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312 available last-minute babysitters in Howard Beach, NY

Families in Howard Beach use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
246 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.65/hr

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Julia $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I'm Julia! I'm originally from Los Angeles and currently a sophomore at Indiana University studying Sport Marketing and Management with a minor in Business. I am highly organized, active, and responsible. During high school, I completed 300 hours of sports medicine volunteering, which instilled in me a strong sense of care, safety, and attention to detail. I offer dedicated child care, basic pet care, and general household assistance, including organizing and running errands. I have one year of formal babysitting experience, primarily working with active toddlers and school-aged children, ensuring they stay engaged and follow their daily routines safely.love keeping kids active! Because of my background playing tennis, I really enjoy getting kids outside for sports, games, and physical activities. I also love helping them with creative projects and reading. As a current college student, I am well-equipped to provide homework help and tutoring across various subjects. I am also great at teaching basic tennis skills to keep kids moving and having fun! While in high school, I completed 300 hours of sports medicine volunteering. This extensive experience gave me a strong foundation in health, safety, and first-aid principles, making me highly attentive to physical well-being. I also am CPR certified. I am an animal lover and am very comfortable interacting with and caring for standard household pets, including most breeds of dogs and cats, as I have dogs of my own. I am happy to handle neighborhood walks, manage feeding schedules, and provide plenty of energetic playtime. I am completely comfortable around large dogs and pets that shed.

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Janet $23 per hour for 1 child

Hello dear families, my name is Janet I consider myself a sweet caregiver, responsible and patient I am looking for my next family with whom I would like to be preferably a long time, I have experience 3 years, babysitter, household and the care of the elderly -Service babysitter/nanny - household/housekeeper

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Maneeha $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi, my name is Maneeha. I am senior at Hunter College located in Midtown, and am looking for babysitting opportunities. I love working with kids and have had the privilege to work as a tutor for a couple months for kids attending Pre-school and higher. My responsibilities included assisting them in the classroom and reviewing homework with them, and overall monitoring them as an assistant to the Teacher. I am unable to work with both cats and dogs.

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Marcelina $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Howard Beach, NY

Columbia University Graduate (BA in Psychology) with CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and experience caring for children of different ages. I’m calm, reliable, and attentive, and I focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment while keeping children engaged through activities like reading, crafts, and play. I communicate well with parents and am happy to support routines, meal prep, and light childcare-related tasks. I also have experience working as a Personal Assistant/House Manager, Companion, Personal Chef and Pet-Sitter. In my free time I enjoy reading non-fiction books, board games, Hanayama puzzles and collecting greeting cards. Fully vaccinated. Fluent in English and Polish.

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Nicole $21 per hour for 1 child

Experienced and reliable 21-year-old babysitter with over five years of hands-on childcare experience. From a young age, I’ve been the go-to babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors, caring for children of all ages. I officially started babysitting at 16 and have since worked extensively with pre-school and elementary-aged kids, providing attentive, engaging, and nurturing care. Whether helping with homework, organizing fun activities, or ensuring a smooth bedtime routine, I strive to create a safe and enjoyable environment for every child I look after. Currently a senior at Adelphi University, I will be starting dental school at the end of the summer. I have my own car for reliable transportation, making pick-ups, drop-offs, and last-minute scheduling easy. I’m fluent in both English and Russian and also comfortable around pets, as I have two dogs of my own. My experience, patience, and genuine love for working with children make me a dependable choice for any family in need of a caring and responsible babysitter.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.65
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.99
  • 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 10,379 reviews in Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach?

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

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Howard Beach?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Howard Beach can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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