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.
375 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.24/hr
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I have experience taking care of pets, sick, healthy, you name it. I’ve fostered and worked at animal shelters so you can trust that your pet will be well taken care of.
Hi! My name is Ingrid and I have experience working with children of different ages. I have worked as a babysitter, in schools, and with child development. I also have experience with household tasks like organizing, laundry, light cleaning, and meal preparation. I would love to help your family!
Hello my name is Hana! I love working with infants and children. I have a BFA in graphic design and believe that encouraging creativity in children is very important. I am willing to watch children with parents working from home or away, help with household chores and distance learning.
Hello, my name is Jennifer but I go by Jenny. I have worked with children of all ages since high school when I landed my first job as an assistant at a pre school called Snow White in Oakland. I quickly realized I enjoyed working with kids and have continued to do so ever since. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and multiple school aged siblings. I love spending time reading, playing long monopoly games, and finding interesting activities for the children in my care. I am comfortable transporting kids to school, sports and social activities. I also enjoy going to the zoo, Fairyland, and exploring nearby parks. I have cared for children on date nights, school breaks, and overnights. I am flexible and will try my best to accommodate to the family’s needs. I look forward to meeting new families!
“Jenny is a wonderful babysitter! She has been babysitting our kids on occasion for the past three years. She is very loving and sweet, and our kids really enjoy spending time with her and playing board games with her. I feel comforted that Jenny is very responsible and the kids are safe with her. I highly recommend her as a babysitter!”
Hi! I'm Riley, I'm 23, and living in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch area. I graduated from the University of Denver with a BSBA in marketing last June, but grew up in the East Bay, and have been living in San Francisco for almost three months. Throughout high school, I frequently babysat for a family with three kids (aged 2-12) and a dog, along with a family with two kids (aged 4-7) and cats. I also worked at a summer camp, responsible for around ten 2-6 year-olds at a time for several hours a day. I'm comfortable cooking, cleaning, helping kids with tasks like dressing, and of course, playing! I can help with homework, assuming it's nothing too advanced. I also have a kitten of my own. I would love to meet you and your family and babysit whenever possible. I'm enthusiastic and outgoing, and love spending time with kids! I love to make friendship bracelets, paint, cook, bake, color, and lots of other activities that we could have fun doing together. I'm also happy to take kids out to the park, for a snack, and other outings. I don't have a car, but I'm comfortable doing errands I can walk to. Also happy to help with laundry and other household tasks whenever the kids are busy playing and within eyeshot.
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 28,474 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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