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53 available last-minute babysitters in Chula Vista, CA

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56 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.63/hr

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Maritza $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Mari. I’m a 65-year-old retired and widowed teacher living in a peaceful, gated community in Chula Vista (91910). I’m CPR certified and have a lifelong love for children, along with a passion for arts and crafts. I’ve raised four children, including one with significant disabilities who is now a thriving adult. Through that journey, I’ve gained not only deep parenting experience but also a great deal of patience, adaptability, and compassion—qualities I bring into my child care. I’m currently offering full-time child care for one child under the age of 5. Your child will be cared for in a safe, calm, and structured home environment where they’ll receive personalized attention, healthy meals, and fun, age-appropriate learning activities. I’m available Monday through Friday and am happy to work with your work schedule to provide consistency and peace of mind. While I don’t offer transportation, I’m committed to following your routines and any special preferences you have for your child’s care and development. The monthly rate is $950, which includes full-day care, meals, and learning enrichment. If you’re looking for a safe, experienced, and reliable caregiver, I would love to connect with you. Warmly, Mari 📍 Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Ivonne $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi: My name is Ivonne I am offering child care, senior care and pet care I have been working with Adults with specials needs for 10 years in a day program and as a caregiver in a residence for 1 1/2 years. I am a Mom of two daughters I am graduated from university of Tijuana. My first language is Spanish so I am happy to teach Spanish language to who is interested I have active CPR and First Aide

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Maria $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name is Maria and I recently graduated from San Diego State University. I hold 15 units of child development and currently working with children. I am offering child care services. I have worked with children of various ages, from infants to teens. My top priority has been ensuring child’s individual needs are met and to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment. I enjoy reading books, singing songs, do arts and crafts and play games. I bring 1 year working with children in trauma informed care and four years in child care centers.

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Francine
Booked by 185 repeat families
164 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 328 families in Chula Vista, CA

Hi! My name is Francine! I'm an experienced, CPR-certified preschool teacher, nanny and babysitter with 20 years of childcare under my belt. I graduated from SDSU in Liberal Studies for Elementary School Teaching. I teach 2-3 year olds at a day school Monday-Friday and babysit on evenings and weekends. I am also a nationally registered EMT! Childcare has always been my passion. I started babysitting as a young teen 20 years ago, watching my little sister when she was a baby. While I attended college for teaching, I worked as a child development & special education assistant for the SD Unified School District. My focus was on helping children with autism and special needs. I have been on Urbansitter since they first launched in San Diego in 2012. This is where I discovered my love for working 1-on-1 with children. I’ve babysat for well over 150 San Diego repeat families through Urbansitter. I specialize in caring for infants and toddlers, but I have worked with children of all age ranges from newborns to middle schoolers. Besides my work in several classrooms, I've also worked as a summer camp counselor at Camp Jaycee and a circus coach for pre-schoolers at Fern Street Circus after-school program. I have done full-time nannying for five amazing families, watching their children grow from infants to intelligent pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. I enjoy being outdoors and doing fun activities like going to local parks or travelling to Balboa Park or the San Diego Zoo. I have a pass to several museums in Balboa Park, so I love to take my toddlers along for fun adventures. I love drawing, painting, and making things from clay. I am also quite the video game nerd and would love to pretend to lose to your kids 😆. I also LOVE pets, so there's no need to keep your animal pals locked up while I'm sitting. I live near Golden Hill, but I work in all parts of the San Diego area. Please note that I have a 3-hour minimum for areas that are north of the 56 freeway. My 20 years of experience working with children make me very comfortable working with any child. There is no situation that I am unable to take on in a cool, calm and collected manner. Thanks for considering me as your sitter! I look forward to hearing from you! *Note: I no longer accept unpaid in-person interviews. However, I am available for FaceTime or Zoom meetings free of charge. Thanks for your understanding :) *

“We loved Francine. She wanted 6 kids and brought crafts. She’s amazing. ”

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Kelli
Booked by 23 repeat families
31 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 50 families in Chula Vista, CA

Hello families! I'm a friendly, energetic Nanny who loves staying active—whether it's taking kids to the park, going on walks, or enjoying quiet time indoors with books and building blocks. My goal is to provide high-quality childcare for busy parents and offer peace of mind knowing your little ones are safe, happy, and well cared for. I've been working with children since I was thirteen, starting as a camp counselor at summer and sports camps, and volunteering with outreach programs. I have five years of experience as a professional nanny. For the past two years, I’ve also worked as an EMT while pursuing a career in nursing. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including infants as young as six weeks old. Also I love cats and dogs! :) Thank you for taking the time to read my profile—I look forward to connecting with you and your family!

“Kelli is a true blessing! My son instantly loved her and she really did an amazing job in both caring for my son and making us feel comfortable. Will certainly welcome her to sit for us again when she’s available! ”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Chula Vista, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.63
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.28
  • Typical job length: 4.1 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

Marie C., parent

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

Jenny S., parent

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

Jesse D., parent

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Chula Vista?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Chula Vista is $24.63 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Chula Vista.

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