"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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31 available last-minute babysitters in Wake Forest, NC
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Megan
$16 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$16 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Wake Forest, NC
Hi, I'm Megan! I'm a loving mom of 4 with 7 fur babies and over 2 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy being outside whether it's with the kids or animals! I look forward to helping you out!
McKenzie
$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
Hi! My name is McKenzie, and I'm 19-year-old caregiver based in Clayton, NC. I have over 5 years of experience working with children, including for the past two years working part-time at a daycare, where most of my time was spent caring for 6 week olds to 1 year olds. I have found the infants and ones are my favorite age to care for. Before that, I volunteered at the same daycare for 3 years and worked with children from infants to 5 years old, gaining hands on experience with children of different ages. I am CPR and First Aid certified for pediatric and adults, hold SIDS certification, and completed a year long internship at an elementary school, where I created lesson plans, supported classroom activities, and worked closely with students and teachers in a kindergarten classroom. I'm currently in college working toward becoming a Child Life Specialist, and I'm very passionate about creating a safe nurturing and engaging environment for children. I am patient, dependable and attentive with a love for caring for children. I would love the opportunity to support your family and provide reliable, compassionate care for your children!
“McKenzie was fantastic watching our little one. She’s so caring and our little one loves her. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with McKenzie again in the future! ”
Ryan
$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
Lots of experience taking care of cats and dogs. I have pets of my own and have looked after neighborhood animals for many years. I am responsible and caring and would love to take care of your fur babies so you can relax and enjoy some time away.
“Did everything that was needed- took great care of my pets and sent pictures of their happy faces, which I loved seeing.”
Leticia
Booked by 1 repeat family
$30 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Wake Forest, NC
Hi my name is Leticia. I have been caring for kids for over 30 years as well as house cleaning for the same time. I also pet sit when I can but at their house.
Aaliyah
Booked by 1 repeat family
$19 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Wake Forest, NC
Heyyyyyy everyone my name is Aaliyah , I am a responsible, caring, and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for working with children. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and young children, and I focus on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. I enjoy planning age-appropriate activities that support learning, creativity, and healthy routines, while also following family guidelines and schedules. Safety is always my top priority, and I am attentive, patient, and calm in all situations. I am comfortable with meal preparation, diapering, bedtime routines, light housekeeping related to children, and positive behavior guidance. Families can rely on me to be punctual, respectful, and trustworthy while providing attentive and loving care.
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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 Wake Forest?
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