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10 available last-minute babysitters in Cranbury, NJ

Families in Cranbury use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
3 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.07/hr

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ana maria 1 review
$18 per hour for 1 child

Hi there!! My name is Ana Maria, I’m from Colombia and I’ve been living in the USA for almost two years! I moved to Allentown 6 months ago, and I’m currently living with my husband and our cute dog called coda. I have 5 years of experience with kids between 0 to 15 years old, and I was an au pair in the US for 1.5 years. I’m a responsible, hard working, kind and easy going person, and I like to provide a fun and safe environment for the children I take care of

“They for my friend in the past”

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Layne
Booked by 14 repeat families
34 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 families in Cranbury, NJ

I recently moved to Highland Park and will be starting my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers (New Brunswick) this September. At the moment, I am only looking for occasional babysitting jobs. Before moving to NJ this summer, I lived in New York City for five years while completing my master’s degree at Columbia University and working in the field of youth mental health. My education in Clinical Psychology, along with my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Child Development from UC Davis, has given me a strong understanding of child development, behavior, and children’s needs. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings. I’ve had numerous part-time nanny and babysitting jobs with children ranging from newborns to 15 years old. I also worked as a camp counselor for many years and as a math and reading tutor. I’m happy to help with homework, tutoring, and even college applications. I am reliable, extremely empathetic, kind, and funny, and I easily connect with kids to create a fun and safe environment. Lastly, I am a big animal lover and am open to pet sitting jobs as well!

“Wonderful, responsible, and kind. Hope we can work with her again. ”

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Jackie $21 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Jackie and I have my teaching degree from SUNY Cortland and am certified in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education. I'm currently pursuing my masters in Early Childhood Literacy from LIU. I'm looking for a fulfilling role as a nanny and to help children grow and prosper! I am very active and love to do activities such as crafts, sports, games, and whatever else their interests are. I have many years of experience with kids from having worked in schools, a daycare, and babysitting from a young age. My most recent role was in a primary school so my heart loves the little ones, but I really enjoy all ages! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out :)

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Zizet $25 per hour for 1 child

My name is Zizet, I’m retired from NYC Health and Hospital corp after 30 years as Coordinating Manger in the finance dept. After raising 4 children and 2 grandchildren I felt that I have the time and energy to help other families which I started the Nanny Job two years ago. Feel free to contact me for availability and references.

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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!!)

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Cranbury, NJ?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.07
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.40
  • Typical job length: 4.5 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 105 reviews in Cranbury, NJ

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"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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"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

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"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 Cranbury?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Cranbury is $24.07 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Cranbury.

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