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24 available last-minute babysitters in Citrus Heights, CA

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25 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.00/hr

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Allyson-Mikah
Booked by 1 repeat family
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Citrus Heights, CA

Hi, I’m Mikah! I offer occasional childcare with experience caring for children from 4 weeks old through early teens. I’ve been a nanny since 2018 and was a manager at a local swim school for three years. I’m currently nannying while completing my internship to become a licensed school psychologist. Outside of work, I coach youth cheerleading and compete on a cheer team myself. My responsibilities have included driving kids to and from school, tutoring, leading arts and crafts, teaching swim lessons, and helping with homework. I’m also comfortable with light housekeeping, cooking, errands, and have experience with travel nannying and overnight care. I hold a B.S. in Developmental Psychology, an M.A. in Educational Psychology, and am currently earning my Ed.S. in School Psychology. I also hold an assistant teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education and am a certified doula and newborn care specialist. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

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Angel $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello, mother of two adult children and grandmother to a six year old. I am also a dog mom. I work 4 days a week at my regular job. Looking to pick up some side work. I have masters in social work, class of 1994 CSUS. I enjoy being in nature and on the water. I enjoy working with children and the elderly. I also enjoy and have experience working with the visually impaired.

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Marylisa $32 per hour for 1 child

I’m excited to be a part of this family, not only as I a nanny, I also have years of experience as a home manager and family assistant. I have a strong background in household management, time management, crisis control and the ability to adapt to any situation I really enjoy the unpredictable role of nanny/house manager. Through my years I have developed excellent organizational and multitasking skills, allowing me to effectively manage household operations, coordinate schedules, run errands and provide administrative and personal support whenever and wherever needed. I take pride in anticipating and planning for the unexpected while solving problems proactively and creating an organized, welcoming environment for your family. Raise in a home in what is now referred to as “Farm to Table” I enjoy using fresh produce, local if possible, in all my meals. Love for cooking became my hobby when our 5 children were small. All my meals can be adapted to dietary concerns and/or those fussy eaters. Based on your needs I could budget/plan, prep or have meals ready to just reheat when you arrive. Just let me know if your needs. Additionally, I worked in the local elementary, Junior High and Sierra College therefore any student concerns I’m sure I can address and have skills to adapt to most academic levels and disciplinary concerns. I also know ASL, a little rusty however with more practice I’m sure that skill will come back quickly. Time management is key and not only will the household tasks and errands be completed in a timely manner., I’m an old school mom, I craft, sew, iron and capable of most household fixes. Understanding the dread of walking into a home where there is a list of tasks and errands awaiting and children to feed, I welcome the opportunity to bring my dedication, strong work ethic and commitment to exceptional service to your family

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Felicia $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi I'm Felicia, I am offering senior care, child care, household care, small dog and cat care. I have multiple years of experience caregiving and managing households working as a home health aide specializing in senior care. I am comfortable cooking meals, distributing meds, cleaning, running errands and any of your other household needs. I have plently of experience with child care, mostly toddlers and above. I am happy to work on projects, have play time, go the park, do arts and crafts, read or work on homework with your little. Lastly I am offering cat and small dog care. I have a French bulldog myself and grew up with cats. I am comfortable changing litter boxes, taking your pets on walks feeding them and giving them any attention they may need.

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Mary $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Mary, and I have a lot of hands on experience caring for kids of all ages. I grew up with four younger siblings, so I’ve been helping take care of children my whole life. I’ve also been babysitting since I was 12, which has given me years of experience with both younger kids and older kids. I’ve worked as an aquatic camp youth instructor for 2 years now, where I was responsible for supervising children, keeping them safe, and making activities fun and engaging. I’m currently a part time nanny for a 22 month old boy, so I’m very comfortable with toddlers, routines, meals, playtime, and naps. I enjoy doing activities with kids like playing games, arts and crafts, going outside, reading, baking, cooking, and helping with homework when needed. I’m also happy to help with tutoring, basic cooking, and keeping kids on a routine. In addition to childcare, I love animals and have experience with pet sitting and house sitting. I’m comfortable caring for different pets and helping with walking, feeding, and playtime. I’m also more than willing to help around the house with cleaning, organizing, laundry, or running errands, anything that helps make your day easier! I’m responsible, patient, and genuinely enjoy helping families feel supported and at ease.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.00
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.24
  • Typical job length: 4.2 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 443 reviews in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Citrus Heights is $23.00 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Citrus Heights.

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