"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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31 available last-minute babysitters in Upper Marlboro, MD
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30 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.23/hr
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Sandra
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Upper Marlboro, MD
Hi my name is Sandra! I have worked in the Childcare field for 40+ years, infant-7 year olds, in schools and Childcare Centers , We were Foster Parents for 7 years. I was a Family Daycare Provider for 2 years I am married to my former Military buddy for 45 years, we met while serving in the Army. We have 4 adult children, 6 grandkids, I worked with the Children’s Ministry at my church from ages 6-9 year olds. I love family, travel and meeting people… Working with children is my Ministry…..
“Sandra was awesome! She was patient with my 8yr old and extremely understanding when I was running late. Would definitely work with her again.”
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Tanesha
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 repeat families
18 reviews$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 23 families in Upper Marlboro, MD
Hello, My name is Tanesha. I am 26years old. I have a Master’s in Special Education with a concentration in ABA. I have 7 years in the special education field from teaching to an registered behavior technician. I have 2 beautiful children of my own; 5 year old daughter and a 3 year old son. I have a passion for children!!! I LOVE interacting and engaging with children. Education George Mason University - Master’s degree June 2021
“We adore her. She’s professional and has a passion for kids you can tell it’s naturally in her. We love it. Our kids love her. ”
Aysha
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
4 reviews$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Upper Marlboro, MD
Hi families, my name is Aysha and I am a college graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. I am located in Upper Marlboro, MD and I am CPR certified. From infants to toddlers and preteens, I have worked with multiple families at an home daycare center for six years. In addition to babysitting/nannying for various families since last year. My responsibilities have included cooking meals, creating fun arts & crafts, picking up and dropping off to school, tutoring and much more. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I hope to be a reliable and supportive extra set of hands, and a positive addition to your family. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
“Aysha was great, flexible and a great sitter. She has a very welcoming personality and was great with my son. Was a pleasure to have you. ”
Myka
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Upper Marlboro, 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. ”
India
$50 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$50 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Upper Marlboro, MD
Hi there! I am a mom of two children living in the DMV area. I have been caregiving for years prior to having children of my own and truly enjoy caring for little people.
“India was fantastic! ”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Upper Marlboro, MD?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.23
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.91
- 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 4,735 reviews in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Upper Marlboro is $23.23 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Upper Marlboro.
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Upper Marlboro?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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