"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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20 available last-minute babysitters in Salem, MI
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Angela $15 per hour for 1 child
I am a preschool teacher who has experience in working with children of all ages. I also have experience working with children of varying abilities. I also have 4 of my own that are all teens now. I can also take care of many different kinds of animals. I have experience in taking care of cats, dogs, bunnies, hermit crabs, and leopard geckos.
Lauren $17 per hour for 1 child
My name is Lauren I am a caregiver. I am CPR certified. I have lots of experience with kids I have two nephews and one niece. Ages now 5,6, and 11. My current job now is a caregiver to kids and adults who have spinal injuries/brain injuries. I love working with kids. I am currently pregnant but does not stop me from working. Some task that I do at my job are to cook, clean, take to appointments, take on outings, bathe, dress, any other care patients may need I do. I shop, do their hair, do indoor exercises/outside, some learning time, I also pass meds to patients. I care for all patients the way I would care for my child that’s arriving soon. I also work at cvs pharmacy partime whenever they need me as a technician.
Floristine $15 per hour for 1 child
I have one child who is 30 years of age and several nieces and nephews that I have cared for over some years. I have cared for my grandmother and also my father. I am very passionate, caring, patient and understanding.
Megan $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi, I’m Megan! I have 10+ years working in the mental health field with children and families. I’ve also had experience during my undergrad and masters program working on care.com. I have 3 children of my own ranging from 12 yrs to 18 months old, so I have experience in many areas. I am fun, outgoing, silly, and love working with children.
Laila
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Salem, MI
Hi, I’m Laila! I have been babysitting since I was a young teenager (almost 10 years) and have had plenty of experience in working with children of various ages.
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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
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Salem?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Salem?
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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Salem?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Salem 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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