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14 available last-minute babysitters in Riverside, CA

Families in Riverside use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
14 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.82/hr

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Gisela $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Gisela. Im a nursing student, experienced caregiver, and someone who genuinely loves working with kids. I’ve worked through the YMCA in after-school programs with children from 1st to 5th grade, and I’m also the proud, very involved aunt to a 5-year-old niece who keeps me on my toes. I’m great with animals (dogs are my specialty, but I fully respect cats and their space), comfortable with cleaning and household help, and I bring a lot of warmth and structure to the families I work with. I come from a Mexican background where caring for others is second nature, and my healthcare experience has taught me patience, attentiveness, and strong communication. I chose nannying because it fits well with my nursing school schedule and because caregiving is something I truly enjoy.

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Hadie
Booked by 32 repeat families
31 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 59 families in Riverside, CA

Hello Urban Sitter families! My name is Hadie, I am a Registered Nurse who took a step back from my full-time bedside nursing career to be with my family and work as a Per diem Nurse. I joined Urban Sitter back in 2015, where I worked with several families and became a nanny to one family for 8 years. I am offering child care, pet care, and senior care services. I enjoy being a babysitter/caregiver and have cared for individuals of all ages, newborn to 100 years old, and all ages in between. I cook, clean, organize, drive, and do anything asked to the best of my ability. I love working with children and creating all kinds of indoor and outdoor activities, movie watching, singing and dancing, baking, sports, and even arts and crafts. I cannot wait to see what opportunities I get and the families I will meet. Thank you for your time! I'm currently not taking full-time jobs; however, I am interested in a part-time job if it is the right fit for both of us and scheduling. I would mostly love to help with date nights/occasional babysitting.

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Vivian
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Riverside, CA

Hello! It’s great to meet you ! I work as a substitute teacher during the school year and pick up occasional jobs here as well. I teach Kindergarten through twelfth grade and am very familiar and comfortable with that wide age range! Besides that, I have also worked in other school districts as an after school leader, where I was used to working one on one with students as well as leading large groups of kiddos as well. I have also nannied for a family with two babies, ages 2 1/2 and 9 months until I started working as a permanent substitute. I find kids’ energetic and kind personalities a joy to be around and I love working with kids for those reasons! I have a clean driving record and happily offer pickup and drop off from school if needed. I can offer school related assistance including homework help, arts and crafts, light tidying around the household, and anything else that I may be of help in. My priority is always to ensure that this is a great experience for both the family and children, as for me as a caretaker! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I will be more than happy to answer them! I am excited to meet you and potentially work with your family and little ones! I am fully vaccinated as well as have all of the boosters and am CPR Certified for all ages.

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Ashley
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Riverside, CA

Hello, my name is Ashley. I am punctual, trustworthy, energetic, and patient. I am bilingual in Spanish and fluently speak it as well. I have been babysitting for neighbors since I was a teen. Now, my nanny families come from word of mouth. I have worked with children in various settings (as a tutor, therapist, & teacher's assistant). I enjoy spending time outdoors, doing crafts, and creative play. I have watched children as young as three weeks old and up to younger adults (with autism and intellectual disabilities). I have experience watching multiple children at a time. I have taken child development courses and am certified in Adult, Child, and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

“Always kind, professional and great with the kids.”

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Juliana $19 per hour for 1 child

My name is Juliana.I offer care services for seniors as well as childcare. Childcare: Forkids on the zero to 1 ,0 to 4 .I provide general care example feeding,diaper change,soothing,bathing as the need requires including watching for wellbeing. For kids above 4 to10 years who can speak.I feed ,clothe,help them nap and do homework as well as correct verbally where required in an compassionate manner.I love habing evening walks with them FOR seniors.I give emotional assistance,remind to take their medicines,clean and bathe where required ,monitor for health changes and cook plus light housekeeping as well..Seniors always have loads of experience and easy to care for..its always a pleasure. Iam patient and firm and love to laugh and share stories with the seniors ..

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.82
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.06
  • Typical job length: 5.1 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 355 reviews in Riverside, 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 Riverside?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Riverside?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Riverside is $22.82 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Riverside.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

Can I find a same-day babysitter in Riverside?

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