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54 available last-minute babysitters in Forest Knolls, CA

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51 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.20/hr

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Waldineia
Booked by 1 repeat family
14 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Hello , let me introduce myself. My name is Waldineia. I have two boys of my own, which one of them is 25 years old and the younger who is 15 years old. I used to be a pre-school teacher in my home town in Brasil. I have been living in Marin county for 25 years. Since then, I have been working as a nanyny. I have a lot of experience working with infants ( twins), toddler, and children almost any age. I like to explore nature and do outside activities with them. I always treat the children with respect and caring as they were my own. I’m passionate to being around them. I love watching young minds grow and learn. Looking forward to providing your family care and support.

“Wal has been babysitting our 3 kids (ages 6, 4, and 6 months) the past few months - she is always reliable, patient, and very trustworthy. We are so lucky we found her - the kids absolutely love her! ”

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Taylor
Booked by 8 repeat families
19 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 26 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Hi! My name is Taylor, and I’m a nursing student and collegiate softball player at Dominican University. I’ve been caring for children since I was 13, and I truly love creating a safe, fun, and positive environment for them. Over the years, I’ve helped families with school drop-offs and pick-ups, meal preparation, homework support, playtime, and running errands. I’m also a big animal lover and very comfortable around pets. I believe in being patient, kind, and attentive with children while making sure they feel cared for and have a great time. Babysitting isn’t just a job for me, it’s something I genuinely enjoy.

“At our first meeting Taylor confidently jumped in with the boys. They had fun and when i came home they were happy and calm. ”

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Marina Luiza
Booked by 51 repeat families
81 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 118 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Hi! I'm from a big family so I always had children around and last year I worked as a nanny. I'm reliable and the kids love me! I'm always a happy, fun person to have around.

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Sasha
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Hi everyone, my name is Sasha and I am a student at college of Marin searching for a part time job. I have been babysitting and was a camp counselor since high school and I have experience with toddlers and older children. I have taken kids to after school programs, cooked dinner, helped with homework, and I have house sat and pet sat both cats and dogs.

“Sasha was great! Friendly and very sweet and engaged with our son.”

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Laura
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews
$29 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Forest Knolls, CA

I have worked in the professional nanny industry for close to fifteen years. Before that, I worked as an occasional babysitter and camp counselor. I’m certified in first aid and infant/child/adult CPR. I have an undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary studies (social science concentration) from The Catholic University of America. As well as a graduate certificate in human services from Wilmington University. I’m a patient and empathetic person. I think children have a contagious sense of wonder and happiness. They truly make the world a better place. I’m currently looking for occasional babysitting jobs outside my regular nanny position. I look forward to hearing from you!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.20
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.18
  • 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 18,435 reviews in Forest Knolls, 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 Forest Knolls?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Forest Knolls is $31.20 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Forest Knolls.

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Forest Knolls?

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