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485 available last-minute babysitters in Daly City, CA

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364 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.12/hr

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Angelica
Booked by 46 repeat families
70 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 90 families in Daly City, CA

Hi, I’m Angelica! I’m a recent college graduate of Saint Mary’s and a longtime caregiver based in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset. I’ve worked with children ages 1-16 as a babysitter, tutor, youth summer camp leader, and older sister, and I genuinely love helping kids learn, grow, and have fun. Parents describe me as reliable, patient, energetic, and easy to communicate with. Whether we’re working on homework, doing arts and crafts, baking, playing sports, or simply spending quality time together, I strive to create a safe, engaging, and positive environment where children feel comfortable and supported. One of my favorite parts of childcare is getting kids out and about and creating fun experiences together. I love exploring San Francisco and am happy to take children on age-appropriate outings to places like the Academy of Sciences, the San Francisco Zoo, local parks, playgrounds, beaches, libraries, museums, and other community activities. I enjoy helping kids stay active, curious, and engaged while making lasting memories. A few things families appreciate about me: ✓ CPR certified for infants, children, and adults ✓ Clean driving record with experience transporting children to school, camps, sports, playdates, and activities ✓ Experience caring for children ages 1-16 ✓ Comfortable helping with homework and educational activities ✓ Happy to assist with light household tasks, errands, meal prep, and pet care ✓ Fully vaccinated I understand that every family has different needs, and I’m happy to adapt my approach to best support your household. Whether you need a dependable sitter for date nights, after-school pickups, weekend activities, occasional babysitting, or part-time care, I’d love to help. I’m happy to provide references upon request. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

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Yuri
Booked by 80 repeat families
135 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 152 families in Daly City, CA

Hi! I’m Yuri, a recent graduate from San Francisco State University with a Master’s degree in Cell Biology. I’m currently looking for occasional babysitting opportunities, especially for date nights and weekend help! I’ve been babysitting professionally for about 12 years and also grew up helping care for my 6 younger siblings. As a San Francisco native, I love building strong connections with local families and creating fun, enriching experiences for kids. I especially enjoy nurturing children’s creativity and curiosity through arts and crafts, reading in silly voices, building forts, digging for “gems” in edible sand (blended cereal!), Legos, nature walks, museums, and play groups. I have a Montessori-inspired, gentle parenting approach and love encouraging children’s independence, imagination, and confidence in a warm and supportive environment. Working with children genuinely brings me so much joy, and I hope to continue babysitting while I work toward finding a permanent full-time position in research. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your little one(s)!

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Amy
Booked by 49 repeat families
86 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 108 families in Daly City, CA

Hi! I’m a 29-year-old recent medical school graduate with a deep love for caring for others, especially kids. I graduated from the University of San Francisco and have spent time working at UCSF in cancer research, as well as building a nonprofit organization that I’m incredibly passionate about. I’ve had several years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, including those with medical complexities. I’ve supervised up to 15 kids at a time while directing a summer science camp, provided consistent after-school care, and worked closely with families over multiple years. I also spent three years working at a tutoring center, so I’m very comfortable helping with homework and learning activities. I truly enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences for kids, whether that’s baking together, doing arts and crafts, playing sports, exploring parks, or organizing little “adventures” around the city like trips to museums, hikes, or the beach. I’ve also supported families during overnights, vacations, and special events like birthdays and weddings. I’m known for being extremely patient, dependable, and a strong communicator with parents. Most importantly, I genuinely love building meaningful connections with the children I care for and always put my whole heart into the families I work with. I’d love to connect and support your family however I can! :)

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Samara
Booked by 21 repeat families
58 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 76 families in Daly City, CA

Hi, I’m Samara! I’m an experienced and caring nanny with a true passion for childcare. I volunteered for 8 years in a daycare in Brazil, caring for kids from 6 months to 7 years old, and I’ve been babysitting in the U.S. since 2016, including 2 years as an au pair. Families describe me as responsible, trustworthy, and always on time. I love helping children learn, develop, and have fun! I look forward to meeting you and your family! Sincerely, Samara

“Samara was on time and adapted well to the two new kids she was looking after like a professional. You could immediately tell she was experienced and comfortable taking are of the young ones and keeping them engaged and learning. Highly recommend!”

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Maribel
Booked by 59 repeat families
69 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 118 families in Daly City, CA

Hello! My name is Maribel. I'm looking for and occasional babysitting job. I love being a babysitter and have been caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) for years. My responsibilities have included feeding, change diaper and clothes, homework help, toothbrush, crafts, tutoring and motivation. I also have experience as Pet Sitter My skills; On time, responsible, reliable, respectful, organize. Caring, compassionate, and patient. Excellent listener. Funny and positivity. Problem solving. Skilled at developing and leading children in fun learning activities. Ability to help with homework. Spanish language a plus. Child Care Certificate. Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid Certificate. If you don't have someone you trust to take care of your kid, don't hesitate to contact me. I have clean criminal and police record.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.12
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.07
  • Typical job length: 4.7 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 28,257 reviews in Daly City, 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 Daly City?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Daly City is $31.12 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Daly City.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Daly City?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Daly City can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.

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