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66 available last-minute babysitters in Spring Valley, CA

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

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Taylor
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Spring Valley, CA

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! I’m 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!!

“Taylor 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!”

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Candie
Booked by 103 repeat families
112 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 197 families in Spring Valley, CA

***I have both COVID shots and am fully vaccinated. am extremely COVID conscious, and take the safety of all my clients seriously. I will wear a mask around your family, and as that you do the same around me.**** My name is Candie and I have over 20 years of childcare experience. Currently I am a full-time professional nanny for 3 school-age kids, but have experience with all age-groups. I started out watching my siblings, moved onto the church nursery, and the church pre/afterschool center. I have been a live-in nanny and worked with several families as a full-time nanny. I have a bachelors degree and 2 master degrees. Being a professional nanny is my chosen profession and career. I am currently own a consulting agency for all things baby. I am a newborn care specialist, Certified Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), trained postpartum doula, and babywearing educator. I am an active member of the San Diego Nanny Connection, and many national nanny groups as well. I absolutely love taking care of kids and seeing their bright and shining smiles. With infants I am experienced in cloth diapering, breast milk management, vegan/vegetarian diets, sleep training, baby wearing ), feeding, and infant sign-language. For older children, I am experienced in, several discipline methods, planning developmentally appropriate activities, such as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, language development, and pre-reading, and potty training. I am CPR/first-aid certified, have a clean-driving record, and background check, 5 star reviews, and professional references. I can also take care of pets, including feeding, walking, and giving medications. Currently I am available for evening and weekend babysitting. I look forward to meeting some amazing families in the area! *Sitter Policy* - I would prefer a 3 hour minimum - I base my budget on my hours booked, therefore cancellations impact my budget. Cancellations 48 hours in advance will have a 1/2 of the amount of hours booked fee. Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will owe the entire amount for hours booked. Special circumstances and emergencies of course will be taken into consideration.

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Natalia
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Spring Valley, CA

Hi I'm Natalia I am a pre-k teacher I have an AA, 2 BAs, and a MA in Early childhood education. I've been working with children for 20 yrs I am CPR, food handler and first aid certified. I am available on weekends and school breaks.

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Samantha
Booked by 6 repeat families
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Spring Valley, CA

Hii, my name is Samantha, I'm 20 years old and currently a Junior at San Diego State. I am from the La Mesa area but don’t mind going far. I am looking for a part-time job or occasional job. Im available MTWThF, and some Saturday’s. I have multiple references that can be contacted. I also have my own reliable transportation and drivers license. I have worked with kids my whole teenage, and young adult life. I also have a little brother who is 6, so I’m constantly around younger kids! I am bilingual, love the outdoors and love being active. Summary about work experience; • An occasional babysitter for a family containing 2 children, ages 6 and 11 •San mateo outdoor education cabin leader for 3 years, worked with mostly 5th and 6th graders. Also worked with kids on the spectrum, disability, special needs and other needs. •Worked at Slime kitchen, a children entertainment place and worked with all ages ranging from 1-17. I was also a party leader there and worked with 24 kids in each group •Volunteer at Bayside academy in San Mateo for a kindergarten class. Kids range between 5-6 years old. If you’re interested or have any further questions please feel free to contact me! :))

“Samantha was a wonderful sitter. She was prompt, good with communication, and so friendly with my son. Highly recommend working with her. ”

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Wenddy
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Spring Valley, CA

Hi! My name is Wenddy 💗 I’m a mom of two (my kids are now older), so I truly understand how important it is to trust the person caring for your children. Most of my childcare experience comes from raising my own kids and helping care for children within my family over the years. I really enjoy creating a calm, safe, and loving environment where kids feel comfortable, supported, and cared for like family. I also have caregiving experience, including caring for my grandmother, who has since passed and is now in heaven 🤍 That time in my life deeply shaped my patience, compassion, and the way I care for others with kindness and respect. At this time, I’m only available for occasional babysitting. When I do care for children, I bring a warm, calm presence and always treat them with genuine care and attention. Families describe me as dependable, patient, and very caring. I take trust seriously and always show up with heart and responsibility. I’m bilingual (English & Spanish), have a Live Scan background check, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and I’m fully vaccinated. I would love the opportunity to support a family who needs occasional, trustworthy care 💗

“Enjoyed using Wenddy. I would use her again.”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Spring Valley, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.64
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.21
  • Typical job length: 4.4 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 1,926 reviews in Spring Valley, 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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Spring Valley?

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

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Spring Valley?

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