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62 available last-minute babysitters in Union City, CA

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79 available today | Avg hourly rate: $30.93/hr

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Alexandra
Booked by 127 repeat families
144 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 192 families in Union City, CA

Hello, my life has always revolved around children. I worked with my local school district for over 20 years as a Chid Aide. The program was designed to improve a child's self-esteem and improve comfortability in a social setting. This was done through interactive play sessions where a child can truly be themselves. Apart from raising my own three children, I have also worked at a daycare providing a safe and educational environment for up to 12 children. Nutritional cooking is also a big part of my life and something I enjoy sharing. My passion is caring for children in fun, educational, musical, and artistic ways.

“Such a great caretaker. Jumped in on short notice to help with my 1y and 5y and was great with both. I felt at ease immediately with Alexandra in our house and hope to work with her again.”

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Theresa
Booked by 11 repeat families
31 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 56 families in Union City, CA

Hello my name is theresa. I am an experienced preschool teacher of over 15 years. I currently work for a school district and my last job I ran a inhome childcare for 5 years. My experience does reflects teaching and working with children Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I am also a mother of two. I have worked in various positions that reflect each age group. But my longest experience reflects children ages (0-5). I have certifications in first aid, CPR, and AED. I went to City College of San Francisco and Graduated with an Associates in Sciences in Social and Behavioral Sciences. And bachelor’s in early childhood studies at Edvance college. I am utterly excited to share my well-versed experience and passion with your family. Looking forward to connecting.

“Theresa helped us in a major pinch (same morning notice) and everything went perfectly!! She did great with our approx 3y old son. Would definitely hire her again! Thank you!”

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Olue
Booked by 2 repeat families
6 reviews
$34 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Union City, CA

Hi my name is Olue and i am an amazing mother of 2 boys who are 9 and 13yr. I am a college graduate. I enjoy working with children and have been watching kids for over 10yrs. I am experienced in Nanny shares and 1 child care also. My responsibilities are to make sure that i work as a team with parents, feeding, teaching, nurturing, Loving and creating a safe space for a child but most importantly being gentle. Fully vaccinated including Tdap. I already work for a Family part time and have been going 9 months now. I honestly am a great nanny who doesn’t mind helping around the house so parents can come home and spend time with their child. I am a 100% ok with families who have pets.

“Olue was simply amazing. She has a warm, calm presence that both of my boys responded to immediately. My two-year-old is very attached to me, and while he needed a few minutes to warm up, he quickly felt comfortable and connected with Olue — which says so much about her natural ability with children. She was engaging and attentive, met my son exactly where he was, and followed his lead based on his interests and energy level. I felt completely at ease leaving him in her care and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for someone trustworthy, nurturing, and genuinely wonderful with kids.”

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Danica Marie
Booked by 36 repeat families
37 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 51 families in Union City, CA

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Repeat families: DM if my sched is unavailable; I’ll do my best to make it work. 🙋‍♀️Hi! I’m Ms. Dani! 👩🏻‍🏫I am a full-time teacher in a private school in Milpitas with 7 years of experience in child care/childhood education. (Preschool to middle school) 🏠I am from the 🇵🇭 and moved to the 🇺🇸in 2017. I currently reside in Fremont, Ca. 🚭 I live in a non-smoking home, and I’m hoping to work in one as well. 🎓I have a bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts, Early Childhood Education, and Caregiving Certificate. ⛑I hold a valid Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid AED certification. 👶 I do help with whatever the child needs (feeding, light cooking, potty training, tidying, folding clothes). Games, crafts, tutoring, and homework. 🚙 I drive my own car. 💉My household is fully vaccinated and all of my vaccines and tests are updated (Covid, Flu, T-Dap, TB test, etc). 🥰 I treat children as my own and love to make them feel safe with me. Feel free to ask me any questions! If I don’t respond right away, it’s because I am focused on children during work hours. ⌚️I require 3 hours minimum job service to compensate for my commute. 🐈 (feed,litter,etc) 50$ flat 🚍One-way School Pick-up or Drop off: 50$ flat (no car seat) ⌛️Time is very important to me as I have other jobs and a family waiting for me. Please inform me if running late, especially in the evenings, I appreciate tipping to make up for tardiness. 🤧 If your child is sick especially if contagious, please consider cancellation or at least pay appropriately. I could consider caring for a sick child but please do inform me beforehand. I have other children to protect. Thank you for understanding. 🧩 If your child has special needs, it would be helpful to add it to the job description. 💩 I usually carry gloves with me, but it would be nice if you provided them if your child needs diaper changes. 🗓️ Please check my calendar for my availability. 🦄My babysitter/teacher goal: Help children create the fondest childhood memory they could have! 👩‍💻Here is my LinkedIn account if you want to take a look:[removed] (Yes, I was a journalist before I found my love for working with children!) 💰Payment method: I prefer Zelle or cash, but I also accept check or credit card payments through this app Thank you for your interest! 💕❤️💕 Looking forward to caring for and meeting your family.

“Wonderful! Our son took to her immediately ”

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Ligia
Booked by 8 repeat families
12 reviews
$29 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in Union City, CA

Hi parents! My name is Ligia. If you’re looking for a reliable, responsible, respectful, and energetic babysitter, I’d be happy to help. I have over five years of experience caring for children of different ages. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your child. I focus on clear communication, following family guidelines, and making sure both parents and kids feel comfortable. I’m more than happy to do an interview before the job or answer any questions you may have. I enjoy doing different activities with kids such as playing, reading, crafts, and staying active.

“Ligia was wonderful with our little one! She is energetic, engaging, and caring. My little one really enjoyed playing with her and didn't want her to leave at the end :) Ligia is also professional and communicative. Will definitely work with Ligia again!”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $30.93
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $36.76
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 18,808 reviews in Union 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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Union City?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Union City?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Union City is $30.93 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Union City.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

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

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