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165 available last-minute babysitters in Santa Clara, CA

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149 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.27/hr

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Emily $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Em I’ve recently moved back to the Bay Area from traveling and am looking for a fulfilling role with either children or seniors. I have experience working in childcare in a variety of forms such as, daycare provider, mother’s helper, and personal nanny. I’ve worked with children 10months- 5 years, but open to working with older kids as well. I’m comfortable with chores, errands, overnights, and helping the family in any way that I can as well. I have a background in health and wellness as a yoga instructor and am interested in finding a position focused on outdoor activities or where I can help children develop their curiosities and hobbies. I also have senior family members who I spend time with and would find fulfillment continuing to work as a helper.

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Nhi $26 per hour for 1 child

Hi! my name is Nhi. Currently I have been volunteering as a bible teacher and occasionally help the community with organized events. I’m looking for a part time job at the times I’m available. I want to make good use of my time to help people who need that help and care. I have been working for Care at Home Inc. in the past to help kids with special needs and often also offer to babysit their siblings. Families trust me and find me to be a responsible, reliable, and a friendly person. I followed what parents would prefer me to do and that included walking, aiding, teaching simple lessons, role playing, etc. Before that experience, I also took a class in high school to work with the teachers and took care of kids at the daycare there. But one of the easiest experience I had with kids was when I took care of my youngest sister in order for my parents to work long hours. I felt like I have learn my fair share of what to do and what not to do when taking care of a kid. Even though it can get tough sometimes, it is also very rewarding to see them happy, safe and heard. I love seeing kids being taken care of physically and emotionally so they can grow properly. That means to have proper time to nap, eat, rest, study and play. Because the early years are so important for children to grow and start forming memories I would personally want someone who could see the importance of such when I have a kid in the future. It helps to recall what I have learned from the university in regard to child development. I hope I can help and please feel free to give me tips and feedback as well.

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Suparat $25 per hour for 1 child

I am an experienced preschool teacher with 11 years of experience caring for children from infancy to age 5. I’m CPR and first aid certified, patient, reliable, and committed to providing safe, nurturing, and engaging care. I am currently seeking a part time babysitting position.

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Sunita $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Sunita. I have been working as a preschool teacher and babysitter for over 15 years mostly in the Bay Area. I also tutor kids to give them a boost in their education if showing weakness in any Subject. I love teaching and caring for young children, babies and toddlers as well as school age. I love doing arts and craft projects, music , singing, stories and just fun games to keep them busy and entertained besides taking care of their naps, feeding, diapering, and homework. I try to make it fun and happy when I’m helping the children as much as possible. I myself love little ones as this is an adorable age. I can put together simple quick meals if needed. I’m also looking for some summer time hours as I don’t work in the summer months and need to keep myself busy too. I drive and have my own car.

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Manuela Maria $28 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Manuela, I am 26 years old, I am from Colombia therefore my language is not English, I speak Spanish and I am in a progressive process of learning English, I have already worked with people who do not speak Spanish and they have given me the opportunity to give them my services without any problem, only a little patience. I'm looking for someone to share time with, I can after 4:00pm ... I have experience with children from 6 months to 10 years old ... I am a very charismatic person with children, loving and understanding ... I can give full attention to the needs of children, I like to play, and teach them new things that help them in their development depending on the age, in the middle of my care I can teach slightly Spanish and get good results if that is what you want as parents, I also have CPR certification.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Santa Clara, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.27
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.88
  • Typical job length: 5.1 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 5,648 reviews in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara?

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

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Santa Clara is $31.27 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Santa Clara.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

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

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