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32 available last-minute babysitters in Short Hills, NJ

Families in Short Hills use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
30 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.75/hr

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Cynthia $27 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Cynthia. I am a retired preschool teacher offering warm, dependable childcare and babysitting services. I hold a degree in Child Services from Montclair State University and have hands-on classroom experience working with children of all ages. I truly enjoy helping children learn, play, feel safe and cared for. In addition to teaching, I have lovingly cared for my three grandchildren and taught ballet to young students at Newark School of the Arts. My schedule is flexible, with a preference for afternoon and evening hours (but I will accommodate as needed). I have a valid New Jersey driving record and pride myself on being patient, reliable, nurturing, and attentive to children’s individual needs. I would love the opportunity to support your family with caring, responsible childcare.

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Melene
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Short Hills, NJ

I'm a current college senior studying Psychology with a focus on becoming an advocate for children. I have 3 years of experience as a babysitter and as a preschool teacher. I previously worked as a preschool teacher for children ages 2-4 1/2. I also created daily itineraries for our aftercare and summer program for kids ages 6 to 13 years old. I am First Aid + CPR certified. I frequently volunteer with my local elementary/middle school for a program that promotes reading amount young kids and fostering a love of books. I frequently babysit in New York and am very familiar with the city. I have babysat in the city before including taking kids to museums/parks. I love creating fun and creative learning opportunities for children and being silly with them, and allowing them to express themselves in fun and creative ways! :) Feel free to reach out with questions or for references!

“She responded very quickly to my messages, which made me feel at ease. My son warmed up to her right away and they had a great time together.”

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Tiyona 1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Short Hills, NJ

Currently working as a manager at gopuff operations for 4years. I am learning to be a yoga instructor, for all ages. I have a chihuahua terrier that is kid friendly and my baby. I love dogs and kids . I love outside activities such as swimming , tennis , yoga at the park , watching movies , playing games . I went to cooking school in high school , & I am CPR-AED certified.

“Tiyona is lovely! She connected easily w our daughter and will definitely be back. ”

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Anna $20 per hour for 1 child

Elementary school music teacher based out of Union County, NJ with experience preschool to sixth grade. I also offer private voice lessons to students 9 years and older.

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Sofia $19 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Short Hills, NJ

I’m 26 years old. I had been working as a babysitter the last 2 years. I got experience with kids from ages around 4 and 12 years old. I know it can be hard to find someone that you can trust your kids. I’m open to have a call interview and answer to all your concerns. I love to be around kids and I try to be creative with all the activities and the usual things that we need to learn with them during the every day routine. For me being patient and confident is a key to work with kids.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.75
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.02
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 10,173 reviews in Short Hills, NJ

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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 Short Hills?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Short Hills is $25.75 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Short Hills.

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Short Hills?

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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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