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172 available last-minute babysitters in Lanham, MD

Families in Lanham use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
130 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.23/hr

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Shavonne
Booked by 62 repeat families
101 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 137 families in Lanham, MD

Hi, I'm Shavonne. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development and have 10+ years babysitting experience. Besides babysitting I have various experiences working with children: I've worked as a youth tennis coach, taught Sunday school for 5-7 year olds, was a respite care worker for a child with special needs, interned in an infant classroom at a highly reputed lab school, spent almost 4 years teaching preschool and now I have been doing child development work for SF county for over 5 years. I have experience babysitting children ranging in age from 2 weeks to teenagers and families of up to 5 early childhood aged siblings at once. While babysitting, I enjoy engaging the children in arts and crafts activities; imaginative play; outings to parks and museums; and helping school aged children with homework. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.

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Michelle
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Lanham, 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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Myka
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Lanham, 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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Brianca
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Lanham, 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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T'Kia $19 per hour for 1 child

Hi families! I’m a First Grade teacher offering occasional date night babysitting and weekend overnight care. I have over 5 years of experience working with children, including time in a childcare center with 2–4 year olds and private babysitting for infants and toddlers. I also hold a degree in Early Childhood Education. I’m reliable, patient, and love creating a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages. If you’re looking for a trustworthy sitter, feel free to message me for more details or to check availability!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.23
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.85
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of November 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 5,571 reviews in Lanham, 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 Lanham?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Lanham?

As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Lanham is $23.23 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Lanham.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Lanham?

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