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60 babysitters are listed in National City, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in National City, CA
I am a mother of 5 children, two with Autism. I a Bachelor Degree in Speech, Language, hearing Science with a minor in Child, Family Development. I have my California state License for Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. I am currently working part-time as an Instructional Assistant - Healthcare for my local School District....
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Lutsia. I am a professional babysitter with 5 years of experience through the company. I took care of kids from 1 years old till 14. Sometimes I worked with 2 and 3 kids at a time. I like working with kids making sure they are safe, happy and satisfied with me. I have first aid, CPR, CNA, home health aid...
Lutsia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I am happy to hire Lutsia to babysit my you youngest since 2016. I am confident Lutsia loves kids and pays a lot of attention to their safety. Lutsia's attention to detail helped avoid serious accident at kids playground. I am and I will be delighted to hire Lutsia...
Victor M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Thailyn and I am passionate about helping people in any way possible. One of my outstanding qualities is my love for working with children.
I have over 10 years of work experience in the education field. Growing up in a family of teachers has influenced my passion for playing and teaching children life skills....
Thailyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thailyn allowed us to have date night and did a great job taking care of our 6 year old son. She took him to the park, helped him with a little homework, fed him, and went the extra mile by doing the dishes and organizing our messy board game cabinet. She was very...
Jason T.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated and experienced caregiver . With a passion for nurturing and educating children, I aim to build a career in elementary school counseling and administration. My journey as a caretaker began at the age of 8 when I took on responsibility for my younger siblings. This early experience ignited a lifelong commitment...
Azucena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Azucena is such a great babysitter! She's caring, empathetic, and has great work ethic. My children love being with Azucena, because she's attentive and always aware of that their needs are. She's part of our family!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 14 years old for kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've had experience as a substitute teacher, Early Head Start home visitor, nanny & postpartum doula. I earned a Master's in Maternal & Child Nutrition from the University of California, Davis in 2009. During my time caring for children, I...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn is great! My boys actually ask me when she's coming back over, they consider her more a friend then a babysitter. My oldest boy is nine and loves Pokemon and Yu-Gioh. Autumn has taken the time to learn the game so she can play with him when she arrives. She...
Naena R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nora and I just graduated from UCLA this spring. I am 22 years old and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have worked in a daycare, a preschool, and at summer camps, and I have been babysitting since I was 12. I also minored in Applied Developmental Psychology at UCLA, so have many...
Nora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nora was INCREDIBLE with my daughter. She not just watched her, but took her to the park and just really engaged with her and was creative about it. I would absolutely recommend her, and I hope to get to have her babysit again."
Melissa R.
5.0
(1)
My name is Samantha and I am 33 years old. I have nannied for about 10 years, and have maintained great relationships with the families I have worked with in the past. I have worked in after school programs for the last 7 years, getting to work with kids doing all of the activities that I love! I am a ballet teacher, hip hop...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is very reliable, trustworthy and always does her best at every task she is given. At the age of 19 during her Spring Break from school, she not only took care of the family but ran my "Home Daycare" for me as well during my time in the Hospital and my...
Julie L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience with taking care of children. In my most recent position, I was a nanny for one child. I worked with their family for 2 1/2 years. Currently, I work part-time as an ABA therapist for children 2-14 years old. As a therapist, I have experience with children on the spectrum or who have other...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cassandra was so helpful. She was always prompt and communicated well. My kids absolutely loved her and they learned so much from her. Their grades improved significantly during the time Cassandra was tutoring them. Her energy and charisma are magnetic! She was...
Charlene C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Allyson and I am 30 years old.
I am a full time speech-language pathologist for an elementary school and have my own speech-pathology clinic! Looking for some side babysitting work, especially in the summer while school is out!
I absolutely adore kids! I have many years of babysitting experience as well as...
Allyson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allyson is great! She actually plays with my twins and they adore her. Never any tears when I had to leave them with her. She is always on time and we plan to continue having her watch our girls when needed. "
Lauren A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a student at CSUSM. I posses a unique ability to connect with children on their level, encouraging open communication and understanding their individual needs. Whether it's building imaginative worlds during playtime, assisting with homework, or crafting fun-filled activities. Safety is non-negotiable, and I will...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Natalie was great with our 2 year old! She is gentle, fun, energetic, and overall a pleasure to have around. I felt like our son was in safe hands. I didn’t have to micromanage, she was quick to understand my directions and we had good communication. She showed up...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Chayani, but you can call me Chay (pronounced like "Shy"). I genuinely love spending time with kids-playing, learning, and creating fun experiences together! I'm kind, compassionate, responsible, and creative, always bringing positive energy to the families I work with.
I have several years of experience...
Chayani can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chayani is very friendly, patient, and our children adored her. She was wonderful and understanding during her time with our boys."
