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30 available last-minute babysitters in Occidental, CA

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6 available today | Avg hourly rate: $28.40/hr

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Ariana $28 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m a newly graduated registered nurse looking for a rewarding way to spend my time while I get a job! I love working with little ones and have done for for a long time! I love pets as well! I am BLS and PALS certified :)

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Samantha $24 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Samantha, I just moved to Santa Rosa area, originally from Los Angeles. I did some studying to get my associates degrees. I am offering child care and household services. I have been taking care of my families babies since I was 15 years old. I love crafting with the kiddos. I can cook, clean, run errands, and open to any tasks. I am not allergic to cats nor dogs and happy to work with family pets. I would be more than happy to provide the care and support your family needs. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Sarah $30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Occidental, CA

Hi Families! I'm an educator with 20+ years' experience teaching kindergarten through 12th grades, and a mom of two ages 12 and 16. I have a warm, friendly, wholistic approach based on working with families' needs and approaches. I speak Spanish, can tutor in all subjects, have tons of resources and projects for summer academic, art, socialization and physically active enrichment. Working with children is my life's passion and I have extra time this summer to help out your family with your childcare and/or tutoring needs. CPR certified. Safe driving record.

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Sofia $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I'm a recent high school graduate, attending community college. I'm looking for an occasional or part-time job doing something I enjoy-- and I love working with kids! If I find we are a good fit, I'm open to considering longer-term options. Experience & Qualifications: I have some babysitting experience with another local family who I babysat for occasionally throughout high school. Their kids were 4 and 7 at the start. I've also worked as a substitute classroom aid at the German Language School of the North Bay in Novato and mostly substituted in the kindergarten class which had kids ranging from 3 to 6 years old. If you'd like to know more about paid work and volunteer work I've done, I'd be happy to send you my resume or discuss this further. I'm happy to provide references as well. Just reach out! Note that I haven't had formal tutoring experience but would be comfortable assisting a child in learning all the teaching skills listed on my profile. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified for infants, children and adults. Background & Childcare Approach: I was educated in Waldorf schools from preschool to 12th grade. My childcare approach emphasizes being a nurturing emotional presence for children. I believe children don’t need to become someone. They already are someone. And I believe it’s my job to help that unfolding happen safely, while letting them grow into themselves. To gain skills to increase their safety in the world rather than hide from it. To learn to distinguish good risks to take from harmful or dangerous risks. I want to encourage them to play hard, and I use kindness as a guiding principle in everything. I hope to help them build healthy confidence, knowing they are capable and can do hard things– and are able to ask for help. I value a healthy and age-appropriate transparency between child and adult, enough for children to know that adults aren’t perfect, and we don’t expect them to be perfect either. I hope to teach them humility by example so that they too can learn to say “that wasn’t my best moment, and I know how to come back and repair.” I hope to bring these values into a warm family household that also shares them. Best, Sofia

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Kenia $30 per hour for 1 child

I work full time but I’m available anytime after or weekends. I’m capable of working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers to teenagers. I’m willing to help with any type of home or errands that may come up. CPR certified!! Patient & Healthcare experienced.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $28.40
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $33.04
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Afternoon

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 987 reviews in Occidental, 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 Occidental?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Occidental is $28.40 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Occidental.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Occidental?

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