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Find an emergency babysitter in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco 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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618 available babysitters in San Francisco, CA

Families in San Francisco turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
420 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.15/hr

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Amanda
Booked by 5 repeat families
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi ! My name is amanda and i’m a current senior student at USF majoring in chemistry and neuroscience. I grew up in quite the large family. I have 6 siblings. As the oldest I spent a lot of my childhood learning to care for, feed, clean, maintain, upkeep, entertain, and provide aid to all of my siblings. I’m a very active and outgoing person who enjoys outdoor and creative activities ! I’m currently babysitting children from the age of 3mo old - 15 years olds. I’ve been a babysitter here in SF for 3 1/2 years now ! I’ve done years of volunteering, tutoring, and caregiving work. Mainly interested in child care but open to senior care and running household errands or offering support in practical/household duties.

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Juana Valentina
Booked by 5 repeat families
14 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in San Francisco, CA

✨Experienced Nanny ✨ Hi!, My name is Juanita and I'm a nursing student and nanny. (looking for occasional dates) I have 5+ years experience working with kids. I love kids of all ages and have taken care of newborns through middle school age kids. I am energetic and responsible, I love planning art activities, taking the kids on a walk to a park, going to the beach or a museum or a night at home playing games, make dinner and reading books! ✨💗 ABOUT ME: 🚘Strong driver and reliable car 🤩 Spanish and English speaker 👶👧👩👦Great experience with children of all ages 🙋🏻‍♀️👧Qualified child +8000 🏠I am a very organized and clean person 💉Fully vaccinated ⏳I am very patient and affectionate 🏊‍♀️I love swimming and I have a lot of experience. 🚲Good cyclist 🔖CPR and First AID Certification 🧠I am very active and creative, always thinking of activities to do with my host kids 👶👧👩👦 ✔️Professional and loving childcare: feeding, bathing, walking, and maintaining a daily routine. Always open to good communication 👦👧I love working with children 🏋️‍♀️I like to exercise 🌳I love doing outdoor activities 🐶I love pets 🎨Love Crafts and art 🚬I don't drink and I don't smoke If you are interested, please feel free to contact me. It would be a pleasure to talk to you and give you more details about my experience and reference🥰 Have a great day!✨

“It was a delight to have Juana come and babysit my 2 young boys. She was punctual, washed her hands, and right away started playing with my 4 year old boy. She asked good clarifying questions (ie screen time limits, allergies). At the end of the shift, she had close rapport with both boys. ”

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Ximena
Booked by 35 repeat families
81 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 110 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi - My name is Ximena, I’m from Mexico and I'm currently a nutritionist. I am offering child care, dog care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since 8 years ago. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, and even dance lessons. Truly passionate about working with children. I do have a DL and a clean record (happy to share it) and a CPR certified. I've built strong, loving relationships with the families I've worked with and always create a calm, engaging, and safe environment for every child. Happy to work with families with pets. I'd love to connect and learn more about your family's needs. Thank you for your consideration 😊

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Suha
Booked by 18 repeat families
38 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 46 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi- My name is Suha I’m offering child care and babysitting in the evenings and weekends. During the weekdays I work as a full time patient advocate where I help patients gain access to medications. I have experience caring for infants, young children and teens. My skills include Doing Tutoring , Art, Music and dance. I have a 20 year old daughter who is currently attending UC Berkeley as well as a son who has his own business. Through my personal and professional life , I have learned that one of my passions is to take care of others. I’m easy going ,dependable, compassionate and make the child’s safety and wellbeing my number one priority. Furthermore, I enjoy cleaning, reading to children, going to the park and library. I Look forward to meeting and working with your amazing family!

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Catherine
Booked by 65 repeat families
120 reviews
$38 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 152 families in San Francisco, CA

☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️ Hello, I live in San Francisco and I have been working as a Full Time professional nanny in the Bay Area for over 15 years, working with children starting at 1 month old -- to preschool -- to older children. Caring for multiple children is my specialty and I have a lot of newborn experience, families tell me I am great with infants/babies/toddlers and have a lot of patience and energy for these age groups as well as all the others. I absolutely love my job! 💛 Note: if I apply for your babysitting job, I accept the hourly rate that you set! Working with children keeps me young at heart and I have so much fun doing it. I am a confident person, very organized and love structure but also very relaxed/flexible and people say I have a very calming presence. Basically I will go with whatever flow you have going on in your home and follow your lead and preferences. I have always gravitated towards caring for children. After college (UC Santa Cruz, BA Psychology) I worked as a Literacy Tutor for first graders in East Oakland, and even after some time working in office jobs life lead me back to children. I started working for a Family Day Care center and there I learned valuable knowledge about caring for multiple infants and toddlers at a time. Up to 10-12 kids! It was a natural progression towards nanny work. I love to read to children, play games, creative play, running outside, playing sports, being silly/laughing, etc. My mom was an elementary school teacher and people tell me I am like a teacher. I must take after her :) I am great with infants and toddlers, I recognize non-verbal cues very clearly and think ahead. I take instruction well and I also can do well without any instruction because I have so many years experience and I am a no-nonsense type of personality. I have a genuine interest in every child's well being. Your children will be well taken care of, safe and happy in my care. ❤️ I am CPR/First Aid certified. I can travel throughout the Bay Area, I have a very reliable car, a 2016 VW Tiguan.

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How much does an emergency babysitter cost in San Francisco, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.15
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.00
  • Typical job length: 4.7 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 29,594 reviews in San Francisco, CA

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"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

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"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

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"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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How do I find an emergency babysitter in San Francisco?

Sign up for an UrbanSitter account, then share the date, time, and number of children who need care. Available sitters in San Francisco can respond, and you can review full profiles before booking.

How much does an emergency babysitter cost in San Francisco?

As of October 2026, babysitting rates in San Francisco average $31.15 per hour for one child, and vary by experience, number of children, and job length. For same-day care, offering a higher rate can help attract interest and a faster response. See average babysitting rates in your area.

Are babysitters in San Francisco on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, including those in San Francisco, and each profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a babysitter in San Francisco for today or tonight?

Yes. Same-day and tonight requests are common on UrbanSitter. Share your care needs and available sitters can respond. You can read reviews, watch profile videos, and choose the right fit.

What's the best way to find a babysitter in San Francisco on short notice?

On UrbanSitter, when an urgent need comes up, share your timing, location, and care needs so available sitters can respond. See tips for finding last-minute child care for additional ways to find support.

What do I do if my babysitter cancels in San Francisco?

Sign into UrbanSitter and submit a new urgent request with your timing, location, and care needs. Available sitters can respond, and you can compare reviews, profile videos, and response times before choosing.

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