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527 available last-minute babysitters in Elmhurst, NY

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386 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.65/hr

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Mariya
Booked by 1 repeat family
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Elmhurst, NY

Hi I am bilingular English / Ukrainian / Russian. Watching kids of different age over 20 years . I am 47 now . Educated , Bachelor. I enjoy working with children . Live in NYC.

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Andrea
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Elmhurst, NY

Hi dear families! I am looking for one-time or part-time nanny jobs. I am a creative, patient, responsible, and reliable nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for and teaching children from 4 months to 12 years old. I am flexible and able to handle unexpected changes in schedules or situations with ease, grace, and confidence. ________________ Education Bachelor’s Degree in Language teaching. 2013 - 2019 La salle University Bogota, Colombia ______________ Skills CPR training Meal preparation homework help Bilingual (Spanish and English ) Non smoker Pet friendly vaccinated ________________ Experience: Live-out Nanny 2[removed] Private Residence/Manhattan NY Provided daily care for a 4-month-old baby from 8:30 AM - 5/6 PM. •Prepared bottles, fed the baby, and followed a nap schedule. •Read books and organize outdoor activities, including walks and playdates. •Supported developmental activities as the baby grew. •Performed light housekeeping (child’s laundry, tidying up the nursery and play area Live-out Nanny 2021/2023 private residence/Manhattan NY Provided daily care for a 2-year-old child. •Prepared lunch and assisted with mealtime. •Took the child to after-school activities. •Taught Spanish through engaging activities. •Organized outdoor activities such as biking, park visits, and playdates. •Created fun, educational activities for after school. Live- in Nanny (Au pair) 2019/2020 Massaia family/Watertown, MA Cared for two children (8 & 5 years old). •Picked them up from school and assisted with homework. •Prepared lunch, breakfast, and snacks. •Planned outdoor activities such as biking, swimming, and playdates. •Performed light housekeeping (kids’ laundry, tidying up rooms and play areas, cleaning up after meals). •Organized bedtime routines. •Designed fun, educational activities to support their development. English Teacher (practicum) 2017-2018 Cundinamarca Elementary School/Bogotá, Colombia Designed dynamic English classes using the Montessori method. Developed creative strategies to facilitate second-language learning.

“Andrea did very well with our 21-month-old son. He took to her immediately and she was attentive to the schedule we keep for him. Clear and quick communication, as well”

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Emma
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Elmhurst, NY

Hello! I'm a writing professor at CUNY during the academic year, available over the summer to take thoughtful and attentive care of your children. I love working with kids for the same reasons I love teaching writing: creating a compassionate and structured environment for young people to follow their interests and curiosities with joy. I approach caregiving with energy and humor, and outside of work, I love cooking new recipes, exercising, and taking improv comedy classes.

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Shajna 2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Elmhurst, NY

Hi my name is Shajna and I am a stay at home mother. I have three children of my own so I have a lot of experience!! I can work with toddlers and infants. I can work around the house, feeding and putting them to sleep and taking them to school. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands.

“Shajna responded to an unusual request for a targeted intensive two weeks with our nine month old while I traveled on business. We are so lucky she did! Shajna was a marvelous nanny: professional, engaged, warm, responsible, and a joy to be around. She expertly learned our daughter's rhythms and got her to sleep faster than we imagined possible. She is an abundantly generous, unobtrusive and friendly presence to boot. We cannot recommend her highly enough!”

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Karolynne 2 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Elmhurst, NY

Hi! My name is Karolynne born and raised in Jersey City with a Honduran background. I am fluent in both english and spanish. Offering services for Childcare, Senior care and household services. With children I enjoy many activities and keeping them busy and entertained but also assist them in learning while having fun and being safe. I love to get creative with activities during the childcare. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, assisting with homework and going to the park. I tutored during my high school and college years. I love cooking and baking and a hobby is trying new recipes. For Senior Care I can provide driving and cooking assistance. I enjoy senior care because I love long conversations and keeping seniors company. For Household Services, I can cook, assist with cleaning and laundry. I have a very bubbly personality and enjoy being around children and people!

“Karolynne was a God send on late notice (less than 24 hours!) to provide childcare assistance to my husband with our 4 year old and 1.5 year old as we were in town (and I was out for 2 days) at a conference. The kids warmed up to her almost immediately including our 1.5 year old who is typically shy, and she was a dream to work with - going the extra mile to tidy up when my husband was prepping food or when she had a free moment. With her help we were able to get the kids out to a nearby playground and spend the days with enriching activities. We could not ask for someone better and wished we could bring her back home with us to be our permanent nanny. We are so grateful to have found her and will be keeping in touch for future visits!”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.65
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.01
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of November 2026

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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 Elmhurst?

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

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