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20 available last-minute babysitters in Elk Grove, CA

Families in Elk Grove use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
21 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.77/hr

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Ashley
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Elk Grove, CA

Hello, I graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2018, and recently received my masters. I am employed full time at a nonprofit organization, and looking for opportunities on the weekends and evenings. I have over 7 years of experience working with children 4-16yrs. My first experience was taking care of my younger cousins, and then professionally working at a school. I supported English-language learners achieve their reading goals. I also was an afterschool program facilitator working with kids 5-10, so I have tried every arts and craft project. I have classroom experience supporting Kindergartners with their dual immersion education & supporting them with their playground activities. I love education and enjoy supporting the development of young minds. I am bilingual and happy to assist with homework, household activities, and chores! I have always enjoyed babysitting and working with kids, which is why I have decided to join UrbanSitter.

“Ashley is very friendly, reliable, and considerate of our household rules and preferences. Gets along great with our kid. As an added bonus, her Spanish skills have really helped our child's Spanish learning.”

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Qianna $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello families! My name is Quianna, and I’m a caring, dependable, and patient caregiver with a natural love for helping others. I take pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and positive environment for the people I care for. I have hands-on childcare experience from raising my two children and babysitting when they were younger. I am a mother of two young adult children and a proud grandmother to a 1-year-old granddaughter, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I enjoy helping with daily routines, playtime, learning activities, and making sure children feel safe and supported. I also have experience helping others with everyday tasks such as companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and organization. I am patient, respectful, and enjoy being helpful wherever I’m needed. I am also working toward opening my own home daycare in 2027, because caring for children is something I am truly passionate about and plan to continue long-term. Families describe me as reliable, friendly, drama-free, and easy to communicate with. I’m trustworthy, organized, and take my responsibilities seriously. I treat every home with respect and care as if it were my own. I look forward to supporting your family and providing dependable, compassionate care.

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Janeae $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Janeae and I am currently a senior at CSUS, as well as a part time Behavior Technician. I am offering childcare services part time including, but not limited to: crafts, tutoring, and cooking. My experience with childcare begins with babysitting twins on the spectrum at 16 for over two years. As a behavior technician I do 1:1 play based ABA therapy with children on the spectrum. I have two cat and am available for cat sitting as well.

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Gabriela $24 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Gabriela, I’m currently in school and in my third year at Sacramento State! I'm studying Communication Sciences and Disorders to hopefully become a Pediatric Speech Therapist/Audiologist. I have always loved working with kids! My mom has been a babysitter for 15+ years and I've gained everything I know from her as she is the best babysitter ever! I've worked in a couple places with kids such as helping with date nights, working consistently with families, and at the daycare at the Sac State Campus. There I would work with all different age groups such as 8-month-olds all the way to 4-year-olds. I would mostly spend my time in the classroom with the 8mo-2-year-olds and I loved it so much! I got to create engaging activities for the kids to expand their mental capabilities and I also free d them and changed their diapers. I am a very quick learner and am very open minded. My schedule is very flexible on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the moment due to school but I'd be willing to help any family in need of a babysitter!

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Lily $17 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name is Lily and I’m currently a freshman at CRC. I’m offering reliable and caring childcare and household services. I love working with children and I have several years of babysitting experience in taking care of newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids. I’m responsible, patient, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. I’m comfortable preparing meals, keeping children entertained, helping with routines, and making sure their space stays clean and organized. I’m also happy to help with light household tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and other everyday responsibilities. My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and positive environment for your children while giving parents peace of mind.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.77
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.41
  • Typical job length: 4.1 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 492 reviews in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Elk Grove is $22.77 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Elk Grove.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Elk Grove?

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