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102 available last-minute babysitters in Menlo Park, CA

Families in Menlo Park use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
88 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.16/hr

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Vitória
Booked by 54 repeat families
64 reviews
$38 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 104 families in Menlo Park, CA

Hi, families! I’m 27 and I have eight years of nanny experience. I’ve worked mostly with infants and toddlers, but I have plenty of experience with children of all ages. I’m reliable, patient, and a strong communicator. I’m currently looking for ocasional babysitting jobs, weekdays I’m available in the evenings and I’m mostly available on weekends - feel free to reach out!

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Bella
Booked by 7 repeat families
7 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Menlo Park, CA

Hey! My name is Bella, and I am a second-year university student with 5 years of paid childcare experience. A little about me: - I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in finance - I work part-time at the Palo Alto Hills country club, previously coaching swim lessons but currently assisting in kids events and managing the front desk - I love baking treats and trying new recipes An overview of my experience - I coached swim lessons for 3 years for children ranging from 8 months to 14 years old - I led an afterschool cooking class with 25 elementary aged children solo at low-income schools - I hosted cooking classes and camps for children at Tastebuds Kitchen in Palo Alto for up to 30 young kids at a time - I have been babysitting for the past 5 years for multiple families - I have worked at numerous summer/break camps, most recently with Steve & Kate’s Other things to mention: - I have a reliable car, and am comfortable helping out with driving - I have a clean driving record - I am willing to help with household tasks and prefer to spend my downtime being helpful

“Punctual, professional, so sweet and attentive with our children. Thank you!!”

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Belen
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in Menlo Park, CA

Hi there! My name is Belén and I’m originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I’m a fashion designer graduate and I been living here for three year already. I love kids and I’m currently taking care of two girls of 5 and 8. I have experience with kids from 3 months old to 10 years old. I like playing with them, reading books, or do arts and craft. I even teached how to crochet to my kids. I consider myself as an artsy and crafty person and I enjoy sharing that with kids. I’m fluent in english but my native lenguage is spanish. Cheers, Belén (:

“Belen is the best. She cares for our two girls (5,3) and they adore her. She plays fun, creative games with the girls. We could not function without her. Belen is the greatest!!”

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Angela
Booked by 5 repeat families
7 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Menlo Park, CA

Hello my name is Angela but I go by Angie. I am 25 years old attending my last year at San Francisco State University. My major is Sociology. I have an AA in human development and childhood development. I would love to work with kids once I get my degree. As for now I am willing to baby sit and care of children any ages. I am very respectful, caring, considerate and very aware of my actions, words and thoughts. I totally enjoy working and playing with kids due to their fun persona. My experience began through family and taking care of children through all ages. Then I joined Urban Sitter in 2020 and decided to open up to all opportunities available. I will be so grateful to gain more experience from the experiences I get through engagement with kids. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let me know. thank you!

“She was very attentive, kind and punctual. Would definitely hire again.”

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Amina
Booked by 2 repeat families
4 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Menlo Park, CA

Hello! I’m Amina, and I have several years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. As a caregiver, I would describe myself as nurturing, patient, and kind. Your child’s emotional and physical wellbeing are important to me! You can expect me to be fully engaged with your children. A few activities I might do with them (depending on their age and interests) are reading stories, doing crafts projects, playing board games, making friendship bracelets, or playing with outdoor chalk. My priority is to keep your children happy, healthy, and safe. If you choose to book with me, you can count on me to be dependable and attentive. Thanks for reading and please reach out if you have any questions!

“Amina was a fantastic sitter for my 2 boys. She was friendly, caring, compassionate and playful. Highly recommend!”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.16
  • 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 15,852 reviews in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Menlo Park is $31.16 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Menlo Park.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Menlo Park?

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