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26 available last-minute babysitters in Pleasanton, CA

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32 available today | Avg hourly rate: $30.62/hr

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Elysia $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi, my name is Elysia, and I am currently a senior at UCLA. I have a passion for working with children and serving our youth in any way I can. Kids truly bring so much joy to life, and I love connecting with them while supporting their growth, confidence, and creativity. I hope to not only be a caregiver, but also a positive mentor and role model for the children I work with. I have hands on experience working at the Boys & Girls Club, where I formulated weekly lesson plans that encouraged student participation through interactive activities and creative projects. I focused fun and engaging learning experiences while fostering an environment where children felt safe to express themselves and develop critical thinking skills. Creating a supportive and welcoming space was always my top priority. Through this role, I demonstrated strong leadership and mentorship by guiding students in personal growth, helping them set attainable goals, and motivating them through positive reinforcement and recognition of their accomplishments. This approach helped increase their self confidence and enthusiasm toward both academics and daily life. I also implemented structured daily routines to provide consistency, while maintaining a warm, caring, and positive attitude when working with both individuals and groups of children. Overall, I strive to ensure a safe, nurturing, and encouraging environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and inspired to be their best selves. I truly love working with kids and feel grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives.

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Kassandra
Booked by 108 repeat families
110 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 209 families in Pleasanton, CA

Hello! My name is Kassandra, however, I prefer to go by Kassie. (I apologize that video in my profile is old, I will update it when I can). I am a student who works as a waitress as it is accommodating. I am currently enrolled at SJSU as a Psychology major with a double minor in Child Development and Sociology. I’m looking down a career pathway of becoming a Child Psychologist, therapist/counselor, school counselor, behaviorist therapist or something along that path. I love working with children and I want to make a career out of it. I have received AAs in Psychology, Allied Health, Natural Science and Health Education. I love to help others. I’ve always wanted to follow in my grandma’s footsteps with saving lives and making a difference by working in the medical field. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted as well as flu vaccinated. I have also received all my other vaccines. My experience with children goes back to when I first started babysitting at the age of 12. I have worked at day cares where I have experience with children from infancy to 15 years of age. I am comfortable with all age groups. I do not smoke. I love animals as well so pets are never an issue! I have experience house sitting/petsitting as well. I have been house sitting/petsitting since I was 13 years old. It first started out with watching my neighbor’s house and cats while they were gone and progressed to dog sitting/cat sitting at other people’s houses. I am very responsible and respectful of other people's homes. I clean up after myself and make sure the house looks like it did when I arrived.

“My daughter loved Kassie. She was sweet and communicated well with us. I would definitely recommend booking her.”

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Karely
Booked by 16 repeat families
19 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 27 families in Pleasanton, CA

Im currently available just during the weekends, and sooo exited to babysit for your kiddos 🥰🫶🏻🙌🏼💕 Hello there! My name is Karely, I’m from mexico, and a proud mom of a 11 year old Girl! I’m very social, I always have a positive attitude with great values and I love interacting with people of all ages. I’m always learning new things and love to share and do activities with others such as painting, singing, crafting, backing, making jewelry, cooking, gardening among other things I also speak Spanish and back in Mexico I volunteer to help elders to read and write.

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Amanda
Booked by 3 repeat families
19 reviews
$42 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Pleasanton, CA

Reliable, dependable, and engaging day/night nanny, NCS, Sleep Consultant, House Manager with over 15 years paid experience in all ages. Currently renewing Doula certification. Certified in infant and child CPR. Highly skilled and trained in infant and toddler development. Experience working in the NICU department, with neurodivergent and disabilities. Committed to promoting children’s physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with the parents. Experience includes overnight and day/weekend scenarios, as well as participation in extended family vacations and touring abroad with a musician. Experience working with learning and behavior disorders and working closely with neurodivergent children, Assimilated into households with diverse traditions, routines and religious/dietary practices.

“Amanda is an amazing provider, she was prompt to Respond and fully understood our needs. She is flexible and extremely diligent. We are excited to work with her. ”

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Jenna
Booked by 1 repeat family
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Pleasanton, CA

Hello! My name is Jenna and I recently graduated from CSU East Bay. I am offering childcare and pet care services. Over the years I have babysat numerous times for neighbors or family friends from children ages 1-10. Previously I worked at a petting zoo and managed groups of children from ages 3-14. I can also help with homework, especially in the science area as I have a bachelors in biology. In my free time I enjoy reading, drawing, painting, and crocheting. I have around 7 years of experience working with various types of farm animals and I am comfortable taking care of any animal! Upon request I’d be happy to give references.

“Such a sweet kind young woman ”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $30.62
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.23
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 9,784 reviews in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Pleasanton is $30.62 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Pleasanton.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Pleasanton?

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