"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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Need a sitter on short notice? Lyons families find trusted, background checked babysitters on UrbanSitter.
Looking for jobs? Apply here.
20 available last-minute babysitters in Lyons, NJ
Families in Lyons use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
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Jinxian
Martinsville
$10 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 reviewMartinsville
$10 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Lyons, NJ
Living with family with 2 toddler and a dog.
Mark
Bedminster
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 reviewBedminster
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Lyons, NJ
Looking forward to meeting you and spending time with your family. I prefer and have experience with older children and welcome a household with pets as well.
Shaniyah 1 review
North Plainfield
$30 per hour for 1 child
North Plainfield
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Lyons, NJ
Hi there! My name is Shaniyah, and I've been caring for and teaching kids for over 10 years. I've worked as a nanny, teacher, and childcare provider, and I truly love what I do. I hold both a bachelor's and a master's degree, and I'm currently pursuing my second master's because I believe in always learning and growing. I recently graduated from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts and the New York Film Academy's Acting for Film program. I'm also a proud U. S. Army veteran, which has taught me responsibility, reliability, and how to handle any situation with calm confidence. Families describe me as warm, creative, and trustworthy. I bring patience, positivity, and structure to every home I work in, and I love creating fun, enriching experiences that help kids learn and grow. Working with children has always been one of my greatest joys, and I'd be honored to support your family however I can.
“Shaniyah was absolutely wonderful with my girls! We needed a short-term babysitter who could be flexible with our changing schedule, and she always made it work without hesitation. My kids lit up whenever I told them she was coming — they truly loved spending time with her. Shaniyah always came prepared with fun activities to keep them engaged, and I could tell she genuinely cared about their happiness and well-being. I couldn’t have asked for a more reliable, proactive, and kind sitter. I highly recommend her to any family!”
Ashley Bridgewater
$17 per hour for 1 child
$17 per hour for 1 child
Hello! I’m Ashley, a senior at Morgan State, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. I’ve been babysitting since I was in high school and have worked as an Aftercare Assistant as well as a camp counselor working with toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and 1st graders. My responsibilities were adhering to feeding, playing/interacting with children as well as helping with nap(s). I’m allergic to cats and don’t mind dogs. I’m looking for a summer part time job since I’m home from college for the summer!
Anna Plainfield
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Hello, I have 40 years of experience in health care, customer service and education. I have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and home care settings. I specialize in companion care, not loosing site of the individual needs for socialization, physical exercise and personal care assistance. I am confident, resourceful and work collaboratively with each family I meet. I take pride in helping others live comfortable healthy lives.
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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 Lyons?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Lyons?
As of [Month/Year], the average babysitting rate in Lyons is $_ per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Lyons.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Lyons?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Lyons can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.
Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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