"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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578 available last-minute babysitters in Astoria, NY
Families in Astoria use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
398 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.63/hr
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Poonam $20 per hour for 1 child
I am a retired professional and am seeking part time opportunities. I am a postgraduate in Biology and have tutoring experience. I get along very well with the children as well as seniors. I am fluent in English and Hindi. I was a pet owner and had two cats. I also have experience with taking care of the dogs.
Liz
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Astoria, NY
My name is Liz. I work live in Crown Heights. I work full time in the coffee industry. I have extensive experience caring for animals, cats/dogs/etc, and house sitting.
Kendra $23 per hour for 1 child
hi! I'm an experienced babysitter, tutor, and pet sitter. I have years of experience working with families in the neighborhood and love hanging out with kids. I really value staying present in the moment with children and make sure to listen to their needs.
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.
Kamla $30 per hour for 1 child
I work full-time as a procurement analyst for the city of NY, but I also enjoy helping families when they need an extra hand. I’m dependable, organized, and patient, with experience caring for kids.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Astoria, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.63
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.96
- Typical job length: 5.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
Recent babysitter activity in Astoria, NY
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2,204 sitters background checked in Astoria, NY
5.0 average star rating from total of 10,342 reviews in Astoria, NY
"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 Astoria?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Astoria?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Astoria is $25.63 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Astoria.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Astoria?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Astoria 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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