"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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46 available last-minute babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD
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27 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.51/hr
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Rosemary
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 repeat families
17 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Gaithersburg, MD
I have many years of nanny/babysitting experience. I enjoy working with children of all ages and helping them learn and improve their knowledge, skills, and self-esteem. I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from UMD but decided to make a career change a few years ago to contribute to something that I am passionate about.
“Rose was an excellent babysitter and completely put me at ease so that I could attend an urgent evening work meeting. She was in communication with me via text before and during the job. She kept my 8 year old son engaged and having a wonderful time making paper monsters from a book that Rose brought with her. She made dinner for my son and his friend and cleaned and tidied areas of the apartment. She also helped organize areas of my apartment and set up my TV, DVD player, and computer monitor, all of which was a huge help. I highly recommend Rose!”
Amanda
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 repeat families
47 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 71 families in Gaithersburg, MD
Hello parents! My experience spans from babies to teenagers and I have been working with kids as a nanny and babysitter for 8 years. I have a degree in Business Analytics from the University of Maryland and I’m looking for occasional babysitting jobs. While babysitting, I enjoy playing, reading, going to parks and libraries, exploring kids’ imagination/creativity, and having fun! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Danielle 2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Gaithersburg, MD
Hi! I’m Danielle. I’m certified in Anxiety Counseling and have been coaching kids and adults to incorporate wellness practices daily. I’m the proud author of the children’s book; Hugging Olivia. I’ve been providing childcare in the local DMV area since 2019 and have loved to see these little ones grow up.
“Danielle is extremely reliable, energetic and great with children. We had a great experience working with her - she is a great cook and was super sweet with my 2 year old son.”
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Rebecca
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 repeat families
3 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Gaithersburg, MD
Hello! I am a mother first and foremost, my daughter is now a freshman in college, so I have lots of experience working with children. Years ago, I worked within MCPS in the Pre-School Education Program (provides special education services for ages 3-5). I am currently in school as well, taking online classes but have extra time to explore my passions; education, childcare, health, and nutrition. My daughter has had a severe nut allergy most of her life, so I am used to working with and around allergies. I love the outdoors and hiking, cooking and traveling.
Abria
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Gaithersburg, MD
I graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology in 2016. I am very passionate about helping people improve their lives and hope to go back to school for social work or forensic psychology. I have 2 nephews and 1 niece that I watch for my older brother, and they are the light of my life! When I have them for extended periods of time I try to make a set schedule of activities to keep them busy and set meals. I also used to be a YMCA Summer Camp counselor in college work with children in kindergarten and enjoyed every minute of it! I am CPR certified! I like to play piano and I love love love podcasts! I have 1 year puppy named Rosie who I absolutely adore! Please reach out if you have any questions!
“Abria was wonderful! Definitely will hire again”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Gaithersburg, MD?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.51
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.05
- 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 4,853 reviews in Gaithersburg, 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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Gaithersburg?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Gaithersburg is $23.51 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Gaithersburg.
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Gaithersburg?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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