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48 available last-minute babysitters in Olema, CA

Families in Olema use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
12 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.27/hr

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Giovanna 2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Olema, CA

Hi - My name is Giovanna and I’m currently work with babysitter in Novato. I take care of 3 boys (4, 10 and 12y). I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, napping time, playdates, extra activities too. I am extremely organized and also offer cleaning and organizing services. I have experience caring for animals such as cats and dogs. In fact, I am passionate about dogs.

“100% reliable!! We had Giovanna babysitting our 2 kids (3 and 4 years old) multiple times. She is always on time, pays attention to the instructions, communicates well and the kids love her. She is extremely responsible and does an amazing job. I would 100% recommend her.”

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Devon 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child

I am a dedicated TK Para with a strong professional background in healthcare and behavioral health. I thrive in supportive roles and believe in the power of nurturing environments. My passion truly lies in working with children, | absolutely love kids! This is fueled by my own experience as a mother to two wonderful boys, aged 5 and 14. Balancing the energy of a kindergartner with the curiosity of a teenager gives me unique perspective, patience, and enthusiasm that I bring into both my professional and personal life. I am committed to helping children learn, grow, and succeed! In addition to helping children learn and grow, I can help with light housework work as well as cook and meal preparation.

“We’ve had such a great experience with Devon! She’s watched my 3-year-old a few times now for date nights, and each time my daughter has been comfortable, happy, and well cared for. The biggest compliment is that my daughter asked for her again, which says everything. Devon did art projects with my little one, and when we came home there was so much beautiful artwork they had created together. She also cooked my daughter’s dinner and cleaned up, which I truly appreciated. I felt completely at ease leaving my child in her care and would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for a kind, engaging, and trustworthy babysitter.”

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Kerstin
Booked by 12 repeat families
21 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 26 families in Olema, CA

Hello Families! I am an early childhood education professional with 15+ years of experience working in center-based infant and toddler care, preschool teaching and management of school-age aftercare programs. I currently work in early intervention for a local clinic. My focus is on safety, active engagement, positive reinforcement and creating supportive relationships. I love working with children and they enjoy me, so it’s a “win-win”. Credentials: BS in Biology, California CTC credential in Child Development including Infant/Toddler PITC certification, RBT certified, Child/Infant CPR and First Aid. I specialize in natural environment teaching (NET) and nature-based learning for all age groups. Fully vaccinated, non-smoker, health enthusiast with excellent references. Happy to assist with meal prep, cooking, feeding, diaper changes, potty training, schoolwork/tutoring, bedtime routines, etc. I come prepared to facilitate activities including art, reading, puzzles, games, dance/music, cooking/baking and more. Available for house and pet sitting with flexible scheduling. I adore animals and tend cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, turtles, birds, etc. with past expertise as a veterinary technician. Message me to discuss your family’s needs and schedule - I’d love to see how I can help! Thank you for reviewing my profile and I look forward to meeting you and your family. Booking and Cancellations: - minimum of 3 hours per booking - the full booked amount will be owed in cases of early returns - cancellations of less than 12 hours will be charged equal to 3 hours of the hourly booking fee (aligned with industry standards).

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Sara
Booked by 13 repeat families
31 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 45 families in Olema, CA

Dear families, I love being around children, and started babysitting when I was in high school. I’m a warm and friendly person you can trust to take good care of your kid(s). I foster creativity with children through arts and crafts, legos, dancing, playing music and playing games. My experience in caring for children is with infants through school aged kids. I am CPR/AED and First Aid certified. I’m a non smoker with a clean driving record who lives a very healthy lifestyle I am interested in building long lasting relationships with families. My childcare expertise also lies in raising my daughter to become a successful and independent adult, and I do understand the challenges and rewards that parents face. I’m a graduate of San Francisco State University, where I majored in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I’m also available to help with homework, household chores and pet care. During my free time, I enjoy hiking, painting, reading and spending time with family and friends. Thanks for considering me! I’m looking forward to meeting you and your family soon.

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karen
Booked by 5 repeat families
13 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in Olema, CA

Hi parents! I’ve been in United States since 2019. I came as an au pair and now I’m a college student. All this time I had the pleasure of taking care of kids from different ages: 8 months to 12 years. With the kids I like to read books, paint, play, take them to parks or different places if the parent is comfortable. I’m a person that is very patient, calm, respectful and trustworthy.

“Karen was very friendly and professional, our daughter really enjoyed her! We would definitely hire her again. ”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.27
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.80
  • Typical job length: 4.9 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 Olema?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Olema is $31.27 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Olema.

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