Jodi M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Anna and I can't wait to meet you and your family! I'm a Michigan native but I've lived in San Diego for the past two years. As the daughter of a preschool teacher, I've always loved working with children. Growing up, I frequently volunteered in my mom's classroom, and would often babysit and nanny her students...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna is a true JOY and has brought lots of love and smiles to our family. I hired Anna to help watch our 1 year old and 3 year old this summer. She has been the only nanny my girls have loved to be around. She's extremely reliable, always on time and allowed me to...
Tahnie N.
5.0
(1)
I have 9 years of independent childcare experience, which began in high school with date night babysitting and through college with my first full time nanny experience with twins that I also did distance learning with.
As I enter my third year of a PhD program at UCSD I still find myself going back to childcare as I have...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Christina is an outstanding person, and we are sad she is moving out of our area. She tutored and watched our twins during shelter in place, and stayed on with us for childcare after the children returned to school. I trust her implicitly and highly recommend her."
Wallace F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Keegan and I have 14 years of experience caring for children and helping families. For the past two years, I have worked as a Baby Imaging Specialist for a leading pediatric medical device company in San Diego that provides care for babies ages 8 weeks-18 months.
I am CPR/AED certified as a BLS provider through...
Keegan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keegan is my daughter's favorite babysitter ever. We measure all other sitters with her as our perfect 10. She's fun, responsible, and really connects with kids. You will consider yourself lucky to have her in your kids' lives!"
Hannah W.
Thayse O.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Thayse and I'm from Brazil. I'm 41 years old and I am mom of 6 years old girl and 2 years old boy. I'm an experienced nanny who love kids and pets. I've worked for several families and I have references. Also I can do light cleaning in your house if you need it. I'm responsible, reliable, hard working and organized. I...
Thayse can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Working with kids, special education and caregiving are my passions and something I put my whole heart into! I'm currently a paraeducator and licensed behavioral technician working in schools with students with disabilities. I'm working on my degree in psychology to transfer to a occupational therapy program. I focus on building...
Angelina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I’ve had Angelina sit for me twice so far, but my son absolutely adores her already! She’s a true natural with kiddos and I am more than happy with her care! She’s an awesome professional!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna. I am 30 years old, a former full-time infant nanny, current date night sitter, and the oldest of seven children.
I am a native English speaker currently learning Spanish. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and very comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and other household tasks.
I love to play outside...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna helped us out several times over the summer when our nanny was out of town. She was able to step right in and handle all 4 kids (6, 4, 2, and 6 months) and keep up with the dishes, laundry, and meal prep. Most importantly, the kids loved her! I came home from...
Carla S.
Morgan E.
San Diego, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with kids for over 10 years from infants to teens. I am patient, creative, and love spending time outdoors. I can help with online school and around the house.
Morgan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan was a really awesome babysitter for us. We booked her on more than one occasion. She was very kind and punctual. She babysat our 10 month old and he easily took a nap for her. Other positives, she cleaned up all the toys after they were done playing. It was...
Jenna T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Norma, and I have over 22 years of experience providing loving care to children of all ages. Whether it's infants, toddlers, twins, or school-age kids, I've been there to nurture and guide them as they grow.
In addition to my extensive experience, I've had the privilege of working as a teacher aide , where I honed...
Norma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Norma is great with children, very loving and caring. She watched my daughter for years."
Mary F.
Mary S.
San Diego, CA
$26-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mary and I recently graduated from the University of San Diego with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience with minors in Spanish and Business. I am CPR certified, as well as EMT (emergency medical technician) certified. I currently work in the emergency department at Scripps Hospital as an ER...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a great babysitter. She was kind, easy to communicate with, and our kids adored her. It was a positive experience, and we'd happily hire her again in the future."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in National City, CA
Lutsia L.
5.0
I am happy to hire Lutsia to babysit my you youngest since 2016. I am confident Lutsia loves kids and pays a lot of attention to their safety. Lutsia's attention to detail helped avoid serious accident at kids playground. I am and I will be delighted to hire Lutsia over and over again.
- Victor M.
Thailyn W.
5.0
Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big emotions and set limits when...
- Care member
Azucena A.
5.0
Azucena is such a great babysitter! She's caring, empathetic, and has great work ethic. My children love being with Azucena, because she's attentive and always aware of that their needs are. She's part of our family!
- Care member
Autumn L.
5.0
Autumn is great! My boys actually ask me when she's coming back over, they consider her more a friend then a babysitter. My oldest boy is nine and loves Pokemon and Yu-Gioh. Autumn has taken the time to learn the game so she can play with him when she arrives. She has watched the boys during the day...
- Naena R.
Nora B.
5.0
Nora is the sweetest ever!! She started sitting for my baby girl when she was 6 months old and we still use her whenever we can. Loving, attentive, kind, and engaged. Highly recommend!
- Mary S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in National City, CA:
How can I find a National City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in National City, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 21 babysitters in National City, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in National City, CA?
The average rate for National City, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in National City, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in National City, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for National City, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in National City, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.