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25 available last-minute babysitters in Tahoe Vista, CA

Families in Tahoe Vista use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
9 available today | Avg hourly rate: $26.69/hr

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Nicole
Booked by 2 repeat families
6 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Tahoe Vista, 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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Julia
Booked by 5 repeat families
11 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in Tahoe Vista, 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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Rachel
Booked by 22 repeat families
26 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in Tahoe Vista, CA

Hi there, I'm Rachel from Australia. I've worked with children for 15 years whilst travelling the world and absolutely love it! My experience includes: - Summer Camp Counsellor at Mountain Camp in California where I lived with, and was responsible for a cabin of 10 girls. I led outdoor activities including yoga, dance and drama, ropes course, lake activities and biking and hiking for children between 5 - 13 years old. - Teaching Assistant in the UK at a private school (Gad's Hill) working with children aged 3 - 16. This included assisting with daycare, english, math, art classes, taking swimming lessons and after school care. - Casual nannying jobs looking after infants - 15 year olds. - Ski instructing in Canada for 5 - 17 year olds. I have my level 2 CSIA ski instructor certification so can provide ski lessons and on-mountain care, depending on your child's ability level. I'm a big kid at heart and relate very easily with children, I'm also organised and believe that some structure can be really important. I'm always down to help with homework and meal prep too - Let me know about what's important for your family and I look forward to meeting you!

“We've had Rachel watch our 8 month old twice now and couldn't be happier. She's always punctual, super easy to communicate with, and just handles everything like a pro, even multitasking things like meal prep while keeping an eye on the baby. Our little one warmed up to her right away. Highly recommend!”

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Emily
Booked by 6 repeat families
8 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Tahoe Vista, CA

I raised two wonderful humans to adulthood, and have been teaching high school English for 15 years while earning numerous awards and commendations. I also come trained as a first responder through 15 years of experience with Search and Rescue which includes certification as EMR (including First Aid, CPR, and AED for infants through adults) as well as numerous awards and commendations. I volunteered for 10 years in the youth program at my church (Calvary Chapel, Reno/Sparks), worked as the lead teacher of the school-age summer program at Little Knights and Maidens, led the youth program at my local library for many years, and led my own children through myriad sports and activities (soccer, dance, 4H, Scouts, etc). As my own children are recently off to college, I find myself with more time on my hands, and I would love to serve my community while making some extra tuition money for my own kids. Tutoring of course can be included in the services listed.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $26.69
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.91
  • Typical job length: 5.3 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 442 reviews in Tahoe Vista, 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 Vista?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Tahoe Vista is $26.69 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Tahoe Vista.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

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

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