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68 available last-minute babysitters in Hayward, CA

Families in Hayward use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
106 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.10/hr

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Lana $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Lana, I am a current sophomore in college. I am majoring in biology and child development as a my minor!! I have two younger siblings, one 7 years old and 11 years old and I’m the oldest cousin in my family. I've helped take care of them when they were infants and toddlers so I have experience with diaper changing, putting them to sleep and most especially playing with them and having fun!! The past 3 summers I have been working with elementary school aged children during summer camp. I typically worked with students from the ages 5-8 years old. I love working with kids and I aspire to have a career that involves working with children.

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sonia
Booked by 1 repeat family
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Hayward, CA

Hi. This is Sonia. I love my job. Responsible. For my is so important safety environment first. Management routines, meal preparation, bed time routine. School pick up. Driving children. Infants and toddlers have experience. I’m happy to help others. Thank you. I appreciate it if you are interested in my work.

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Dayana $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Dayana and I’m an experienced babysitter. I’ve worked with children of all ages, including newborns. I’m friendly, responsible, and love doing fun and educational activities with kids. I speak both English and Spanish, and I’m a strong driver. Available evenings and weekends. I’d love to support your family! Español: ¡Hola! Mi nombre es Dayana y soy una niñera con experiencia. He trabajado con niños de todas las edades, incluyendo recién nacidos. Soy alegre, responsable y me encanta hacer actividades divertidas y educativas con los niños. Hablo inglés y español, y tengo buenas habilidades de manejo. Disponible por las tardes y fines de semana. ¡Me encantaría apoyar a tu familia!

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Fatima $35 per hour for 1 child

My name is Fatima. I am currently a graduate student studying chiropractic. I have several years of childcare experience, including caring for my younger brother, who is now 8 years old. I have been responsible for his care since infancy, which has helped me develop strong skills in supervision, patience, and creating a safe, supportive environment. I also have experience working with children as a youth climbing instructor for several years during my undergraduate studies. This role strengthened my ability to communicate effectively, ensure safety, and engage children in a positive and encouraging way. I am detail-oriented and take pride in maintaining a clean and organized home. In addition, I have experience working in a kitchen, which has strengthened my ability to prepare meals, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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Kassandra
Booked by 108 repeat families
110 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 209 families in Hayward, CA

Hello! My name is Kassandra, however, I prefer to go by Kassie. (I apologize that video in my profile is old, I will update it when I can). I am a student who works as a waitress as it is accommodating. I am currently enrolled at SJSU as a Psychology major with a double minor in Child Development and Sociology. I’m looking down a career pathway of becoming a Child Psychologist, therapist/counselor, school counselor, behaviorist therapist or something along that path. I love working with children and I want to make a career out of it. I have received AAs in Psychology, Allied Health, Natural Science and Health Education. I love to help others. I’ve always wanted to follow in my grandma’s footsteps with saving lives and making a difference by working in the medical field. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted as well as flu vaccinated. I have also received all my other vaccines. My experience with children goes back to when I first started babysitting at the age of 12. I have worked at day cares where I have experience with children from infancy to 15 years of age. I am comfortable with all age groups. I do not smoke. I love animals as well so pets are never an issue! I have experience house sitting/petsitting as well. I have been house sitting/petsitting since I was 13 years old. It first started out with watching my neighbor’s house and cats while they were gone and progressed to dog sitting/cat sitting at other people’s houses. I am very responsible and respectful of other people's homes. I clean up after myself and make sure the house looks like it did when I arrived.

“My daughter loved Kassie. She was sweet and communicated well with us. I would definitely recommend booking her.”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.10
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.93
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 30,018 reviews in Hayward, 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 Hayward?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Hayward is $31.10 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Hayward.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Hayward?

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