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1,733 child care in San Diego · most families pay $20.00–$26.75/hr

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Rates last updated August 2026
Cecilia S. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Cecilia

San Diego, CA
$18/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Oyebimpe O. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Oyebimpe

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
1 year experience
Stephen R. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Stephen

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I get along with children, I can get them to sleep, kids like me, I’m pretty sure they would like my singing, and I take care of a lot of kids

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Evelyn M. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Evelyn

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hiya, my name is evelyn, I love children and want to devote my life to child development and care!
Dimetrous C. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Dimetrous

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Jesse S. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Jesse

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Young 19 year old living in Pacific Beach, I have a great time with kids and I just moved to San Diego and need a job!

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Alma A. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Alma

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
Ratree  Y. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Ratree

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Work for United States Postal Service for 20 years Raised a 28 year old son and 18 years old daughter
Tanjala B. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Tanjala

San Diego, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love kids I raise 11 kids and I'm very caring and Love kids I just moved to San Diego with my son that is station in the Navy. And I'm looking to get back into taking care of kids again.

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in San Diego, CA?

The average cost of a child care provider in San Diego, CA is $24 per hour. Most San Diego families on Nanny Lane pay $20.00 to $26.75/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in San Diego, CA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in San Diego San Diego. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in San Diego, CA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.

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