"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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30 available last-minute babysitters in Wake Forest, NC
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Carol $25 per hour for 1 child
I have raised 3 wonderful, successful children. Itaught Kindergarten for many years! I was keeping my grandson the past year and am doing Senior Dementia care most mornings so needing hours to complete the week and enjoy taking care of others. I have done my time in the corporate world too. Please consider my gifts to help your family! Everyone deserves kindness and grace. I am a teacher by trade so have the education qualification as well as experience. Thank you, Carol
Beth $8 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Wake Forest, NC
Hi, my name is Beth and I am a foodie and lover of all pets. I have experience caring for primarily dogs and cats but am open to meeting any and all critters!
Holly
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Wake Forest, NC
Hi there- My name is Holly and I am currently looking for part time work on Urban Sitter. I have 5+ years of experience with taking care of dogs and cats and have 1 year of child care experience. I freelance during the year which allows for some free time to pick up extra hours.
Carleigh
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Wake Forest, NC
I'm a Registered Behavior Technician who loves caring for both children and animals. My career has taught me the importance of patience, responsibility, and providing compassionate, individualized care—qualities I bring to every pet I look after. I'm a proud pet parent to my sweet tabby cat, Milo, and my Great Pyrenees mix, Sadie. They are truly part of my family, so I understand how important it is to know your pets are safe, happy, and loved while you're away. Whether your pet enjoys long walks, playtime, cuddles, or simply keeping a familiar routine, I'll treat them with the same care and attention I give my own.
Emma
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Wake Forest, NC
Hi! I have an 1 year old son and am looking to care for another child part time, ideally in my own home. I have extensive babysitting experience, am CPR trained, and have worked as a Behavior Technician. You can feel confident that your kids are in great hands when they are with me! :)
“Emma arrived on time and kept my normally nervous of new people two year old immediately happy and engaged. ”
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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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Why Wake Forest families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Wake Forest?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Wake Forest?
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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Wake Forest?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Wake Forest 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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