"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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10 available last-minute babysitters in Allentown, NJ
Families in Allentown use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $22.22/hr
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Abigail
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Allentown, NJ
Hi Everyone! I am Abigail, 20 year old Au Pair from South Africa. I spent almost 2 years teaching at a daycare centre as well as tutoring and babysitting occasionally. I love spending time with kids and can do anything from cooking to helping with homework, etc. I am currently an Au Pair for a lovely family with three little boys from ages 2 years to 8 years old. I am also comfortable petsitting cats and dogs and house sitting.
“Abigail is currently our superstar Au Pair and has been living with us for the last few months. She predominantly cares for our 2 year old son, but also helps with our older two boys when they return from school (ages 5 and 8). She is wonderful with the boys and she has built an incredible relationship with all 3 of them. She's also very patient and her teaching experience really helps them with their learning and homework needs. She creates a warm, welcoming and enriching environment that ensures the kids have an optimal opportunity to thrive. She's highly reliable and always goes above and beyond our needs. She has a lot of free time in the evenings and over weekends, so I'll highly recommend her as a babysitter for any family.”
Kathryn $20 per hour for 1 child
Currently employed in Pharmaceutical research & development. Graduate of Rutgers University, class of 2018. Previously Basic Life Support Certified (renewable). Great with children of all ages! Past babysitting experience in NC/NJ, and elementary school tutoring in NJ. Able to cook and clean if needed. Experience in hospital pediatric department. Academic background in Biology & Psychology. Future Goals: Research (Neuroscience) Schedule is flexible, feel free to reach out.
Barb $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi!! My name is Barb, I’m a reliable retiree available for family needs. Childcare I have been caring for children since I was 13. I am the youngest of 5 siblings so I had lots of practice watching my nieces and nephews. Since I retired
Yanyia $16 per hour for 1 child
Hi I’m Yanyia (Nina), I have been babysitting since I was really young. I am the middle child of 5 kids (3rd) plus my little cousin we adopted, I look after the little ones most of the times. I’ve been working at a day care for over a year, camp counselor and assistant teaching . I love working with children and being able to contribute to their growth. I love having fun, being creative. I’m also great with dealing with frustration ( just here to babysit, NO seniors or pets!!)
Jalecesa $19 per hour for 1 child
I am a patient, calm , respectful and reliable person with over 10 years experience in the childcare field.with my experience caring for children basic needs, and supporting their learning and supervising play means I am ready- made for this position.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Allentown, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $22.22
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.94
- Typical job length: 3.7 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 110 reviews in Allentown, NJ
"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 Allentown families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Allentown?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Allentown is $22.22 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Allentown.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Allentown?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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