SERVING SAN DIEGO SINCE 1981
Babysitters You Can Trust Completely
Whether you need a date night, a hotel sitter for your vacation, or childcare staffed at your wedding — every caregiver we send is personally referred by someone we know and trust. No job boards. No strangers.
✦ Personally referred · Background checked · CPR certified
THE SITTERWISE DIFFERENCE
You shouldn't have to hope your
childcare
works out. You should know.
HOME · HOTEL · VACATION RENTALS · WEDDINGS · CONFERENCES · PETSITTING
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
Tell us about your family
Where you'll be, the date, your kids' ages, and any special notes. Takes about two minutes.
We match you personally
No algorithm. We hand-pick a caregiver who fits — then introduce you before she arrives.
Relax. Really.
Your sitter arrives prepared. Clear receipt after. Optional tip goes 100% to her.
See it for yourself
This is what it looks like when your sitter arrives.
No awkward introductions. No scrambling. Just a familiar face your kids are already excited to see.
Don't just take our word for it
Families keep coming back.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Our kiddo woke up the next morning, and the first thing he said was, 'I had so much fun with the sitter last night!' She brought games and things to play outside. We will absolutely be using this service again when we come back to San Diego."
Lauren N. · visiting San Diego
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I booked very last minute, not sure what to expect, and Kayla immediately put me at ease after speaking with her. I would highly recommend her and Sitterwise as an agency."
John S. · last-minute booking
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"She had our kids the whole day and they had the best time. She was easy to communicate with, flexible, and smart. We were lucky to have her."
Greer D. · San Diego
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"She did a great job with our baby, who can be fussy at bedtime. We felt very comfortable leaving her in such capable hands."
Lindsay A. · baby care
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"She was lovely. The kids thought she was very nice and accommodating. We appreciated that she agreed to help at the very last minute, and everyone had a blast."
Sarah S. · New Year's Eve booking
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Our lively one-year-old son adored her. She was simply brilliant with infants. We could not recommend her more."
Michael Y. · infant care
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"She was great at communicating, was on time, and my daughter said she was super nice and engaging. She gave me updates throughout the night, which was very comforting."
Sarah B. · date night
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"She came prepared with toys and a warm, inviting attitude. The kiddos loved hanging out with her. We would love to have her again on our next visit to Southern California."
Brooke E. · visiting SoCal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"She was incredibly patient, kind, and communicative throughout the night. Highly recommend."
Sean G. · San Diego
BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER —
Request a sitter in under 2 minutes.
Tell us when, where, and how many kiddos. We'll take it from there.
STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING
No Surprises. Just Clear Rates.
1-2 children
$35/hour
Home or hotel care
4-hr minimum · 24-hr cancel policy
3-4 children
$40/hour
Home or hotel care
4-hr minimum · 24-hr cancel policy
$35/hour
Petsitting
Holiday rate +$5/hr · Travel fees for Temecula, Ramona & Julian · Fairmont Grand Del Mar & Rancho Valencia +$12 booking fee
Every sitter is personally referred
Vetted by Sitterwise.
We don't hire off job boards. Every caregiver on our team was referred by someone we know and trust — then put through a thorough screening process before they ever meet your family.
- Previous childcare experience required
- Face-to-face interview
- Minimum of 3 childcare references
- Multi-state criminal background check
- Current CPR & First Aid certification
- Sitterwise training course
- Reliable transportation
We do the work so you have peace of mind — every caregiver is fully vetted with a history of proven excellence.
Playtime Pros is our sister company which provides event care. Playtime Pros offers professionalism for the planner, security for the parent, and fun memories for the children. Request a proposal today!
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