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29 available last-minute babysitters in Rio Linda, CA

Families in Rio Linda use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
26 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.76/hr

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Kateri $30 per hour for 1 child

Reliable and caring pet sitter who enjoys spending time with animals. Available for walks, visits, and general care to help keep routines steady.

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Bianca $20 per hour for 1 child

I’m a responsible, dependable, and caring person who enjoys working with kids and helping families when they need an extra hand. I recently started babysitting more regularly and have experience caring for young and school-aged children. I’m comfortable keeping kids entertained, preparing simple meals and snacks, helping with routines, and making sure they’re safe and well cared for while their parents are away. I’m patient, attentive, and easygoing, but I also understand the importance of following the routines and expectations parents have for their children. I’m happy to help with light cleanup related to the kids and I’m also comfortable around pets. I have a dog of my own, so pets in the home are never an issue for me. I work full-time during the week, so I’m primarily looking to help families with occasional babysitting, evenings, weekends, date nights, or other times when an extra set of hands is needed. I’m reliable, communicative, and want parents to feel comfortable knowing their kids are in good hands while they’re away.

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Mia $20 per hour for 1 child

I am an older sister so growing up I would act as the second mom and be very protective over my little sister. In general growing up I was always one of the oldest kids with family friends and just family in general. I was raised surrounded by kids and that is really where I grew the love for them and especially the patience for them. I am such a happy fun, loving and loud person to where I keep the kids entertained or if they get bored I just make up random games on the spot and have some fun. In my first 3 years of high school I coached one of the local youth cheer teams. I worked with ages 4-12 in this role. This past summer before I moved here for school and now I am a seasonal worker I am an employee at Carmel Valley Ranch. I work at the kids camp there. It basically is a everyday day care center where it is a play room where we do crafts, read books, play games, and take the kids outside to enjoy the fresh air. With this and young kids having fun we do clean up the room a good amount of times during the day. With being surrounded by kids through out my whole life I am not studying to go into education for the ages 1st-3rd.

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June $24 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m June, I am a caring and reliable nanny with over 6 years of paid experience supporting infants and young children. I currently work part-time for a family and am looking to add another position to my schedule. I’m calm, patient, and great at creating a safe, warm environment for little ones. I enjoy helping with routines, naps, feeding, playtime, and keeping things running smoothly for parents. I’m available Saturdays through Tuesdays and open to date nights, part-time care, and regular weekly schedules. I love working with kids and I’m excited to connect with a family who needs dependable support.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.76
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.23
  • Typical job length: 4.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 487 reviews in Rio Linda, 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 Rio Linda?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Rio Linda is $22.76 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Rio Linda.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Rio Linda?

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

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