
"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

Need a sitter on short notice? San Francisco families find trusted, background checked babysitters on UrbanSitter.
Looking for jobs? Apply here.
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
All babysitters shown here are background checked every year. Learn more.
2nd grade teacher looking for a summer job and/or occasional work —— Hi, I'm Jenna and I would love to be your babysitter! I am a 2nd grade teacher with over 10 years of experience babysitting children of various ages (typically anywhere from 6 months to 12 years old), as well as 7 years of experience nannying. Additionally, I have experience working as a children’s gymnastic coach. Beyond my experience, I am told I am caring, active, and creative. Please let me know if you have anymore questions and let me know if this sounds like it could be a good fit for you! Thanks so much!
“Our kids had a great time hanging out with Jenna!”
Hello, I'm Laura, an ed tech educator and parent of a teenager, offering experienced child care. I enjoy babysitting, have raised my son, cared for my nieces and nephews, and watched my son’s friends when they were younger. I’ve babysat all ages, have helped children with homework and tutored in Italian, music and other subjects. Children find me friendly, playful and caring.
** OUT OF TOWN UNTIL THANKSGIVING ** Hi! I’m Hannah, a student at Middlebury College. I’m in San Francisco for the summer and love to reconnect with families I’ve previously worked with and meet new ones when I’m home during breaks. I just completed a summer fellowship at SPUR (public policy org) and am looking for babysitting jobs before I go back to Vermont for my last semester! I offer part-time and occasional babysitting as well as pet care. I have 10 years of experience babysitting for families with children ranging from age 1 to 14. My responsibilities have included picking up from school, helping with homework, preparing meals, helping with bath/shower time and doing crafts/playing games. I’ve been described as empathetic, trusting, punctual, hardworking, and joyful by previous families. Besides babysitting, I love sports and have experience working as a junior soccer coach. I also love the outdoors and especially love helping kids engage with curiosity and joy in nature! During the summer of 2020, I also developed curriculum and led a virtual climate camp for 4th to 6th graders. Additionally, I worked as a virtual reading tutor during covid and am happy to provide homework support. At home, I have a cat and golden retriever pup and am a huge animal lover! I offer walking, feeding, and have experience with house visits caring for cats and dogs while their families are on vacation. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, I look forward to connecting!
“Hannah was fantastic - my schedule was a bit up in the air and her flexibility was very much appreciated. She was great with the kids, they loved hanging out with her and had a full day of fun activities. Excited to have her back soon!”
Hi - My name is Ximena, I’m from Mexico and I'm currently a nutritionist. I am offering child care, dog care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since 8 years ago. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, and even dance lessons. Truly passionate about working with children. I do have a DL and a clean record (happy to share it) and a CPR certified. I've built strong, loving relationships with the families I've worked with and always create a calm, engaging, and safe environment for every child. Happy to work with families with pets. I'd love to connect and learn more about your family's needs. Thank you for your consideration 😊
Hi- My name is Suha I’m offering child care and babysitting in the evenings and weekends. During the weekdays I work as a full time patient advocate where I help patients gain access to medications. I have experience caring for infants, young children and teens. My skills include Doing Tutoring , Art, Music and dance. I have a 20 year old daughter who is currently attending UC Berkeley as well as a son who has his own business. Through my personal and professional life , I have learned that one of my passions is to take care of others. I’m easy going ,dependable, compassionate and make the child’s safety and wellbeing my number one priority. Furthermore, I enjoy cleaning, reading to children, going to the park and library. I Look forward to meeting and working with your amazing family!

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,485 sitters background checked in San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 29,963 reviews in San Francisco, CA

"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

"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

Submit a request to hear from available sitters.
To sign up with Facebook, we need permission to use your email address.
Sharing your friends list is optional, and allows us to connect you with sitters they book and recommend. Nothing will be shared or posted.

Submit a request to hear from available sitters.
To sign up with Facebook, we need permission to use your email address.
Sharing your friends list is optional, and allows us to connect you with sitters they book and recommend. Nothing will be shared or posted.
In most cities, average response time for last-minute requests is under two minutes.
See which babysitters have been hired by parents at your child's school, preschool, or neighborhood in San Francisco.
Every babysitter clears an annual background check, offering peace of mind even on short notice.
See parent reviews, repeat families, and average response times to find the right fit fast.
Ideas and strategies for when your plans change and you need a sitter.
See average babysitting rates by city and across the country.
A quick printable card to leave with your sitter in case something unexpected comes up.