"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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127 available last-minute babysitters in Los Altos, CA
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94 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.16/hr
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Maria
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 repeat families
9 reviews$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 25 families in Los Altos, CA
Hello, My name is Maria. I studied Human Development & Family Sciences (early childhood education) with a double major in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish.. I am a native Spanish speaker and am bilingual (Spanish/English). I have experience working with children of all ages from birth to adolescents. I love getting to know children and helping them achieve their potential. I am excited to get to know you and your child/children.
“My toddler warmed up to Maria very quickly! Maria was very responsive to my messages, was reliable, and I will definitely be hiring her again in the future.”
Itzel
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Los Altos, CA
I am currently working as a lead preschool teacher. I have been working for the school for over 5 years. I have a bachelors degree in Human Development with a concentration in Childhood development. I am still actively taking classes to obtain my site supervisor early childhood education permit. I enjoy working with young children and helping them grow into confident, caring individuals. I love to spend quality time with them and help them reach their goals. I have passion, love, and patience for the work that I do. I am responsible and caring and value each child for who they are.
“She was awesome with our 2 yr old. We highly recommend her and would definitely have her again.”
Juliana
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 repeat families
9 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 22 families in Los Altos, CA
Hello families! I’m Juliana and I’ve been working with child care since 2014 in daycares, as an Au Pair and nanny. A little bit about me: -Self-sufficient and work well independently, -Responsible, paciente, caring and calm nature, -Enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, reading, teaching and playing. I’m available during the weekends and date nights. I have experience with all ages, especially with babies and toddlers. I’m happy to provide more information if you need and share past families contacts. Looking forward to talk to you. Thank you 😊
Abigail
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Los Altos, CA
Hi! I’m currently a nanny and have been caring for kids for about 8 years. I also take on little babysitting gigs on the side. I’m a very caring and responsible person who loves working with children. I’m patient and attentive and always make sure the kids feel safe and comfortable. I genuinely enjoy what I do and love being someone families can trust with their little ones! 😊 I'd love the opportunity to bring my energy and experience to your family! I also have a profile on care.com
“Abigail was amazing ! It was my first time getting a sitter but she was right on time, confident, and calm. She messaged me throught the day to keep me up to date on what fun activities they were doing which really put me at ease. I returned back to a tidy home and my little girl sound asleep.”
Dana
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 26 repeat families
25 reviews$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 37 families in Los Altos, CA
Hi! Im currently searching for a morning position to fill my schedule. in the afternoons I provide care for a six year long term family. I have many years of newborn care experience, and would prefer to grow with a family. I love to be creative, have fun, cook and play! Would be happy to chat or answer any further questions!
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Los Altos, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.16
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.86
- Typical job length: 5.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 7,194 reviews in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Los Altos is $31.16 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Los Altos.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Los Altos?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Los Altos 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?
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