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87 available last-minute babysitters in Fairfax, CA

Families in Fairfax use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
94 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.00/hr

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Claudia
Booked by 1 repeat family
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Fairfax, CA

I'm a registered nurse and my last employment was working with pediatricians in a community clinic. I love spending time with children of all ages. I enjoy teaching children especially art, science, math and Spanish. I love healthy food, long nature walks and swimming. I have experience working with newborn twins, toddlers and middle schoolers. My references are excellent. I have my own car and clean driving record. I will commit to work only one job to limit exposure. I’m trained in infection control and I’m very conscious and careful about Covit. I’m fully vaccinated. I speak fluent German and very good Spanish. I’m an empty nester and not in a relationship, therefore being extremely flexible.

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Madisen 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Fairfax, CA

Greetings, my name is Madisen. I am Currently a College Of Marin student majoring in Business. I recently took a class in Psychology for child and development and instantly fell in love with the class. I learned a lot when it comes to the development of children overtime as well as the importance of child psychology. My experience working with children began in 2017 when I decided to baby-sit many families kids in the Bay Area. I also worked at a daycare in 2020 for many months to gain more experience in taking care of kids from ages 4 to 13. I really enjoyed being in such a wonderful environment and working with kids. Furthermore, I am licensed and have a reliable car. I speak both English and Spanish fluently , I am also very responsible, patient and creative but best of all I love playing with children! A little bit about myself is that in my spare time I like to play soccer, bake, and spend time with my family. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter. I look forward in hearing from you and getting to know your kiddos!

“Kids had a great time with Madisen. Will for sure have her back.”

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Sayra 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Fairfax, CA

I have over 15 years of experience in taking care of children in various capacities - from occasional/regular part-time babysitting shifts, working as an elementary school health and wellness coordinator (teaching physical education to grades K-5th, nutrition and student leadership), and providing health promotion education to children and families in my current full-time job in the Public Health field. Since I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities I have to help children learn and develop their skills, values and confidence. I speak Spanish, enjoy to exercise with groups/outdoors, and appreciate musicals/theatre. I currently live in Central Marin and appreciate learning more about your child care needs over the phone :)

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Glendy $35 per hour for 1 child

ABOUT ME Hi, my name is Glendy. With over 22 years of dedicated experience working with children, I bring a deep passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their growth. I have a natural connection with kids of all ages and backgrounds, creating a safe and engaging environment where they can thrive. My approach to childcare is centered around learning through play and exploration. Whether indoors or outdoors, l love to organize activities that are not only fun but also educational, encouraging children to discover new interests and develop essential skills. EXPERIENCE I have had over 22 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked at a children's center with kids, infants to 10-year-olds. I have also nannied for the past 7 years. QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS - CPR CERTIFIED - COMPLETION OF SEVERAL COURSES IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - PET FRIENDLY - ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKER - VACCINATED - HAS OWN TRANSPORTATION

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Ana $22 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Ana and I’m currently a senior at Dominican University of California. I am offering child care, pet care, senior care, and household I love being a babysitter and have worked with kids ages 1-15. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, and meal cooking. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I have been a caretaker for my own father who suffered from a stroke in 2021 and left him completely paralyzed from the right side of his body, so I am comfortable with senior care. I can cook, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs of my own, so I am more than happy to work with families that have cats and dogs. I am also more than happy to take dogs out for walks and to appointments if needed!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.00
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.98
  • Typical job length: 4.7 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 25,420 reviews in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Fairfax is $31.00 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Fairfax.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Fairfax?

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