"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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31 available last-minute babysitters in Buchanan, NY
Families in Buchanan use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
4 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.41/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.
Yoselin $20 per hour for 1 child
Hello, I consider myself an empathetic, responsible and punctual person, I speak little English but my native language is Spanish if you want your child to speak another language apart from English I can be of great help.
Janessa
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 repeat families
18 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Buchanan, NY
Hi there, I'm Janessa but kids call me, Jay! :) I'm 31 yrs old. College educated. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY. I've been a nanny for over a decade now. I’ve cared for ages, newborn-11yrs. I have experience with caring for more than one child at a time, I also have special needs experience. I'm comfortable handling dinner, playing, bath time, bedtime, following set routines, cleaning and more. Since 2011 I have worked for 4 lovely families. I am currently working full time M-F for a beautiful family caring for 3 sisters (ages 4.5, 7 and 9). I'm on UrbanSitter interested in occasional weeknight(after 6pm), date night or weekend caretaking. I live in Yonkers. I have a drivers license, clean record and a car of my own. I love cooking, music, arts&crafts, visits to parks & museums. Non-smoker. English: Fluent. Spanish: Beginner. Fully vaccinated. I look forward to meeting your family :) available asap.
“Absolutely fantastic! ”
Luisa
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Buchanan, NY
🗣 Speak native Spanish and advance English 🚗 Strong driver (I’ve been driving since 2015) 💉 Fully vaccinated 👦 Experience babysitting since I was 18. I have a lot of experience with kids, all ages, also under 2. 🚭 Non smoker 🐶 Pet friendly I’m a pretty funny girl, I love photography, roller skating, hiking. I really enjoy dancing and singing (I used to sing in my church when I was in Colombia). I describe myself as creative, responsable, calm, friendly and easy going. If you would like to know more about me send me a message and I will answer any question
“Luisa dealt with our high energy twin toddlers without breaking a sweat. ”
Jennifer
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Buchanan, NY
I am a mother of two, wildly energetic toddlers under the age of 5! I have a Masters in Social Work, am passionate about the neurodivergent community and I'm a houseplant enthusiast! My love for pets is unmatched and unbiased (cats + dogs are equally adored). I have experience as a part-time nanny (10+ years) and continue to work with children presently. I welcome the opportunity to support any household needs families may have as well!
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Buchanan, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.41
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.44
- Typical job length: 4.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 128 reviews in Buchanan, 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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Buchanan?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Buchanan is $24.41 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Buchanan.
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Buchanan?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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