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430 available last-minute babysitters in South San Francisco, CA

Families in South San Francisco use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
385 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.10/hr

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Ximena
Booked by 35 repeat families
81 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 110 families in South San Francisco, CA

Hi - My name is Ximena, I’m from Mexico and I'm currently a nutritionist. I am offering child care, dog care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since 8 years ago. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, and even dance lessons. Truly passionate about working with children. I do have a DL and a clean record (happy to share it) and a CPR certified. I've built strong, loving relationships with the families I've worked with and always create a calm, engaging, and safe environment for every child. Happy to work with families with pets. I'd love to connect and learn more about your family's needs. Thank you for your consideration 😊

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Suha
Booked by 18 repeat families
38 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 46 families in South San Francisco, CA

Hi- My name is Suha I’m offering child care and babysitting in the evenings and weekends. During the weekdays I work as a full time patient advocate where I help patients gain access to medications. I have experience caring for infants, young children and teens. My skills include Doing Tutoring , Art, Music and dance. I have a 20 year old daughter who is currently attending UC Berkeley as well as a son who has his own business. Through my personal and professional life , I have learned that one of my passions is to take care of others. I’m easy going ,dependable, compassionate and make the child’s safety and wellbeing my number one priority. Furthermore, I enjoy cleaning, reading to children, going to the park and library. I Look forward to meeting and working with your amazing family!

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Hannah
Booked by 9 repeat families
17 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in South San Francisco, CA

** OUT OF TOWN UNTIL THANKSGIVING ** Hi! I’m Hannah, a student at Middlebury College. I’m in San Francisco for the summer and love to reconnect with families I’ve previously worked with and meet new ones when I’m home during breaks. I just completed a summer fellowship at SPUR (public policy org) and am looking for babysitting jobs before I go back to Vermont for my last semester! I offer part-time and occasional babysitting as well as pet care. I have 10 years of experience babysitting for families with children ranging from age 1 to 14. My responsibilities have included picking up from school, helping with homework, preparing meals, helping with bath/shower time and doing crafts/playing games. I’ve been described as empathetic, trusting, punctual, hardworking, and joyful by previous families. Besides babysitting, I love sports and have experience working as a junior soccer coach. I also love the outdoors and especially love helping kids engage with curiosity and joy in nature! During the summer of 2020, I also developed curriculum and led a virtual climate camp for 4th to 6th graders. Additionally, I worked as a virtual reading tutor during covid and am happy to provide homework support. At home, I have a cat and golden retriever pup and am a huge animal lover! I offer walking, feeding, and have experience with house visits caring for cats and dogs while their families are on vacation. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, I look forward to connecting!

“Hannah was fantastic - my schedule was a bit up in the air and her flexibility was very much appreciated. She was great with the kids, they loved hanging out with her and had a full day of fun activities. Excited to have her back soon!”

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Erin
Booked by 51 repeat families
88 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 125 families in South San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Erin and I'm the oldest of three kids and a recent(ish) college grad. I'm offering child care, pet care, and household services. I have experience working with babies and toddlers in a childcare setting, elementary school-age children in a sleep-away camp setting, and high schoolers in a residential dorm setting. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach to conflict resolution that prioritizes sensitivity and empathy to anyone I'm interacting with. I've led children in arts and crafts, games, and intentional conversations, which would translate well into taking children to the playground, on walks, or helping with homework. My pet sitting experience so far as been with cats and dogs (check in visits, feeding, walks, and clean up), but I'm definitely open to working with other pets. For household services, I can cook, clean, do laundry, and lightly organize.

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Selina
Booked by 37 repeat families
54 reviews
$38 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 80 families in South San Francisco, CA

Hi, my name is Selina, I am a mom/babysitter. I am double vaccinated and all shots are up to date, recent Tdap updated . I drive and I have Trustline certificate, also on HopSkipDrive platform. I drive kids to various activities all the time. I am fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, read/write/speak, I can help if you want your children to have more exposure to these languages. I had a BS degree in health education and over 14 years of work experiences with SFUSD Gen Ed and SDC/autism focused classes. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all kinds/ages, also PT, OT, Speech experiences. All those years I work, I have become a person with a lot of patience, know how to de-escalated tantrums. Also, I worked with kids in after school hours and tutored kids from AFY/PKS/CAIS. I’m also a mom of 2 kids 8 (G)and 10 (B) yrs old. We often take kids outings like Zoo, Cal Academy, playgrounds to explore. Children’s safety/mental wellness is my top priority! I am very familiar with all the babies routines from changing diapers to potty training, and I know how crazy the house can be! Sometimes, parents just need a break or an extra pair of hands! I’m a non smoker, no drugs and clean driving record, CPR&First Aid trained. I would love to work with your family! Feel free to message me if you have any questions!

“Selina was great - showed up on time, was wonderful with our toddler, good communication and would definitely hire again. ”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.10
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.01
  • 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 28,890 reviews in South 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 South San Francisco?

Sign up on UrbanSitter, enter your zip code, and submit a request with your timing and care needs. Babysitters near South 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 South San Francisco?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in South San Francisco is $31.10 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in South San Francisco.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

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

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