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129 available last-minute babysitters in Oakland Gardens, NY

Families in Oakland Gardens use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
108 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.67/hr

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Jeniffer $23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland Gardens, NY

Experienced and enthusiastic babysitter based in New York with a strong background working with children in different settings. I’ve been a cheerleading coach, worked in sports programs for kids, and I’ve also been a children’s party entertainer, leading group games, fun activities, dance moments, and making balloon figures that always make kids smile. I’m a patient, warm, and caring person who truly enjoys making children feel happy, safe, and understood. I love creating activities that include dancing, arts and crafts, creative play, and little learning moments. I’m also happy to help with homework and keep routines calm and organized. I easily adapt to each family’s rules, and I always communicate with kindness and respect. I’m comfortable caring for children ages 4+, and I’m bilingual in English and Spanish. I’m available for occasional babysitting, date nights, last-minute help, and afternoon or evening shifts. I am very aware that childhood is the most important stage of a person’s life, and I am happy to contribute positively to it. I would love to support your family and your children’s growth with care, respect, and joy.

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Angelic $21 per hour for 1 child

I’m a Childhood Education major with several years of experience working with children in professional and educational settings. I’ve worked as an Assistant Teacher and After School Counselor, where I supported children’s learning, supervised activities, and helped maintain a safe and positive environment. I’m patient, responsible, and truly enjoy building positive connections with kids while creating a fun, supportive, and safe environment for them to grow and learn.

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Siyan $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland Gardens, NY

Hello! My name is Sienna. I’m a recent graduate from the UPenn and am an oncology nurse here in NYC. I work with the adult population in the hospital, but I’ve always loved working with kids. I was a babysitter for 2 years in high school, and I also worked in a children’s hospital throughout my time in undergrad. I’m attentive, detail oriented, patient, and especially love being playful with kids. I'm comfortable with a variety of tasks, from arts and crafts to tutoring to accompanying kids to their extracurriculars. I’m also an avid cook and baker outside of my full time job and would be more than happy to bring those skills to your family as well! On top of that, I am CPR certified and happy to provide care if your child has any medical needs. I am allergic to cats but am happy to work with families with dogs!

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Wineldy $18 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I am a 26 year old Psychology graduate and have worked with kids since 2015. I love working with kids and playing with them while being vigilant and making sure they’re safe. I am bubbly and energetic which helps keep up with the kids energy as well as household chores. I have worked with kids with special needs as well as kids at a camp and in a day care which gives me a versatile amount of experience with varying ages of kids.

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Sofia $25 per hour for 1 child

My name is Sofia, I'm 24 years old and I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I absolutely love children and animals, and can't wait to have children of my own some day. I graduated from Scripps College during Spring 2023. The families I have babysat for in the past describe me as kind, loving, responsible, communicative, and encouraging. I grew up abroad and babysat for an American family twice a week in high school, ages 6 and 10; I babysat a family friend's 4 year old over the summer when I was 17 years old; and most recently, I was a regular babysitter for a family in California as a college student, ages 5 and 8. I am half Japanese/half Russian and feel very comfortable in multicultural familial environments. I like to connect with children as my equal, while maintaining a responsible and trusting relationship. I also have grown up around animals and have experience pet/house sitting. I love to cook for myself and would be happy to cook nutritious and delicious meals for your children! I am happy to meet your family's needs, whether this involves children, animals, or cleaning duties/errands. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Oakland Gardens, NY?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.67
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.96
  • 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 10,275 reviews in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Oakland Gardens is $25.67 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Oakland Gardens.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Oakland Gardens?

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

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