New York families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in New York turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
339 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.66/hr
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My name is Lucia, I'm 20 years old, soon to be 21! I'm from Colombia, my first language is Spanish. I went to the French school in Bogota, Colombia, so I can also speak fluent French. I've been working with kids since I was 16. I worked multiple times at a very prestigious summer camp in Colombia. Children were between 6 and 17 years old. I know multiple activities to entertain children and love having fun with them! I love cooking, I'm super nice, I'm calm and patient. I've taken multiple courses about handling stressful/complicated situations with children. I did gymnastics most of my life so I love doing motricity activities! I'm currently doing my bachelor in Fashion Design, so everything that has to do with art and creativity, that's also my game!
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I am a 23-year-old Northwestern University graduate who has extensive experience in child care. As a previous full-time camp coordinator, tutor, children's dance instructor, and theatrical performer for young audiences, I love engaging with children and meeting them where they are at. I am very experienced with NYC public transportation, so I am able to do pick-ups and drop-offs at school, extracurriculars, playdates, etc. I am also super organized and clean, so taking care of household tasks is a plus!
My name is Guadalupe but you can call me Lulu (: I am 27 years old, graduated from Columbia University (CC’20), and now work in the non-profit field (LinkedIn:[removed] I’ve been working directly with kids in NY for about 5 years and help connect them to various educational resources. I mainly work with kids between 1st-10th grade, some of who have learning differences such as ADHD, autism, etc. Additionally, I have a lot of experience tutoring various academic subjects and Regents tests, as well. Fluent in English, Spanish, and intermediate Portuguese. I am looking forward to connecting, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks
I’m a 27-year-old childcare provider based in Jersey City, New Jersey, and I work in New York City. I’m currently seeking part-time work in nearby areas. I have over 10 years of experience providing childcare for children ranging from 10 months to 12 years old. I am also fluent in English and Spanish. I enjoy engaging children in outdoor activities, museum visits, arts and crafts, and board games. In addition to childcare, I have experience with light cleaning and meal preparation for children. I also offer house-sitting and pet-sitting services.
I am a retired professional and am seeking part time opportunities. I am a postgraduate in Biology and have tutoring experience. I get along very well with the children as well as seniors. I am fluent in English and Hindi. I was a pet owner and had two cats. I also have experience with taking care of the dogs.
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,189 sitters background checked in New York, NY
5.0 average star rating from total of 10,489 reviews in New York, NY
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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