"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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4 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.24/hr
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Nancy
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 46 repeat families
65 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 82 families in La Plata, 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!
Mary Beth 4 reviews
$29 per hour for 1 child
$29 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in La Plata, MD
I’m available for weekends and weekend overnight care too. Friday 7PM to past midnight. Saturday 8AM to past midnight. Sunday 8AM to 4PM Check availability on my calendar. From newborns to teens, I can provide focused, worry-free care so you can enjoy your time out. I provide transportation to sports practice, games, friends' homes, and extracurricular activities. I’m an accomplished cook who can cook according to your family's dietary requirements. I have: College degree My own transportation Current, excellent references Current clearances and background checks from: -FBI Criminal Background History -FBI Fingerprinting -DOD Army Clearance Clean driving record No drinking No smoking I love doing creative, age-appropriate activities with children. Reading, tummy time, music, and more for infants. The list of activities grows as the children grow.
“I got stuck in DC because of flight cancellations and ending up with my 3 year old daughter and prep meeting with clients for an important next day meeting. Mary Beth arrived at the hotel promptly (in advance) and with only a request that afternoon. My daughter loved her. Indeed, she was able to do things with Patina that are hard for me -- get her to draw, tell stories, get her PJs on, and get into bed on time. Terrific.”
Jennifer
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in La Plata, MD
Hi, my name is Jennifer Vo and I graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2025 and I am working a full-time job. I am free after 6pm in the Tysons-Alexandria area and offering childcare services. I absolutely love working with kids! I know they can be a handful sometimes, but with the right patience, they're absolutely a joy. I have babysat for over 5 years and I've worked with kids of all ranges, including infants, toddlers, and kids. My responsibilities have been driving them to and from places, making them dinner, bathing them, and putting them to sleep, and taking care of them up to 9 hours.
“Jennifer was prompt, courteous, and my kids enjoyed their time together!”
Brittany 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in La Plata, MD
Hello there! Born in NJ, but from NY, I am a fun, bubbly, outgoing person who enjoys helping children learn and grow. I am a fully licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), with a background in working with children ages birth to school-age through early intervention and within public school systems in DE, MD, and DC. I also have experience in babysitting middle school age kids and toddlers. I enjoy reading, going to concerts, volunteering, hanging with friends, and chatting with my family! I am allergic to cats and dogs. Looking forward to helping you and your child/children!
“Very great with my daughter. Kind friendly and on time. Will definitely book again.”
Silvia $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is Silvia and I am thrilled to be your family's new caregiver. I love working with infant, toddles and kids watching them grown up. I have been babysitting kids since I was 15 years old! I have three kids of my own that I love with all my heart and watching my youngest son going to school makes me realize that I miss taking care of some little feet 😊 I am very passionate about taking care of kids, patient, clean and organized.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in La Plata, MD?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.24
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.05
- Typical job length: 4.4 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 1,850 reviews in La Plata, 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 La Plata?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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