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1,223 last-minute babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average star rating for rated last-minute babysitters is 4.7
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I'm looking for a job that will be flexible with my school schedule, but also will count on me if a last minute opportunity arises. After the school year is out, I am also available all of summer to nanny consistently!
One thing you should know about me is I have been an STNA for five years now, which is where I got my CPR...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hi! I'm a registered nurse in the NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital. I have 3 years experience in the NICU and working with families. I would love to fill in for last minute date nights or plans for families if it works out as I do work full-time as a registered nurse. I schedule my days weeks ahead so I would be able to...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Thokozani S.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny/ babysitter. My Skills include: Excellent at providing in-home care for infants, toddlers and children ranging from newborn to age 11. Accommodated last-minute schedule changes and adhered to parent guidelines and cultural mores governing the care, safety, education, and...
Thokozani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi, I'm Leatriz! I'm 39 and located in Westerville, OH. I am the oldest of 4 children. My age differences from them are 6, 8, and 14 years apart. I basically raised them because my mom was a full-time single mother from the time I was in 3rd grade and until I graduated high school. More recently, I was a nanny for a 5-month-old...
Leatriz can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Claire W.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have babysat extensively and worked along side children for the last 10+ years as a manager at a Build-a-Bear Workshop. I recently stepped down to part time position there so I could work a full time job as a funeral director and I miss the joy (and chaos) of being around kids! I'm new to the Columbus area so I'm looking to...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Mckenna M.
Delaware, OH
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Mckenna And I Just Recently Graduated From Delaware Hayes High School!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing and friendly!
I like working with children because I love helping and watching the children meet milestones. It makes me so happy knowing I could help care and treat your kiddos with so much love and support. As a nanny, becoming a part of the family and being able to help and be there...
Hailey C.
Delaware, OH
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Hailey :) I Am Married With Three Children And We Live In Delaware, Ohio!
I'd describe my personality as friendly, compassionate and diligent!
I like working with kids because I love having the opportunity to help them learn, grow and develop into the person they were created to be.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to continue caring for my own children while working.
I had my first...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
Date night, last minute errands, or just a few hours to yourself leaving you scrambling for a sitter? Then look no further!!
My name is Jinessa ("Jai") and I am currently a Second-Year College Student (19) pursuing a Linguistics Degree and live in the Columbus, OH area. I have intermediate Spanish Writing and Reading...
Jinessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Jordan B.
Marysville, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Jordan, and I am looking for a nanny position. I live in Marysville, and I'm looking for something within 30 minutes of there. This spring will be my last semester at Sinclair Community College studying Modern Languages (French).
I am CPR and first aid certified with 5 years babysitting experience (ages 2...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Last-Minute babysitters by the numbers
1,223providers |
6.8 yrsavg. experience |
1,605member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding a last-minute babysitter near you
What is a last-minute babysitter?
A last-minute babysitter is a babysitter you can hire with short notice. Life happens and whether an unexpected event arises or your normal babysitter canceled last minute, there may come a time when you need to quickly hire a babysitter to step in and provide care for your family.
How much does it cost to hire a last-minute babysitter?
last-minute babysitter rates start at $19.42, but how much it will cost you to hire a sitter at the last-minute depends on how many years of experience they have, where you live, and what types of responsibilities they’ll take on.
How can I find a last-minute babysitter near me?
If you’re not sure how to find a last-minute babysitter near you, look no further than Care.com. You can review profiles of last-minute babysitters available for hire to learn more about their years of experience and the babysitting duties they’re comfortable taking on. You can also read reviews from other parents.
Ratings for last-minute babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Last-Minute Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,605 reviews of the 1,223 listed last-minute babysitters.