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32 available last-minute babysitters in San Marcos, TX

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3 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.02/hr

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Vickie $20 per hour for 1 child

Log in Sign up for free You said: Hello! My name is Vickie, and I’m a caring, responsible, and energetic babysitter with [15years] of experience working with children of all ages—from infants to pre-teens. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where they can play, learn, and grow. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, and I take safety very seriously If you're looking for a babysitter who will treat your kids like family, I’d love to connect with you!

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Kyra
Booked by 10 repeat families
20 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 33 families in San Marcos, TX

Hi, my name is Kyra I am the oldest of five siblings and have 15 years of experience of babysitting and childcare situations and currently work at an Early Learning Center with children ages 12-22 months old. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow. I know American Sign Language and would love the opportunity to share that language and culture. I am a very responsible, reliable, and caring person and am also certified in first aid and CPR.

“Great sitter. Very responsible. Would hire again.”

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Raquel
Booked by 11 repeat families
22 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 30 families in San Marcos, TX

Hello! My name is Raquel. I have experience working for families with three and one child, between seven months and four years. I love working with kids and I am very patient and sweet with them. I enjoy playing and performing indoor and outdoor activities. I am a Spanish speaker, so that I can teach them. I also have experience working with Seniors with Dementia, and I consider myself a loving caregiver. I have experience preparing light meals, feeding them, doing outdoor activities such as walking around the park and neighborhood, and administering medication according to the doctor's prescription. I enjoy nature (parks and rivers), and I like to listen to music and dance. I am a respectful and trustworthy person.

“Raquel was fantastic with my two toddlers! She was on time, engaged, energetic, and cleaned up after kiddos activities. I would not hesitate recommending Raquel to other parents!”

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Anna
Booked by 60 repeat families
89 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 143 families in San Marcos, TX

Hello! My name is Anna and I'd love to be your weeknight and weekend sitter. I have 9 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I do my best to provide a fun time when I'm with your kids while also making sure that all of your rules and routines are followed too. My disciplinary methods for younger children (toddler age to 4, 5 years old) involve distraction and explaining why something isn't allowed. I always want kids to understand why rules are in place and why they need to be followed if they ask. For older kids (6 + years old) I prefer using positive reinforcement, giving them a treat when they do well, over negative reinforcement, taking away something they already have, because I find the carrot works much better than the stick, so to speak. I am flexible in accommodating to whatever methods of discipline you use for your children while I am babysitting them. I love babysitting because it helps bring out my inner kid and play with kids and teach them what I know! Kids are very curious, and I love answering their questions about how things work. Working with kids helps me to be a more nurturing and patient person, and I love engaging with and playing with kids while I'm watching them. I'll monkey around on the playground with them, play hide and seek, Monsters, Lava, etc. because I enjoy myself and love feeling like a kid again. One of my favorite activities to do with kids is to take them to the park if it's still light outside. I find that it's very easy to have kids sucked into screen time because it provides easy distractions for them, and I prefer for kids to not have too much screen time while I'm with them. I love playing games with kids, and especially love reading to them. They love the character voices I make while reading to them! I have had pets my whole life: dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens alike, and am happy to work with all pets. I am happy to do light housework when the kids are asleep or when there is down time. I know being a parent is hard work, so coming home to a clean house is always a nice feeling, and I'm happy to help when there is time for that.

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Crystal
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$10 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Marcos, TX

*pet sitting only* Hi there! I am a 5 star rated pet sitter in the South Austin area, and I love animals! I have cared for my pets and friends/family pets since I was 12 years old. I am a reliable, friendly, and kind animal lover. I understand fully how your pet is a part of your family and should be cared for as such. I look forward to making your life a little easier by checking in on your cat or walking and visiting with your dog. I am happy to watch animals in my home or happy to watch them in their home. I have recently moved to South Austin, but I am not against still watching pets up north 🙂 Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Hope to hear from you soon 😁

“Crystal is a phenomenal pet sitter! She is very responsive and provides daily updates and photos when watching my pup. I highly recommend her!”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in San Marcos, TX?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.02
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $26.66
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 535 reviews in San Marcos, TX

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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 San Marcos?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in San Marcos is $22.02 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in San Marcos.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in San Marcos?

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