Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
154 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.45/hr
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Hello, My name is Maria. I studied Human Development & Family Sciences (early childhood education) with a double major in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish.. I am a native Spanish speaker and am bilingual (Spanish/English). I have experience working with children of all ages from birth to adolescents. I love getting to know children and helping them achieve their potential. I am excited to get to know you and your child/children.
“My toddler warmed up to Maria very quickly! Maria was very responsive to my messages, was reliable, and I will definitely be hiring her again in the future.”
Hello! My name is Amada, and I’ve had the joy of caring for children and supporting Bay Area families for the past 15 years. I’m currently offering dependable backup care for times when your regular caregiver isn’t available. My love for children began early as the oldest of 10 and grew even deeper through the experience of raising my own twins, who are now college graduates. I especially enjoy caring for newborns through age 7 and have lots of experience with twins and multiples. I love creating a calm, nurturing environment with storytelling, age-appropriate play, and plenty of warmth and encouragement. I’m also currently training to become a certified infant sleep consultant and enjoy supporting new parents with gentle routines and postpartum care. I’d love to be a trusted helping hand when your family needs one!
Hi! I’m taking time off from studying behavioral and cognitive neuroscience at UCSD and looking for occasional work. I started volunteering at a daycare that my high school had and fell in love with it. I found kids energy, excitement for life, curiosity, and imagination to be contagious. I am a caring, compassionate, patient person which makes it easy for me to interact with kids. After babysitting for over 5 years and working with different families I have gained experience with kids of all ages. I have CPR training, am fully vaccinated and also had my booster shot.
“Great service, she took good care of both of our kids. Very professional and would highly recommend.”
Hello families! I’m Juliana and I’ve been working with child care since 2014 in daycares, as an Au Pair and nanny. A little bit about me: -Self-sufficient and work well independently, -Responsible, paciente, caring and calm nature, -Enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, reading, teaching and playing. I’m available during the weekends and date nights. I have experience with all ages, especially with babies and toddlers. I’m happy to provide more information if you need and share past families contacts. Looking forward to talk to you. Thank you 😊
Hello! My name is Angela, and I am a career nanny and former preschool teacher with over 30 years of experience caring for children from newborns to age 15 (including twins). I hold an A.A. in Early Childhood Education and deeply love helping children learn, grow, and reach their developmental milestones. For the past two years, I have worked full-time with a wonderful family, caring for their child since they were 3 months old. As they transition to part-time preschool, I am currently available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. While I am open to discussing various arrangements, my ultimate goal is to find a long-term, full-time position. Credentials & Qualifications: Education: A.A. in Early Childhood Education Experience: 16+ years as a professional nanny + former preschool teacher Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid certified (Infant, Child, and Adult) Health & Safety: Fully vaccinated (Covid-19, Flu, Tdap) | Non-smoker & non-drinker Transportation: Reliable personal vehicle, fully insured, and a clean driving record Flexibility: Available for split shifts, nanny shares, evenings, weekends, and overnights Excellent references are available upon request. I look forward to connecting with your family!
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
794 sitters background checked in Santa Clara, CA
4.9 average star rating from total of 5,537 reviews in Santa Clara, 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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