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Francys G.

Babysitter And Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
I am married and I have my green card for permanent residency. Since 2013 I have experience with kids from newborn to 11 years of age. I have worked several jobs via Care since 2017. I am looking for part time to full time employment. I can do light cleaning, organizing and laundry if it pertains to the child. I am dependable...

Care Member says "Francys took care of my son from 3 months to 7 months old. She was always on time. She made sure to keep his room clean and organized. His dishes and...

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Samira B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I am a mature , loving . caring woman. I have 5 years experience working with kids and elderly. I am trilangual (arabic, french and english). I am CPR & first aid cirtified. References upon request.

Care Member says "Samira helped our family for close to 5 months, and our 7 month old son grew to love her a great deal. She was always attentive, engaging our son and...

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Leanora S.

Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 57-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers. Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...

Andrea M. says "Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She enjoys...

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Fatimah A.

Fun, Passionate And Entertaining Sitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mother of five children myself, who had babysat lots of kids and my family members. They all love me, and they enjoy spending time with me, learning, and doing activities by being creative. I plan activities based on the child's interest and mood. I love to tell bedtime stories and do arts and craft stuff. Love to cook...

Swati P. says "We hired Fatimah to take full time care of our baby daughter when she was 9 months old. Fatimah has been with our family since June 2020. We love her!!!...

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Rosa C.

Fun, Energetic And Responsible

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a proactive, positive, playful and energetic mother of three kids. But at the same time I am a very responsible person and take my job with diligence. My youngest child is already 14 years old and will start High School this year, so I have some extra time. I love children very much. I have been teaching young kids for 21...

Care Member says "Rosa is extremely nurturing, caring, and just a joy to have in the house. Our daughter loves her like she’s part of the family. Rosa is tidy and very...

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Regina M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
After-School & Weekend Babysitter - Signing Aide with a Creative Spark! Hi! I'm Regina -- a signing aide at Mission Hills High School and currently working toward my degree in Deaf Education and ASL Interpreting. I'm looking for a wonderful families who needs help after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and anytime on weekends. Working...

Gabrielle V. says "Regina is my daughter's and my favorite babysitter. She has the ability to keep my daughter entertained for hours by singing songs, dancing, teaching...

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Sonia F.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hello! (My availability for September is pretty open. I am looking for short term/ one time jobs as I will be starting a full time job at the end of the year. Thank you!) I have my bachelors in Early Childhood Studies and have worked with children for 10 years in a variety of settings. I am currently a Registered Behavioral...

Care Member says "Sonia was polite and patient. She bonded well with my two children and kept them entertained. I would definitely recommend her and will continue to...

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Janneth F.

Happy Nanny

San Diego, CA

4.9(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi For 5 years I was a Nanny for a beautiful family M to F 11 to 12 hrs a day Now mom decided no work any more and stay home . They are Bilingual Spanish / English 100% I love my job. I thank God because I can do what I love , children are the most important part of our world and if we, in this generation, give them love and...

Care Member says "Janneth helped take care of our 3 month old son and our 2 year old daughter. She was very engaged with them, took them on outings to the library for...

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Dorothy G.

Weeknight/Weekend/Weekend Overnight Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
My interest in being a weeknight/weekend occasional babysitter is from my past experience of caring for the neighborhood children, my family/friends children and owning my own daycare business. I also do babysitting overnight on the weekends. I have taken care of children from ages birth to 12 years old. I can care for 4+...

Beverly R. says "It is clear that Dorothy loves children and she was an absolutely fantastic baby sitter! I hired Dorothy when I needed weekly help with my 3 month old...

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Savannah H.

About Me

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Savannah and I'm currently a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University. I'm majoring in Psychology and my current goal is to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist! I first started to babysit when my little sister was born a couple years ago and I knew it was something I enjoyed and wanted to do for other...

Care Member says "We hired Savannah for the first time this weekend and will definitely be hiring her again! She is a breath of fresh air, and was great with our two...

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Shakaira W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Shakaira, I am very dependable, outgoing, loving, goal-oriented. I am a college student studying Nursing(I attend school Tuesdays & Thursdays) I also have previous work experience as a nurse aide. As you could probably tell I love the medical field, the main reason being I enjoy helping people. I am certified...

