"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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48 available last-minute babysitters in Union, NJ
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41 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.68/hr
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Gema $30 per hour for 1 child
I have a background in taking care of children, ensuring their safety and happiness. Reliable: You can count on me to be punctual and dependable, so you can enjoy your night out worry-free. Engaging: I love engaging kids in fun activities, games, and crafts that are both entertaining and educational. -CPR/First Aid Certified: Your child’s safety is my top priority.
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 ! 😊
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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Union, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.68
- 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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"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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Why Union families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Union?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Union?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Union is $25.68 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Union.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Union?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Union 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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