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79 available last-minute babysitters in Alhambra, CA

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82 available today | Avg hourly rate: $26.67/hr

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Sonia Gisela
Booked by 6 repeat families
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Alhambra, CA

I am Gisela a current nursing Student and a licensed CNA - (certified nursing assistant), I am CPR certified kids, and adults and have a basic life support certificate by the American heart association. (Able to provide certification if needed) I love to play sports, do anything arts related, and be around nature. I have two younger twin siblings ages 17 (a boy and a girl) who were born premature. This has allowed me to have hands on experience with kids of ages 17 and down. I have also babysat infants of 11 months or younger and have years of experience with working with ages from 1.5 years old to 3. Changing diapers, and feeding is not a problem for me. I speak both Spanish and English and can help children with their homework. I have been taking covid precautions and am fully vaccinated and boosted. (Can show proof).

“Gisela is wonderful and caring. She is very responsible and detail oriented. She is always on time and willing to go extra miles to help our little one. Our son loves her and truly enjoys her company and care. ”

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Lanae
Booked by 161 repeat families
162 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 305 families in Alhambra, CA

Hello parents! My expertise ranges from newborns, to school aged children, and occasionally preteens. I know how to change diapers and make bottles to prepare healthy snacks and play while learning. From my experiences with children, it seems to me that children tend to easily bond with me as I am fun while providing a sense of trust and security. Family life is my passion as my own family means a lot to me. *I would gladly appreciate if you send me message first describing your needs. I can accept the job without a phone interview should we exchange messages with all the details. Ps.s. Last minute cancelations made within 6 hours of the start time would require payment for three hours of my time.

“Lanae was amazing!! She was on time, so sweet with my newborn, and made me feel completely comfortable from the start. We used her for several nights and she was wonderful every time. She cleaned bottles without being asked and paid attention to all the little details. She even surprised my friend’s little boy with a new toy after he lost his, which was so thoughtful. I felt completely at ease leaving my baby with her and would absolutely recommend her.”

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Delmi
Booked by 15 repeat families
18 reviews
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Alhambra, CA

Hello my name is Delmi and I am looking to be your child's babysitter or nanny. I am a mother of 3 children, ages 30, 29, and 24 so I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked in the same company for over 30 years proving that I am a hard and loyal worker. I am a Spanish native speaker and am proficient in English. I live in the Pasadena area and am typically available Monday through Friday starting at 8am. I love working with children because I am very loving and attentive. I hope to hear from you and work with you.

“Delmi was punctual, friendly, and my kids loved her.”

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Kandice
Booked by 84 repeat families
78 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 120 families in Alhambra, CA

Hello my name is Kandice and I’ve been working with UrbanSitter for the last 12 years and have worked with so many wonderful families! I currently teach 3rd grade in SFUSD and absolutely love working with children. I hope that we can work together in the near future! Thank you for the consideration and I look forward to speaking with you!

“Kandice was so kind and patient with our two boys!!”

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monica
Booked by 9 repeat families
17 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Alhambra, CA

Hi there! My name is Monica. I have about 7 years paid experience in babysitting and been babysitting family members on and off since high school. I am also certified in First Aid/ CPR/ AED. I love kids. I enjoy watching, playing as well as teaching them. I love to nurture their interests and development whichever way they chose. Listening to their silly story and witnessing their small milestones are definitely some of my favorite most rewarding things as a sitter! A little more about myself, I grew up drawing a lot of cartoon characters and many of the kids I sit love and enjoy their drawing/coloring session with me! Aside from working, I love going on a hike. Always looking forward to going to the National Parks, or the next glacier trip. Currently, I’m babysitting kids ranging from 1 year old to 11 years old whenever my schedule permits. My schedule is flexible since I work from home. I also tutor, specializing in math. I will charge a different rate per discussion. For older kids, pick up & drop off, rates may vary. Minimum 4hrs of booking. If booked under 4hrs, $5/ per hour additional charge would be added. Safety and communication is my top priority! Love dogs and cats! I’m vaccinated and boosted, and I DO NOT work with sick children. My calendar is not always updated, so please do message me for availability. Please feel free to reach out to me for any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

“Highly recommend! Great communication, punctual, considerate, and provided great energy to make kids comfortable.”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Alhambra, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $26.67
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.98
  • Typical job length: 4.6 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 8,342 reviews in Alhambra, CA

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

Marie C., parent

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

Jenny S., parent

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

Jesse D., parent

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Alhambra?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Alhambra is $26.67 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Alhambra.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Alhambra?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Alhambra can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

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