South 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 South San Francisco turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
347 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.31/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 Valentina and I'm offering child care. I love taking care, playing, teaching and spending time with infants and toddlers. I have a certification in early childhood education and I worked in a school where I did didactic and meaningfu activities for them to develop their motor, cognitive, sensory and communicative skills through play such as painting, singing, dancing, reading and imagining stories, tasting and feeling different textures.
āSuper professional and responsive. Was flexible at the last minute and clearly had the kids engaged and having fun (without a screen š). 2 boys aged 6 and 8 gave rave reviews. ā
Hello Everyone! šI am a bilingual (Chinese and English), energetic, and genuine sitter who loves caring for children! I am here to offer childcare household, and pet services. I am ready to take on any task you hand my way! š¤ I've previously worked at a summer camp for children aged 6-13. Here a few of responsibilities included: watching children, disinfecting classrooms before and after snack/ lunchtime, and communicating child's concerns with parents. I have also babysat for family members in the past (Toddlers- Elementary school aged). So I have experience changing diapers, working with shy children, playing engaging games, and having a fun time! š I also enjoy playing sports, a few of which include: baseball, softball, golf, and basketball. I am always excited to indulge in a high intensity activity, or a calm night in. I am also highly skilled in cooking, and love creating delicious and unique dishes. If you would like to do an interview prior to hiring, I am also open to that. P.S: I am only available during the summer months (May- Early September).
āAngela was great! Good communicator and thoughtful. Would work with her again!ā
Hello families! My name is Galen and Iām looking forward to supporting your familyās child and other care needs. Iām a therapist by training and by day with a masters degree in social work, but Iām looking to build community and supplement my income by caring for children on nights and weekends. I have 15+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages as well as tutoring, pet care, cooking, and light housework. I took a few years away from this app to focus on grad school, but Iām excited to get back to childcare. I maintain CPR certification through work and am up-to-date on all vaccines. Looking forward to meeting you!
āGalen was wonderful - my daughter had a great time with her and she was very helpful and accommodating to both of us. Will look for her help again!ā
Hello families, I worked with a family for 3 years and now Iām looking for short-recurring gigs. I have had a wide variety of experiences working with students in and outside a structured classroom. (Teacher/aide)I love kids of all ages! I'm a friendly and reliable babysitter with experience caring for young children. I love engaging kids with fun activities like games, art, and bedtime stories. Looking for one-time or occasional babysitting jobs. Feel free to message me with any questions! Ariana
Hello! My name is Catalina, I offer childcare, pet care, and household services. While my first language is Spanish, I am actively learning English to improve my communication skills. Iām currently taking online English classes to become more confident in conversation. I absolutely love being around children of all ages, from infants to toddlers, and I take great joy in seeing them grow and thrive. I am a loving, energetic, and active person, and I enjoy spending time outdoors with kidsāwhether itās engaging in fun activities or creative projects that help nurture their imagination. I have extensive experience caring for my cousins and friendsā children, and I also have a strong knowledge of nutrition, which allows me to ensure the overall well-being of the children in my care. Iām highly responsible, always on time, and dependable. I can drive, cook, clean, and run errands as needed.
āWeāve hired Catalina as an extra kids helper for our churchās gatherings multiple times, so weāve had the opportunity to watch her first-hand with our kids. Catalina is on-time, kind, and responsive. She engages with kids in a naturally warm and helpful way, and communicates well with parents and volunteers, too. We'll definitely hire Catalina again!ā
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,407 sitters backgroundĀ checked in South San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 28,588 reviewsĀ in South 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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