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94 available last-minute babysitters in Arvada, CO

Families in Arvada use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
58 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.44/hr

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Sara
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Arvada, CO

I am a certified elementary school teacher, and a certified preschool lead teacher/director. I've taught in public school, private school, and homeschool (co-ops and my own children)! I've lived in Denver my whole life and know the city very well. I am a mother of 6 and live in Central Denver. I am creative, fun, reliable, responsible, and not easily fazed! I love children and understand the dynamics of a busy household and unexpected needs that might come up.

“Sara was AMAZING with our kiddos! My three year old daughter really struggles to go to bed and she got her down without too many tears. She was so kind to my six year old son who’s pretty sensitive too. She even brought her favorite kids book with her to share! Will definitely keep her in rotation for our date nights. 🥰”

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Jillian $22 per hour for 1 child

I'm an experience-based educator who has been in child & senior care for over 10 years. My degree is in Early Education with a focus on infancy & developmental disabilities. Miss Fairy Poppins is a name a go by, "A wand full of bubbles makes the child calm down". I thrive to encourage those around me to have productive encounters with their environment. I believe in always demonstrating courtesies such as acceptance & active listening. When you take time to recognize and appreciate that which is around you; Life lessons can be found in countless teachable moments. While you are away, your family will feel secure having me care for all that you hold dear: Children, seniors, pets, houses, gardens, you name it. House and Garden sitting: I cared for multiple properties in Eagle County while I lived in Vail. I am also capable of lite house maintenance & cleaning. Pet Sitting: I enjoy and have cared for creatures of all types; Dogs (of any temperament), cats, reptiles, snakes, spiders .... "Just no elephants."

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Melanie 1 review
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Arvada, CO

I was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida and recently made the big move to Denver! I've worked at daycares, learning centers, elementary schools and at family homes as a nanny through college, so I am well versed in taking care of children in different platforms/ for different needs. I'm trained in pediatric first aid and CPR certified. I also have taken and completed courses in child development and nutrition. I'm so excited to meet your kiddos! I think I’d be a great fit for you and your family. Prices are not set in stone and I’m willing to change and talk through them with you. Please call or text me at [removed] or email me at [removed] or the email given with the account.Thank you so much for the opportunity and I hope to see you soon.

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Alyssa
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Arvada, CO

I began babysitting for other families in middle school and naturally started watching pets and helping with housekeeping. I am currently an Auntie caregiver to my neighbors, friends, and family members, and I clean a friends AirBnB. I run my own massage business if you need a massage! Being an older sister I have taken care of my 3 younger siblings since I was 2 years old and helped mom with "chores." Kids are my greatest teachers. I love being active and engaging. I play piano and sand volleyball, studied 8 years of Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition Sciences and minored in Spanish. I am comfortable with all ages from infant to pre-teen, any special needs or dietary restrictions, and all pet and or housekeeping needs <3

“Alyssa was great, would hire her back again for sure. ”

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Carissa $25 per hour for 1 child

I have Master's degree in young child education with a Montessori focus, I am certified to work with children 0 to 6 years old and I am most comfortable to work with children newborn to 6 years old, but I have experience with children up to 10 years old. I am an AMI trained Montessori guide and have greatly enjoyed my time with children in the classroom. I went back to school during the pandemic and became a speech therapist. I now specialize in early intervention services. I have worked with children ages 12 mo to 6 years old in a school setting over the last ten years but am now focusing on home care because of COVID risks in schools. I believe in interacting with children as unique individuals, showing them full respect and helping them develop personal independence, social skills, and a true sense of self confidence.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Arvada, CO?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.44
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.76
  • Typical job length: 5.3 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 3,026 reviews in Arvada, CO

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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 Arvada?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Arvada is $24.44 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Arvada.

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