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60 available last-minute babysitters in Irvington, NJ

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59 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.64/hr

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Anjanette $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello. My name is Anjanette and I'm currently a substitute teacher at various locations across Jersey, and intern as a copywriter in the city. I graduated from ASU summa cum laude in 2019, and had moved to London for grad school in 2019, returning to the states in 2020 due to the uncertainty surrounding covid-19. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, some household services (housesitting, etc.), and am happy to provide proof of my fingerprint clearance card. I have significant experience in child-care. I have worked in contracted positions with DCS advising parents and supervising visitations in order to determine appropriateness of returned custody. I have been working as a teacher for the past couple of years, and am able to offer tutoring services, specializing in English, Government, Social Studies, Theatre, and Creative Writing. I have twin 13 year old nephews and enjoy finding ways to play and engage their very different personalties (one dirt bikes and is outdoorsy, and one is interested in engineering and video games.) I was a caretaker for my grandmother and am comfortable with general senior care. I'm not a great cook, but I'm happy to errand run, chat, and accompany seniors to events, or just do wellness checks. I am allergic to cats but happy to work with families with dogs-- I am a huge dog lover. My family has always had big dogs, and I have a stubborn little (35 lbs) dog myself named Beckett.

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Lesley $23 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name is Lesley, and I'm currently work in the public school system. I am offering my child care services. With over 8 year working with children in schools and 17 years of hands-on parenting, I bring patience, responsibility and a supportive approach to childcare. As a parent , I understand the importance of creating a safe, fun and engaging environment. My experience includes assisting with homework, organizing activities and ensuring your child’s well-being. I am responsible, patient and reliable. Whether it’s school task, meals, or playtime, I make sure children feel safe an happy. Your child’s care is my priority.

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Poonam $20 per hour for 1 child

I am a retired professional and am seeking part time opportunities. I am a postgraduate in Biology and have tutoring experience. I get along very well with the children as well as seniors. I am fluent in English and Hindi. I was a pet owner and had two cats. I also have experience with taking care of the dogs.

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Ileana $25 per hour for 1 child

I’m a 27-year-old childcare provider based in Jersey City, New Jersey, and I work in New York City. I’m currently seeking part-time work in nearby areas. I have over 10 years of experience providing childcare for children ranging from 10 months to 12 years old. I am also fluent in English and Spanish. I enjoy engaging children in outdoor activities, museum visits, arts and crafts, and board games. In addition to childcare, I have experience with light cleaning and meal preparation for children. I also offer house-sitting and pet-sitting services.

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Aliyah $28 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I have experience babysitting ages 2 months - 10 years old, teaching 2-5th graders in public school, leading parent + child art workshops, and working with neurodivergent teens/young adults. My approach is characterized by patience, curiosity, and compassion. Some example tasks I usually do are meal prep, light housekeeping, school pickups or drop-off, homework help, and activities. I am also Adult and Pediatric AED, CPR, and First Aid certified. Hope to hear from you soon : )

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.64
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.96
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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 Irvington?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Irvington is $25.64 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Irvington.

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