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Lily F.

Hello! (:

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Lily and I'm a fun, experienced, reliable babysitter. I love art and crafts, and exploring the outdoors and I can sing a great rendition of the clean-up song. I am very responsible and also love to play. I hope to make your job as a parent a little easier and I'm happy to help out in any way I can.

Care Member says "Lily is so great, my boys loved spending time with her. I already have plans to bring her back 😊"

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Diana N.

Serious And Fun Baby Sitter

San Diego, CA

4.5(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Diana, I'm 28 years I have an associates degree in business administration graduated from Southwestern collage, got transfer to San Diego State for my bachelors degree and Graduate with a marketing degree in 2021. I speak fluent English and Spanish and have my own car for transportation. I am looking for either...

Care Member says "Diana was amazing with our 7 month old son! She needed minimal guidance when following our son’s daily routine. He definitely took a liking to Diana....

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Claudia M.

San Diego, CA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi. My name is Claudia. I'm 28 years old and originally from Brazil. I have lots of experience with children because I worked as an Au Pair for 2 years. I've cared for children of many different ages, ranging from 3 months to 14 years old. I'm very active person and down to sports. I also enjoy reading books, craft time and...

Madison G. says "Claudia was supposed to have a trial with us and canceled 23 min prior to the time she was supposed to be at our place at 1030am . She did say she woke...

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Daniela R.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children to thrive. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and make a positive impact on their...

Joe E. says "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...

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Adela K.

Sweet And loving Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello Parents! My name is Adela and I have been living in 4S Ranch since 2009, with my Family. I have over 15 years of experience as a bi-lingual Nanny, responsibly caring for babies & toddlers. I love my job and the parents I work with consider me a sweet, patient, dedicated and creative child care professional. Many of the...

Mujaji L. says "We truly enjoyed Adela and she is very professional. Our daughter (watched her from about 9mos to 2.5 yrs.) loved her and still asks about her since...

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Mckenna B.

CPR & First Aid Certified Babysitter

San Diego, CA

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm McKenna, a dedicated educator new to San Diego. I'm a 5th grade teacher with three master's degrees (Education, Educational Leadership, and Organizational Psychology). I hold California K-6 and ESL certifications, plus Texas Principal Certification (pending final approval). I've taught preschool on a U. S. military base...

Lauryn E. says "Very nice person! She showed up early to go over the schedule and was able to keep the kids on it all day. Overall the day went very well. Would rehire...

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Alexandra B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a bubbly, fun loving nanny with years of experience. I have worked with children ranging from newborn to 16 years of age. I am both CPR and Nanny Certified with experience working with high profile clients. Home activities, meal preparation, cleaning and transportation to extracurricular activities are just some of the...

Trisha H. says "Alex has been an amazing part of our family for over a year. My boys loved her from day one. She has been an enormous help on a daily basis and runs the...

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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
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Jordan E.

Elementary/Special Education Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Graduated in May 2018 from Arizona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Cathy T. says "He is reliable, friendly, firm when he needs to be. He treats our kids with respect and supports them along the way. He is resourceful and is active. He...

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Avery W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and positive person who has experience as a CNA and babysitter. I am committed to providing optimal care for children and adults and I am always open to completing new tasks amongst a job! I love to organize, cook, clean, and even do arts & crafts! I also was a Teacher's Assistant in High School...

Care Member says "Avery was on time and proactive caring for my special needs daughter. I will be requesting her specifically in the future."

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Monica B.

Mature Nanny/Babysitter Available 24/7

San Diego, CA

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I'm available most days or nights, either full (5 days) or (1, 2, or 3 full days/nights) per week. I am used to working long hours, as most of my jobs have been for families within the medical community. I'm also available for overnights should you need a weekend away, or work out of town. Whatever your schedule is, please ask...

Elissa N. says "We absolutely love Monica. She's wonderful with our son, very communicative, and just a pleasure to interact with. Would absolutely rehire her!"

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Rebekah E.

Worked With 50+ Families. 10+years Experience. Healthy, Fun, Loving Mom!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am originally from Washington state (Go Seahawks!), and moved to San Diego 10 years ago. I am a mother to a 5-year-old little girl and have 15+ years experience of working with children from premature infants - pre teens. I started out babysitting at a young age, then worked at an after school care for 2. 5 years, moving into...

Melissa S. says "This was my first time hiring someone to take care of my kids. I always had family or friends who I had know for a long time help me. Bekah was amazing...

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Dawn H.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Dawn. I have 10 plus years experience caring for children; infants, 2's, 3's and 4's. I believe children learn through play and positive reinforcement. I enjoy engaging children in various activities; science, cooking, arts, or anything that interests your child. My goal is to provide a safe, warm and nurturing...

Helena M. says "Great co-worker and amazing friend. She truly loves and cares about children. She's incredibly creative and knows/has a plethora of age appropriate child...

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Juliana D.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hello families! I'm a very creative, patient, and organized nanny who truly loves working with kids and I love dogs too! everyone calls me Lelé! :) I've been working in Coronado with a good families for a long time. However they don't need me more fixed schedule in august. so I'm looking for a new family part time or full...

Care Member says "Lele cared for my daughter from when she was 4 months old until she turned 2 years old. Lele has always shown so much love and affection for her, and...

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Victoria F.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have 12 years of babysitting experience, meaning I have been watching kids since I was 12 years old! I have 5 years of nanny experience and also have had roles as a house manager. I am very kind, caring, loving, enthusiastic, creative, and fun. I have tons of energy and love entertaining people of all ages....

Care Member says "Vic worked for us for nearly 2 years. She is extremely reliable, great communication skills, always eager to help."

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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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Grace Kids Preschool

2930 HOWARD AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$945/mo
Grace Church San Diego is committed to enriching the life of your family through a child care center that teaches and encourages the development of young children through an intentional learning environment. While many centers offer a play-based curriculum, Grace Kids is specific in the curriculum that will prepare your...
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Del Mar Highlands Kindercare

3808 TOWNSGATE DR SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Welcome to Del Mar Highlands KinderCare, located just off El Camino Real and Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley! Our curriculum focuses on early academics, physical activity, and social-emotional learning to nurture healthy bodies, happy hearts, and growing minds. In our learn-through-play approach, we focus on whole-child...
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Camp Bee

560 59th Street San Diego, CA

Founder | Camp Bee | Bryan Harmon Our mission is to provide a safe space for adolescents and teens, promoting healthy living, team-building, and leadership development. Here on Care.com, offering personal baby sitting assistance. I'm available for family groups, have supervised and done personal in-home programs for children...
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SILVERMAN PRESCHOOL OF TIFERETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

6660 COWLES MOUNTAIN BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
With the opportunity to experience a play-based approach to life and learning, your child will receive the best in Early Childhood Education. Silverman Preschool is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and nurturing program, with outstanding teachers in a warm, loving environment. While helping each child to discover his or...
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Medina Learning Center

6064 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Medina Learning Center is a licensed preschool center offering educational experiences and kindergarten readiness programs for up to 39 children located at 6064 University Ave in Mid-City in San Diego, CA.
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  • 3,015 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.72/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 1,694 reviews of the 3,019 listed child care providers

Lily F.

Lily is so great, my boys loved spending time with her. I already have plans to bring her back 😊

- Care member

Diana N.

Diana was amazing with our 7 month old son! She needed minimal guidance when following our son’s daily routine. He definitely took a liking...

- Care member

Claudia M.

Claudia was supposed to have a trial with us and canceled 23 min prior to the time she was supposed to be at our place at 1030am . She did...

- Madison G.

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 $22.72 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 2,817 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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