"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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17 available last-minute babysitters in Shirley, MA
Families in Shirley use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $23.63/hr
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Ky $20 per hour for 1 child
Hey my name is Ky and I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree. I have more than one year of experience in childcare. I have most of my experience with toddlers but I am open to all age groups. Right now I work as a behavioral technician for autistic children.
Tori $21 per hour for 1 child
I’ve worked as a pre-k teacher for the past 4 1/2 years, frequently babysit and used to have 2 nannying jobs. I’m pretty decent with special needs kids and have worked with them before. I have been CORI checked, have no criminal background and am CPR, First aid and teacher certified. I’m playful and creative with children and encourage learning, boundaries, playing pretend, creativeness, and just fun all around! I am experienced, ambitious, organized, a good listener, / great rule/boundary follower, and kind, respectful, accommodating, outgoing and energetic. I’ve mainly only watched children but have also watched pets before. I have no experience watching seniors but am willing to learn and do it. I’ve also never house-sat but am again, willing to and am very responsible and great at cleaning and taking care of things and keeping it in check. I have a background with psychology and social work from college so I’m very good at reading children’s heads and understanding their personalities. I am also very protective of them because of my schooling in social work so I know how to watch and take care of them. I am currently going to college for nursing and am doing multiple interviews for more teaching positions at other schools because I recently got laid off because there was too many staff members.
Aneila $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi, my name is Aneila! I’m a student that just turned 21 years old and I love being around children! I grew up watching kids my whole life so it’s all I’ve ever known. I’ve babysat family & friends children’s but never as an actual job. I have also worked at boys and girls club with kids throughout many different ages, working with over 20+ children even alone. I say that me being able to enjoy a job working and being able to provide for children makes me a great caregiver because I’ll never not enjoy it. I hope you can trust me to be your caregiver! :)
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.
Kaillyn $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Kaillyn, I’m 19 and a responsible, calm, and reliable caregiver with experience working with children and babysitting my younger cousins. I’m CPR & First Aid certified (renewing April) and very safety-focused. I’m comfortable with routines, meals, homework help, and bedtime, and I always aim to create a fun, safe, and supportive environment for kids. I’m happy to do a call beforehand and look forward to helping your family!
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Shirley, MA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.63
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $26.57
- Typical job length: 5.7 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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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
"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 Shirley?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Shirley?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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