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39 available last-minute babysitters in Arcadia, CA

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42 available today | Avg hourly rate: $26.60/hr

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Wei-Lan
Booked by 1 repeat family
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Arcadia, CA

I've done childcare at my church for years, from babies to toddler age. I'm a grandma of two beautiful granddaughters (both under one years old) and love taking care of kids!

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Catherine $24 per hour for 1 child

Hello, and thank you for connecting. My name is Catherine, and I am a Los Angeles Native. I have my Master's degree in Educational Counseling and my B.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have functioned as a professional advocate for 30 years. I have had the privilege of serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families throughout Southern California. My experience working with children began in parks and recreation, and lastly as a school counselor in the public school system. Throughout the years, I have been around children with and without developmental barriers to learning and physical challenges. I enjoy being around young-hearted people as they learn about life and themselves. Serving adults with various abilities to be as independent as possible is fantastic because, just like me, everyone wants to be the king/queen of their castle. I appreciate life and all that it offers, learning and being active on my bicycle, walking, playing catch with another, and going to the library are how I enjoy my precious time. I am here to be of service. Please feel free to contact me with any specific questions to help me best meet your child's and or adult care needs. Current Virtus (Protecting God's Children). C.E.R.T. Community Emergency Response Team training Safety team & administrator

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Xuejing $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name Shirley, I’m from shanghai China, I’m Preschool teacher 10yrs experience with kids, I specialize in teaching Chinese, singing, dancing, working, creative arts, and behavioral routines from newborn to 6years old take care child everything, doing babysitting, nannying, I had senior baby teacher qualification certificate, CPR, First Aid Certificate, English community, I did all the Shot.

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Priscilla $28 per hour for 1 child

Hello everyone!!! I am an experienced sitter for every necessary help. I love kids and pets so I don't have any problem with babysitting or petsitting. I have been helping my family take care of kids for as long as I can remember and can handle a baby. I have been an experienced behavior analyst for the past 4 years so I have worked with kids with special needs. I used to be a teacher's aid as well as a teacher for kindergarden kiddos. I also have had pets for the past 16 years. I can cat sit or dog sit. I can do dog walking. I can shower them. I can pick up their poop, or clean litter boxes. I really do what you need around the house. I can prep dinners, I can do errands, I can clean. I enjoy organization. I am first aid and cpr certified because I have to be for work purposes. Please let me know if you have any questions for me. If necessary, I can also give you a reference or two. I live in Baldwin Park/West Covina. My availability is M/T/TH 9am-2:30pm W/F 9am-6pm.

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Delmi
Booked by 15 repeat families
18 reviews
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Arcadia, 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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Arcadia, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $26.60
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.92
  • Typical job length: 4.6 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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 Arcadia?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Arcadia is $26.60 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Arcadia.

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Arcadia?

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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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