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290 available last-minute babysitters in Bronx, NY

Families in Bronx use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
200 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.65/hr

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Ali
Booked by 147 repeat families
206 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 386 families in Bronx, NY

*****Please note: I am immunocompromised and have an autoimmune disease so I cannot watch sick children and must limit time outside in extremely hot weather. Hi! I'm Ali. I’m originally from Seattle and moved to New York in 2015 to study acting. I joined UrbanSitter during college and have been using it as my day job ever since. I have 18 years of childcare experience, ranging from date nights and private nannying to daycare and summer camps. Over the last four years I have began working in arts education as a teaching artist and youth theater director. I’m the 2nd oldest of 10 so I’ve been around young kids my entire life and am used to watching multiple kids at once. Due to being CPR and First Aid certified since I was 12, I’ve gained years of experience watching kids with varying disabilities and medical conditions, and am very familiar with working with children who are autistic, have epilepsy, or have life threatening food allergies. My go to activities are coloring, board games, going to the park, reading, movies, and arts and crafts. Outside of childcare, I am an actor, writer, and run an indie theater/production company. I’ve spent the pandemic studying trauma informed, consent based rehearsal spaces and mental health first aid. Both of these skills have been easily transferable to my childcare work. I have experience teaching at after school programs using the Montessori Method and have been working more as a teaching artist lately, doing theater and improv with kids. Cancellation policy: cancellation less than 24 hours my policy is full payment. If it’s within 72 hours, it’s half the agreed payment, and more than 72 there isn’t a fee. If you come home more than 15 minutes late with no communication I reserve the right to charge a late fee on top of that extra time. If you come home early I still charge for the full time booked since I had to block that time out in my calendar, unless we’ve agreed on it beforehand.

“Ali was very professional and reliable ”

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Sophia
Booked by 13 repeat families
19 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 families in Bronx, NY

Hi families, My name is Sophia, I am a 25-year-old experienced nanny with a bachelor's degree in International Business. I am offering child care, pet care, senior care, and household services. During my time in college, I discovered I am a people person and love to be around kids. This made me volunteer as a teacher and start my journey working as a nanny even though I have accumulated some experience since I was even younger. I have always cared for children of all ages, from newborns to school-age kids. I am CPR certified with years of experience as a nanny. You can trust that your kids are going to be in good hands. I am very responsible, I always show up on time, and I have special care for kids. I hope I can be considered, and we can have a conversation. I would love to hear from you soon. Best regards, Sophia

“Sophia was great with our 3 year old daughter and very punctual and responsive! ”

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Tess
Booked by 4 repeat families
7 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Bronx, NY

Hi! My name is Tess and I am a student at Fordham University. I am offering babysitting, pet care and household chore services. I have been a babysitter since I was twelve, starting as a mother's helper and onwards from there. My responsibilities included driving to and from school, helping with homework, sports and activites, putting the kiddos to bed, and overall general home care. I have worked with ages 1-14, as a babysitter, camp counselor and nanny. As a sociology major, I hope to start a career in early education! I am happy to help with any animals, as a cat and dog lover myself. I'm currently working with a range of ages, from 1-14 but am happy to help with younger or older.

“We are so happy we found Tess, she inspired confidence from our first interview. I was nervous about finding a sitter for my 10 month old but now I look forward to her playtime with Tess while I’m in class. She’s been super punctual, flexible, and professional- best of all she seems to click with our baby, who is always happy at pick up time! ”

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Sahar
Booked by 5 repeat families
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Bronx, NY

I’m passionate about working with children and connect easily with kids of all ages. Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, I enjoy gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities, creating fun, enriching experiences for young ones.

“Sahar was amazing with both my 2 month old and my 18 month old sons. I really appreciated how she was eager to help in any way she could and offered to help me sweep and cook dinner. She was incredible with my older son who is usually very clingy and only typically lets me take care of him when he’s sick. She was so creative with playing with him and both my kids and I loved really her friendly, sweet and positive personality ”

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MariaKathia
Booked by 10 repeat families
8 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Bronx, NY

Hi dear families, my name is Maria Kathia, I am from Peru. I speak English and Spanish. I worked in Peru droppings off kids to school and picking them up from school to take them home some of them kindergarten and other elementary and high school. In USA I have been working with new born, toddler and kids different ages for 19 years in Bergen County NJ. I’m 57 years old and my daughters are adults. I like to have good communication with the parents. I consider myself kind, respectful, punctual, discrete, responsible, and loving with kids. I like to work with kids, play with them and take them to their activities or school. Prepare easy meals. Be cautious of food allergies. Organize their toys. I’m active with good energy. I prioritize keep the kids safe and pay attention to them. I can drive to their appointments, school. I’m fine working with families with small or medium dogs. I have a French bulldog. I love cockatiels and mine lived for 20 years with me. I’m fully vaccinated and booster. I don’t smoke. I have CPR Certification 2024. I’m willing to work anywhere in NJ and NYC. Thank you for reading my introduction!

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Bronx, NY?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.65
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.94
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of November 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 10,483 reviews in Bronx, NY

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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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Bronx?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Bronx?

As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Bronx is $25.65 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Bronx.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check. You can also read reviews from Bronx families and see shared connections before you book. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a same-day babysitter in Bronx?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Bronx 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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