"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 Hazlet, NJ
Families in Hazlet use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $25.72/hr
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Liza $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi everyone! My name is Liza and I am looking for weeknight evening and weekend opportunities. I have 15 years professional child care experience between daycares and nannying. I am currently in grad school for my masters in social work. I have been nannying for a family of 6 children for 10 years. Let me know if anyone is interested! Can provide many references. Thanks ! 😊
Tara $50 per hour for 1 child
I am an experienced early childhood educator with 5 years of teaching experience in early preschool and preschool classrooms. I specialize in supporting children ages 2 to 5 through engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build strong foundational skills in literacy, handwriting, and phonological awareness. I use trusted, research-based programs such as Handwriting Without Tears and Heggerty Phonological Awareness to make learning fun, hands-on, and effective. My goal is to help each child grow in confidence and readiness for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning
Csilla $20 per hour for 1 child
I am a mom to 2 teenaged boys and have 20+ years teaching experience, mostly at the secondary level. I have significant experience working with children with a variety of special needs and allergy protocols. I am an advocate of limited screen time for children and am happy to read, play board games, and spend time outdoors with them. I have always had a dog and am very comfortable with pets. I am looking for occasional work on weekends and during school breaks.
Mary Beth $30 per hour for 1 child
I have more than 15 years of experience. I am a grandmother to a 12 year old granddaughter. I have baby sat my 12 nieces and nephews. I have also watched twins, infants, toddlers, and grade school children. Once you get to know me you will feel at peace leaving your child with me. I will treat your children as if they were my own. They will always be in great care. You won’t have to worry about me being on my cell phone or watching tv while your children are in my care. I am honest, reliable, and dependable. I come from a family of educators and school psychologists. I love reading, taking walks, arts and crafts, going to the park, and tummy time. Looking forward to hearing from your soon.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Hazlet, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.72
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.98
- Typical job length: 4.6 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Hazlet?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Hazlet?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Hazlet is $25.72 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Hazlet.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Hazlet?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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