"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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38 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.48/hr
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Abby $20 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Abby and Im a 2nd grade teacher! I currently live in Medford. I did a lot of sitting as a teen, especially when I was going into teaching. I worked at Lowell catholic elementary as a spanish and art teacher along with assisting with the extended day program. I also was a preschool summer school teacher preparing kids with "kindergarten readiness." | worked with a lot of age groups ranging from infant-12. I worked at lowell general as a pediatric/ mother infant patient care technician while I'm in nursing school. I have a lot of experience with kids and absolutely adore working with them and providing the care that they need! I am also CPR certified! I also have dogs at home and am very comfortable with pets! I am also fully covid vaccinated.
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Evie $30 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Evie, and I’m a college student at Boston University majoring in Fine Arts. I have over 5 years of experience as a babysitter and pet sitter, I am certified in First Aid and CPR and strive to create a safe, engaging, and positive environment for every child I care for!
Stephanie $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I am currently providing child care, senior care, and household services. I enjoy working with children - being a parent, I hope this reassures you that I will look after your child or children with the same care I would want for my baby girl: with love, patience, compassion, respect, experience, and more. I can also support/assist with personal/virtual administrative assistance. I am a full-time Operations Manager! Have a question or proposal? Ask away.
Mariana $20 per hour for 1 child
I am college student here at Fisher College looking to help out on my free time. I was a preschool teacher for 1-3 year olds during the summer and I loved working and teaching them. I also have a passion for animals and my whole life I have lived and grown up with dogs and cats. I have a dog named Maia and a cat named Beatrice so any help needed with pets are my expertise. I am very passionate about what I do and want to always provide the best support and help for any client or parents (pet parents too!).
Allie Klaire $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Waltham, MA
Hi! My name is Allie. I am originally from Texas, but have been in Boston since August 2023. I am going into my senior year of college at the New England Conservatory of Music where I study trombone performance. I am also an Aunt to 5 amazing nieces and nephews (currently ages 8 months to 12 years old) I love to be around kids of all ages and have taken pride in watching my niece and nephews grow up and being a part of their lives. As you might guess, I love music and would love to sing and play along with the kiddos! I also have ample experience with animals. I grew up with dogs around all of the time! I currently have 3 dogs of my own (that live back home with my parents), but have in the past owned and raised chickens, cows, turkeys, and pigs. I am comfortable around any animal and would absolutely love to help out with them.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Waltham, MA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.48
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.67
- 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 Waltham, 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 :)"
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Waltham?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Waltham is $24.48 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Waltham.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Waltham?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Waltham 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?
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