San Diego
From the coast to North County, San Diego families need care that fits busy schedules. A-List matches families with nannies we've personally vetted, led by a founder who spent 20 years as a nanny. Here's what San Diego families should know before they hire.
Finding a nanny here
What Nannies Earn
The average starting rate in San Diego is $25.10/hr, with experienced nannies averaging up to $29.71/hr. That's about $52,200 a year full-time. Coastal North County runs higher: Del Mar averages $27.29/hr and Encinitas $26.16/hr.
Minimum wage
Inside the City of San Diego, the minimum is $17.75/hr in 2026. Everywhere else in the county, including Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Chula Vista, California's $16.90/hr applies.
Household employers must pay the highest of the federal, state or local rate where the nanny works.
Nanny vs. Daycare
Average daycare prices in San Diego County:
- Infant: $23,075 at a center, $15,266 at a home daycare
- Toddler: $16,382 at a center, $14,487 at a home daycare
- Preschool: $14,763 at a center, $14,487 at a home daycare
Daycare prices are per child, per year. One nanny cares for all your children, so the math shifts toward a nanny as your family grows.
Areas we serve
All of San Diego County, including San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Coronado and Chula Vista.