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24 available last-minute babysitters in Fair Oaks, CA

Families in Fair Oaks use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
28 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.95/hr

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Felicia $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi I'm Felicia, I am offering senior care, child care, household care, small dog and cat care. I have multiple years of experience caregiving and managing households working as a home health aide specializing in senior care. I am comfortable cooking meals, distributing meds, cleaning, running errands and any of your other household needs. I have plently of experience with child care, mostly toddlers and above. I am happy to work on projects, have play time, go the park, do arts and crafts, read or work on homework with your little. Lastly I am offering cat and small dog care. I have a French bulldog myself and grew up with cats. I am comfortable changing litter boxes, taking your pets on walks feeding them and giving them any attention they may need.

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Mary $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Mary, and I have a lot of hands on experience caring for kids of all ages. I grew up with four younger siblings, so I’ve been helping take care of children my whole life. I’ve also been babysitting since I was 12, which has given me years of experience with both younger kids and older kids. I’ve worked as an aquatic camp youth instructor for 2 years now, where I was responsible for supervising children, keeping them safe, and making activities fun and engaging. I’m currently a part time nanny for a 22 month old boy, so I’m very comfortable with toddlers, routines, meals, playtime, and naps. I enjoy doing activities with kids like playing games, arts and crafts, going outside, reading, baking, cooking, and helping with homework when needed. I’m also happy to help with tutoring, basic cooking, and keeping kids on a routine. In addition to childcare, I love animals and have experience with pet sitting and house sitting. I’m comfortable caring for different pets and helping with walking, feeding, and playtime. I’m also more than willing to help around the house with cleaning, organizing, laundry, or running errands, anything that helps make your day easier! I’m responsible, patient, and genuinely enjoy helping families feel supported and at ease.

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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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Ashley
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Fair Oaks, 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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Bernadette $20 per hour for 1 child

I have been babysitting for a decade, and have been working in childcare businesses for 6 years. I have been pet sitting for 5 years. I love working with children, and animals.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.95
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.17
  • Typical job length: 4.2 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 483 reviews in Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Fair Oaks is $22.95 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Fair Oaks.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Fair Oaks?

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