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47 available last-minute babysitters in Canoga Park, CA

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51 available today | Avg hourly rate: $27.22/hr

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Ellie
Booked by 4 repeat families
6 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Canoga Park, CA

Hello! I have over 25 years of childcare experience and am a mother of 3. I have worked as a nanny, day care aid, and currently a teachers aid for TK and Kindergarten. I have worked with children of all ages from newborns to young teens. I am both CPR and First Aid certified and have a background in child development and nursing and am fluent is Spanish. I would love nothing more than to help you and your family out. If I sound like someone you would be interested please feel free to reach out. Thank you!

“She is amazing. She engage with my son the entire time. Love her energy highly recommend”

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Angelica
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Canoga Park, CA

My name is Angie, and I’m a 24-year-old with over 7 years of babysitting experience. I currently work at a private Christian school in the valley, where I’ve had the privilege of caring for and teaching children of all ages. I absolutely love being a helping hand to parents, especially when it comes to giving them a chance for a much-needed date night! I understand how important it is to have those moments to reconnect. I’m also recently married and excited to start working with new families. I look forward to providing safe, fun, and caring support for your little ones while you enjoy some time for yourself!

“My family is so glad we found Angelica! She is dependable and punctual. Her energy is positive and fun, and she is patient, sweet and overall great with kids.”

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Lily
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Canoga Park, CA

Hi there! I'm Lily. I'm 29 and was born and raised here in Los Angeles. I graduated from Barnard College in 2019 with a BA in American Studies and Film Studies. While in college, I was a sitter for the Barnard Babysitting Agency and for my work study, was an assistant teacher at Tompkins Hall Nursery. From the agency, I gained experience with all age groups ranging from two months to sixteen years old. Most of my jobs were usually taking care of at least two children at a time. At Tompkins, I mainly worked in the infant and toddler rooms where I played with the children, prepared bottles and meals, changed diapers, and cleaned the classrooms. I also spent some time helping out in the preschool and two's rooms. Right after undergrad I worked at We Rock the Spectrum for a few months (then the pandemic hit), which was a blast. After I finishing my MFA in Game Design at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2021, I spent a couple of years traveling around Europe and spent a lot of my time back in the states in Montana. At the end of 2023 I decided to start babysitting again. However, most of my kids have transitioned into preschool so I am now open to working with some new families. Additionally, I spent four weeks this summer working with kids ages 7-13 at UCLA's Bruins on Broadway camp which was a lot of fun! I am currently taking classes as a post-bacc student at the University of Montana with the hope of applying to medical school in 2026. Some random facts about me: I have two younger sisters (twins), four cats, and two dogs. I used to ride horses, play soccer, and cheer. And I love history, theater, and reading!

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Sydney
Booked by 2 repeat families
5 reviews
$18 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Canoga Park, CA

Hi! My name is Sydney and I am college graduate from Brandeis University and have recently graduated from Parker University. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified for children and infants. I played collegiate and international softball, so I can definitely handle an active child. I love children of all ages. I worked in a daycare from 2[removed] in Massachusetts in the 2-3-year-old classroom. In addition to children, I also adore animals. I have been a Wag Walker for 4 years, but I also volunteered at an animal rescue for years. I have two dogs, a cat, and a turtle so I can (and will) comfortably care for your animals!

“Fantastic! Great communicator and my kids loved her! ”

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Serena
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Canoga Park, CA

Hi! My name is Serena and I'm a recent grad from San Francisco State University. I majored in Child & Adolescent Development with a concentration in School Age Child & Family. During college I was an afterschool nanny for 4 years for the same family, providing transportation to activities, helping with homework, performing light housekeeping, and preparing lunches for the next day. I also worked at the San Francisco Zoo as a camp instructor for three summers, working with children ages 4 to 10. I would describe my childcare philosophy as a strong emphasis on building trustful relationships, with lots of fun and laughing! I have my own car with a clean driving record, and I am also CPR/First Aid certified! Looking forward to meet you and your kids! :)

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $27.22
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.82
  • Typical job length: 4.4 hours
  • Most requested times: Evening

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 Canoga Park?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Canoga Park is $27.22 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Canoga Park.

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