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9 available last-minute babysitters in Ventura, CA

Families in Ventura use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $25.19/hr

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Michelle $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Michelle, owner of Mama’s Little Helper. I’m a reliable, patient caregiver with experience supporting kids, seniors, and busy households. I’m calm under pressure, great with routines, and I love helping families feel organized, safe, and cared for.

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Kathleen $20 per hour for 1 child

I truly love kids and have been a nanny for over 3 years. I've cared for children from ages 10 months to 7years. Toddlers are my jam, as I am patient and great a redirection. My strong points are that I respect the parents I work with and always honor their parenting style, and I love to give children space to explore and learn, but stay close enough to keep them safe, which is my number one priority.

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Alexandra
Booked by 132 repeat families
157 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 288 families in Ventura, CA

Hello, Attention: I don't work with sick kids or recovering kids from cold, flu and so on. Thank you for understanding! Now back to me: I'm 37 years old. Have experience babysitting for 10 years on this website. I have a 6 year old and a 10 year old kids myself. Primarily looking to work for someone who would want to go on a date, to work or so on ( 4-12 hours). Anywhere from occasional to a few times a week jobs. Tutoring/Homeschooling for grades 3rd and under available for 15$ an hour at my place. Have experience from homeschooling my son since he was 2.5 years old and school affiliated homeschooling since March of 2020. Plus was totally homeschooled for 1st grade. Overnight/Daycare, closed days care is also provided. if you can bring your kid over to my place rate is 15$/hour per kid. 18$ for two etc. Have a separate room with 2 twin mattresses and also have pack and play if needed for younger ones. For older kids 3 and up I usually bring activities like a coloring book with markers , activity books, stickers or a small art project to do ( beads, mosaics) Ok with driving to your place or you can drop the kid off at mine either way is fine depends on the time of day. At our place we have back yard, pool ( gated and only operational during summer time) , toys, building blocks, magnet-tiles, marbles maze, duplos, puzzles, painting, beads, art table, and a park walking distance away it’s a walkway from our house so no roads need to be crossed ( if you are ok with me taking kids to the park). For babies we also have pack and play, baby safe toys. So if you want to drop a baby off here just bring diapers, bottles, formula/breast milk and wipes as some kids are sensitive to different wipes. Hope to talk to someone soon:)

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Jessica
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Ventura, CA

I have at least 5 years of babysitting experience. I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Cleaning. I have a license and I am safe and reliable. Being a child caregiver/babysitter is something that means so very much to me! I love children and have completed a volunteer internship with Kids Hope USA through Christian Association and Eagle Rock Elementary. I volunteered in my small home church before it closed during the pandemic as the Co-Lead Teacher in a Sunday School program. I enjoy singing, reading, listening to stories, sharing experiences with others and encouraging children to do their best!

“My daughter said she really likes Jessica. Very friendly and patient. She read books and play games with her. Recommended! ”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.19
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $33.42
  • Typical job length: 6.4 hours
  • Most requested times: Afternoon

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 67 reviews in Ventura, 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 Ventura?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Ventura?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Ventura is $25.19 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Ventura.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Ventura?

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