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Pediatric Nurse(LPN) For The Past 4 Years Sunday School Teacher At My Local Church RN Student
Ashburn, VA
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- $24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Kate! I am a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) currently working on obtaining my RN degree through Northern Virginia Community College. I am looking for part-time/last minute babysitting jobs while in school. I have been a Pediatric Nurse for the past 4 years, and have served as a Sunday school teacher for kids...
Meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Elexia!
Availability is weird for me as of right now. I'm great for a last minute sitter and date nights!
I have 6 years of experience working with children of different ages and backgrounds. I have experience with neurodivergent children as I am neurodivergent myself. I believe emotional regulation is very...
Fun, Reliable, And Adaptable Sitter Who Creates Long-lasting Relationships!
Owings Mills, MD
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- $18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Hailee. I am a graduate college student from Stevenson university with a Bachelors in Psychology. Currently, I have a full time job but am abailable for one-time babysitting jobs for your kiddos. In need of a date night or last minute help? I got you! (of course if I'm not at my full time.) I have 8+ years of...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Mother of a fantastic boy! Love kids and pets! Have a degree in early child development and education. From potty training to home schooling I am here to help! I would work with you to accommodate any additional needs. My family is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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- $20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families, my name is Surraya, I have been working with children for 6 years now. My major is early childhood studies with a minor in elementary education at George Mason University here in Fairfax. I am looking to help any family with any extra help needed for their child at any random time. I know last minute engagements...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I recently graduated from Southern Methodist University and am looking for a summer babysitting position. I am the oldest of 3 girls and have babysat for many years, so I have ample experience with children of all ages. I am very responsible, fun, energetic and love spending time with children. I understand the many "moving...
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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Hi! I'm Beth - a reliable, caring babysitter with 7+ years of experience and CPR/First Aid certification. I've worked with infants, toddlers, and young kids, and I'm also a mom of two boys. I provide a safe, warm environment and love engaging children through play, reading, and routines. Flexible with evenings, weekends, and...
I am currently a full-time legal assistant at a law firm in Georgeotwn. I work remotely for the most part, but I am looking for part-time work on the weekends or weeknights to pay off my student loans. I have babysat sporadically for over 5 years now and I truly love it. I do really well with kids and I can say with certainty...
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- $20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am looking for a full-time or part-time position starting now! I can babysit for date nights or provide last minute care as well. I have a very "go with the flow" personality which makes me a great babysitter/pet sitter/companion. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and enjoy working with kids. The position would need to be...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello,
My name is Jodi, Thank you for viewing my profile. A little about myself: I am a stay-at-home mom of three very kind, energetic, friendly, silly boys... yep three BOYS! They are ages 7, 4 and almost 2 years old. I have been trained in CPR as all of my boys were NICU babies and that was a requirement for them to come...
Merick S. says "Jodi interviewed with my wife and I. She has a wonderful home, fantastic space for child care! Her boys are fantastic and my children had a blast playing...
Hi! My Name Is Emily And I Am A Current WVU Student Studying Exercise Physiology To Go To Med School
Mount Airy, MD
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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. My first job was at a school aged day care ages 5-12 years old where I was responsible for over 30 kids in my care. From then on, I've babysat for various ages and also worked with infants ages 3 months to 2 years old and toddlers 2-4 years old.
In my spare time, I like to...
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I'm a responsible and caring babysitter with reliable transportation which makes it easy for me to get to jobs on time. I live in Mount Airy, Maryland, and I'm also available for last-minute babysitting when families need extra help. I am comfortable with pets and do not smoke. I can work overnight and watch up to 4 kids. Feel...
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- $23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a Washington DC native and long-time resident. I am a student at Arizona State Local majoring in early childhood education. I am currently a full-time teacher, after-care instructor, and backup caregiver for care. com Care Business, a company that provides last minute childcare to families of partnered companies when...
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- $15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi!! My name is Samantha and I am a senior in college studying nursing. I am a very dependable and trustworthy individual, who aims to be the best babysitter possible for your precious babies! I treat everyone with the respect that I wish to be treated with and I bring this attitude into my job of babysitting. I started...
Crystal A. says "Samantha does a great job with my newborn. She's very reliable and is always eager to help. I highly recommend her"
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- $17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Alex, and I would love to help you and your family with your kids! I have had experience baby sitting children since I have been in high school. I was also a nanny for a family while I was in college, which required transportation to school and other activities, meals, helping with morning and bed time routines. I...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Sharon. I have a criminal justice certificate, a teaching certificate, a First aid/CPR certificate, a Bachelors degree, and am working on my Masters degree. I have a clean driving and criminal record. I am COVID vaccined.
I am comfortable and have experience watching children of all ages. My schedule is...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Carolyn, and I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist working in special education. In addition, I have over 10 years' experience as a babysitter and nanny for children of all ages. I am happy to provide fun and engaging experiences for your child(ren) and am also available for errands, light housekeeping, laundry,...
My name is Aleja, I'm 26 years and I love kids. I am also responsible and really committed. I feel comfortable and have experience with all ages and some special conditions.
I'd describe my personality as creative, patience and positive.
I like working with kids because I love spending time with them. I love teaching and...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi There! I am a Postpartum Doula dedicated to supporting babies and their families. I am currently working towards my nursing prerequisites at NVCC with hopes to pursue a career in lactation consulting. I am passionate about providing care for families of all backgrounds and cultures. One of my greatest joys is helping new...
Lachelle J. says "I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a...
Looking for an occasional babysitter?
(Afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, last-minute calls)
DC, Maryland, VA
I have reliable transportation.
My name is Karen, I am a nanny in the area with many years of experience caring for children.
Charismatic, fun, responsible, punctual, professional!
Experienced with all...
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990 last-minute babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of July 2026
The average star rating for rated last-minute babysitters is 4.7
Recent last-minute babysitter reviews from local parents
Last-Minute Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 746 reviews of the 989 listed last-minute babysitters
Jodi R.
Jodi interviewed with my wife and I. She has a wonderful home, fantastic space for child care! Her boys are fantastic and my children had a...
- Merick S.
Samantha P.
Samantha does a great job with my newborn. She's very reliable and is always eager to help. I highly recommend her
- Crystal A.
Olivia R.
I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and...
- Lachelle J.
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 $20.63, 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.
