"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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70 available last-minute babysitters in Arlington, MA
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57 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.49/hr
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Amanda
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Arlington, MA
Hi! My name is Amanda, and I have extensive dog care experience. Having grown up with a lab/hound mix, and caring for friends' and family's pets since, I am comfortable and familiar with dogs of all shapes and sizes. I love taking dogs for long walks, giving them treats, and making sure they are safe and having fun at all times!
Andrea 1 review
$28 per hour for 1 child
$28 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I am an experienced, multilingual and licensed educator, with over 20 years of experience. I offer childcare, tutoring, pet and elderly care. I excel at working with neurodiverse individuals, children and teens.
“Andrea has always been wonderful with my girls (ages 3 and 5). She brings the very best of herself, as both a mom and an educator, to the time she spends with them, always doing arts and crafts, science experiments, and reading books. She is warm, loving, and also able to navigate their nonsense with firm kindness. Ever since my youngest daughter was tiny, there were times when Andrea was the only person I could trust to calm her when she was experiencing separation anxiety and inconsolable. Andrea is a gem!”
Sarah
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Arlington, MA
I am in New York City for the summer in the middle of my MSW program at Simmons University. I have extensive experience working with children in a variety of capacities (school counselor, teacher assistant, afterschool assistant, ABA assistant therapist, school social work intern, babysitter) I am a somewhat recent graduate from Boston College with an Applied Psychology and Human Development B.A. I am currently pursuing my MSW at Simmons University and am looking to help families with occasional or part-time babysitting, pet sitting, or other services. If you would like to discuss more, I can forward my resume and/or references. I would love to hear from you :)
Melissa $23 per hour for 1 child
Hey Parents! My name is Melissa, I am 31 years old, have about 5 years experience nannying. Ages 6months - 14 years and I am currently looking for full-time jobs. I have worked in the past with different families from one-time jobs to recurring positions. I am available Monday - Friday and occasionally on weekends. I also have my own vehicle for transportation. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Thanks!
Maliyah $20 per hour for 1 child
Hello, I am Maliyah. I am 20 years old. I just moved to massachusetts in early November of 2025. I am originally from new york. I worked as a teaching assistant back in New york. I also am the eldest siblings with the age gap being over 10 years. I’d say i have lots of experience with different ages between 2-15. I am excited to start working with you.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Arlington, MA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.49
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.60
- Typical job length: 4.2 hours
- Most requested times: Afternoon
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 588 reviews in Arlington, MA
"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 Arlington families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Arlington?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Arlington?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Arlington is $24.49 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Arlington.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Arlington?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Arlington 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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