"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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107 available last-minute babysitters in Encino, CA
Families in Encino use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
111 available today | Avg hourly rate: $27.10/hr
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N'khya $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Encino, CA
Hello! - I’m khya! A 27 year old San Antonio native residing in Hollywood! I’ve been an LA resident for over 5 years now and came to the area through a film and music scholarship. I graduated from UT-Austin with a B.S. in Communications and media studies. Now I work as a coach for an after school program, teaching kids 12-18 tech-design skills. Music production, film, robotics, programming, and game development to name a few. I’ve been a babysitter since high school and has volunteered with children learning the arts, since college. I’m comfortable with caring for 3 kiddos max and as a daughter of a nurse, I can assist with senior care! I am also available for house sits, light household responsibilities, appointment assistance, tutoring, and crafts. Currently I am open for Part-time work only. For date nights specifically, but can work for day time care if scheduled ahead of time. If you can not communicate timely, I am not the sitter for you. My pricing is also FINAL. I’m with my students Tuesday after 3pm and Sats. before 2:30pm. I have no problem being scheduled after or before these shifts as well. Availability is open but will temp close off in Oct.. Please message me for any questions about my skills and availability!
Angelica $26 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I’m an experienced babysitter with 10 years of childcare experience and 2 years working in a school with elementary students. I truly enjoy spending time with kids and love helping them feel safe, happy, and engaged through play, learning, and creativity.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Encino, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $27.10
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.96
- Typical job length: 4.6 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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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
"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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Encino?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Encino?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Encino is $27.10 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Encino.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Encino?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Encino 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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