"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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19 available last-minute babysitters in Independence, MS
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Evelyn $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi, my name is Evelyn! I am a sophomore at Ole Miss, originally from Holly Springs, MS, and I went to school in Memphis. I am pursuing a degree in Anthropology on a pre-med track to become an Emergency Physician. I have 6 years of babysitting and nannying experience with children from newborns to 15-year-olds, and I will be in the Collierville area this summer. I am CPR-certified, First Aid-trained, and am comfortable working with children with special needs. I house-sit, farm-sit, and pet-sit, and am happy to stay overnight. References and a resume are available upon request — please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Maria
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 repeat families
13 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in Independence, MS
Please message me to get certain rates. I’m currently walking dogs($30/hr), Senior care $25/hr), babysitting ($20/hr/child), Pet sitting and house sitting (rates depending on needs of the pets/owner). Thank you so much for your time. Please message me with any questions.
“Excellent sitter! She arrived on time, kept me updated on the children's activities, and showed great patience and care throughout the evening. Her communication was outstanding, and I felt confident knowing my children were in good hands. Highly recommend!”
Bridget
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Independence, MS
I offer NO CAGE, stress-free dog boarding seven days a week, with FREE pick-up Monday thru Friday (in service area: downtown, midtown & Harbortown). I strive to live by the Golden Rule. Also I am able to comfortably accommodate senior or special needs pups w/ quiet areas and specific activities geared towards those w/ limited mobility. Able to administer injections & medication (no additional charge). Please note: I cannot board intact males. I am a certified dog trainer & certified in pet CPR & first aid. I've been in business since 2012.
Valencia
$50 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$50 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Independence, MS
I worked for more than 7 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant and cared for the elderly in their care homes, within their personal homes, and in the hospital and provided light cleaning services. I am a grandmother of 2 toddlers ages 1 and 3 and spend majority of my time with them. I also have 17 years of experience in caring for small to medium sized dogs.
“This is my second time working with Val and she is great!!!”
Tamara $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi parents! I’m a 4th grade teacher with over 10 years of childcare experience, and I absolutely love helping kids learn, grow, and have fun. Over the years, I’ve cared for children of all ages — from infants to pre-teens — and I bring my classroom experience into every sitting job, whether it’s helping with homework, reading together, or keeping little ones engaged in creative play. Along with childcare, I’m also experienced in household management, including light cleaning, laundry, organizing, and running errands. Families describe me as responsible, patient, and reliable, and I take pride in building strong, trusting relationships with both kids and parents. Looking forward to meeting your family!
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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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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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