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83 available last-minute babysitters in Portola Valley, CA

Families in Portola Valley use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
58 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.22/hr

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Charlotte $30 per hour for 1 child

I'm a medical assistant at a pediatric and OBGYN clinic, currently applying to PA school and looking to babysit on the side. Kids have always been my passion! I'm CPR/First Aid & EMT certified with 3–5 years of hands-on experience. Whether you need a reliable date night sitter or just an extra set of caring hands, I'd love to be part of your village :)

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Colette $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Colette, and I'm currently a graduate student at Stanford. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers and kids since I was 16. My responsibilities have included transportation to and from school, supervised activities, cooking, and homework help. I'm an experienced tutor from elementary to high school with a specialization in writing and English. I'm passionate about helping children love learning and feel confident in their skills! I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I enjoy cooking and baking, and I am happy to aid in preparing meals or teaching cooking and baking skills.

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Olga
Booked by 22 repeat families
25 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 55 families in Portola Valley, CA

Hi everyone,my name is Olga and I am a responsible, energetic, friendly, sociable, punctual, and easy going person. I enjoy spending time with kids. I used to work as a teacher assistant when I was in my country. I have experience at taking care toddlers, infants and school age kids. I like outdoor activities like going to the park, walkings, soccer, going to the library, and going to new places with kids. I also do drop offs and pick ups. I have experience at date nights and weekends. I have my own car, and I have references. I will be happy to help you with your kids. Hope to hear from you soon!!

“Olga was great!”

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Jamie
Booked by 83 repeat families
73 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 149 families in Portola Valley, CA

Hi- my name is Jamie, originally from Los Angeles, CA. I grew up in a big and very family oriented environment. I began babysitting at the age of 15. I have babysat children ranging from the ages of 2months-15 years old. I am comfortable babysitting children of all ages. I have done a lot of volunteer work in schools,daycares, churches, and more which have all required me to interact with children. I am a very responsible, patient, hardworking, approachable, nice, funny, energetic, understanding, and loving person. When I babysit I enjoy playing sports outside, doing crafts, playing board games, reading, and much more. I always love helping kids with homework. On my free time I love to read, watch movies, and have a good time. Overall, I like to believe that I am an outgoing individual that loves to be around kids and has a lot of patience.

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Maria
Booked by 41 repeat families
68 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 113 families in Portola Valley, CA

**Please note: I do not generally take care of sick children. Please let me know in advance if anyone in your family is sick, especially if they’re contagious, so I can decide whether or not to come. If I’m not told about your sick child until I arrive, I reserve the right to leave to protect myself and the other children in my care. Thank you for understanding** I’m currently working full time as a manager in tech and am only babysitting very occasionally to supplement my income. I was a nanny throughout college to a family with two children, including one with autism. I’ve been babysitting for years for children of a variety of ages. I am not currently available for any regularly scheduled, part time, or full time positions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss further.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.22
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.87
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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1,089 sitters background checked in Portola Valley, CA

4.9 average star rating from total of 8,228 reviews in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Portola Valley?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Portola Valley is $31.22 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Portola Valley.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Portola Valley?

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