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14 available last-minute babysitters in Salinas, CA

Families in Salinas use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
7 available today | Avg hourly rate: $27.25/hr

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Jazmine 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Salinas, CA

I am a college student majoring in Elementary Education. I have three years experience babysitting children of all ages, and caregiving for special needs children and teenagers, and medical assistance for elderly patients. I am patient, attentive, and nurturing. Having two siblings with autism, I am passionate about helping people and supporting their individual needs.

“Jazmine is punctual, nurturing, and kind. We were delighted with her services!”

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Linda $30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Salinas, CA

Hi! My name is Linda, I have over 5 years of childcare experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, & school-age children. I spent 2 years working at a daycare & I also have experience working in school settings and babysitting for families. I'm CPR certified & am passionate about providing children with a safe, caring, & fun environment. I'm dependable, patient, & enjoy keeping kids engaged through play, activities, reading, & outdoor time. I'm also happy to help with light child-related tidying when needed.

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Athena
Booked by 12 repeat families
40 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 43 families in Salinas, CA

Hello Families! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My name is Athena. I am a Monterey county resident whose lived here my entire life. I'm a Non-smoking wife and mother of 4. I have 9 siblings, and a total of 28 niece's and nephews all of which I have cared for. I am fully covid vaccinated, including boostered. I am happy to provide proof at your request. Being that I am a full time Mom and also full time employed, I'm currently only looking for occasional jobs ( such as but not limited to: date nights, errand runs, meetings, work events, last minute sitter, weekends, after school care etc). I enjoy meeting new families and absolutely love children. I have over 30 yrs of child care experience! I'm a PTA Mom and I volunteer at my children's school whenever possible. I am comfortable with children of all ages including newborns and Preteens. I will always respect your wishes and will do my best to follow your routine. I enjoy outdoor activities, board games, building blocks/legos/puzzles, play dough, movies and arts & crafts. I consider myself a "go getter". I am very passionate about the time I spend caring for the children I babysit. Hotel Stays, Airbnb's, No problem! I will make the best out of every situation.. (I am also able provide services for group events where multiple sitters are requested as I have several sitter friends if multiple sitters needed). ** I am willing to travel up to 45 miles for an additional fee. ** I am punctual, reliable, easy going, patient, openminded and friendly. -Athena

“Athena was a delight to work with! We were in town for a wedding and needed help watching our kids at our hotel. I was a little nervous about it since it was a small hotel room but Athena was a pro! She quickly connected with my kids and put them at ease. She brought some fun toys and games that engaged the kids and they had a blast. Highly recommend!”

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Aaralyn $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Salinas, CA

I am a responsible and dependable college student at California State University, Monterey Bay, studying psychology with a strong interest in child development and education. I have experience working with children through volunteering and classroom settings, and I enjoy creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where kids can learn and have fun. Families describe me as patient, caring, organized, and reliable. I am comfortable helping with homework, supervising activities, preparing simple meals, and assisting with light household tasks. In addition to childcare, I have extensive experience caring for animals. I grew up around dogs, cats, chickens, and horses, so I am comfortable with pet sitting, feeding, exercising, and providing attentive care for a variety of pets. I also love to do arts and crafts, sing, dance, watch movies, bake, and learn new hobbies with kiddos!!

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Kari 1 review
$24 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Kari! I am a graduate student at CSUMB and a Navy veteran. I have always enjoyed fostering loving and fun environments for children starting when I was a Girl Scout camp counselor in my teens, to babysitting and nannying after my time in the Navy, until now after having my own son! Some of my favorite activities to do with children are arts / crafts, beach days, aquarium visits, gardening, library story times, etc! I am CPR and basic life support (for adults and infants) certified and recently took the recertification course. I have advanced knowledge of combat casualty care as well. I have base and commissary access if needed for your situation. I am very good with all kinds of animals of all kinds of temperament.

“Kari is an AMAZING sitter/nanny. I was having some consistency issues with my current daycare because the lady running our daycare was dealing with some doctors appointments, and THANK GOD I had Kari to help with those days I didn’t have care for my son. I wish I could have switched to Kari all together, but unfortunately it just wouldn’t work for my schedule and it’s the only reason she isn’t our full time care. She was fully engaged with my son, she followed our schedule to the second, she fed him great food, all whole foods all very healthy, she even washed his clothes when he got them wet. She even took the kids to the beach! My son had soooo much fun with her. She’s an amazing mom and and amazing caregiver. She is the kost impressive sitter I have ever used and my son loves her so much.”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $27.25
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $32.20
  • Typical job length: 5.4 hours
  • Most requested times: Evening

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 145 reviews in Salinas, 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 Salinas?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Salinas is $27.25 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Salinas.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Salinas?

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