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177 available last-minute babysitters in District Heights, MD

Families in District Heights use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
125 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.27/hr

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Ashley
Booked by 67 repeat families
87 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 122 families in District Heights, MD

Hi, I’m Ashley and I like to consider myself The Nanny Guru ! I have over 10 years of experience working with children between the ages of new born to 16 years of age. My experience includes some of the following; former full time nanny, teacher assistant within DCPS, aftercare provide, tutor for elementary and high school students, child care center provider, and much more ! I am fun, energetic, patient with kids and always do my best to understand their needs as their safety and happiness is my priority. Thank you and I hope to book with you soon. **Please note additional rate information: 1. There is an additional $5.00 added to my hourly base rate per child for bookings that are 3 hours or less 2. Expect payment for entire booking 3. Please contact me directly for overnight rate

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Michelle
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in District Heights, 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.

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Tanesha
Booked by 12 repeat families
18 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 23 families in District Heights, MD

Hello, My name is Tanesha. I am 26years old. I have a Master’s in Special Education with a concentration in ABA. I have 7 years in the special education field from teaching to an registered behavior technician. I have 2 beautiful children of my own; 5 year old daughter and a 3 year old son. I have a passion for children!!! I LOVE interacting and engaging with children. Education George Mason University - Master’s degree June 2021

“We adore her. She’s professional and has a passion for kids you can tell it’s naturally in her. We love it. Our kids love her. ”

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Myka
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in District Heights, 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. ”

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Aysha
Booked by 2 repeat families
4 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in District Heights, 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. ”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in District Heights, MD?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.27
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.92
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 5,347 reviews in District Heights, MD

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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 District Heights?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in District Heights?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in District Heights is $23.27 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in District Heights.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check. You can also read reviews from District Heights families and see shared connections before you book. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a same-day babysitter in District Heights?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in District Heights 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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