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611 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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June
Booked by 3 repeat families
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in San Francisco, CA

From my experience working for SFUSD and an after-school program, it has equipped me with the necessary skills to transition to being a caregiver. I have worked with a range of 1-12 kids at a time in both a formal classroom and casual after-school programming. This diversity of environments has allowed me to adapt especially well to fast-paced environments where problems regularly arise, requiring quick thinking and problem-solving skills. A critical part of this is paying attention to the child and predicting what they need, whether it may be a new activity to do or socioemotional regulation. Working with kids in the classroom has also taught me about what it means to engage and develop working relationships with the kids you help. Engaging with a child about their interests and feelings allows them to feel heard, deepening the bond between you and that child; making even the most disagreeable kids more flexible in their thinking and more honest about how they are truly feeling. In doing so, we are modeling positive behaviors, teaching them how to treat and socialize with others as well as regulate their own emotions. Such lessons are vital as they mature and go out into the world.

“June is great - communicative, kind, and calm with our two kiddos, who are high energy 2 and 5. She has helped us out a lot over our chaotic end of summer, and we are so grateful to her!”

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Olga 2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Francisco, CA

Hi, I’m Olga, a childcare provider based in the Pacific Heights area. I offer both babysitting and personal assistant services to local families. Over the past three years, I’ve cared for infants, toddlers, and early elementary-aged children. My experience includes preparing meals, feeding, school drop-offs and pick-ups, helping with homework, organizing arts and crafts activities, and engaging children in age-appropriate play. In addition to childcare, I provide personal assistant support, including running errands, organizing schedules and spaces, coordinating travel arrangements, paying bills, and assisting with a variety of household tasks as needed. I am allergic to cats, but I’m comfortable working in homes with dogs.

“We highly recommend Olga. She helped our family as a mother's helper/nanny during a period of time when our second child was a newborn and my husband was returning to work. She primarily cared for our 21 month old toddler for the morning until his afternoon nap. She has a calm, patient, engaging style of care and our son immediately took to her. He looks forward to her arriving every morning. She knew kinds of play to help with his next developmental milestones. And she's able to peacefully coax him into everything he needs to do without much resistance. Having Olga around made the chaotic period of two under two go smoothly.”

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Kerry
Booked by 14 repeat families
24 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 27 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Kerry, and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I’m an energetic & caring 30 year old San Francisco native & have worked in a variety of childcare roles with all ages including babysitter, nanny, and a Montessori assistant. I am currently an education major. I am passionate about kids & do my best to provide my undivided attention to ensure fun, safe, and stimulating interactions. Some of my favorite babysitting activities are playing outside, reading, art, and being silly with our imaginations. Please reach out for more information or to set up a meet! I look forward to hearing from you!

“I highly recommend Kerry. She was communicative before arriving, asked great questions, and my kids felt comfortable with her immediately. It gave me extra peace of mind knowing she has professional experience working with children at schools.”

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Lina
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in San Francisco, CA

I have worked with kids 5 months - 10 years old. I like to do laundry (wash, fold, put away) and dishes. I have some experience caring for a senior as well, so am open to various opportunities.

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Regina
Booked by 1 repeat family
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, My name is Regina. I'm a graduate student in San Francisco with 5 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers and children. I'm warm, attentive and experienced supporting with things such as sleep schedules, mealtimes, enrichment activities, and outdoor play. As a preschool teacher, nanny, and in after school care, I have worked with many children and families with a wide range of needs, interests, and have a child/infant CPR and first aid certification. I'm looking forward to connecting with you! Thank you I look forward to connecting with you!

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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

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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.

What if I need a babysitter last minute today?

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