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8 available last-minute babysitters in Eureka, IL

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Jaslynn
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Washington
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Eureka, IL

Hello! I am Jaslynn (or Jas). I am currently enrolled at ICC for the occupation therapy assistant program! I love going to the gym, spending time with friends+family, and shopping! I have lots of experience babysitting/nannying! I have worked with family’s of 4 under 5. I currently nanny twice a week for a child and take him to library events and other fun adventures!

What a huge help while my husband and I were out of town!

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Ann
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Peoria
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Eureka, IL

Ann has done several projects for me including interior painting, organizing, and yard work. She is on-time, hard-working, and very dependable!

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Kaitlyn
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Peoria Heights
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Eureka, IL

Hi my name is Kaitlyn and I am a mom of 2 and full time special education teacher. I have worked with children of all ages for over 10 years. I am allergic to cats but happy to work with families with dogs.

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John
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Peoria
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Eureka, IL

I am a hardworking individual looking for some side jobs I can complete after my full time job. I have experience working as an apartment maintenance worker and currently work in the construction industry. If you need any household/handyman jobs, I am your guy!

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Thomas Peoria
$25 per hour for 1 child

I am a student at Bradley. I am from Peoria, IL. I am handy and willing to do yard work or interior tasks. I am able to do physical labor. I have reliable transportation.

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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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Eureka?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Eureka?

As of [Month/Year], the average babysitting rate in Eureka is $_ per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Eureka.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Eureka?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Eureka can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

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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