"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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332 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.66/hr
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Monique $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi - My name is Monique and I work in finance and have a legal background. I am offering casual babysitting/ child care during weekday evenings and on weekends in Manhattan. I love being a babysitter (I am the eldest of three girls) and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 11 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring/ helping with homework no say today it’s just been like the vibes like do the bad minimum, yeah, and preparing meals.
Sarah $38 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I'm originally from just outside of Boston. I am starting my Master's in School Counseling at Columbia University this fall to become a licensed elementary school counselor. I've been living in the Morningside Heights area for the past year and a half. I'm looking for a position with flexibility around my class schedule. I've been babysitting, working with, and volunteering with children since I was a teenager. I have experience caring for children of different ages, and I really enjoy getting to know each child's personality and interests. I'd love to find a family I can work with consistently throughout the school year!
Ethan $25 per hour for 1 child
Hello! I am currently a 25 year old young professional working in the Music industry. I have extensive experience dog sitting/dog walking, and I am more than willing to look after seniors or kids as well. While I have no direct babysitting experience for children, I have worked as a tutor in the past for children ages 5-14, and possess the responsibilities to look after them as needed.
Alyssa $21 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is Alyssa I'm currently a student at Hunter college looking for a way to gain more experience with kids as I am juggling between possible careers of an elementary school teacher or a small animal vet. I offer child care preferable toddler age to elementary school age. I enjoy babysitting kids I love to think of it as hanging out with them rather than being bossy. During the summer I work as a camp counselor, for 2 years I babysat a 5 year old girl afterschool, and I worked with a toddler for occasional weekends. I am familiar with traveling with children to any activities but I cannot drive as yet. I enjoy cartoons, being outside, drawing and painting. I love to think of myself as a fun and loving person. I am pet friendly as I do have two cats and hopefully a dog in the future. A secret plus if you do have a dog, I would love to walk your dog its enjoyable to me.
Ashley
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Flushing, NY
Love cats! I can take care of multiple cats including ones with special needs. Happy to do overnight pet sitting if your cats need someone around more than a few minutes a day.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Flushing, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.66
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.98
- 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 10,404 reviews in Flushing, 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 Flushing?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Flushing?
As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Flushing is $25.66 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Flushing.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Flushing?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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