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88 available last-minute babysitters in Pacific Palisades, CA

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75 available today | Avg hourly rate: $27.04/hr

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Margaret $23 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a 26yr old NC native that’s been in LA for 1.5 years. I’ve worked with kids of all ages my whole life as a tutor, nanny, summer camp counselor, lifeguard, babysitter, and aunt of 4 toddlers. I have a full license and clean driving record. I love arts and crafts, cooking and doing anything outside.

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Laurel $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I am currently a Junior at UCLA studying Psychology and Political Science. My experience includes history babysitting, working on school field trips, children’s summer camps, pet sitting, and house sitting. I have been babysitting children from 9 months to 12 years old for 8 years. I have experience working a rafting summer camp for kids 5-16 as well. I am a current volunteer at the UCLA Botanical Gardens, facilitating elementary school field trips and learning experiences. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have been trained in infant and toddler specific CPR and first aid.

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Carly $18 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Carly, and I’m an 18-year-old high school senior graduating in 2026. I’m looking to gain more babysitting experience as I prepare to pursue a nanny career this summer. I’ve been around children my entire life. I come from a big family and helped care for my younger cousins from a young age. I also helped care for my best friend Ned for four years, which taught me responsibility, patience, and attentiveness early on. Growing up in after-school programs further helped me learn how to interact with children of all ages, play fairly, and understand right from wrong. Since age 16, I’ve worked in restaurants, including Shake Shack and currently as a Starbucks barista. These roles strengthened my communication skills, punctuality, honesty, and cleanliness. I interact with children daily and genuinely enjoy helping them. Kids naturally gravitate toward me, and I love supporting families. I’m hardworking, reliable, and ready to adapt to your family’s needs. While I’m not currently CPR/First Aid certified, I have hands-on experience and am happy to get certified if required. Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Susan $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Susan, and I have over 3 years of childcare experience. I am currently working as a full-time Au Pair in California, caring for young children every day. Most of my experience is with children between 1 and 6 years old. I am a patient, caring, responsible, and organized caregiver who truly enjoys helping children learn, play, and grow in a safe and positive environment. I love planning fun activities, reading stories, doing arts and crafts, playing outdoors, and encouraging creativity while maintaining routines and structure. I can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping related to the children, school or activity drop-offs and pick-ups, bedtime routines, and keeping play areas clean and organized. I am also comfortable with pets and happy to help if needed. Families describe me as calm, dependable, attentive, and easy to communicate with. My goal is to provide children with a safe, loving, and engaging environment while giving parents peace of mind knowing their little ones are in caring and responsible hands.

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Gigi $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi everyone! I’m Gigi and I’m offering child care, pet care, and household services. I’ve been babysitting since high school and worked at a daycare throughout college, giving me experience caring for children of all ages with most of my time being spent with toddlers! I’m also a dog owner to a boxer and a bulldog/pit mix, so I’m very comfortable caring for pets. I’m responsible, patient, and reliable, and am happy to help with activities, homework, meals, daily routines, bedtime, and household tasks. Heads up- I do work full time so my availability is early mornings during the week, late nights, and free all weekends! Excited to work with you and your family! :)

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $27.04
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.92
  • Typical job length: 4.5 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 7,350 reviews in Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Pacific Palisades?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Pacific Palisades is $27.04 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Pacific Palisades.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check. You can also read reviews from Pacific Palisades families and see shared connections before you book. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a same-day babysitter in Pacific Palisades?

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