"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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18 available last-minute babysitters in Ridgefield, CT
Families in Ridgefield use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $25.28/hr
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Maria
Booked by 1 repeat family
$40 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Ridgefield, CT
Only services I am offering currently is house cleaning, 10+ years of experience all over Westchester; rates are based on how much work is needed + size of house.
Leila $30 per hour for 1 child
My name is Leila I serve part time in the Army National Guard I’m offering child care from any age and household services. Since I was 15 I’ve worked with children of all ages, children with special needs, and the children’s aid society as well as babysit younger relatives when I was 13. I am extremely flexible with any requests, I am able to cook, clean, drive, and open to learning anything else needed of me.
Yoselin $20 per hour for 1 child
Hello, I consider myself an empathetic, responsible and punctual person, I speak little English but my native language is Spanish if you want your child to speak another language apart from English I can be of great help.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Ridgefield, CT?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.28
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.16
- Typical job length: 2.4 hours
- Most requested times: Afternoon
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 41 reviews in Ridgefield, CT
"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
"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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Why Ridgefield families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Ridgefield?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Ridgefield?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Ridgefield is $25.28 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Ridgefield.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Ridgefield?
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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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