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538 available last-minute babysitters in Jackson Heights, NY

Families in Jackson Heights use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
385 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.64/hr

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Natalie $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello! I am a NYcertified elementary teacher(Kinder-6th) with 7 years of full-time teaching experience along with 15+ years of babysitting experience. I am currently working on my Masters in Ed. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy being active and love teaching!

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Anna $18 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Anna, and I’m a Columbia University graduate student, studying speech therapy! I am compassionate, enthusiastic, open-minded, educated, and looking for work for any age or gender across the lifespan! I have lived in three states and abroad in four countries, and pride myself in my cultural competence, and ability to deliver meaningful care to all populations. I have experience working with children from ages 2-16, including children with Autism, ADHD, and speech delays, in my work as a graduate student clinician of speech therapy at Columbia University. Additionally, I have extensive experience in childcare through my International Summer Childcare Internship in Saudi Arabia! I have experience working with seniors, in medical settings as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA,) and outside medical settings as a graduate student clinician of speech-language pathology & in caretaking for senior neighbors and relatives. In my work as a CNA, I obtained thorough experience in assisting with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, grooming and hygiene, toileting, and more! I have extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities of all types. My work as a CNA, as well as 4+ years in the service industry, have given me experience in household services, and I pride myself on giving every job my 110%. I am a quick learner, and am willing to be flexible to what works for YOU! Some of my areas of specialty include English-language tutoring and immersion, writing tutoring, home health support, basic meal prep, public transportation & attending appointments, event & activity planning, and working across cultures and nationalities. I am a fluent native English speaker, and have working ability in Spanish and ASL. I am CPR and Basic Life Support certified. I have been background checked extensively and am certified within the NYC DOE. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. THANK YOU for choosing ME to provide care for your loved ones!

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Michelle $18 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Michelle Rios, I’m 21 years old and currently a student at Fordham University in New York City. I was born in Boston and raised in Colombia, and I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I have been babysitting since high school and have experience caring for children ranging from infants who require diaper changes and feeding routines to children around 7 years old. I also have experience babysitting for families in NYC with children ages 1–7. In addition to babysitting, I have helped children with reading, writing, and schoolwork through tutoring and daycare-related activities. I genuinely love working with kids and creating a safe, caring, and engaging environment for them. I’m very patient, responsible, organized, and energetic, and I always aim to make children feel comfortable and supported. I also love cooking and baking, and I’m happy to help families however I can. Families would describe me as dependable, warm, and trustworthy, and I always treat every child with care and attention as if they were my own family.

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Maria $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Maria, I just graduated from AMDA here in New York and I am offering child care services! I have been working with children since I was 13. I have babysat children from the ages of infant to 10 years old since I was 15. I volunteered for three years in an a third grade classroom working with students once a week. I also have music directed elementary school plays, and helped the children with their projects. I love kids. They’re such a joy and I love to be able to work with them. I also love animals and I’m comfortable with working/helping care for them while caring for kids. I am also able to cook and clean. I’m very comfortable in the kitchen and with keeping things tidy.

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Natalie $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Jackson Heights, NY

Hi! I am a masters student and work as a community health fellow at HSS. I am looking for child care, tutoring and household services jobs. I have 4 years of experience working and tutoring students in a school district. I also have a lot of experience working with children on the autism spectrum from my time as a teacher. I’ve been around kids of all ages and I love doing arts and craft and enjoy physical activity. I have also housesat and am comfortable around most animals. I am fully vaccinated and would be willing to wear a mask :)

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.64
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.97
  • 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 10,442 reviews in Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Jackson Heights is $25.64 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Jackson Heights.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Jackson Heights?

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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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