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32 available last-minute babysitters in Cedarhurst, NY

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31 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.71/hr

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Dhalia $20 per hour for 1 child

With 9 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children. I specialize in caring for toddlers, preschoolers, and gradeschoolers, and I'm comfortable with pets, cooking, chores, and homework assistance. I'm patient, friendly, and responsible, and I love reading, crafting, and playing games with kids. I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your little ones in your home.

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Lakeya
Booked by 31 repeat families
39 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 64 families in Cedarhurst, NY

Hi! My name is Lakeya. I am currently in school for Early Childhood Education. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I am also certified as a Newborn Care Specialist. I have my Certificate in Child Development. I strongly believe in open communication in order to avoid any problems & keep things going smoothly. If there is ever any kind of problem, I will feel comfortable to discuss it right away & I would love for the family to do the same. I have a very loving & nurturing character. I have a genuine and absolute love for children. Working with children is one thing that I absolutely love about my life. My main focus are your children. I do housekeeping, prepare meals, do laundry & anything related to taking care of your children. I enjoy being active & imaginative with kids. I love every thing from arts&crafts to dress up to museum trips & playing make believe. I engage with them by taking them to the park, museum, zoo, botanical garden, creating an art project, or reading a colorful book. I understand that each child is different & it is all about finding what works on an individual basis. I love being a part of helping children learn & grow. Interacting with kids in all activities is what I do best. Whether it's work time or play time, I am there & ready to be a part of it. I am fun-loving, reliable, enthusiastic, & compassionate. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family & friends, cooking, and reading. I am available to start immediately. I'm also available to work on the weekends, on-call, date nights, overnight, holidays, and vacations. I am also available on short notice and overtime. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I would be happy to provide references as well as meet in person or chat on the phone. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I wish you the best of luck with your search.

“Excellent communicator, and so sweet with my baby. Definitely recommend Lakeya looking for a professional and compassionate sitter.”

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Melissa
Booked by 104 repeat families
168 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 225 families in Cedarhurst, NY

Hello my name is melissa I am 35 years old. I do not have any kids at the moment, but it's in my near future. I love children, baking and am an animal lover. I have many nieces and nephews that I have helped raise. I am reliable, compassionate and understanding. Currently working as a pastry chef with availability to work as a sitter. Gladly available to answer any questions you may have. Reference furnished upon request.

“Amazing sitter who easily managed 3 children, got our baby to bed and back to bed- a baby who is not easy, and kept our boys happy and totally entertained drawing and playing. So sweet and highly communicative. A total pro that my boys enjoyed. Can’t wait to have her back! ”

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Lathisha
Booked by 69 repeat families
59 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 182 families in Cedarhurst, NY

Hi. My name is Lathisha and I'm from Brooklyn, New York. I have worked with kids since I was 16 and have since worked as an after school teacher, teachers assistant as well as a head teacher. I’ve idone baby sitting as well. In June of 2025 i obtained my associate degree in Early childhood education. I love working with kids because of how rewarding it is- they teach me as much as I teach them! I also a mother to two beautiful baby girls and I understand how exciting it is to watch children learn and grow from both the parent and sitter perspectives! For any reason a booking gets cancelled or you come home early I still charge for the entire time. I also require cab fare back home once a booking ends after 11:00pm.

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Sabina $21 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Cedarhurst, NY

Hi my name is Sabina I am from Queens, New York. I graduated from FIT in NYC. I am offering child care and household services. I started babysitting when I was in high school which makes me a compassionate and dependable caregiver. I have years of experience caring for toddlers and children ages 4 and older. I enjoy creating a safe and nurturing environment. I have experience helping with daily routines such as driving kids to and from school, meal prep, playtime, doing crafts, activities and bedtime routines.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.71
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.07
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 10,041 reviews in Cedarhurst, 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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Cedarhurst?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Cedarhurst is $25.71 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Cedarhurst.

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Cedarhurst?

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