"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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12 available last-minute babysitters in Armonk, NY
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14 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.77/hr
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Kelly $15 per hour for 1 child
Hi - My name is Kelly and I'm currently a sophomore at SUNY Purchase. I am offering child care, pet care, and light cleaning duties. I was a three sport athlete for most of my life and have helped take care of my 7 year old cousin from age 1-present as well as my new baby niece who is 4m.
Nashly $25 per hour for 1 child
ABOUT ME Hello, nice to meet you, I'm Nashly, I'm 17 years old, I'm in high school, I'm a teenager who loves children, I have many experiences in my life, I had to take care of my little brother for many years and I worked in nurseries and gardens, I'm in high school, I speak Spanish and I'm learning English, I understand it well but I'm a little shy speaking it because my pronunciation is weird, but I try. WORK EXPERIENCE I am a nanny with experience and passion for taking care of children. My main goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for the children in my care. I consider myself a loving, patient and responsible person, committed and I like to do everything with love to promote positive development in children. I enjoy interacting with them, organizing educational and recreational activities, and providing an environment in which they feel loved and protected. SKILLS • Care of children of different ages. • Ability to establish an empathetic connection with children. • Organization and planning of recreational and educational activities. • Patience, calm and ability to manage difficult situations. • energetic and dynamic, district when it comes to doing my work with the children. SCHEDULE: • Monday to Friday: in the morning I study and I can work from 3 onwards. PLACE: • Place where the child is.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Armonk, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.77
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.93
- Typical job length: 4.8 hours
- Most requested times: Afternoon
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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Armonk?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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