"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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90 available last-minute babysitters in South Pasadena, CA
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98 available today | Avg hourly rate: $26.66/hr
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Ana
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in South Pasadena, CA
I’m so happy to be a nanny! I’ve had the pleasure of caring for infants, toddlers, and older kids. My job involved supporting families with their children’s needs, such as feeding, helping them learn, and making sure they had fun with walks to the park or library, or even driving them to and from school. I speak both English and Spanish, and I’m CPR certified with a clean driving record. I have my own transportation with a clean driving record; else, I’m a non-smoker. I’m also quite flexible with my schedule and can work some weekends. Sorry I don’t have too many reviews, but I’ve been working with the same families for a while.
“Ana was great and flexible with my changing schedule. She was kind and communicative and went above and beyond to help out ”
Grace
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in South Pasadena, CA
Hello! 👋 I love working with children and making family life smoother! I have experience with 2+ and up; Plus some hands-on time with toddlers and babies through church nursery volunteering. I am committed to providing a nurturing and safe environment for children. :)
“Grace was really calm, respectful and engaging with our toddler! ”
Darya
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in South Pasadena, CA
Hi! I'm Darya - an international student from Belarus. I have lived in the US for 4 years, and before UrbanSitter I cared for pets (Rover.com) and worked as a barista at Universal Studios. Back at home, I spent more than 10 years caring for my younger cousins. So I can be relied upon with kids of all ages from 3 to 15 :) I would describe myself as a cheerful and calm person, open to feedback and willing to make friends with kids. As for my availability, right now I am pretty much always free for several months! Please reach out if you need any of the following: babysitter, petsitter, household assistant. 👼🏻 I can cook, clean, run errands, create fun activities for kids, sing, draw, study and play with them. 🦮 I am also experienced in walking dogs and watching cats. Let me know if you have any further questions and I hope to meet you soon ❤️
“Darya responded quick our communication and was punctual on the day of. She is kind, and my son (5 y) loved her!!! We will definitely use her services again and highly recommend ☺️”
Vera $30 per hour for 1 child
I’m Vera! I’m a mother of a 9 year old kiddo who understands the troubles of finding good childcare. I have experience with all ages of children and elder care. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!
Claudia $23 per hour for 1 child
Hi. My name is Claudia. I am mostly available Friday nights and weekends but can do some occasional weekdays. Currently available most days during the summer! I have been working with children for 11 years. I can also provide references. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I love pets! I do not have any allergies to dogs or cats so yay! I’m comfortable walking dogs of all sizes. I have 2 small dogs and 2 big German Shepherds at home.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in South Pasadena, CA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $26.66
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.93
- Typical job length: 4.5 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
Recent babysitter activity in South Pasadena, CA
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5.0 average star rating from total of 8,268 reviews in South Pasadena, CA
"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
"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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Why South Pasadena families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in South Pasadena?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in South Pasadena is $26.66 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in South Pasadena.
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in South Pasadena?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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