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14 available last-minute babysitters in Tahoe City, CA

Families in Tahoe City use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
7 available today | Avg hourly rate: $28.00/hr

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Julia
Booked by 5 repeat families
11 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in Tahoe City, CA

Hi! I'm Julia! I am available for date night and other occasional babysitting. I work at Northstar as a supervisor in the Ski & Ride School during the winter and as a mountain bike coach in the Bike Park during the summer. I love working with kids of all ages! In total, I have 20 years of experience working with children including babysitting, substitute teaching, camp counseling, outdoor education, ski instructing, and mountain bike coaching. I am also an animal lover and am happy to work with families that have pets! My top priority is safety, whether it’s on a mountain bike trail or in the comfort of home. I also enjoy story time, silly kid jokes, and exploring outside!

“Julia was fantastic! Our daughter had a great time with her ”

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Nicole
Booked by 2 repeat families
6 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Tahoe City, CA

Hello! I am Nicole. I have worked with children since I was 15 when I started junior lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. I coached skiing to kids for over 10 years. I have worked as a kids art teacher throughout the years. I speak very good Spanish. I am comfortable with infants. I am infant, child and adult first aid, CPR and AED certified. I love kids and keep it safe and fun! I can provide references upon request.

“Nicole was a sweetheart! My kids loved her. ”

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Simona $24 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Simona; I’m from Argentina, but currently living in Tahoe on a J-1 visa. I work as a ski instructor, which has helped me develop a strong sense of responsibility, patience, and clear communication especially with children. I’m a responsible, caring, and friendly babysitter who truly enjoys spending time with kids. I have experience caring for kids of different ages and always focus on creating a safe, calm, and fun environment. I’m reliable, attentive, and I understand how important it is for parents to feel confident and comfortable. I’d love the opportunity to help your family and be someone you can count on! ❤️

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Lucia $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Lucía, I am 26 years old and I consider myself a patient, responsible, and committed person in everything I do. I study Psychology and have taken courses related to child development and behavior, which allows me to better understand children’s emotions and needs according to their age. In the future, I would love to work in therapy with children, which is why learning from them is very important to me. I also love pets, I have a dog myself who’s very anxious so I know how to deal with pers that are a little more shy or don’t trust enough at first.

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Jeanne
Booked by 10 repeat families
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Tahoe City, CA

I love Children!!! I have extensive experience with all ages from newborn infants, babies, toddlers young children through junior high age in high school. I am experienced watching groups of kids, i’ve watched up to 8 if their ages are spread out, and they play well together, some same age - wedding and events! Infants and newborns require more attention from one Sitter Experience: > Tahoe Agency Sitter (families visiting Tahoe) > full-time and part-time Nanny, > occasional Sitter > TDRPD (Truckee Donner Recreation snd Parks Department) preschool teacher > TDRPD Art Teacher for children from toddlers through high school. > TDRPD Summer camp counselor > Northstars Adventure club - hiking guide. > I coached ski race teams and provided ski instruction in the Winter. I love the outdoors - stroller walks, bike rides, park playgrounds, kids museum, beach swim Indoors age-appropriate > blocks, build train set, books, hide and seek, sherades, board games, puzzles, card games, dance party, crafts. Drive older kids to and from gymnastics swim team, ski team and dryland training, etc. I raised my own kids - happy healthy successful adults. CPR 1st Aid and Infant CPR certifications I also have a background check through TDRPD with California. Holiday rates Travel fees for anything outside of a 30 minute commute from Truckee. Let me know if you have any questions!

“Jeanne was great. Played with our 2 year old kid all day; he didn’t cry when we left miraculously and was in a great mood when we got home. Will def work with her again!”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Tahoe City, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $28.00
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $33.09
  • Typical job length: 5.2 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 272 reviews in Tahoe City, 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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Tahoe City?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Tahoe City is $28.00 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Tahoe City.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Tahoe City?

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