"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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28 available last-minute babysitters in Hightstown, NJ
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4 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.70/hr
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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.
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!!)
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
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.
Dirian 1 review
$17 per hour for 1 child
$17 per hour for 1 child
My name is Dirian I am 18 years I do attend college full-time, my major is Biology Health Professions, and I do wish to become a doctor someday. I have two younger siblings and a few baby cousins and a cat and dog, I have babysat plenty of times, I also took care of my grandmother for some years while she took her chemotherapies, made sure she had everything she needed, and felt taken care of. I also am Cpr, Aed, and First Aid Certified.
“Dirian was super sweet. My kids loved having her as their babysitter.”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Hightstown, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.70
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.96
- Typical job length: 4.2 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 105 reviews in Hightstown, 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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Hightstown?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Hightstown is $23.70 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Hightstown.
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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