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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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Shaden
Booked by 33 repeat families
62 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 84 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello! My name is Shaden. I’m 29 years old, a Culinary Arts student, and I speak both Spanish and English. I would describe myself as an honest, responsible, and caring person. I have several years of childcare experience, including over 4 years working with the same family here in San Francisco, plus many years of babysitting experience back in my hometown. I started caring for their youngest when he was just 4 months old, while also helping with his older brother and sister, who were 6 and 8 at the time. Today they are 4, 10, and 12, and it has been such a special experience growing alongside them through every stage. I originally came to San Francisco as an au pair in 2022, and after completing my program, I continued working with the same family as their nanny while studying. In my free time, I’ve also completed many babysitting jobs with local families, building strong connections in the community with 100+ bookings and 50+ positive reviews. I’m comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and I love creating a safe, fun, and loving environment. I can help with school drop-offs, activities, homework, meal prep, bath and bedtime routines, outdoor play, and engaging creative activities. I’m warm, responsible, patient, and energetic, and I truly enjoy helping children grow while making parents feel supported and at ease

“I highly recommend Shaden! We had a brief call to meet her the night before the booking. She arrived on time (actually a little early and she waited for the extacr time) for a very early morning booking, she was kind and professional. I immediately felt at ease with her, especially since my son was still sleeping. She drove him in her car to his camp and everything went very smoothly. I would definitely hire her again. Thanks Shaden!”

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Ariana
Booked by 33 repeat families
53 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 68 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello ! My name is Ariana. I recently graduated from SFSU with a bachelors in nursing and currently working on my Masters. I’m offering child care and senior care. I have volunteered at Think Together after school program for about five years assisting and tutoring students. I helped raise and watch my three siblings and many cousins when I was ten. Ever since I just love taking care of children. I have so much patience and passion for the little ones and teens! I love creating activities or arts and crafts, reading, making towers with legos, and dancing. * I did take a long break from babysitting due to the outbreak. Then once I decided to resume I focused on my school and joined a beautiful nanny share.

“Ariana is great and our daughter loves playing with her. She's always super friendly, energetic and very professional.”

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Victoria
Booked by 2 repeat families
7 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Victoria, and I have a very flexible schedule. I’m offering child care, senior care, pet care, and household help. I’m CPR certified and I have over 10 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, older kids, and even big groups of siblings. My responsibilities have included driving to and from school, organizing crafts and activities, preparing kids’ meals, and managing their laundry. I also have experience as a household assistant and in senior care, where I’ve helped with cooking, cleaning, organizing, and running errands. I have excellent driving experience with a clean driving record, and I feel confident driving in the city as well as on longer trips. I’m pretty proactive, reliable, patient, and adaptable! And I’m open to different types of positions where I can be helpful. Also I speak English and Spanish! I truly enjoy working with families/people from diverse backgrounds :)

“Victoria did a great job taking care of our 6 month old! We jumped right in and did a great job playing with her and taking care of her.”

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Mariana
Booked by 6 repeat families
21 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Mariana, I’m an art student and childcare provider with 6+ years of experience currently offering backup care and occasional babysitting. Also open to pet sit! (I’m a dog owner and lover hehe). I’m a responsible, dedicated and experienced professional nanny with a background in art education - very creative and patient. I absolutely love working with kids and have been watching infants through toddlerhood and kids - including siblings and experience in a nanny share set up. My responsibilities have included driving to/ from school and activities, museum/ library/ parks visits, arts and crafts and help with school projects/ homework. My job also involves cooking/ cleaning after the kids and running errands for the families if need to. I’m originally from Brazil and I love traveling and learn new cultures. I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish and I’m learning Italian. I can adapt and learn with ease. Currently I have a fix schedule with a couple of families and looking forward working with new amazing families either in a regular basis or occasionally. Open to last minute backup care if I’m available - i keep my calendar up to date. Happy to schedule phone/ video interviews and I do my best to keep parents comfortable while their kiddos are on my care! Thank you :)

“It was my first time leaving my baby with someone and Mariana eased all my worries and handled everything (including bedtime) like a pro! ”

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Amanda
Booked by 4 repeat families
9 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi ! My name is amanda and i’m a current senior student at USF majoring in chemistry and neuroscience. I grew up in quite the large family. I have 6 siblings and spent a lot of my childhood learning to care for, feed, clean, maintain, upkeep, entertain, and provide aid to all of my siblings. I’m a very active and outgoing person who enjoys outdoor and creative activities ! I currently babysitting children from the age of 3mo old - 15 yr olds on and off - some children I’ve cared for regularly for the past two years of my college education as a part time job. I’ve also done years of volunteering, tutoring, and caregiving work. Mainly interested in child care but open to senior care and running household errands or offering support in practical/household duties.

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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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"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 San Francisco?

Sign up on UrbanSitter, enter your zip code, and submit a request with your timing and care needs. Babysitters near San Francisco who are available can respond to your request. Before choosing, you can view profiles, parent reviews, and shared connections.

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?

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

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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