Find Trusted Child Care Providers Near Me in San Diego, CA
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Fidelma B. says "Our son (2.5) loved Monica. He instantly developed a rapport with her, which is unusual for him. She is reliable, direct and very comfortable with...
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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Bridget H. says "Cassidy was absolutely amazing with my two boys. Always a joy to be around and such a natural caregiver. She's the only sitter I've hired who was able to...
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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Michael Z. says "Karen is spectacular and my kids always ask when she is coming back. She is punctual, respectful and a great communicator. She intuitively knows the best...
Cate H. says "I am so grateful to have found Raphaela! She is a very kind, nurturing, reliable, and calm caregiver. Raphaela helped care for our children and dog for a...
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Sharon T. says "Heidi helped me out for a last minute need over the summer. She was great with our son and read and played with him the whole time."
Jocelyn B. says "Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed...
Elinor B. says "Lilly is currently the nanny for our 3 boys... and we don't want her to leave! She is an exceptional caretaker. Lilly has been part of our family for 3...
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Cali S. says "Sophie and I were co workers for 5 years and I've never met someone as great with kids as Sophie! All around a fantastic human!! I rate Sophie J. a 10/10"
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Kelly U. says "Ana is the best nanny we have ever had for our almost 2 year old daughter. I highly recommend her and would be happy to hire her back anytime for when we...
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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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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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...
mary M. says "Lucy has a very caring, nurturing way about her that will be very appealing to young children. She is energetic and a very positive outlook on life. She...
Child care centers in San Diego, CA
Rae W. says "We've been taking our daughter to Auntie for over a year now, and are so grateful we were able to find such a caring, thoughtful person to care for her....
Care Member says "Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have ever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our...
Kim L says "They are very good and caring... I don't know why other preschool did kick him out about bad behavior... maybe my son need more attention and plus too many...
Yolanda J says "I took my special needs daughter to Happy Time Daycare and she was so happy.she came home singing counting and saying her abc's.i am very happy with this...
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3,015 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.74/hr as of November 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 1,695 reviews of the 3,012 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in San Diego, CA
How much is child care near me in San Diego, CA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.74 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.
How can I find child care near me in San Diego, CA?
Care.com currently has 2,810 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.
What interview questions should I ask a San Diego, CA child care provider?
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.
What type of child care services are available near me in San Diego, CA in October, 2025?
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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