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38 available last-minute babysitters in Palisades, NY

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

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Janessa
Booked by 7 repeat families
18 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Palisades, NY

Hi there, I'm Janessa but kids call me, Jay! :) I'm 31 yrs old. College educated. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY. I've been a nanny for over a decade now. I’ve cared for ages, newborn-11yrs. I have experience with caring for more than one child at a time, I also have special needs experience. I'm comfortable handling dinner, playing, bath time, bedtime, following set routines, cleaning and more. Since 2011 I have worked for 4 lovely families. I am currently working full time M-F for a beautiful family caring for 3 sisters (ages 4.5, 7 and 9). I'm on UrbanSitter interested in occasional weeknight(after 6pm), date night or weekend caretaking. I live in Yonkers. I have a drivers license, clean record and a car of my own. I love cooking, music, arts&crafts, visits to parks & museums. Non-smoker. English: Fluent. Spanish: Beginner. Fully vaccinated. I look forward to meeting your family :) available asap.

“Absolutely fantastic! ”

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Angela
Booked by 1 repeat family
10 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Palisades, NY

Hi, My name is Angela and am originally from Wales in Great Britain, UK. I am now a triple citizen (USA, UK, Italy). My vacation to America back in 1981 resulted in acquiring a green card from working as a Governess/Nany for a Dr. and his family in Tenafly, NJ. The children, boy & girl were 7 & 4 years of age when took care of them. I love children and have recently returned to babysitting. My work is video production therefore have a flexible schedule as run my own business. I am divorced and have no children and have 2 nieces in New Jersey and a nephew in Wales. My hobbies are dance, music, photography and yoga, recently completing my teachers training in yoga. Here is a recent testimonial: "Angela has done a wonderful job caring for my daughters, ages 4 and 7. She picks them up from school 3 days per week in two different locations and takes them to after school activities. She has been extremely reliable and easy to communicate with, and is kind and patient with my girls. I always feel confident that they are in good hands. We are so fortunate to have her helping us out with our busy after school schedule! I would highly recommend her to other parents."

“Angela was our regular babysitter for nearly 2 years, from when our son was 2-3 years old until we had our second baby. She did pick up for us 1-2x a week. Angela is a gem of a find in NYC -- extremely reliable, flexible, gentle, gracious and a truly good person. She is like hiring an aunt or extended family member. She will love your children, practice yoga with them, dote on them and be a beautiful presence in your own life. Any family would be lucky to have her as part of their support network!”

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Kaela
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Palisades, NY

Hi! I'm currently a college student majoring in psychology with aspirations for nursing school! At present, I have no idea exactly what I would like to specialize in, but I have a feeling it will ultimately be in pediatrics. I've spent most of my life working with children, be it as a general babysitter, a nanny, a peer mentor, a tutor, a lifeguard, or a camp counselor at a sleep away camp for several years. I love getting to know kids and helping them foster their interests and creativity, as well as teaching them to think out of the box! In my free time I love to go on hikes, play guitar, and most importantly I love to teach myself new things! I'm looking forward to working with you and your family.

“Very helpful and great attitude and pleasant demeanor”

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Sashawna
Booked by 2 repeat families
7 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Palisades, NY

Hello my name is Sashawna what makes me an amazing caregiver is that fact that im so passionate about what i do. You can always count on me im very reliable and always on time. I have respect for others. Im a very trustworthy person. im also attentive. Im organized and observant not to mention my amazing communication skills and extremely patient and i really love kids

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Jennifer
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Palisades, NY

I am a mother of two, wildly energetic toddlers under the age of 5! I have a Masters in Social Work, am passionate about the neurodivergent community and I'm a houseplant enthusiast! My love for pets is unmatched and unbiased (cats + dogs are equally adored). I have experience as a part-time nanny (10+ years) and continue to work with children presently. I welcome the opportunity to support any household needs families may have as well!

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.70
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.99
  • 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 9,281 reviews in Palisades, 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 Palisades?

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

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Palisades?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Palisades 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?

Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.

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