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Katie S. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Katie

San Diego, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m planning on moving to San Diego early August and looking to do anything I can to save for school. I love kids and have so much experience with them!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Malvika P. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Malvika

San Diego, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s in Human Development. Have academic and first hand experience when it comes to child development! Applying for medical school in the spring. Looking for a nanny position!

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Allyssa V. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Allyssa

San Diego, CA
$30/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Ally :)

I take a nature-based, Montessori-informed approach to early childhood care, combining deep patience with a playful, child-centered presence. My philosophy emphasizes holistic development through open-ended play, emotional intelligence, and a strong connection to the natural world. I bring a background in early education with experience in both Montessori and Waldorf methodologies

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Anieya E. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Anieya

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

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Anieya I’m 17 and I’m currently looking for a job and I’m also looking forward to taking care of kids because I have plenty experience when it comes to them since I been around kids basically all my life.
Sarai C. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Sarai

San Diego, CA
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Sarai I am 25 years old and love working with children. At the age of 15 I started taking child development classes and decided to pursue a degree in psychology. I have a bachelors in psychology and an associate degree in Spanish. I love working with little ones but also have a great deal of fun with the big kids. I also have background experience working with children on the spectrum.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Destiny L. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Destiny

San Diego, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Destiny and I love working with kids and animals as well! I have experience working with children with disabilities for over 3 years now and as well with animals.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Devin R. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Devin

San Diego, CA
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Devin Ramos and I just recently graduated from SDSU. I did ROTC throughout college and just commissioned into the Air Force. I wont be leaving till mid next year, so I am looking for a job that gives me a purpose and on where I can help people out. I have always loved kids and enjoy working with them. I am very easy to work with and will do what ever needs to be done.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Makena M. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Makena

San Diego, CA
$17/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Makena! I am 24 years old. I am liscence cosmotolgist I work in a salon and make my own hours so I’m pretty available beyond that. I adore working with kids and I am supper easy going and very easy to get along with.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Neffie J. - Seeking Work in San Diego

Nanny Neffie

San Diego, CA
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Neffie. I’m currently a first year medical student at university at Buffalo. With my healthcare background, and wanting to help others, I’m looking forward to helping families take care of their little ones!

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Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid

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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

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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.

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