"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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613 available last-minute babysitters in San Francisco, CA
Families in San Francisco use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
430 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.03/hr
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Monique
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 166 repeat families
231 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 354 families in San Francisco, CA
Dear San Francisco families, Welcome to my profile! I’m Monique, I have 10 years of experience working with kids all ages, including infants. I was an Au Pair for two years, and had full-time, part-time, nanny share and learning pod positions along with 500+ babysitting jobs. I’m CPR/First-aid certified, healthy, happy and absolutely reliable person with the best intentions and strong personal values. You can trust your children and your home on me. Thank you for reading and feel free to reach me out! Disclaimer: as a common practice, I charge the full amount of hours booked even if the family arrives earlier than expected. Monique
“Monique is wonderful. She is punctual, kind, and engaging with my daughter. She was very easy to work with and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. I would highly recommend her and will definitely book her again in the future.”
Valentina
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 repeat families
17 reviews$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in San Francisco, CA
Hi, my name is Valentina and I'm offering child care. I love taking care, playing, teaching and spending time with infants and toddlers. I have a certification in early childhood education and I worked in a school where I did didactic and meaningfu activities for them to develop their motor, cognitive, sensory and communicative skills through play such as painting, singing, dancing, reading and imagining stories, tasting and feeling different textures.
“Super professional and responsive. Was flexible at the last minute and clearly had the kids engaged and having fun (without a screen 😁). 2 boys aged 6 and 8 gave rave reviews. ”
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Judith
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 repeat families
14 reviews$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 22 families in San Francisco, CA
Hello! I’m Judi. I am a 35 year old preschool teacher who loves working with children and is really looking forward to working with yours! I am a teacher and mom to an awesome 12 year old. I am back to Urban sitter after a hiatus and I’m interested in date night gigs and other short term nannying. I have over 15 years of experience working in early education. I currently work full time at an amazing preschool in Glen park. We practice play based learning there and that is the philosophy I use in my interactions with kids. I practice gentle parenting at home and approach all children with the same mindset. I am warm, friendly, reliable and punctual. Thank you for your time and consideration!
“Judy was wonderful with our 9 month old son. Before we left she was already playing with him on the floor and letting him crawl and explore. He had a good nap, a bottle, a snack, and was happy when we got home. She was punctual and a clear communicator. We were so thankful and would recommend her!”
Kylie
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 repeat families
31 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in San Francisco, CA
Hi! My name is Kylie and am 24 years old! I have graduated from Indiana University in May of 2025 with my bachelors in Psychology! I am currently undergoing an online accelerated nursing program through University of Indianapolis! I am now in my senior year and am absolutely loving it! I also have hopes to become a PICU or NICU nurse in the future! I am currently a tech on an adult Med-Surg Unit so I am trained in CPR and BLS for all ages! I have babysat for many years, starting in 8th grade all the way into my freshman year of college, which was when my kiddos outgrew me:) I have babysat kids of all ages, starting with the newborn stage and even kids as old as 14! I absolutely love working with children in my free time! I look forward to connecting with you and meeting your babies!!
“Kylie was good with my daughter even though she was upset to be with a new person”
Hanna
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 repeat families
28 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 families in San Francisco, CA
A nanny you can trust. More than 10 years of experience. Ending up 2 years with a family of 2 awesome kids, before that I worked for 3 years with a beautiful family with also 2 kids. I am calm, polite, easy going, always flexible, and ready to give my best.
“Hanna was great! She jumped right in with the kids, who loved her, and she provided updates to us after they were down for the night. Would love her to come again!”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Francisco, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.03
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.93
- Typical job length: 4.7 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 29,963 reviews in San Francisco, CA
"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
"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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Why San Francisco families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in San Francisco?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Francisco?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in San Francisco is $31.03 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in San Francisco.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in San Francisco?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in San Francisco 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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