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51 available last-minute babysitters in Glen Oaks, NY

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49 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.70/hr

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Mercedes
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Glen Oaks, NY

Hi- My name is Mercedes. I have a Master Degree in Early Childhood. As a toddler teacher, I spend my days singing silly songs, reading animated storybooks, building block towers, and turning everyday moments into fun learning adventures. I’m very familiar with routines (and how important they are!), whether it’s snack time, clean-up time, or winding down for bed. My personality is warm, patient, and playful. I’m the kind of caregiver who will happily sit on the floor to play, love story time, and celebrate even the smallest accomplishments. At the same time, I’m calm, dependable, and confident when handling big feelings or tricky moments. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, planning engaging activities, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids feel comfortable and happy. Most importantly, I treat every child like they are my own.

“Mercedes was great! She was timely and responsive and everything is alive still! Would hire again. ”

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Margaret
Booked by 1 repeat family
$14 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Glen Oaks, NY

I have raised my five children and care for my four grandhcildren. I also have experience working as an assistant in a Pre-K classroom. I love working with children.

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Margarita $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m 25 years old and I work at children’s parties on weekends, doing face painting, balloon twisting, and other entertainment activities. I’ve been doing this for over three years. I also offer dog sitting in my home together with my fiancé. I love being around kids and animals — they bring so much joy and warmth into life! 🐶 I’m looking for extra opportunities to work in my free time, which is why I decided to create a profile here. My schedule is quite flexible, although I’m usually busy on weekends. I’d love to chat and discuss all the details personally! ✨

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Fitri $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi There! I’m Fitri! I’m a warm, reliable, and detail-oriented caregiver with 3+ years of experience caring for toddlers and children through teaching, babysitting, and children’s programs. I’m a mom myself, so I understand how important it is to find someone you can truly trust with your child and your home. I’m patient, attentive, dependable, and enjoy creating a safe, positive environment where children can play, learn, and feel comfortable. I’m experienced with age-appropriate activities, reading, creative play, learning, mealtimes, routines, and helping children develop independence. I especially enjoy caring for toddlers and young children and keeping them engaged throughout the day. I’m also an excellent household helper. I’m highly organized and have a strong eye for detail. I genuinely enjoy cleaning and turning messy spaces into clean, tidy, and organized ones! I can help with children’s laundry, dishes, toy and playroom organization, light cleaning, tidying, groceries, errands, and other household tasks that make busy parents’ lives easier. I hold an MPA from Columbia University’s SIPA and am currently on sabbatical from my government position in Indonesia while living in New York. I speak Indonesian and English fluently and have basic Spanish. Whether you need a trusted date-night sitter, regular childcare, toddler care, or an extra pair of hands around the house, I’d be happy to support your family. I treat every home with care and every child with patience, respect, and genuine attention. Best, Fitri [removed]284 [removed] _____ P.S. I’m open to part-time opportunities during my career transition. You can find my background here:[removed]

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Karen
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Glen Oaks, NY

I am 25 years old and originally from Colombia. I live in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Open to work in NY and NJ. Experience: -I worked in two schools in my home country with children ranging from infants to five years old. -I was an au pair for 1 year. (Live-in nanny) -Babysitting for different families over 1 year. I am full of love and patience with children. Also, as the oldest of five siblings, I have always been involved in caring for younger children and learned various activities for the development of children. Childcare tasks and services provided: ✅Create engaging and playful activities. ✅ Cooking meals, feeding, preparing bottles. ✅ Helping with homework or school-related activities ✅ Getting kids ready for school or daycare. ✅ Putting kids to sleep ✅ Changing diapers ✅ Giving baths safely ✅ Picking up and dropping off at school. ✅ Organizing and tidying up play areas and bedrooms ✅ Supervising outdoor playtime References 📞 Responsible and punctual ⏰ Spanish speaker Pet lover 🐕 Taking care of children is a beautiful experience because it involves their most innocent stage, where adults have the great responsibility of positively influencing their development. Children are very curious, and you can learn a lot from them. I try to enjoy my siblings as much as possible while they are still kids. One of my dreams is to become a parent and create a beautiful family.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.70
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.05
  • 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 10,302 reviews in Glen Oaks, 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 Glen Oaks?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Glen Oaks is $25.70 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Glen Oaks.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Glen Oaks?

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