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364 available last-minute babysitters in Oakland, CA

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Julie
Booked by 16 repeat families
42 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 54 families in Oakland, CA

Hello Parents! Your children's safety is my priority. I am CPR/AED certified and I have a Bachelor's Degree. I have experience babysitting kids (newborn to 12 years old) + I have a daughter, too! I look forward to hearing from you.

β€œJulie was great! She jumped right in with our 3 year old & 6 month old, and managed bedtime with ease. We would be happy to book with Julie again in the future πŸ₯°β€

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Karen
Booked by 11 repeat families
14 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 families in Oakland, CA

My name is Karen Cantu from Mexico,I’m 28 years old. 🌟I have experience working with kids and babysitting for more than 8 years.🌟 I am a Psychologist, I have a degree in Psychology.πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό I worked during my career doing practices with children in schools observing concepts of their development.πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« In my social service I was, as a Psychologist, working with low-income children with Down syndrome, Asperger's syndrome, autism, school deficit, also working with speech and emotional therapy.πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« I worked during and before my career in a children's show interpreting disney characters with children of all ages creating dynamics with values, dances and games for 4 years.πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Also I took care of my little cousins and I babysit new born and toddlers from my neighborhood πŸ’• I finished my Au pair program on June of 2023 ( the program lasted 2 years) taking care of kids, preparing meals, cleaning their stuff , organizing their rooms and making activities for them. I babysit for different families and I can provide their references. -Spanish native speaker -Advanced English -Advanced swimmer πŸŠπŸ»β€β™€οΈ -First Aid training recibe🚨 -Gymnast πŸ€ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ -Excellent driver🚘(I have my california and boston dl) -Fully vaccinated πŸ’‰ -Excellent reference’s -No smoking 🚭 -CPR certification

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Mila
Booked by 7 repeat families
10 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in Oakland, CA

Hello wonderful San Francisco Families, With over 20 years of experience working with children ranging in age 0-12, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in early childhood development. I hold a formal education in teaching, which i have continuously applied throughout my time I support and nurture young learners. My professional journey includes roles as both a former au-pair and a full time nanny, where i developed strong, lasting relationship with families and provided attentive, individualized care for children. Throughout the years, I have been committed to helping families create supportive and enriching environments for their children to thrive. I am cpr/1st aid certified, fully vaccinated (dtab, covid, flu). I received my Masters Degree in HR management, but I have always had passion to coming back and working with little ones again. I hope you will consider my candidacy and let me help you with taking care of your little ones. Best, Mila

β€œMila is the best and has a way with children where my daughter who truly does not warm up easily ran up to her after first meeting. She is loving and caring and just so grateful we found her! ”

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Erika
Booked by 3 repeat families
10 reviews
$33 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Oakland, CA

I am a nanny and sitter who have been taking care of newborns(including a premature baby) babies, toddlers and young children, in San Francisco bay area for more than 15 years. Before being a nanny I was an au-pair in Europe helping with young children and pre-teen. I love children and I love what I do. I can provide plenty of references from families I have worked in the past. I am reliable, loving, caring, creative, respectful, energetic, fun and very patient. I like to make sure children under my care grow in a safe and loving environment, providing age appropiate activities to contribute to a healthy development. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have all my inmunizations up to date, including the last bivalent COVID booster. I speak English and Spanish. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Lorraine
Booked by 139 repeat families
160 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 264 families in Oakland, CA

I grew up with 3 sisters and 2 brothers and we had dogs and cats. I played sports and first babysat at the age of 13. I love the beach and body surfing, I love to sing to the little ones and teach them songs, I like to have fun reading books, eating food, playing with just about anything (just a glass of ice water is entertainment for 30 minutes with a 15 month old-- yes, ice.. first it's solid and then magic-it disappears). I love to problem solve... or use the tool of distraction. And I do believe that "to every task that must be done there is an element of fun". I work part-time at the Ferry Building Book Passage and have been there for two and a half years, it's a great environment and I enjoy working with the public. There a lot of kids who come in on the weekends and I have fun getting to know them and what they like to read. I have been taking care of a year and a half boy for spurts this past year and it's been so much fun. We would go to the Main Library storytime for an outting and it was a real treasure. It is such a pleasure to work with kids, as they are so much in to the moment.

β€œThank you so much for your help! Would definitely recommend Lorraine, she was wonderful.”

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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 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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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Oakland?

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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