"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 Independence, MO
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4 available today | Avg hourly rate: $19.14/hr
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Treysi
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Independence, MO
Well first my name is Treysi ima a bilingual Mexican American a mother one one boy name Aiden he is 8 years old now and well he goes back and forth with I and his father he a very good helper and love to work, I Treysi do go to school JCCC Community college I was doing campus classes but decide to do online classes at home. I have experience in a lot of many jobs like example warehouse, prepping, cleaning, translator, remodeling construction, and my favorite CAREGIVER, the career I’m studying to also be a CNA or a pedestrian it’s my dream I love taken care of others in needs specially the one that feels so lonely and just need couple hours of some company friendly and I enjoy doing that. I see my self in couple years as a CNA and look back say to my self I did and with a help of UrbanSitter that can teach me something’s new along the way
Allison $15 per hour for 1 child
Hello, Imm Allison and I am a 42 year old living in Olathe. I have been here for 11 years. I moved here from Iowa to be close to my niece and nephews, who are now 18 and 14. I am a paraeducator at an elementary school in Overland Park. I have been doing that for 11 years now. Prior to that, I have worked in daycares and as a private nanny. I enjoy working with kids if all ages. In my free time I enjoy babysitting. I love the outdoors whether it's playing games, sports or simply just going for a nice walk. I also love swimming. I also enjoy playing board games and reading books to children. Other than babysitting, I enjoy reading good nin fiction books, spending time with friends and family and thrifting.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Independence, MO?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $19.14
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $21.20
- Typical job length: 4.0 hours
- Most requested times: Evening
As of November 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 47 reviews in Independence, MO
"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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Independence?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Independence?
As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Independence is $19.14 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Independence.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Independence?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Independence 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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