"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."
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Rebecca $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Beck (she/they) and I am sitter/caregiver with 10+ years of experience. I have been a nanny/sitter in the city for over dozens of families for kids ages newborn-13 years old (including experience with twins and triplets!). I am also comfortable being a caregiver for seniors and children/adults with different abilities and special needs as I have cared for both. My prior responsibilities include driving, creative outlets (music and dance as I have a background in those), cooking, house work/cleaning, and running errands. I am also comfortable with any type of pet you may have and offer pet/house sitting as well! I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Hailey $31 per hour for 1 child
Re-locating to Brooklyn 7/28! Current: Live-in Nanny, Denver, CO. ✨Hi! I’m Hailey - US born - Global childcare enthusiast. Solo traveler. Lover of climbing things, toddler dance parties, nature exploration, bedtime story telling. Overall, play-based child lead learning. former Montessori/reggio inspired daycare co-facilitator. Quite a bit of experience with kiddos on the spectrum with behavior tune ups / co-regulation (OT technique) toilet training help. I firmly believe living in community is medicine and it takes a village to craft a grounded, yet enchanted life for littles. Lover of: skate, dance, reading, surf, writing, biking, tutoring anything (except math!) 2[removed]: childcare areas.. Bergamo, Italy - Poland - Morocco , Istanbul, Turkey - Silverlake, LA - Louisville, KY - Denver, USA.
Lindsay $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi, my name is Lindsay and I'm a UC Berkeley graduate from Los Angeles, California who moved to NYC last May and currently works in advertising. I love babysitting and have experience independently watching kids as young as 1 and as old as 14. I worked as a summer camp counselor for multiple years where I was in charge of kids between the ages of 4 and 7. I've helped with homework, made food, changed diapers, and planned arts and crafts. I can also serve as a personal assistant and run any errands or help clean up. I grew up with dogs and would be comfortable helping take care of them as well.
Christina $8 per hour for 1 child
Hey, My name is Christina. Here is why you should choose me to take care of your loved one: I love cooking and baking so whoever I’m with we can make delicious meals together. In my free time I go to the gym, swim and garden. While in high school I was on the swim team and attended a culinary highschool. During highschool I was tutor for math and science with over 800 hours of experience; so I can help your child with there studying. I am attending Cornell University for food science and I minoring in nutrition. I also have 4 amazing dogs so don’t worry about your pets around me I am more than happy to take care of them. Please let me know what I can do to make your loved ones experience with me the best it can be!
Yuka $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Forest Hills, NY
Hi, I am Yuka and I’m a dance educator based in NYC. I have over 15 years of experience teaching dance for kids (ages 4-17) I love animals, especially cats!
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Forest Hills, 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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"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 :)"
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Forest Hills?
As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Forest Hills is $25.65 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Forest Hills.
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