National City families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in National City turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
82 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.71/hr
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Hi families! š My name is Alyssa, and Iām a 27-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently moved to San Diego. Iāve been babysitting for about 9 years while living in San Francisco, and Iām excited to start building meaningful, trusting connections with families here in SD. Iām a fun, energetic, and caring sitter with experience caring for children of all agesāfrom newborns to teens. I genuinely love spending time with kids through reading stories, playing games, doing crafts, and creating engaging activities that feel both fun and safe. Iām currently teaching kindergarten, so Iām available for weeknight and weekend babysitting. I have a reliable car and clean driving record if transportation is needed, and Iām CPR certified for both infants and adults. If youāre looking for a warm, dependable sitter who truly enjoys working with children, Iād love to connect. Feel free to message me with any questionsāthank you! š
āShe came in with the perfect energy for my 4 year old twins, engaging, playful, they had such an amazing night hanging with her. ā
Hi Iām Lena. Iāll take great care of your children! As a mom to a teen daughter and many, many years of child care and nannying experience, Iāve cared for children of all ages ā from newborns to teenagers. I understand from experience how important it is to find someone you can truly trust, and I always want to make sure your children feel safe, happy, and engaged while in my care. Whether itās playing games, reading, doing crafts, or just having fun by letting them be kids, I love creating a nurturing environment. Iām very reliable, patient, and will treat your children as if they were my own, (probably better actually š) I also can run errands do house cleaning and cooking. Looking forward to caring for your precious family.
āLena was so great and easy to work and communicate with! Our 15 month old really enjoyed their time together ā
hello! My name is Taylor. I am 26 years old and have over 10+ years experience in babysitting, nannying and day care work with children ranging from infants to middle schoolers. I love being able to hang out with the kids & help them in any way possible! I currently work as a behavior technician with children in schools! As a behavior technician I implement ABA strategies to help children! Iām good at engaging children through multiple activities in order to meet their educational & physical needs. I am CPR certified and first aid certified! I am also fully vaccinated! I am interested in a occasional nannying position. I am located in San Diego! I am able to start ASAP!!
āTaylor is the best. 2 minutes after meeting her I felt so comfortable leaving my 3 month old with her. My daughter had a great time playing with Taylor every day. Taylor really helped us out over a period of 2 weeks where we needed childcare. I only wish we could use her full time. We will definitely be asking Taylor to babysit again!ā
Hi I'm Nicole and I am currently residing in San Diego. I just moved back to California after living in Charleston, SC where I managed a bridal shop. I also had a part-time nannying job for a 3 year old, but I have experience with kids from ages newborn to teen. I love being active and have a car, so I can easily take kids to the park or somewhere local for an outdoor activity. I am willing to help out with homework, help tidy up around the house, and cook. One of my favorite past-times is reading, so I would be more than happy to read to before bedtime.
Hi Parents! My name is Vianney, Iām a 30-year-old professional childcare provider and Montessori home school teacher with over 9 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 13 years old. Iāve studied Montessori/Early Childhood Care & Education, worked at Montessori Hills Academy, and completed a 1-year internship at Vita Montessori. Iām very active, patient, and creative, and love keeping kids engaged with a balance of outdoor activities (walks, playground time, nature exploration) and indoor activities such as arts & crafts, reading, building blocks/Legos, puzzles, baking simple treats, music/dance, and age-appropriate Montessori-inspired learning games. Families can count on me to be reliable and to work as a team to support their childrenās growth. Location: Eastlake Availability: Part-time, full-time & date nights Rate: $22/ hr for 1 child (increases with additional children, tasks, or distance) Certifications & Skills ā¢ CPR & First Aid certified ā¢ Fully vaccinated (Pfizer) ā¢ Bilingual: English & Spanish ā¢ TB tested ā¢ Clean background check & driving record ā¢ Valid driverās license & reliable transportation ā¢ Non-smoker, comfortable with pets ā¢ Punctual, organized & flexible āØ Iām passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn and thrive. Looking forward to meeting your family!
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
300 sitters backgroundĀ checked in National City, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 2,064 reviewsĀ in National City, CA
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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