Berkeley families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in Berkeley turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
234 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.04/hr
Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, and every profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. Learn more.
Hi, my name is Azul, I have a degree in Social Communication. I have 6 years of experience in taking care of babies, toddlers + kids. Have CPR and First Aid certifications. Bilingual: English and Spanish. California DL with a clean record (experience driving kids).
“Azul was so sweet and caring with my two month old! She took great care of my little girl for a full day - helping baby eat and sleep as needed and communicating with me to make sure I was comfortable. We can’t wait to have her over again! ”
I am from Marin County and graduated from UC Santa Cruz. I currently live in Russian Hill. I am very clean, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. Kids and animals love me! I love caregiving because I have a compassionate heart. I am open to caring for children of all ages, including infants. I love cats and I have one of my own. I love making art and would love to help your kids with crafts or art projects. I love being outside in nature as well and I am happy to take the kids to the park.
“Lilja was wonderful and we would happily have her babysit again!”
Hi Families! I would like to introduce myself, my name is Bianca, but I also go by Bibi. I am a full time dental assistant and love what I do. As a dental assistant for both adults and children, i’ve learned to be patient, gentle and really tune into what each child needs to feel comfortable. I bring warmth, kindness, & positive energy to every moment. I’d love the chance to make your child feel happy, cared for, & right at home with me!
Hi! My name is Teresa. I'm looking to take on sitter jobs this summer. I can help with: • Child care • Pet care • Household help Ages: I'm happy to babysit children ages 4 through the teen years. I also have my own car and can help with school pick-ups, drop-offs, sports practices, tutoring, errands, or other activities if needed. Grace Period: I understand that delays happen. If you arrive later than the agreed-upon time, I'll round your return time down to the previous half hour. For example, if we agree on 6:30 PM and you arrive at 6:59 PM, I'll still only charge through 6:30 PM, giving you up to a 29-minute grace period for traffic or other unexpected delays. I'm happy to work with families nearby. Feel free to message me with any questions or if you'd like to see if we'd be a good fit!
I was babysitting for 4 years boy while I teach him English because I lived in Spain. I´m really good with kids and I love been around them. I also dog and cat sit from time to time.
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,522 sitters background checked in Berkeley, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 30,081 reviews in Berkeley, CA
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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