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71 available last-minute babysitters in National City, CA

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78 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.64/hr

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Graciela
Booked by 6 repeat families
14 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in National City, CA

Hi, I’m Gracie! I graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP). Through the ADP minor, I completed 26 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework that meet the requirements for the California Child Development Permit (Site Supervisor level). I’m now preparing to apply to a master’s program in Occupational Therapy. I currently support three families, caring for children from 3 months to 12 years old. I completed a nine-month internship at an early childhood education center working with toddlers (18-36 months) and have babysat school-aged children, volunteered at elementary schools for over eight years, and mentored high school students through the college application process. I love working with children and strive to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I especially enjoy utilizing the outdoors and play-based activities to foster child-initiated learning and help children build confidence and independence. I’m patient, reliable, CPR and First Aid certified, fully vaccinated, TB tested, and comfortable supporting daily routines from school drop-offs to bedtime. I’d love the chance to support your family!

“Our son loved spending time with her. She has a great attitude”

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Hannah
Booked by 20 repeat families
18 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in National City, 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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Anastacia
Booked by 27 repeat families
40 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 57 families in National City, CA

Hello Parent(s), I am Anastacia, your caring, attentive and respectful childcare provider. A mother of two sons and a devoted wife. I am a certified Childcare Provider and a Registered Behavior Technician. My interest in caring for children is one of my dearest passion, which started with me volunteering at my older son’s Elementary school to substitute for his teacher. My professional experience spans over a 10 years period. I am experienced in caring for 2mos olds to 12years olds, multiple age groups at once and twins. Being an adventurous person, I would definitely take the child(ren) on walks/outside if permitted. I love assisting parents by being a roll model to the ones in my care during their early years of development and encouraging milestone achievements. During my spare time I am involved in Community Service, sewing and hiking and cooking meals from other cultures.

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Samantha
Booked by 5 repeat families
10 reviews
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in National City, CA

Hi families!! I'm a 21-year-old senior nursing student at Point Loma Nazarene University. I'm BLS CPR certified and have over 300 hours of clinical experience through my nursing program! I’m also a CNA with plenty of pediatric experience. I bring over 6 years of paid babysitting experience, and worked as a director at a children's summer day camp for two years! I'm confident caring for kids of all ages, happy to help with household needs, and great with pets, too. I have a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and a clear background check. I'd love to support your family!

“Samantha put our three kids (0, 2 yo and 5yo) to sleep well! Calm and helpful ”

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Alyssa
Booked by 9 repeat families
24 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 33 families in National City, CA

Hi families! 😊 My name is Alyssa, and I’m a 27-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently moved to San Diego. I’ve been babysitting for about 9 years while living in San Francisco, and I’m excited to start building meaningful, trusting connections with families here in SD. I’m a fun, energetic, and caring sitter with experience caring for children of all ages—from 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. I’m currently teaching kindergarten, so I’m available for weeknight and weekend babysitting. I have a reliable car and clean driving record if transportation is needed, and I’m CPR certified for both infants and adults. If you’re looking for a warm, dependable sitter who truly enjoys working with children, I’d love to connect. Feel free to message me with any questions—thank you! 💛

“She came in with the perfect energy for my 4 year old twins, engaging, playful, they had such an amazing night hanging with her. ”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in National City, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.64
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.30
  • Typical job length: 4.4 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 National City?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in National City is $24.64 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in National City.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in National City?

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