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Charis
Booked by 19 repeat families
28 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in Clayton, CA

Hi! I’m Charis (pronounced “kuh-reese”) I am a career nanny/family assistant of 10 years. I’m down to earth and can be pretty silly but I’m also responsible and I take my job seriously. I have seven younger siblings and I myself am a mother of 4 young children. I have done a lot of volunteer work with children in my youth like, being an AWANA leader, teaching Sunday school class, and leading the children's singing program at my then local church. I know how important it is to care for these little ones and I do my best to make the family I work for feel comfortable and safe leaving their children with me.

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Yenny
Booked by 30 repeat families
38 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 65 families in Clayton, CA

ABOUT ME: I have been a nanny/ babysitter for more than 15 years in Marin County. I have worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages.. I can organize and provide age appropriate activities and, of course, supervise to ensure appropriate behavior. I love working with children, and I describe myself as a reliable, dedicated person with very good energy. In my free time, I love hiking, swimming, reading, travel, visit my family and friends. * Sep 2023 to Dec 2024 , Marin County, Novato. I work 37 hours Monday to Friday with one little girl , she is 21 months old. * January 2023 to sep 2023,Marin County, San Rafael. I worked full time Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm with one little girl 16 months old. * I worked full-time 40 hours in Novato with a family , and they have a baby girl 9 months old . I worked for them Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Unfortunately, this family moved to another state . ( Sep 2022) . * Dec 2018 to Sep 2021. I worked with a family full time in Ross (Marin County) , and their kids were a boy 3 years old and one baby girl 5 months old. * Nov 2014 to Dic 2018. I worked with a family full time in Lucas Valley (50-60 hours per week) , their oldest kid was newborn( 2 months old) when I started to work for them , and one year later they had another beautiful baby. * I have been working at urbansitter.com since 2014 with many families who have babies and toddlers. I have a California driving license and clean driving record; I am very comfortable driving kids around to their different activities. I have outstanding references from moms in Marin. I work mostly in Marin County. BOOKING POLICY: --I ask for a minimum of three hours per booking. PAYMENT POLICY: --Parents must agree to pay for the entire booking time. --My rates do not include driving kids, If you need me to drive your children, you must agree to pay extra for gas or mileage. CANCELATION POLICY: If booking canceled with less than 24 hours notice, fee of 50% of agreed hours must be paid during weekdays, and FULL payment required for friday and saturday night. If canceled within 6 hours or less, FULL payment is also for weekdays and weekends. SICK POLICY: I CAN NOT take care of extremely sick children (high fever, throwing up, etc.) in order to avoid spreading viruses to others.

“My family and daughter LOVED Yenny! She was our nanny for 3 months, from when my daughter was 6 to 9 months, while I transitioned back from mat leave and until we moved out of state. She was an incredible help to my family, taking great care of my daughter especially as a first time mom. She is beyond qualified and has great experience in taking care of children of all ages. Yenny was so warm, patient, caring, gentle and natural with our daughter. My daughter really grew to love her in the time we were together. They developed a great routine together - they would go on walks in the neighborhood, have picnics at the park, play in the backyard or the family room, read books together, play music together, and Yenny would talk to her throughout the day which is great for development. Yenny's knowledge of child development was always so helpful to hear and at the same time she was always respectful of what my husband and I wanted. We can't thank her enough for our time together!!”

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Sara
Booked by 2 repeat families
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Clayton, CA

Hello families! NANNY WITH A BABY BOY. My baby was born 05/14/2026 and I'm considering a nanny share option adding another baby. I'm a compassionate and highly skilled nanny with a background as CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE from Italy, 11 yrs experience in childcare. My background as a pediatric nurse + studying child development at SFCC, gives me the unique insights into healthcare, nurturing, and understanding the diverse needs of little ones at all ages. 5 things about me, if you'd like to know more...keep reeding :) ONE: I love being a caregiver. Over the years, I've cared for children of all ages, supporting their unique personalities and needs. I love being around kids and I strongly believe they are all unique and special, authentic and pure. They are the best teachers. I love supporting their development making them free to be and experience the world in a safe space, where feelings are supported and kindness is the base of the relationship. TWO: I am offering household services! My caregiving isn't limited to the little ones, I love supporting families with household tasks. I know how valuable is an extra pair of hands and I am happy to be that trustworthy person you can rely on. THREE: About my personality at work and outside of work. - I approach every child with genuine care and empathy, creating a safe and nurturing space for them to thrive. This is who I am even with adults, I am kind and respectful. - I am very creative and I love playtime, art and craft, outdoor activities and nature. Working with kids allow me to be more playful and I love this aspect of the job! - I am reliable! Parents can trust that their children are in expert hands. I take pride in being a skillful caregiver, creating a sense of security for both kids and parents. FOUR: A bit about me outside of childcare: I practice yoga and meditation, I am going to attend a yoga teacher training at the end of the year (very excited about this!!! - This is not going to affect being able to provide childcare), I love propagating plants, painting, reading good books and spending time in nature. FIVE: Something cool about me: I'm Italian, born and raised, I can cook some Italian delicious food for you and help you plan out your next visit with great insights ;)

“Sara was wonderful with my newborn, keeping him relaxed and calm throughout the day. She also prepared healthy meals for my older child, which was such a help. I really appreciated her thoughtful updates that kept me at ease. I would highly recommend her to any family.”

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Lais
Booked by 5 repeat families
9 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Clayton, CA

Hi families! My name is Lais, and I am a dedicated professional nanny with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I have extensive experience caring for children from newborns all the way to teenagers, and I am comfortable and confident with kids of all ages. I also have specialized experience supporting neurodivergent children, and I adapt my care to a variety of approaches—whether that’s gentle parenting, Montessori, RIE, or other philosophies. Despite earning my degree, I decided to continue my career as a nanny because I am deeply passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with families. I plan to grow in this field as a lifelong professional and bring my psychology background into my work every day. At the moment I work with an amazing family as a ROTA nanny. Considering that I am only available for occasional jobs in specific days. Happy to provide references and my resume upon request, and I’m always available to respond to any texts from families who want to know more about my experience. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I look forward to connecting and learning about your family’s unique needs!

“Lais is an experienced caregiver who had many strategies to handle our rambunctious children!”

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Jemma
Booked by 10 repeat families
24 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 families in Clayton, CA

Hello, I’m Jemma! I’m a credentialed history teacher currently earning my master’s in U.S. History. I have over eight years of experience working with kids ages 6–14 as an outdoor educator and camp counselor, and I’ve also spent several years babysitting younger children. I love creating engaging, hands-on activities and am always looking for new ways to spark creativity and joy in the kids I care for. I’m CPR/First Aid certified and a certified Wilderness First Responder, so your child’s safety is always a top priority. I bring patience, energy, and a deep respect for each child’s unique personality to every babysitting job. Fun fact: I speak fluent Mandarin and have spent a lot of time in Taiwan! Whether you're looking for a date night sitter or weekend help, I’d love to support your family with reliable, caring, and experienced childcare.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $29.53
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $35.39
  • Typical job length: 4.7 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 Clayton?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Clayton is $29.53 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Clayton.

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