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156 available last-minute babysitters in San Jose, CA

Families in San Jose use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
140 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.24/hr

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Amada
Booked by 26 repeat families
33 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 76 families in San Jose, CA

Hello! My name is Amada, and I’ve had the joy of caring for children and supporting Bay Area families for the past 15 years. I’m currently offering dependable backup care for times when your regular caregiver isn’t available. My love for children began early as the oldest of 10 and grew even deeper through the experience of raising my own twins, who are now college graduates. I especially enjoy caring for newborns through age 7 and have lots of experience with twins and multiples. I love creating a calm, nurturing environment with storytelling, age-appropriate play, and plenty of warmth and encouragement. I’m also currently training to become a certified infant sleep consultant and enjoy supporting new parents with gentle routines and postpartum care. I’d love to be a trusted helping hand when your family needs one!

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Susana
Booked by 20 repeat families
27 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 47 families in San Jose, CA

Hi- My name is Susana, I have been around children my whole life since my mom did a lot of babysitting when I was younger. I had the opportunity to learn a lot of things from her such as supervising children, practicing good hygiene, and organizing age-appropriate activities. Over the last past three years, I have had the opportunity to care for children under the company name Jovie/ Bright Horizon. Working with multiple families throughout my babysitting experience has deepened my passion for understanding child development. Seeing children grow and reach their milestones has been incredibly rewarding, inspiring me to continue making a positive impact on their lives.

“My daughter enjoyed talking and playing with Susana. I appreciate when Susana accepted my booking last minute when my daughter was not feeling well.”

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Rachel
Booked by 63 repeat families
91 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 139 families in San Jose, CA

I am currently working in a TK classroom at an elementary school in Santa Clara. I also go to school full time. I would like to pick up some occasional babysitting hours in the evenings and on weekends. I have always enjoyed working with children and their families. I have past experience with all ages, infant through school age. My job titles included babysitter, teacher' s aide, teacher and center director. I began babysitting for family friends in high school and later moved on to child care center based positions. I did take a break to be at home with my daughter and was able to take some ECE classes as well. I have experience as the primary caregiver at a nursery center for ages 6 months to 2 years. I was also the director of a Child Development Center as well as a before and after school teacher. I have also cared for young children in my home which included overnight accommodations as needed by the families. I really enjoy a play based atmosphere.

“Rachel came early upon last minute request and did dishes after the kids went to bed. She was very helpful and great at putting the kids to bed.”

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Camila
Booked by 2 repeat families
8 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in San Jose, CA

Hello! I'm a 31 years old educator with a child development degree. I have 10+ years of experience from 3mo to 13yo kids. I'm bilingual (English and Brazilian Portuguese speaker), CPR and First Aid certified. I'd describe myself as patient, reliable, dedicated and hardworking. When it comes to working with children, I like to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. I'm happy to provide references.

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Mariana
Booked by 65 repeat families
83 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 127 families in San Jose, CA

Hello! My name is Mariana and I am 28 years old. I live I San Jose and have been working as a nanny in the Bay Area for the past 3 years. I first came to California as a live in nanny through the au pair program from Colombia. I have since attended San Jose city college to study the English language, in which I am fluent, along with my native language Spanish. Before that I went to school to become a preschool teacher. I am CPR certified, attentive and very responsible. I take my job very seriously and am always on time. I like to keep the children happy and active, through games, reading, going for walks, playing, etc. I am willing to do light cooking and cleaning when needed. I love working with children and have experience working with all ages. I look forward to hearing from you!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.24
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.79
  • Typical job length: 5.2 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 4,922 reviews in San Jose, 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 Jose?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Jose?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in San Jose is $31.24 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in San Jose.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check. You can also read reviews from San Jose 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 Jose?

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