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Asia
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland, CA

I’m a credentialed middle school science teacher taking a year off in San Francisco with 4+ years of classroom experience. I’m calm, reliable, and enjoy creating a safe, engaging environment for kids of all ages. I’ve also spent a lot of time caring for my young nephews and supporting family members through end-of-life care, which has deepened my patience and attentiveness. I am a safe driver and am happy to help with school pickup, homework, and at home or outdoor activities.

“Asia has been a wonderful family member and occasional caregiver to my elementary age oldest kid. She also can take on the two younger ones, who are twins of preschool age. She was so sweet and helpful with them when they were infants and is great with kids at the toddler age as well. Asia is organized and good at rolling with kids’ curiosity and playfulness. She is also a thorough communicator and a great partner in babysitting. If you ask her to pay attention to a certain thing or leave you some information about how the day went, she will go above and beyond. She is great at checking her messages and staying in touch, as well. Highly recommend. Five stars. 😉”

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vanessa
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Oakland, CA

Hi! My name is Vanessa. I am seeking a position following my college graduation and playing Division 2 collegiate soccer. I bring substantial experience as a house manager and nanny, including responsibilities such as transporting children to and from school and after-school activities. Meal Preparation, laundry and other related household task. A little bit about myself. Firstly, I am reliable and responsible with a great sense of accountability. Secondly, I have experience working with kids in different settings, which has helped me develop the necessary skills to support children. Additionally, I am patient, kind and caring towards children and able to communicate effectively with them. Lastly, safety is always my top priority when it comes to looking after children and will ensure that they are always in good hands. Some of my hobbies consist of going to the gym, playing soccer, and hanging with my friends and fam. I love staying active and being outdoors! Id love to connect! Languages: English, Spanish Reference’s available upon request

“Vanessa has been a wonderful family assistant for our household. She is incredibly reliable, punctual, and consistent, which has made a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly. From the beginning, she has been steady, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. Vanessa brings a calm, capable presence and handles responsibilities with care and professionalism. Whether it’s helping with schedules, transportation, or general household support, she follows through and can always be counted on. It is such a relief to have someone who is dependable and takes pride in doing things well. She has been a real asset to our family, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible, stable, and supportive family assistant.”

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Ashley
Booked by 5 repeat families
11 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Oakland, CA

Hello, Bay Area Families! My name is Ashley, and it’s great to meet you. I really enjoy babysitting kids and getting to know them and their unique personalities! I am an Aunt to five nieces and nephews under the age of 10, who live in Phoenix and Kansas City, and a dog mom to a miniature Aussiedoodle, Charles Barkley “Chuck”. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and have a working proficiency of French. I mainly babysat for one family with three young boys from the age of 14-17 during high school in the evenings and weekends in Wichita, Kansas. I went to school in New York City and nannied throughout the week, and babysat during the weekend for a few families with elementary school age children. I studied abroad in France and nannied for one family for the duration of my six months where I helped their three children with their English language skills, and primarily cared for their youngest child. I have lived in SF for 7 years, and am looking for occasional evening sits. Please reach out and let me know if I can help!

“Ashley was really thoughtful about confirming / being on time / associated logistics. She was very engaged with our kids and followed up my walkthrough with a lot of questions. Really kind and easy-going. My kids had a great time.”

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Toyosi
Booked by 2 repeat families
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Oakland, CA

Hi! My name is Toyosi. I was born and raised in Chicago and moved to San Francisco last year for medical school. I graduated from Princeton University in 2021, and I currently attend UCSF School of Medicine. I have always loved working with children, and I have been babysitting since high school. I am also interested in pursuing pediatrics after medical school. Outside of school (and babysitting), I enjoy reading, watching and playing soccer, practicing yoga, and taking long walks along the beautiful streets of San Francisco. All in all, I am a very genuine, kind, and thoughtful individual, and I always strive to provide my very best in my work and care for others. I hope to work with you soon!

“Toyosi is a delight! Reliable and my boys loved her. ”

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Mallory
Booked by 6 repeat families
15 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in Oakland, CA

Hey I'm Mallory 👋 I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old (that seems wild in this day and age) and I am an aunt to 3 kids ages 1, 3 & 7 with one on the way. I love children and have experience with all ages. I was a nanny throughout college and babysat for date nights and other events throughout my career. I have a 15 year career as a head of sales in the consumer good space and am on a career break. Some things I love - cooking (will cook with your kids!), nature, going on walks, all the pets, trying new things, dancing, hiking and all water activities.

“Mallory was great with our 19 month old. She got right down on his level and read him a book while we left the house - no tears! He ate second helpings of dinner and was asleep when we got home. Great experience, would love to have Mallory back.”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $30.95
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.81
  • Typical job length: 4.7 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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 Oakland?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Oakland?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Oakland is $30.95 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Oakland.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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