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103 available last-minute babysitters in San Carlos, CA

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88 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.27/hr

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Olga
Booked by 96 repeat families
88 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 150 families in San Carlos, CA

Health & Safety Note: Because I often care for 2–3 different families in a single day, I do my best to keep everyone healthy and safe. For this reason, I’m not able to provide care for sick children or in homes where someone is currently unwell (cold, flu, fever, cough, etc.). If I arrive and notice signs of illness that I wasn’t informed about in advance, I may need to step away from the booking to avoid the risk of spreading anything to other children and families. Thank you so much for your understanding and support in keeping everyone well! ❤️ I’m a caring and experienced nanny with over 15 years of working with children of all ages — from tiny newborns to busy school-aged kids. I’ve worn many hats over the years: babysitter, summer camp group leader, and even some families trusted to help interview and choose the right nanny. I truly love what I do and always aim to create a warm, safe, and loving space where children can feel secure and thrive. Supporting parents and becoming a trusted part of the family is the heart of my work.

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Guadalupe
Booked by 5 repeat families
8 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in San Carlos, CA

Hello, my name is Guadalupe and I am currently offering child care, senior care and household care services. I love taking care of children as young as newborns. I have been taking care of children since I was 15. I love to do activities with the children and interact with them. I can also assist with household chores and or errands. I am a very well organized and detailed person. I have received both of my Covid shots along with my booster. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask!

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Paula
Booked by 8 repeat families
9 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 families in San Carlos, CA

My name is Paula. I’m 24 years old. From Colombia, my first language is Spanish but I’m fluent in English. I have experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and multiples at the same time. (Willing to give references) I have 7 years of experience with kids and I love taking care/being around kids. I was an Au Pair. I worked in a preschool with toddlers for two years and currently I’m working with infants. I’m family oriented and care about people around me and how I make them feel. I consider myself open minded, patient, respectful, responsible, flexible, organized, energetic, kind, fun-loving and independent. I love animals, I’m okay with any kind of foods. CPR, first aid, AED certification. Excelente driving record. Non smoker. I’m fully vaccinated, Willing to do light housekeeping and teach Spanish. Thank you

“Paula was great with my 5 yr old son! They played outside a ton and walked to a near by park. He said he had a great day! Will definitely book again! ”

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Itzel
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in San Carlos, CA

I am currently working as a lead preschool teacher. I have been working for the school for over 5 years. I have a bachelors degree in Human Development with a concentration in Childhood development. I am still actively taking classes to obtain my site supervisor early childhood education permit. I enjoy working with young children and helping them grow into confident, caring individuals. I love to spend quality time with them and help them reach their goals. I have passion, love, and patience for the work that I do. I am responsible and caring and value each child for who they are.

“She was awesome with our 2 yr old. We highly recommend her and would definitely have her again.”

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Carol
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in San Carlos, CA

Hello parents, I'm Carol and I'm 28 years old. I've been a nanny over 3 years here in the Bay Area with mostly experience with infants and toddlers. Depending on the kid's age I enjoy doing different activities indoors like reading books, doing arts and crafts, painting, etc and outdoors (always following the COVID guidelines). Exploring nature help kids to be away from electronics and let them discover new skills in them selves. I see myself as a punctual, patient, reliable and easygoing person, who is a good listener and follows parent's guidelines.

“We love having Carol watch our son (toddler). When we tell him in the morning that Carol is coming that evening he asks us through the day if she's here yet... and when we say no, he goes "Aww, man" (and squeals in delight when she arrives!). Carol is EXTREMELY attentive to Tristan, very sweet and caring with him. She gets down on his level, asks him questions about what he wants to do and makes sure he has a fun time. She does a "yes, and" when playing with him, and plays how he wants to play (of course keeping him safe). He loves it! And keeps the TV off, which is great. And her positive, infectious energy has us all smiling and laughing. As parents, we appreciate that she is responsible, communicates well, punctual, gets him fed, gets him to bed on time, and even does bath time when needed! We really look forward to being able to go out for dinner while having complete peace of mind. In short, we would highly recommend Carol to any friends of ours who are looking for a babysitter!”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.27
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.11
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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 San Carlos?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in San Carlos is $31.27 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in San Carlos.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in San Carlos?

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