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42 available last-minute babysitters in Laurel, MD

Families in Laurel use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
51 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.08/hr

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Isabel $19 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Isabel. I have worked with children for 3 going on 4 years. Currently, I work at a child care center . I have experience with multiple children at a time. I have fun, creative activities for the children so they're not in front of the TV. I love children and enjoy watching them play and learn new things. I always make sure that the children are comfortable in their environment. I'm available for date nights, an the occasional work days. I have a car and a clean driving record. Since I do work at a daycare I have a background check. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile , I hope I'll hear from you.

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Jordan 1 review
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Laurel, MD

I am an early childhood education trained teacher. I am currently a kindergarten teacher but have taught pre k through second grade. I am willing to pick up and drop kids off as needed! I can bring lots of fun games, crafts, and movies for kids to do while in my care.

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Jan Marie
Booked by 23 repeat families
38 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 43 families in Laurel, MD

I would love to spend time reading to your children, playing outside, exploring nature, and dancing in the kitchen. I have taught preschool for three years. I have extensive experience babysitting, and I have eight years of teaching experience at the middle and high school level. I speak fluent German, and I would be happy to immerse your children in German and support their language development. I have worked as a full-time nanny for four years, with ages ranging from newborn (twins) to seven. **Allergic to cats**

“Jan was on time, very kind, positive and my son had a great time playing with her. She was a great help while my husband and I got chores done around the house!”

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Maryam
Booked by 6 repeat families
7 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Laurel, MD

Hello, my name is Maryam and I'm a recent graduate at UMD. I am offering child care, and household services. As the eldest of 5, I have always loved caring for and engaging with children. I have over three years of professional experience watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids up to 15 years old but have personal experiences of the above since a very young age. My responsibilities have included, crafts, tutoring, cooking, and cleaning. I love to engage the children I care for in a multitude of activities like playing sports, baking, science experiments, different crafts and arts and more!! I can also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands.

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Olivia
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Laurel, MD

Hello I'm Olivia! I am a child care provider, a mother, and currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. I have professional experience working with a wide range of age groups. I worked with infants and toddlers for 2 years for the Department of the Army Child and Youth Services. I am currently working with school-aged children as a social work intern at a MD public high school, and previously taught math and reading interventions in a MD public elementary school.

“Olivia was great with our 19 month old, she was punctual and did really well with making sure our daughter had a day full of fun activities. ”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.08
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.77
  • 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 5,382 reviews in Laurel, 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 Laurel?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Laurel is $23.08 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Laurel.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Laurel?

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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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