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21 available last-minute babysitters in Vista, CA

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19 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.38/hr

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Sylviane
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Vista, CA

Bonjour, My name is Sylviane. I am a native of Switzerland and have been living in California now for the last 24 years. I have had the opportunity to be a stay at home mom while homeschooling my two children. My children are my best resume as they are kind, confident and considerate human beings. I am proud of them...as you can see :-) Here is a quick summary of my child care/education experience: French is my mother tongue and I have taught beginning and conversational French to students age 4-17, in small private group settings and in private tutoring. Also, for 4 years, I participated and taught in a neighborhood preschool with a group of 3-6 children. We mainly focused on values like creativity, kindness, cooperation, uniqueness and joy. In the last 3 years I have been a nanny for a family with a 9 month old and a 3 years old. That was the children's ages when I started. I can provide reference info. Feedbacks I have received describe me as a calm, loving, fun and creative person. I enjoy reinforcing children's interests through hands-on activities, reading and outdoor exploration. My approach focuses on nurturing and encouraging their natural curiosity and imagination, offering guidance when needed for problem solving, respectful communication and self regulation of emotions. Now that my children are grown and independent I am available and thrilled to offer my assistance and experience to your family. I look forward to meeting you and your child/ren. Please, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. Sylviane

“Sylviane was an absolute delight - kind, thoughtful, experienced, organized, responsive, punctual. She went above and beyond to immediately connect with our four-year-old and make her feel at ease. We were visiting San Diego from out of town, and Sylviane brought a bag full of books and crafts that they could play with. As a mom who was anxious about our daughter staying with someone new in a new city, Sylviane put us completely at ease. I cannot recommend her highly enough - I only wish she lived in Dallas!”

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Violet
Booked by 2 repeat families
4 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Vista, CA

Hi! I'm the oldest of five kids in my family and absolutely love kids! I am currently in a master of occupational therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and hope to become a pediatric OT. I have worked for the past year as a registered behavior technician in an ABA therapy clinic with kids with autism in both clinic and school settings. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. I have 7 years of paid babysitting experience with children ages newborn to 13 years old. I have helped in my church’s nursery and disabilities ministry for 3 years and have coached club volleyball for kids ages elementary through high school for the past 4 years. In addition to nannying, I’m happy to cook, run errands, help out with homework, and provide transportation to school or extracurricular activities. I love to make up fun games, do crafts, and play outside with the kids I nanny! My friends would describe me as happy, kind, organized, and compassionate! I’m confident in caring for children of all ages and would love to help your family out however you need!

“Amazing professionalism and punctuality! She immediately jumped into connecting with our son and he had some a great time with her. ”

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Shelby
Booked by 37 repeat families
64 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 84 families in Vista, CA

Babysitter with over 23+ years of experience. Originally from Southern California, I graduated from USC in International Business. After living in NYC and SF, I’m excited to be back in San Diego 🌊🫶😃 I currently run my own CPG brand, but enjoy babysitting in my free time. Love, love kiddos and pets! :D

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Candice
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Vista, CA

Empty nester Mom experienced raising my own kids as a stay at home Mom whom were two years apart. They’re now college graduates. I have joined many beautiful families that I still keep in touch with! I am available on occasional Mondays. If commit to scheduled days with your family, I require guaranteed pay. 6 hr/day minimum. If you want someone that has experience raising her own children as a stay at home Mom, and has helped many lovely families, reach out! I will provide the best loving, patient and attentive care. I know just what they need to feel happy, safe and fulfilled when Mom and Dad need to work. I have volunteered in elementary and middle school in both of my kid’s classrooms when they were growing up. I was Room Mom for many of those years. I was Team Mom for their sports, and very involved helping organize my daughter’s Club volleyball teams every year. I worked as an Instructional Assistant for Temecula School District for several years. Needless to say, I have lots of experience with kids from infants on up. I’m patient, nurturing, and really love children. i have assisted several families in sleep training their babies with the successful Ferber method. I have my Associate’s degree in early childhood education. I love to teach and watch children learn and flourish. I’m loving, attentive, patient, very clean, healthy and happy. Message me for detailed availability. I accept work in clean households only. I don’t mind disorganized, but it at least must be clean. Clear background check, and CPR & First Aid Certified. Non smoker.

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Rita
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Vista, CA

Hey! My name is Rita and for the past 15 years I’ve dedicated my time to working with children of all ages, from pre-k to high school! I have experience in babysitting, nannying, tutoring, homeschooling, educational therapy, and also as a family assistant, house manager, and dogsitter. I’ve worked as a professional nanny for 3 different families and truly loved my time with each of them. I have the most experience working with elementary school age children- 3 years old and up. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, taking them on outings/play dates, helping them with homework, arts and crafts, doing laundry, grocery shopping/ running errands, cooking simple meals for the kids, cleaning the dishes, organizing the children’s room+toys, and bathing the children, while also getting them ready for morning/ bedtime routines. I am very nurturing, patient, and loving. I love being outdoors and being active with kids. I will make sure your kiddos are given the best care! I also have a dogsitting business and am more than happy to watch after your furry friends as well :)

“Rita was great! Ver friendly, punctual and our daughter loved hanging out with her. We would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again!”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.38
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.51
  • Typical job length: 5.7 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 601 reviews in Vista, 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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Vista?

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

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Vista is $25.38 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Vista.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Vista?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Vista 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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