Ashley C. says "Shakaira was amazing and we would have used her longer if she was available. Our 9 month old son loved her and she was very good with him. She is a great...

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Natalie E.

San Diego, CA

3.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Natalie - a caring, experienced nanny with 10+ years of childcare under my belt. I've worked with kids from 6 months to 11 years, and I'm currently with two boys (21 months & 4 years). I love engaging with children through reading, games, outdoor play, and creative activities - not just sitting on my phone. I'm also a...

Care Member says "Natalie was an amazing nanny for my son, B. She is highly attentive, patient, and playful — making sure activities were developmentally appropriate and...

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Zina S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Zina, and I live in Del sur area. I been in the nanny field for over 11 years love my job . I have great references. Have experience with infants through middle school. I can guarantee your child will have a lot of fun. I have a reliable car with a clean driving record I am available to take children to school...

Saumya M. says "Zina is absolutely the best!! She is absolutely amazing!! I have a 6 month old, and I was just amazed how good she was with him. 1st time when Zina...

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Marianne S.

Full Time Mother's Assistant/Helper

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Highly recommend Marianne for nanny or babysitting. She is trustworthy and is able to make kids at any age comfortable, even shy ones with separation...

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Kai L.

Creative And Professional

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am originally from TN. I moved to San Diego in January 2015 because I love the ocean of wanted to live somewhere with great weather. My profile gender lists 'female but I am non-binary/trans. My pronouns are they/them/theirs. I love working with children. I have been working with kids since I was a teenager myself. I have...

Lanette T. says "Kai took care of my 3 and 4 years olds. They loved Kai! Not only was Kai dependable and professional, but they were kind and patient with my children. My...

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Child care centers in San Diego, CA

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LA MATERNELLE

4848 SEMINOLE DR SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
+ 5 more
Bonjour and bienvenue to our French preschool! Don't worry if you don't speak French, we promise not to test you on your conjugation skills. Instead, we focus on teaching our little ones the basics of the language through fun activities like singing, dancing, and storytelling. Our school may be "petite" in size, but our love for...

Mark D. says "It is a great school! La Maternelle is more than just a daycare, it's a really great French preschool. My kids have really really excelled with a bilingual...

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POINT LOMA COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESCHOOL

2128 CHATSWORTH BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1220/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
It is our goal to provide a well-planned, developmentally age-appropriate program for children, in a Christian atmosphere, taught by qualified and dedicated teachers. Our goal is to assist children in learning how to solve problems, build self-confidence, cooperation and a wholesome spirit of independence with an emphasis on...

Hannah M. says "we have our 4 year old son who is on his 3rd year. he is always very excited to start his day at the center, and very sad when its time to leave. The...

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Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool

7074 Mohawk St San Diego, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kid Planet Daycare provides a fun, enriching and nurturing place for children, 2 months to 5 years old. Kid Planet offers lots of outdoor playtime and fun educational experiences that help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We are a Family Home Daycare and Preschool. KPD serves yummy organic snacks...

Tyyne P. says "Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and Edna are so...

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Kiddies Korner Preschool

8748 Gold Coast Dr. San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
This preschool Enrolling now, harry up we are limited spots. Educational preschool, Friendly staff, Reasonable price, Clean, A lot of toys and activity, (858) 578 - 9740 Sally

Melody A. says "that center is relay clean and Educational center, All teachers are awesome. I recommended to the neighbors, "bring your kids hear""

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Adventures in Montessori Ocean Beach

4735 SANTA CRUZ AVE SAN DIEGO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Day Care
Child care

Cassi K. says "From the very beginning I loved the family aspect. The owner works with her daughter and her mom. Everyone calls the "mom" Nana and she makes breakfast and...

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  • 3,038 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

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

Child Care Providers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,888 reviews of the 3,038 listed child care providers

Francys G.

Francys took care of my son from 3 months to 7 months old. She was always on time. She made sure to keep his room clean and organized. His...

- Care member

Samira B.

Samira helped our family for close to 5 months, and our 7 month old son grew to love her a great deal. She was always attentive, engaging...

- Care member

Leanora S.

Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She...

- Andrea M.

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 $22.67 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 2,836 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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