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52 available last-minute babysitters in Santa Ana, CA

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Melisah
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
Santa Ana
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Santa Ana, CA

Hello Parents My name is Melisah. I started babysitting when I was in 7th grade (2004). I am a middle school PE teacher. I have been a middle school PE teacher for the past 5 years and worked as an elementary PE teacher 3 years prior to that. I enjoy working with kids of all ages, including newborn babies. I am certified in adult, child and baby CPR/First-Aid/AED.

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Lindsey
Booked by 34 repeat families
54 reviews
Costa Mesa
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 68 families in Santa Ana, CA

Hello ! ! ! Graduated from the University of Alabama in 2019. I work for a real estate tech start up during the week. I have always enjoyed babysitting and love picking up a babysitting gig here and there. It has always been a fun thing for me and a great way to meet families! I began my babysitting career in middle school and since then I have worked as a mothers help, date night sitter, summer break nanny, and weekend overnight sitter. For 3 years of high school I worked at a local yoga studio in childcare, and spent three summers as a camp counselor. I have a wide range of experience with all ages throughout the past 12+ years of working for a wide range of families!

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Feliciano Jr
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Santa Ana
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Santa Ana, CA

caring person looking to babysit and dont mind animals as well as chores. Can do house work as well.

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Rana
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Orange
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Santa Ana, CA

Hi! My name is Rana and I’m 23 years old, currently in my 4th year of pharmacy school. I have experience babysitting toddlers/ kids among family/ friends as well child-care volunteering for community events. I love spending time with kids and would describe myself as very social so I can spark up a convo and keep kids entertained! I’m dedicated to making sure they have a fun, safe, and healthy time. I can assist with their studies, arts/ crafts, cleaning, playtime, and light cooking. I also have two 2 cats and prior cat-sitting experience. I’m mainly available on weekends and weekday evenings. I’m also CPR certified, can administer injections/ medications if needed, and am mental health first aid certified as well!

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Karina Santa Ana
$23 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Karina and I’m currently going to school for cosmetology! I’m offering childcare services. I love being a babysitter, I’ve watched kids from the age range of 4-10. I used to babysit for a family watching 2 kids at a time for about 2 years! I would help clean up after the kids, make sure they did homework if they had any, do some coloring and outdoor activities if they wanted to, make sure they took a bath before bedtime and provided a safe environment in the comfort of their own home!

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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."

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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!"

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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 :)"

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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Santa Ana?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Santa Ana?

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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Santa Ana?

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

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