"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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12 available last-minute babysitters in Port Hueneme, CA
Families in Port Hueneme use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $25.74/hr
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Debi $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Port Hueneme, CA
I have over 10 years experience caring for children infants through 10 years old. I prefer and specialize in infants and toddlers! I have a certificate in Child Development. In addition, I was a substitute teacher for at least 8 years and I have experience as an independent tutor in math and language arts. I have cared/worked within the school system ages pre-school to 8th grade. I am a very responsible, dependable, patient, caring, loving, friendly and hands on nanny. I treat my clients children with 150 percent of my abilities. The child's safety is of upmost importance along with their happiness! Children are like gold to me-precious! I am CPR/First Aid Certified. Working with children is my passion and I want to make a positive difference in their lives. I have excellent references, education and experience!
Nancy $30 per hour for 1 child
I am only looking for Babysitting jobs. No Nanny jobs. I prefer children 3 plus years old. I have 2 grown boys who played a lot of sports. I can play with your kids outside. I have dogs.I have had cats and a horse. I can run errands with my own car.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Port Hueneme, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.74
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.58
- Typical job length: 6.7 hours
- Most requested times: Afternoon
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 68 reviews in Port Hueneme, CA
"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
"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 Port Hueneme?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Port Hueneme?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Port Hueneme is $25.74 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Port Hueneme.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Port Hueneme?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Port Hueneme 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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