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18 available last-minute babysitters in Del Mar, CA

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Allene San Diego
$17 per hour for 1 child

Nice to meet you! My name is Allene, I am 22 years old and just graduated from UC Santa Barbara in a B.S. in Biological Sciences with Honors. Currently, I have applied and am waiting to hear back from Medical School. I have extensive experience working with infants, toddlers, and children through my work as a child nutrition educator as well as in clinical experience. I worked as a caretaker for neurodivergent elderlies for over 2 years, where I learned the importance of patience, kindness, and responsibility. I am CPR and BLS certified. I love working with kids and will make sure you come home to a sparkling clean house! I am dog friendly, as I have one of my own and have taken care of cats as well. I am an excellent cook, and very aware of food allergies. I am happy to provide transportation, encourage "no screens" activities, and aid with daily tasks and chores. My rates are negotiable, I am simply looking for a way I can bring meaningful service and care to my community as I await my journey towards medicine!

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Louise Cardiff By The Sea
$50 per hour for 1 child

I love working with animals and have years if experience caring for everything from a horse to a rabbit. I have a horse and have lived with a cat, rabbit and many dogs in the past.

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Gerusa San Diego
$25 per hour for 1 child

I have been working with kids for over 10 years and I am a mother myself. I am very caring, empathetic, and I love taking care of kids. I speak fluent English and Portuguese, and some Spanish and French as well. I would be also glad to cook as well and doing some cleaning if needed. I am very reliable and do my job with professionalism and love.

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Reece Rancho Santa Fe
$20 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Reece, and I am available for babysitting, childcare, transportation, and summer nanny positions before I leave for Southern Methodist University (SMU) this fall. I recently graduated from Cathedral Catholic High School with a 4.2 GPA and have spent much of my high school career working with children of all ages in leadership, mentoring, camp, and volunteer roles. I am CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified, and safety is always my top priority. Last summer, I served as a Junior Counselor at Gold Arrow Camp, where I completed leadership training, supervised children ages 7–8, led activities, managed conflicts, and ensured campers felt safe, included, and engaged. I have also worked as a counselor at Helen Woodward Critter Camp and volunteered extensively through the Miracle League of San Diego, helping children and adults with special needs participate in sports and recreational activities. In addition, I have served as a mentor through Cathedral Catholic’s Options Program, assisting students with physical and developmental disabilities both academically and socially. These experiences have taught me patience, responsibility, adaptability, and how to connect with children of different ages and personalities. Outside of childcare, I have been a varsity dance team captain, competitive dancer, and active community volunteer. I love staying active and enjoy playing games, doing crafts, swimming, spending time outdoors, and helping kids have fun while staying safe and engaged. I have reliable transportation and drive a safe Audi Q5, making me available for camp drop-offs, activity transportation, errands, and other family needs. I am dependable, energetic, and genuinely enjoy working with children. References are available upon request, and I would love the opportunity to support your family this summer!

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Mariah Del Mar
$30 per hour for 1 child

I began babysitting in high school for a 10 month old and a 6 year old which laid a strong foundation for childcare. In college, I babysat for several school aged children and most recently worked as a chauffeur for two middle school boys, handling school drop-off and pick-up. I also help care for my nephew & younger cousins who are 6-9 years old. I have over 10 years of experience house sitting and dog sitting, which I currently do most often. Additionally, I assist an elderly woman with dementia by transporting her from her memory care home to medical appointments. I am a full time medical student at Bastyr University and am reliable, communicative, trustworthy, and personable. I love working with kids and enjoy supporting families while building community!

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