Emeryville 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 Emeryville turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
312 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.09/hr
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Hi! I’m Iliana — a caregiver from San Francisco with hands-on experience caring for twins and toddlers. I’m reliable, patient, and attentive, and I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and structured environment for kids of all ages. I also offer light housekeeping, after-school pickup’s. I have my own transportation and am comfortable navigating around the city. I’d love to support a family looking for dependable childcare with a positive attitude and strong communication.
“Get along super well with our 5 year old girl. She is warm, cheerful, reliable, and excellent with communications. Also she is very open to helping out with light cleaning around the house and other household or personal assistant type of tasks. Highly recommend! ”
Hi! My name is Mayra, I’m a 29-year-old bilingual nanny (English & Spanish) with over 11 years of experience caring for infants and young children. I am Infant Qualified and have extensive experience in early childhood development from 0 to 5 years old, both as a nanny and as a teacher. CPR certified · Fully vaccinated · Good swimmer · Non-smoker Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of ages—from newborns to preschoolers—and I specialize in early stimulation, age-appropriate activities, and nurturing routines that support emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. I love creating engaging days through music, arts and crafts, sensory play, and creative activities. I incorporate Montessori and Reggio Emilia–inspired approaches into my daily care, encouraging independence, curiosity, respect, and learning through play. I consider myself a patient, loving, and responsible caregiver who truly enjoys building strong, trusting relationships with families.
Hi - my name is Sinead and I’m originally from Ireland and have lived in the US for nearly ten years. I am currently a nannying for a sweet 14 month old boy and a 6 month old girl Monday to Thursday. Looking for work every Friday if possible and occasional weekend jobs. I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers and kids since I was 15 years of age. I have worked with children from many different ages - infants up to teenagers. I am an auntie for five wonderful nieces and nephews so I understand how busy family life can get. Ive worked in many different industries over the years so I am no stranger to work as a household assistant and can cook, clean and run errands. I also happy to work with families that have animals.
“Completely comfortable with Sinead! Her experience shows, she was prompt and communicated great. My baby loved her! ”
Hello! I’m Marisol. I’ve helped raise my two younger siblings and have worked at a church for the past year, caring for multiple children at a time, ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years, including many children on the spectrum. I’ve also volunteered at the Oakland Zoo’s summer camp where I helped supervise groups of 20+ children during tours and lessons. I’m also bilingual (English and Spanish)! I’m an avid sports fan and athlete, participating in both boxing and flag football. I truly enjoy working with children and can guarantee that I will always do my very best to care for your child. I’m very hands-on and love engaging with kids, whether it’s sitting on the ground for tummy time or running around playing tag. I would love to learn more about your child’s unique personality and specific needs so I can support them in the best way possible. Feel free to ask any questions!!
“Marisol was great! She was very punctual and actually got here a few mins early both times. She was sweet, caring and engaging with our son, and our son absolutely loved her!”
Hello, I'm Olivia! I work in healthcare and love working with families. I'm reliable and I have firm boundaries. I'm curious and one hundred percent engaged. Happy to help with homework, run errands, cook, do chores and of course spend time with your kids. I want to support in any way that I can because being a parent is hard. I'm available after 5pm on weekdays. I like some flexibility on weekends will room for accommodation.
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,563 sitters background checked in Emeryville, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 30,277 reviews in Emeryville, 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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