"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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13 available last-minute babysitters in Sayreville, NJ
Families in Sayreville use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
10 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.05/hr
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Diana
Booked by 1 repeat family
$25 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Sayreville, 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.
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 ! 😊
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Sayreville, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.05
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.17
- Typical job length: 4.8 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 1,839 reviews in Sayreville, 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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Sayreville?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Sayreville?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Sayreville is $25.05 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Sayreville.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Sayreville?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Sayreville 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?
Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.
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