficult transition so easy. We were comfortable with her...

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Morgan E.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I have been working with kids for over 10 years from infants to teens. I am patient, creative, and love spending time outdoors. I can help with online school and around the house.

Jenna T. says "Morgan was a really awesome babysitter for us. We booked her on more than one occasion. She was very kind and punctual. She babysat our 10 month old and he...

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Mariana R.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekends

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Mariana, I'm a Naval officer with a passion for working with kids. I'm offering part-time babysitting services, combining my disciplined and responsible background with a love for nurturing and engaging young minds. Whether it's playing sports, reading stories, or introducing your little ones to the world of arts, I'm...

Erin T. says "Mariana is responsible, intelligent, warm and funny. She has a wonderful way with my children. My 8 month old adores her and my 4 year old loves her too. I...

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Victoria V.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old recent college grad. I volunteered in childcare (0-5 yr olds) at my church for 8 years. I have babysat for many different families since I was 16, many of whom I have worked for consistently. With the most recent family I nannied for, the kids were 5 mo, 2 yrs & 4 yrs when I started. I have mostly...

Sandra H. says "Victoria has a genuine love for children of all ages. Child care is not merely a job for Victoria; it is her passion. She is very patient and kind, as...

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Elisabeth G.

Vaccinated, Reliable, Fun-loving Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Safety is my number one concern. I feel like my calling is caring for children. Children & animals approach me often due to my calm, open & kind energy. I'm extremely patient, a great communicator & a huge kid at heart. I value being present with them with whatever we are doing: a game, activity, reading, working on homework,...

Lanae H. says "We loved having Lisa as caretaker for our 2 year old daughter! She was so great with her and our daughter really looked forward to her days with Lisa. Now...

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Mayra P.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have taken care of children for 5 different families in San Diego and that includes making them meals, taking them to and from school, helping with homework and getting them ready for bed. I have done overnight with a family while the parents were out of town which had me doing all of the duties the parents would normally do...

Karen W. says "Mayra has been helping out with my 3 month old son and we are incredibly blessed to have her. She is always on time, responsible, caring and super sweet....

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Jamala S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a San Diego native, and received my undergraduate degree in child development from San Francisco State. I have been working with children since I was 16. Since then, I have done hotel babysitting and dog watching, private company tutoring as well as spent two years as an Instructional Aid at St. Therese Academy( a private...

Kelly B. says "I worked with Jamala for a few years. In that time she was so hard working and wonderful with our students!"

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Anna W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Anna. I am a preschool teacher, a former full-time infant nanny, current date night sitter, and the oldest of seven children. I am a native English speaker currently learning Spanish. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and very comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and other household tasks. I love to play...

Care Member says "Anna was so amazing, she was responsive and easy to communicate with ahead of our babysitting date and did a wonderful job taking care of of our kids....

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Yumi O.

Date Night Baby Sitter Or Japanese Tutoring

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am looking for a babysitter job during at night. I currently work as a kindergarten teacher 's assistant at Charter School in La Mesa district. I work in a Japanese school every Saturday in San Diego. I have a kindergarten teacher license and 10 years experience in Japan. After immigrating in California in 2001, I attended...

Nobuko K. says "I had a very good experience having Yumi take care of my 16 month old daughter. She was on time, which is very important. She instantly connected with my...

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Sarah R.

Energetic Nanny/ Babysitter With More Than 4 Years Of Experience

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Mom & Dad! I'm Sarah, 29 years old, originally from Brazil. I'm currently working part-time for an amazing family in Encinitas, where I've been for the past six years. I have 10 years of experience caring for children of different ages, including time as an au pair when I first moved to the U. S. In addition to being a...

Jessica D. says "Sarah worked for me as a nanny for 1 year caring for my two children. During her time with me, Sarah was hard-working, energetic, caring, responsible and...

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Kieran T.

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Kieran, I m 30, I graduated with my bachelors from SDSU in education, and I'm in my masters for ABA! I'm currently a behavioral technician so I can help with an behaviors that your may be concerned with, and make intervention plans. I'm great at communicating and have been told that I brighten up the room when I...

Lysi A. says "Kieran has been our nanny since having our child at the onset of the pandemic. She has been incredibly helpful for the care of our 20-month-old son. She is...

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Delaney C.

Date Night Sitter (weeknights & Weekends)

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Delaney, and I am a PLNU graduate (class of '19) with a degree in Child and Adolescent Development. I have recently moved back to SD from Charleston, SC and I'm happy to be back in the sunshine! I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. I have cared for children from infancy through grade...

Jenesis H. says "Hired Delaney for a Date night, She was on time, she was very responsible with my 2 sons, she did the dishes without being asked, I would definitely hire...

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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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La Petite Academy of San Diego, CA

12668 Sabre Springs Pkwy San Diego, CA

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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Perlman Clinic San Diego

3900 Fifth Ave 110 San Diego, CA

Perlman Clinic San Diego is the leading urgent care center in Hillcrest. Offering treatment for most minor injuries and illnesses. Additional medical services include physical exams, lab testing, STD testing, immunizations and vaccines. Our team of doctors are ready to help.
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Kiddie Cove Learning Center

5870 Ava Place San Diego, CA

Preschool
Child care
At Kiddie Cove, we provide a classroom learning environment within the comfort and care of a home! Doing pre-K curriculum to prepare your little one in their school years to come covering: sight words, addition, takeaways, writing, spelling and of course creative crafts to explore their minds and create treasures to cherish for...
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Creative Hearts Daycare

6848 Airoso Ave San Diego, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Montessori
+ 2 more
Creative Hearts Daycare is a musical enrichment daycare and preschool caring for ages 18 months- 5 years old, located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving environment in which children can experience the joy of learning and thrive to their fullest potential! At Creative...
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Peppergrove Children Center

1546 Klauber Ave. San Diego, CA

5.0(2)
Peppergove Children's Center 1544 Klauber Ave San Diego, Ca 92114 (619 262 5360 Lic. # 370811845 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM with DAY CARE Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 5;00pm CLOSED HOLIDAYS AGES 18 months thru 5 years Meals are included---we serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack PROGRAM EMPHASIS: *LANGUAGE...

Maggi N says "My daughter has been here from 18 months old. She'll be three this month. She just loves it and we love all of the wonderful things she has learned. She...

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  • 3,016 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.69/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Child Care Providers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,724 reviews of the 3,022 listed child care providers

Haley L.

Haley is punctual, dependable, and is a great communicator. She's very responsive. She's very attentive to my kids' needs. She's very...

- Shiela A.

Elliette R.

I worked with Elliette for almost 4 years and my kids were very content, and I was even more content. She is very playful and energetic with...

- Haley C.

Kierra J.

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...

- Fauniel C.

FAQs for finding child care near you in San Diego, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.69 per hour as of October 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 2,820 child care providers near you in San Diego, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from San Diego, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in San Diego, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in San Diego, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in San Diego, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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