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69 available last-minute babysitters in Ironsides, MD

Families in Ironsides use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $22.94/hr

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Christina
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Ironsides, MD

Hi, my name is Christina and I am a retired Army officer and now a Fairfax County Public Schools Substitute Teacher. I have raised two children and have a masters degree education (thesis still outstanding) in organizational leadership with an undergrad in psychology. I have used Urban Sitter before and took a break in 2019 for some family time. I have no cancellation rating because I babysit outside the app for preferred families from time to time and help my friend who is a teacher. I come from a long line of teachers. I am from a large family. I have 6 sisters and 1 brother, all dog/cat lovers! Hope to see you soon.

“Christina is extremely caring, welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Our kids completely adored her, and we will definitely be using her services again.”

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Tazlyn $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Tazlyn I’m a freshman at Nova studying nursing . I’ve been taking care of my siblings ever since I was 12 so I do have a bit of experience with all different age groups. Im a patient, kind, and responsible caregiver looking to assist families with babysitting, pet care, and house cleaning. I pride myself on creating a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment where children feel cared for. In addition to child care, I am happy to help keep your home clean and organized, as well as care for your pets so your entire household runs smoothly while you are away.

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Marisol
Booked by 28 repeat families
34 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 60 families in Ironsides, MD

Mature and trustworthy babysitter. CPR and First Aid certified, consistently received positive feedback from parents. I have enjoyed working with newborns up 10 years old. I'm looking for a new family to support in caring for their children. I'm a mother of 2 amazing teenagers they are 18 and 24. I garden during my time off, seeing the blooms is very rewarding. This is a reference from Mrs. Stacei bass Marisol has provided care on a regular basis for my 15 month son since he was 8 weeks old. She's incredibly caring and helpful. Marisol spends a lot of time outside with him and keeps his active when indoors. She does not use her phone other than pictures while watching him and is always responsive to my check-in text messages.

“On time, engaging and very attentive with our three busy boys. ”

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Yulissa
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Ironsides, MD

I have been caring for children including my own even before Care & Sitter came around. I cared and sat for many children starting from 3 months to 10 year olds. I take my services very seriously and I care for children with professionalism. If you are looking for someone who has a lot of patience and dedication looking after your loved ones please know that they will be in the right hands

“I hired Yulissa to take care of my 23 month old daughter and they got along great! Yulissa was the first babysitter my daughter ever stayed with, so I was a bit nervous. However, my daughter took to her right away. Yulissa was punctual, responsible, patient, and caring. It seemed like my daughter had a lot of fun with Yulissa. She was comfortable with being around our dog as well, which was great. I would definitely hire her again for future babysitting needs and highly recommend her to others as well! ”

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Nancy
Booked by 46 repeat families
65 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 82 families in Ironsides, MD

Hello, Families! My name is Nancy and I am a licensed Elementary School Teacher in Virginia. I love what I do for a living as a teacher. Children are the greatest joy in my life. In addition, I am the mother of one child who is works in the cyber security field. My son is 25 and the apple of my eye! I look forward to learning about you and your little ones! Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions. I am available every day/night during the summer months and on weeknights and weekends during the school year!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.94
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.65
  • Typical job length: 4.6 hours
  • Most requested times: Evening

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 1,293 reviews in Ironsides, 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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Ironsides?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Ironsides is $22.94 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Ironsides.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Ironsides?

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