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37 available last-minute babysitters in Duncans Mills, CA

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3 available today | Avg hourly rate: $28.07/hr

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Natalie 1 review
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Duncans Mills, CA

Hi! My name is Natalie and I am currently attending graduate school online. I adore kids and have over 10 years of childcare experience across nannying, daycare, mentoring youth in foster care, and as a Crisis Counselor at a mental health program for teens. I truly enjoy working with any age group, with the majority of my experience being with ages 2-17. My favorite thing about working with younger kids is getting to witness their imagination and creativity, and for older kids, I love to witness them come into their true identity as they find their place in the world. While my personal approach to childcare is inspired in part by the RIE technique (which emphasizes respect, emotional attunement, independence, and allowing children space for authentic exploration and unstructured play), I have had the opportunity to work with such diverse families that I tend to begin my approach by asking the specific family I am working with what their needs are and what they are wanting from me, as I have received very different answers to those questions over the years! However, I do value time outdoors, limited screen time, and self-directed play. In addition to childcare, I also have extensive experience caring for pets, including cats and dogs, and can hold other tasks such as household chores, errands, transportation, meal prep, homework help, and organization as needed. Families I have worked with often describe me as patient, dependable, communicative, and highly intuitive with children. I genuinely enjoy building meaningful long-term relationships with both kids and parents, and creating environments where children feel safe, respected, and free to be themselves!

“Natalie kept my 2 kids (ages 2&4) entertained all day. She is warm, friendly, smart and caring. She brought some toys to immediately draw in my kids and distract from mom and dad leaving for the day. Highly recommend!”

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Alexa
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Duncans Mills, CA

Hello! My name is Alexa, and I am 21 years old. I am currently attending Santa Rosa Junior College finishing my third associate’s degree and preparing to transfer. I am passionate about staying active, engaging with my community, and building meaningful connections with others. I pride myself on being patient, kind, and understanding. With years of experience caring for children, pets, and maintaining family homes and landscapes, I have developed a strong sense of responsibility and attentiveness. Beyond my experience, I truly enjoy helping others and creating positive environments wherever I go. I would be more than happy to provide the care and support your family needs. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Dariana $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi- My name is Dariana and I am currently a Teacher Assistant at a behavioral school! I am offering childcare, pet, and household services. I have always loved working with infants, toddlers, and kids since i was 13 years old! My responsibilities have included transportation, meal prepping, crafts, tutoring. I also do household duties such as cleaning, running errands, cooking. I am fluent in english/spanish. I also have experience working with pets as well! I love cats as I have 2 of my own but am comfortable working with dogs as well! I am CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED as well CPI CERTIFIED.

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Mikaylah $21 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Mikaylah, I am currently a college student majoring in liberal studies striving to be an elementary teacher one day. I have about 4 years experience working with school aged children. I taught swim lessons to young kids ages 2-16. I have 2 years worth of instructional aide experience at a few different elementary schools. I also have lots of babysitting experience working with children ages 1-10. I love working with kids because they bring so much joy to the environment, I am more than happy to watch your kids on a date night for parents or just any occasion you have planned/need to get out of the house! I am very much an animal person, I love cats, dogs, turtles, most likely any kind of animal I love! I would more than happy to just be an occasional babysitter or something a little more serious if needed. I am just looking for some extra experience in childcare while I continue my education and I would love to look after with your kiddos :)

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Dominique $27 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I’m Dominique! I’ve been babysitting since I was 12 and became a full-time nanny at 17, caring for three families over three years. My experience includes getting kids ready for school, preparing lunches, school drop-offs and pickups, homework help, activities, and keeping a safe and fun environment. I also helped care for my three younger siblings and have experience caring for pets and helping families with light cleaning and household tasks. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a Director in senior living communities, which has strengthened my patience, communication, organization, and caregiving skills. I’m dependable, caring, and love helping families feel confident that their children are in good hands!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $28.07
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $32.54
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Afternoon

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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