"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
Families in Hightstown use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
4 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.74/hr
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Diana
Booked by 1 repeat family
$25 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Hightstown, NJ
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I have cared for many children of the years. I am a retired nurse of 35 years. I love children and have two adult daughters of my own.
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 Hightstown, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.74
- 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 $23.74 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Hightstown.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Hightstown?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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