"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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12 available last-minute babysitters in Ballwin, MO
Families in Ballwin use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $19.25/hr
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Mackenzie $18 per hour for 1 child
Hello, my name is Kenzie and I am a law student in my final year of school. Growing up in Utah and as the eldest in a big family, I grew up around kids and grew up babysitting often. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since I was 12 years old. I am 12 and 14 years apart from my youngest siblings and helped raise them since they were newborns. In college at the University of Utah, I tutored kids from Korea in English, where I enjoyed making assignments, homework, and developing unique ways of teaching to fit their learning style. In my free time outside of school, I enjoy reading, knitting, cooking, and hanging out with friends.
Erica $15 per hour for 1 child
I've worked with small children since age 14, as a nursery assistant. I was VP of the PTO board of an elementary school for 3.5 years, and also school mom during my time there. I most recently spent 3 years as a personal caretaker of an elderly blind man. I've always been great with those young in age and those up in age. I have an old soul but I'm a child at heart.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Ballwin, MO?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $19.25
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $23.52
- Typical job length: 5.1 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of November 2026
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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 :)"
Jesse D., parent
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Ballwin?
As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Ballwin is $19.25 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Ballwin.
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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