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191 available last-minute babysitters in Sun Valley, CA

Families in Sun Valley use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
191 available today | Avg hourly rate: $26.77/hr

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Lizette
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Sun Valley, CA

Hello! I bring decades of experience to your family as I am a mother, and I babysit my nieces and nephews. I am well versed in STEM-based teaching curriculum and arts-based learning. I hold a UCLA degree and am fully fluent in English and Spanish. I am also a trained birth doula to support new parents. I also successfully raised my son, who is now in college. Aside from babysitting, I am willing to run errands and do your family’s grocery shopping. I am community-minded and recently won an award from the LA County for Human Relations - LA vs Hate project, I love to laugh, teach children how to read, write and do crafts and art projects. I can also teach your children some basic capoeira moves. I am willing to commute kids to school and prepare healthy meals. I also love being around elders from your family and am willing to run errands for them as well. Feel free to reach out and I’d be happy to send you my resume.

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Faith
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Sun Valley, CA

I have my own cats, and I grew up with dogs my entire life. I also have had many caretaking jobs for children, mostly around the elementary and middle school age. I also have 5+ years of tutoring and making sure that young children are excelling in whatever they are doing at school. I am kind hearted, caring and love to be around animals.

“The best, very caring cat sitter! Attentive and did great with my kitties.”

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Darya
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Sun Valley, 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 ☺️”

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Nashia $18 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Nashia I’m 21 years old. I personally watch my younger cousins who are under 2 and 5 years old who both have austism. I currently work for a school with TK and kindergartners! I definitely enjoy it. We do homework,activities, and playing outside of course. I’m good at Cleaning, and Somewhat of Cooking.

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Jamie
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Sun Valley, CA

I have 10+ years of experience for newborn-11 years old, have a PhD in engineering, tutor/professor experience, and am BLS, CPR, and NREMT certified. I’m a fun, reliable, and caring babysitter who loves working with children of all ages—from tiny tots to teens! Whether it’s bedtime stories, overnights, or busy after-school evenings, I’m here to make your routines smoother and your kids feel safe, happy, and loved. 💕 I’m all about creating engaging educational activities, and am also happy to cook, help tidy up, and keep things running smoothly so parents can relax knowing everything’s taken care of on date nights out of the house!

“Jamie took wonderful care of our toddler. She was able to watch him, take him to the playground, feed him dinner, do bath time and put him to sleep to allow us to have a relaxing date night. She shared pictures during the whole time and sent updates. She is wonderful with kids and we will hire her again! ”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Sun Valley, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $26.77
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.90
  • Typical job length: 4.6 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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1,188 sitters background checked in Sun Valley, CA

5.0 average star rating from total of 8,270 reviews in Sun Valley, 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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Frequently asked questions about finding a last-minute babysitter in Sun Valley

How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Sun Valley?

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

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Sun Valley is $26.77 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Sun Valley.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

Can I find a same-day babysitter in Sun Valley?

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

What if I need a babysitter last minute today?

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