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138 available last-minute babysitters in Mountain View, CA

Families in Mountain View use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
103 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.20/hr

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Sofia 2 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Sofia, and I am currently offering my services for childcare, senior care, and animal care. I have worked with children in some capacity or another for over 10 years, including as a social worker, higher education professional, horseback riding teacher, and camp counselor. I have extensive experience in caretaking for children ages 4 and up and lots of animals, too! I enjoy crafting, spending time outdoors, and being a supportive and positive presence for children of all ages. I am happy to help with homework if needed and light household chores. I am also comfortable with some degree of senior care and have experience caring for those with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. I hold my bachelor's degree from the University of San Francisco, am currently earning a professional coaching certification, and happy to provide my resume and references if needed.

“Sofia is kind, prompt, and responsible. She always goes above and beyond. She is also very communicative.”

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Karunasri $35 per hour for 1 child

I would love to work with kids. I am very patient and friendly. Love to spend time with children. I am very focused and passionate at my work. I worked as baby sitter for a year and worked as a preschool teacher for 3 years. Currently working in Santa Clara unified school district in special education department.

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Martha $30 per hour for 1 child

My name is Martha, I have 9 years working with toddlers age and preschool age children in preschool. Before working as a toddler/preschool teacher I worked as a nanny for two families for two years. I am patient, caring, responsible, I am bi-lingual (Spanish) Early Childhood Education is my joy, children and help them learn and grow in different areas of development (social-emotional, gross motor..) by engaging them in different activities (painting, drawing, playdough, going to the park, dancing, going to the library and active play (bike, outdoor play). I enjoy reading and spending time with my family in my free time.

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Sterling $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi - My name is Sterling, and I'm currently a student at Canada College. I am offering child care. I am good with kids, but usually babysit my aunts three kids, ages 3, 7, and 10, as well as help with their puppy. However, I've babysat kids in my family and around my neighborhood on and off since I was 16. I can also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I am comfortable with animals in general, as I have two cats of my own; however, I am afraid of bigger dogs ( especially if they slobber a lot), spiders, and reptiles.

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Emma
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Mountain View, CA

Hi! My name is Emma. I’m a graduate student at Santa Clara university pursing a masters in counseling psychology. My experience with children ages 2-18+ began in 2020 as a freshman in college where I worked in the academic counseling office at my community college. From there I worked with 2nd graders in a school setting, supported teachers, was an intern at a head start school, I transitioned to work in the hospital supporting kids ages 5-9 years old with bereavement. Throughout the years my experience has extended from various settings and I look forward to providing a safe and fun environment for your children! I have my own form of transportation, I know how to make simple meals, and I can clean! I enjoy being outside and going on walks! Note: while I do live in Newark I am very used to commuting and don’t mind driving to different locations!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.20
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.90
  • 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 7,060 reviews in Mountain View, 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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Mountain View?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Mountain View?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Mountain View is $31.20 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Mountain View.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Mountain View?

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