"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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45 available last-minute babysitters in Irvine, CA
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47 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.84/hr
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Lindsey
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 34 repeat families
54 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 68 families in Irvine, CA
Hello ! ! ! Graduated from the University of Alabama in 2019. I work for a real estate tech start up during the week. I have always enjoyed babysitting and love picking up a babysitting gig here and there. It has always been a fun thing for me and a great way to meet families! I began my babysitting career in middle school and since then I have worked as a mothers help, date night sitter, summer break nanny, and weekend overnight sitter. For 3 years of high school I worked at a local yoga studio in childcare, and spent three summers as a camp counselor. I have a wide range of experience with all ages throughout the past 12+ years of working for a wide range of families!
Brianna
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 repeat families
8 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Irvine, CA
Hi! I’m a student at IVC and am a registered behavioral technician for children as a part time job. I love working with children! I love spending time outside, doing art projects, and can tutor!
“Brianna communicated well and provided great care! She is very responsible and dependable.”
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Melisah
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Irvine, CA
Hello Parents My name is Melisah. I started babysitting when I was in 7th grade (2004). I am a middle school PE teacher. I have been a middle school PE teacher for the past 5 years and worked as an elementary PE teacher 3 years prior to that. I enjoy working with kids of all ages, including newborn babies. I am certified in adult, child and baby CPR/First-Aid/AED.
Feliciano Jr
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Irvine, CA
caring person looking to babysit and dont mind animals as well as chores. Can do house work as well.
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Nakisa $1 per hour for 1 child
I recently moved to California from Toronto, Canada, for my new role as a Principal Systems Engineer at a prestigious medical technology company. While I love my career, I also really enjoy spending my free time with children and being around their energy, curiosity, and creativity. I have experience babysitting for about three years, and I’ve always naturally enjoyed caring for and playing with children. I’m a very patient, responsible, and playful person, and I love doing activities with kids rather than simply watching them. One of my dream jobs has actually always been to work in a daycare or spend my days caring for and interacting with children. Babysitting gives me a wonderful opportunity to do something I genuinely enjoy while also helping a family who needs a trustworthy and caring person for their little ones. My work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, so I’m available for babysitting after 5 PM on weekdays and anytime on weekends. I’d be happy to work with your family’s schedule and help whenever I can . Note: I am doing this job as volunteer work to help families.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Irvine, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.84
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.26
- Typical job length: 5.3 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 1,742 reviews in Irvine, CA
"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 Irvine?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Irvine?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Irvine is $24.84 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Irvine.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Irvine?
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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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