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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Families in San Francisco turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
407 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.21/hr
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I bring over a decade of experience caring for children, including many years substitute teaching at Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley, my alma mater. As the daughter of a teacher, education, nurturing, and emotional attunement have always been central to my life. I have extensive experience with toddlers and young children and love creating a warm, playful, and engaging environment where kids feel safe, seen, and supported. I also regularly pet sit and am happy to help with animals! I’m a Bay Area native with a love of travel and a fairly nomadic lifestyle. At present, I’m primarily seeking intermittent childcare opportunities and would love to be in your family’s Rolodex as a trusted sitter whenever I’m in town! I’m available for occasional days, date nights, weekends, overnights, and extended stays, depending on my schedule. I’m especially interested in building lasting relationships with families who appreciate having a familiar, reliable caregiver to call upon as needed. I speak four languages, have lived in Germany and Italy, and hold a master’s degree in American History. In fall 2027, I’ll begin graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy in San Francisco, when I hope to transition into more regular nannying alongside school. Above all, I bring warmth, curiosity, flexibility, and genuine affection to the children and families I work with. I’d love to connect!
I am a college student at Skyline Community College. I have worked with youth since I was 16 years old. I was a camp counselor at San Francisco Park and Rec for two summers. For the last three years I have been working as an after school teacher for Stratford School in San Francisco. I enjoy sports of all kinds, I play basketball. I build a connection with kids through outdoor activities and sports. I am very patient and always open to listening and understanding.
Hi, my name is Liz! :) I currently work in healthcare and am looking to babysit during my free time. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13, and I have experience with kids of all ages. I’m bilingual, easygoing, and happy to help make food, clean, homework, arts and crafts, or taking the kids to the park. I also drive, so I can help with school pick-ups and drop-offs or running errands if needed. I’d love to help out and get to know your family!
Hello! My name is Cecilia and I have been babysitting and working as a part time nanny since 2018. I am currently studying Psychology at San Francisco State University, and have taken 9 units of Child Development courses. I have a strong love of caring for children and have dreams of becoming a school psychologist in the future. When working with children, my main priorities are to maintain a safe, fun, and encouraging environment where kids can feel comfortable being themselves. I'd love to connect and see if I'm a good fit for your family!
I have worked as a babysitter since high school, I'm very patient, fun, and creative so it's easy for me to come up with activities to keep ourselves busy. I'm also an excellent cook and an English teacher, so I can help with homework if needed.
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,459 sitters background checked in San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 29,385 reviews in San Francisco, 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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