"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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34 available last-minute babysitters in Bowie, MD
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40 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.20/hr
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Lagayle
$19 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 repeat families
30 reviews$19 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in Bowie, MD
I am a mother. I started my career as a teacher. I have many years of experience working with kids as well as raising my little one. I am patient, loving and fun!! I love reading time, games and providing quality reliable care to small and large families. Please do not hesitate to send me a message in regards to caring for your little ones! I look forward to working with you!
“Lagayle was reliable, punctual, and accommodating on a short-notice booking. She was warm and engaging with my baby from the moment she arrived and handled the evening and bedtime routine with care. She was pleasant, kind, and attentive throughout the stay. I would definitely book with her again!”
Michelle
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Bowie, MD
Hello, my name is Michelle and I’ve taken care of kids since the end of my high school year. What I most like about babysitting is the environment the child makes by being creative and learning from each thing they do and it’s basically never a dull moment. My motive is to help out parents and give them a fresh start each day when coming back home from work. I also have experience with newborns. I am a recent college graduate and soon to transferring to University to get my bachelors degree.
Aysha
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
4 reviews$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Bowie, MD
Hi families, my name is Aysha and I am a college graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. I am located in Upper Marlboro, MD and I am CPR certified. From infants to toddlers and preteens, I have worked with multiple families at an home daycare center for six years. In addition to babysitting/nannying for various families since last year. My responsibilities have included cooking meals, creating fun arts & crafts, picking up and dropping off to school, tutoring and much more. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I hope to be a reliable and supportive extra set of hands, and a positive addition to your family. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
“Aysha was great, flexible and a great sitter. She has a very welcoming personality and was great with my son. Was a pleasure to have you. ”
Myka
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Bowie, MD
Hi, my name is Myka! I’ve always had a passion caring for children ever since I could remember. I’ve gained several years of childcare experience, caring for ages newborn to school-age in various settings such as daycare, in-home nanny and being a school nurse. Being a mother myself has also given me further knowledge and experience in caring for newborns to school-age.
“Myka is wonderful to work with! She is reliable, punctual and most importantly she is so kind and loving with our two energetic boys and we came back to two very happy kids who asked when she could come back again. ”
Brianca
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Bowie, MD
Hi! My name is Brianca, I am a college student. It is summer break right now. I am here to care for your children during the week. Depending on your schedule I am flexible when school begins again!! I started working with children at a very young age because I love kids. I took a child development class in high school which taught me foundational knowledge about children at a young age. This also allowed me to work face to face with children everyday. I’ve worked with infants, toddlers and young children. I am also a graduate student at my university. I specialize in creating, engaging and educational activities while advancing problem solving skills and multitasking skills.
“Brianca is wonderful! Extremely caring and responsible. ”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Bowie, MD?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.20
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.86
- Typical job length: 4.8 hours
- Most requested times: Evening
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 4,864 reviews in Bowie, MD
"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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Bowie?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Bowie?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Bowie is $23.20 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Bowie.
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Bowie?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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