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62 available last-minute babysitters in Union City, CA

Families in Union City use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
79 available today | Avg hourly rate: $30.93/hr

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Rosemary
Booked by 10 repeat families
19 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 families in Union City, CA

Hi, I am a 20 year old part time college student from the east bay. I am trained in conflic resolution and outdoor education, I am a lifeguard with CPR certification. I took ASL for 4 years in high-school, and am proficient and able to communicate clearly in ASL. I have worked in many different forms of child care. I have taught and directed circus summer camps as well and classes for 3 years, working with students ages 6 to 15. I taught and demonstrated different circus forms, helping each student succeed. I volunteered as a youth cabin leader for a non-profit organization for 6 weeks over the last 3 years, working with ages 8 to 12. I lived in the cabins with 7-9 students, attending to their needs and supporting them in their social-emotional development. Last spring I was hired as a Facilitation Fellow, I was then in charge of a youth leader as well as a cabin of 7-9 students during the morning and evenings. During the day I taught the curriculum, including conflic resolution, assertiveness and the importance of diversity to 15-16 upper elementary students at a time.

“Lovely, punctual, my son had a great time ”

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Rali
Booked by 14 repeat families
34 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 54 families in Union City, CA

Hi, my name is  Rali and I’m an experienced and vaccinated child care provider available  to be of help on the weekends anytime and weekdays after , I have over 10 years experience looking after children of all ages and have excellent references available for your review. I worked as an Au Pair for a family of 5 kids ages ranging from 2 to 10 In Belvedere/ Tiburon for 4 years. I am super cautious regarding this pandemic and take all CDC guidelines seriously. I love children and enjoy including creative and developmental activities when they’re in my care. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need a break on the weekends / week nights and I can be of help. I’m also happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

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Camila
Booked by 4 repeat families
8 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in Union City, CA

Hi! I’m Camila, 30 years old, Brazilian. I’m a new born care specialist with New Born Care Solutions. Former early childhood teacher in Brazil and former au pair. 10+ years of experience with infants and toddlers. Looking for opportunities as a NCS (night Nanny)

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Yamilet
Booked by 15 repeat families
21 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 27 families in Union City, CA

Hi families! My name is Yamilet, and I’m a childcare provider and art instructor with five years of hands-on experience working with kids of all ages. I’m a 20-year-old college student at Cal State East Bay studying Communication, and caring for children has been a huge part of my life for the past several years. I’ve spent four summers as the Lead Art Camp Instructor at St. Paul’s Episcopal School, where I planned and executed activities, supported ages 4–11, lead off-campus trips, and guided counselors-in-training ages 12–14. I learned how to keep groups engaged, safe, and supported while helping every child feel confident. Year-round, I work as the Head Nursery Childcare Provider at Indelible Grace Church, caring for infants and toddlers ages 0–3. I’m responsible for setup, cleanup, feeding, diaper changes, running the nursery, and directing volunteers. I’m CPR and first aid certified, and I’m very comfortable managing busy rooms with calmness, patience, and clear communication. If families are interested, I also offer optional weekly art lessons as an add-on. I teach drawing, watercolor, colored pencil, clay, and other fun creative projects—completely up to the family if they’d like to include this. Kids love having a creative outlet and a chance to explore different materials. I also run a small business called Yami’s Face Paint, where I do face painting, henna for events. You can see my work on Instagram at @yamisfacepaint. Outside of childcare, I’m a Division II cross country and track athlete, which means I’m dependable, energetic, and always on time. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and do my best to create a warm and safe environment where kids feel comfortable and cared for. I would love the chance to support your family. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

“Yamilet was wonderful! She arrived right on time and was very thoughtful, even bringing activities to do with Simone. Simone really enjoyed spending time with her and felt very comfortable with her. We had a great experience and can’t wait to have Yamilet back the next time we need a babysitter. Highly recommend!”

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Gabriela
Booked by 6 repeat families
8 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Union City, CA

Hi! My name is Gabriela and I am from Venezuela. I’ve been an Aupair since the last year and it was an incredible experience. I love spending time with kids. I consider myself as a patient, responsible, loving person who likes to teach my native language. Also, I love animals especially cats and dogs. I love go for walks and just stay with them. About cleaning, I am very organized and clean person. If I can help you with some orden at your place I would be more than happy. ☺️

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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 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.

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