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24 available last-minute babysitters in Imperial Beach, CA

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Francine
Booked by 185 repeat families
164 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 328 families in Imperial Beach, 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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Shireen
Booked by 17 repeat families
14 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 29 families in Imperial Beach, CA

My name is Shireen. I graduated from UCLA, and I’m currently in nursing school at CSUSM. I work really well with kids, I enjoy playing and taking care of them. I am a responsible and reliable young lady. I have been babysitting/ nannying for 10 years with all ranges of age. I have been used to kids my whole life because I come from a big family. I have 4 siblings, and I used to take care of my little siblings since I was 12 years old. I can help tutor, play with them, and be a good role model. I love being a good influence towards children, and I have a passion for caring about them. I would treat them just like if I were to have my own kid. If you have anymore questions feel free to contact me!

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Kara
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Imperial Beach, CA

Hello, my full name is Fe Kara but most people call me ‘Kara’. I am interested in applying for your babysitting position. I have eleven years experience working as a babysitter. The children's ages were from infant to 7th grade. I value the trust that families have shown me. I pride myself on being reliable and dependable. I can provide reference upon request.I have done overnight and weekend care. I have raised two daughters who are adults now. My family has a dog and I enjoy having pets in the house. I am a non smoker. I have a clean driving record and drive a reliable car. Prior to childcare, I worked as a teacher’s assistant for the Chula Vista Elementary school District. I have 16 years experience working in the classroom. I can help with homework, tutoring and cooking. I take pride in being reliable and dependable. I look forward to connecting with you & your family, and in assisting you with your childcare needs.

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Hannah
Booked by 20 repeat families
18 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in Imperial Beach, CA

HELLO EXPERIENCE I have 10yrs experience in babysitting and nannying. I feed, play, bathe and do bed time. I had also helped on homeworks, and tutor on lessons that the child needs reinforcement. I pick up kids from school, overnights, and do errands such as grocery shopping when the supplies get low... anything to help the parents! AGE GROUP and # OF KIDS As a sitter, I have assisted mothers with their infants, but I mostly have experience with children as young as 8 months to 11 years old handling on my own. Professionally, I have handled 5 kids the most at a given time. I am a mom myself of 2 kids— 4 and 9yrs old, and have personal experience on infant care. SCHOOL I graduated with a Bachelors Science degree in Information Technology. ACTIVITIES I love doing different types of activities for kids to stimulate interest and learning, depending on a child's age and level. I bring my kids to the park, attend enrichment classes, play board games. One time I even helped my kid shoot and edit a cool video showcasing his talents! ANIMALS I am comfortable with dogs and cats. WORK I am responsible and respectful. I assure parents that I will care for their child the best and safe way I know how. BABYSITTING SERVICE 1. At Your Home 2. At My Home: care at my own home at Cota Vera in Chula Vista— fenced, no pets. As a babysitter, I take care of everything related to the child's well-being. I leave houses usually cleaner and tidier than when I enter it. I clean up after the children throughout the booking. SCHEDULE I have a flexible schedule now, and I would be happy to help out and be an extension to the parents while the parents are busy at work, needs a break, have to attend to something, or just anything else. My general availability on Weekdays is 2:30pm onwards, and all day weekends. BOOK ME I would love to hear from you and get to know your needs and expectations. Should you need my help, feel free to send me a request for phone interview or you may also decide to book me straight away!

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Vianney Daniela
Booked by 12 repeat families
15 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 34 families in Imperial Beach, CA

Hi Parents! My name is Vianney, I’m 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. I’ve studied Montessori/Early Childhood Care & Education, worked at Montessori Hills Academy, and completed a 1-year internship at Vita Montessori. I’m 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 children’s 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 • CPR & First Aid certified • Fully vaccinated (Pfizer) • Bilingual: English & Spanish • TB tested • Clean background check & driving record • Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation • Non-smoker, comfortable with pets • Punctual, organized & flexible ✨ I’m passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn and thrive. Looking forward to meeting your family!

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Imperial Beach, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.36
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.92
  • Typical job length: 3.7 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!"

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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 :)"

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Imperial Beach?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Imperial Beach is $24.36 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Imperial Beach.

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