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48 available last-minute babysitters in Downey, CA

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70 available today | Avg hourly rate: $26.58/hr

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Claudia $23 per hour for 1 child

Hi. My name is Claudia. I am mostly available Friday nights and weekends but can do some occasional weekdays. Currently available most days during the summer! I have been working with children for 11 years. I can also provide references. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I love pets! I do not have any allergies to dogs or cats so yay! I’m comfortable walking dogs of all sizes. I have 2 small dogs and 2 big German Shepherds at home.

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Nancy $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Downey, CA

My name is Nancy. I am the first born daughter of 8 children. I’ve been helping my mom take care of my siblings which have built the foundation of my profession. I’m currently a preschool teacher and have previous experience with being a substitute teacher for about 6 years. Through substituting, I was able to obtain a lot of my professional experience. I’ve been to a vast amount of daycares where I got to see and learn different learning styles in children as well as different approaches to learning and teaching children to achieve their milestones. I’ve been in a classroom where I’ve had to potty train and can say I was able to learn a few techniques. I’ve also been “long-term” in some sites where I was able to grow a bond with some of the children and celebrate their success. I do have a sibling with Asperger’s autism who is 15, so I have some experience with children on the spectrum.

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Sara $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Sara, I’m 26 years old. My major is in stem and I graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University. I recently completed the teaching credential program at Cal State LA. I am currently applying to teach high school science (biology/anatomy/earth and space) for next school year. That being said my availability for summer is open! (^: I have work experience in mentoring/tutoring services, summer camp counseling, retail, medical administration at Cedars Sinai, and substitute teaching. Although I do not have formal training caregiving, I have had plenty of experience caregiving for younger family members as well as watching over pets for extended periods of time. I am a kind and caring person and I get along with children and pets very easily. I look forward to working with you! (^:

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Julianna $22 per hour for 1 child

During the last few years of my life, I have babysat my own family and worked at an elementary school. I worked with grade levels k-3. I worked as a teachers assistant on my days that I didn’t have work. I worked and still do work at chilis. Since I love working with kids and taking care of kids inside and outside of school I want to put my experience to work and help out those who need it. I love taking care of any family friends children or my cousins. Anything you need I can be there for you😊.

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Valerie $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Valerie, i’m currently working as an Academic Instructor for Elementary students companied by CSUF. I am offering child care, household services, and pet care. Throughout the past 5 years I’ve grown to love being of help and support others. I love being a babysitter and being someone who can help out in any way. I carry the responsibility of driving to/from work, creating fun educational activities, and pet care. I also offer household services and can clean, cook, and run errands. I have been babysitting my own family for years, taking care of pets, running errands, or driving to appointments. I also trained in CPR/ Infant/Pediatric AID and can provide certification.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $26.58
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.87
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 8,347 reviews in Downey, 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 Downey?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Downey is $26.58 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Downey.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Downey?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Downey 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?

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