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483 available last-minute babysitters in Daly City, CA

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369 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.10/hr

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Kaia
Booked by 28 repeat families
41 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 64 families in Daly City, CA

2/27/26 UPDATE: Moving forward I ask that parents respect my cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the previously agreed upon booking when cancelling a booking with less than 24 hours in advance. If the booking was not made with a set hard end time, I ask that you please accept a fee of $50. Hello! My name is Kaia. I believe it takes a village to raise a child. Being raised by a single parent myself, I am passionate about serving families in my community who need extra childcare support. Queer and trans friendly. While I believe *all* family styles deserve proper childcare, households close to a BART station/commuter friendly are more convenient for me right now.

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Aliantha
Booked by 5 repeat families
10 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Daly City, CA

🌁 Hi! I’m a native San Franciscan back after twenty years in Hawaii. I began my nannying career in Y2K, and have cared for little ones (newborns- 5 years) since then in San Francisco, Marin, and Maui. 🐣 Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of nurturing children from infancy through adolescence, including my goddaughter, who is aspirationally kind and thoughtful. 🩵 I bring an empathetic, warm, and grounded presence into the home, and always try to grow the giggles! I aim to create a safe, loving environment for children to feel confident, secure, and seen. šŸŽØ Trained in ballet, hula, acting, and visual arts, I love to encourage imagination and creative self-expression. šŸ’¬ With a background in public relations, I’m highly communicative, discreet, organized, and dependable. 🦺 My driver license, vaccination records (COVID x2/ MMR/ Tdap), and background checks (LiveScan, Checkr) are available upon request. āœˆļø I'm able to travel with your family (USA Passport/ CLEAR/ TSA Pre-Check), and am available for overnights. 🌸 Please feel free to message me about availability, rates, or anything else; I can usually reply immediately. I look forward to connecting with your family! Aloha! **For the health and safety of all the children and families I work with, I’m unable to care for those actively sick with highly contagious illnesses such as HF&M, RSV, flu, pink eye, COVID, etc. Thank you for understanding.

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Maria
Booked by 21 repeat families
47 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 58 families in Daly City, CA

Hello, Im Maria Alesso i speak Spanish and English ! I have 6 year of experience with kids I babysit every day ( I’m comfortable the ages between 4/5 month to 18 yo) currently I’m working with two kids ( 6 and 2 yo) I can handle many kids at the same time. I do bathtime , bedtime , meal prep , laundry every day so I’m use to the routine too I have us drivers license and drive daily Currently I’m looking for a part time job or occasional ones. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask me! Thank you for your time ! Hope you have a good day 🄰 I have cpr completed Fully vaccinated

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Cynthia
Booked by 7 repeat families
19 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Daly City, CA

Hi, I’m Cynthia! I’m a reliable, energetic caregiver with years of experience caring for children from toddlers through elementary age kids. I’ve worked with families in both Washington, DC and San Francisco, providing consistent, trusted support for busy parents. I currently work part-time as a consultant, so I have a flexible schedule and genuinely enjoy spending my free time with kids. Caregiving is something I choose to do because I love it—not just as a job, but as a way to stay engaged, active, and connected. I especially enjoy working with curious preschoolers and early elementary kids (ages 3–6 are my favorite!). My style is hands-on and interactive—I prioritize play, creativity, and outdoor time over screens. Whether it’s building forts, doing puzzles and Legos, reading together, or heading to the park, I bring a high level of energy and engagement. I also have some experience supporting children with ADD/ADHD and understand the importance of patience, structure, and positive reinforcement. Outside of caregiving, I’m a long-distance runner and love staying active—something that translates well to keeping up with high-energy kids who enjoy being on the move. I also volunteer as a reading tutor at a local elementary school, which has been a rewarding way to support early learning. (Fully vaccinated and CPR/First Aid certified.)

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Karina
Booked by 17 repeat families
37 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 53 families in Daly City, CA

Hi! I’m Karina. I went to college at UC San Diego and since graduating in 2013 I’ve worked in both preschool and elementary schools. I was a Behavioral Health/Case Manager at two SFUSD elementary schools. Before that, I spent many years as the after school Program Manager at an SFUSD elementary school. I have been babysitting since I was a teen and genuinely enjoy being with kids. Some of my favorite activities with children include arts & crafts, playing board games, imaginative play and reading. In my spare time I enjoy yoga, dancing and taking long walks. I’m interested in occasional babysitting opportunities. Thanks!

ā€œKarina helped us care for an elderly neighbor with dementia for a couple of days while their primary caregiver was unavailable. Across several interactions, from an initial visit to the engagement over a couple of days, Karina was communicative, reliable, and thoughtful. I especially appreciated her detail orientation and caregiving approach. Highly recommend! ā€

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.10
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.05
  • 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 Daly City?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Daly City is $31.10 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Daly City.

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