"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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12 available last-minute babysitters in Lathrop, CA
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6 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.70/hr
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Ava
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Lathrop, CA
Hi, I'm Ava! I was born and raised in the Bay Area, then moved to the East Coast with the family I was nannying for at the time. I just moved to Modesto and am looking to meet new families! I've always loved working with kids- I started babysitting when I was 12 and then at my local YMCA when I was 15. I worked summer camp, after school, and child watch programs- with children ranging from 6 months to 11 years in age. When I was 17, I started nannying. My typical duties included driving the kids to after school activities, taking them to the park, meal prep, light housework, and general care. I am very comfortable doing basic chores around the house (e. g. dishwashing, laundry, driving the kids places, and other activities) and I have my own car. While on the East Coast I babysat for multiple families and made awesome connections, I'm really excited to do that here in Modesto! :) My current availability is evenings and weekends. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Azaria $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I’m currently a college student looking to help out families in need. I’m in the USMC reserves and I have a lot of free time. I grew up in a full house, I have 5 siblings and I share the middle! I would always and still do lookout for my younger siblings so I know a thing or two about kids. I used to coach at a high school so I was certified in first-aid/CPR.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Lathrop, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.70
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $32.43
- Typical job length: 4.5 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 104 reviews in Lathrop, 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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Lathrop?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Lathrop is $24.70 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Lathrop.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Lathrop?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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