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.
357 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.26/hr
Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, and every profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. Learn more.
I have 10 years of experience of caring for young children and homework assistance. I work well with neurodivergent children and have a lot of homework tips and tricks. I have seven years of experience creating and leading workshops for youth development within diverse communities. I love sharing my interests and hobbies, which included, crafting, theater, science and community engagement. I can help with light housekeeping, groceries, and Carpooling. I have 3 years of experience providing compassionate care for seniors and work well with those who have dementia/alzheimer's. I have 7 years of experience caring for dogs of all ages.
Hi family! I have experience caring for infants and genuinely enjoy creating a calm, loving, and attentive environment for babies. I am also a student by night, enrolled in child development to learn more about the little ones and how to best care for them! I'm reliable, communicative, and comfortable with pets, and I'm happy to help with light baby-related tidying as needed. I'm CPR/First Aid trained (but would need to renew). I'd love the opportunity to connect and see if I'd be a good fit for your family.
Hi, I'm Chloe! I'm an environmental educator for the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, and have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years. I love being outdoors, doing creative projects, and tailoring my activities to the needs and interests of the families I work for. I also love plants and animals and have experience petsitting and housesitting. I'd love to help some local families :) -CPR/first aid and aquatic specialist certified -Experience with large groups of children -Experience creating and leading environmental/science lessons
I love cats and have two of them myself! I’ve grown up with cats and have a lot of experience looking after them. Would love to help take care of your fur baby!
I’m a warm, dependable, and experienced caregiver with decades of experience caring for children of all ages. My background includes work in elementary education and supporting students in school-based settings, which has given me strong skills in communication, emotional support, and creating safe, structured, nurturing environments for kids. I’m kind, energetic, organized, and naturally good at building trust and rapport while maintaining consistency, boundaries, and safety. Families often describe me as calm, reliable, intuitive, and easy to work with. In addition to childcare, I have years of experience pet sitting for both cats and dogs and am happy to help with errands, meal prep, organizing, and light household chores. I have professional experience in events catering and as a pastry chef, along with formal culinary arts training, and I genuinely enjoy cooking and preparing meals for others. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, which supports my thoughtful, patient, and attentive approach to caregiving. I love helping families feel supported and making busy lives run a little more smoothly however I can.
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,397 sitters background checked in South San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 28,488 reviews 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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