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70 available last-minute babysitters in San Diego, CA

Families in San Diego use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
82 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.77/hr

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Julia $30 per hour for 1 child

I am a second-oldest sibling to 6 (one older sister!) and a private music teacher for all ages! In addition to regular care, I am happy to provide voice, piano and string lessons. I’m happy to do sitting in the mornings before work and open to date nights/ overnight depending on the circumstances.

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Hannah $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Hannah(Han-yuh). I am offering childcare, household services, and pet care. I have nanny experience with toddlers and babies. Babies were 5 months-9 months and the toddler was 2-4 year old. I also babysit have been babysitting ages 3-12 since I was around 12. While nannying I also did household chores like dishes, laundry, cleaning the floors, and making food for the children. I work as a surf instructor at a kids camp working with up to 28 kids ages 6-14 which allows me to have experience with many age ranges while working in a higher stress environment with children.

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Daysi $15 per hour for 1 child

Hello! I taught previously and have experience with kids in middle school as well as high school. I have experience private tutoring in subjects such as history, political science, science, and writing. I have a degree in political science as well as art concentrating in Ceramics so I love to show kids to play with clay and express their creativity through forms that are a blast to play with. I also grew up with pets and I have lots of experience training medium sized breeds and taking care of dogs and cats. I also love cooking, I grew up in a big Mexican family so I love cooking with flavor and involving the kids in baking or making fun foods like tamales.

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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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Shannon $25 per hour for 1 child

I’d love to help out your family as an after-school nanny or your go-to date night babysitter! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember and have all younger cousins so am used to being around little kids. I enjoy being around kids and doing fun activities with them. I was also a lifeguard and taught swim lessons from age 14-22. Feel free to reach out if you think it’d be a good fit!

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Diego, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.77
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.32
  • Typical job length: 4.5 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 1,985 reviews in San Diego, CA

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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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Frequently asked questions about finding a last-minute babysitter in San Diego

How do I find a last-minute babysitter in San Diego?

Sign up on UrbanSitter, enter your zip code, and submit a request with your timing and care needs. Babysitters near San Diego who are available can respond to your request. Before choosing, you can view profiles, parent reviews, and shared connections.

How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Diego?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in San Diego is $24.77 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in San Diego.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check. You can also read reviews from San Diego families and see shared connections before you book. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a same-day babysitter in San Diego?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in San Diego can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.

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