"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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38 available last-minute babysitters in Palisades, NY
Families in Palisades use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
38 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.71/hr
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Gina $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is Gina, I have 24 years of experience working in an Infant Toddler Center. I work as a nanny Monday Tuesday Thursday in Bronxville I am available for date nights and weekends. I have over 25 years of experience of taking care of children in a childcare center and as a nanny. I have plenty of local references to share with you. References available upon request
Karla $25 per hour for 1 child
I’m native from LIMA- PERU I have early childhood education at bank street college of education I speak 3 languages I have a daughter 14 yrs old she also speaks 4 languages I have a lot of patience and love to work with children
Paloma $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I’m an 18-year-old college freshman at Sarah Lawrence College studying Art History and Psychology. I’ve been babysitting for families throughout high school, and even before that, I regularly helped out neighbors and family friends. I grew up in a close-knit community in California, so I’ve always been surrounded by little ones and genuinely love being around kids. I’m excited to bring that same energy and experience to new families here in New York!
Ally $18 per hour for 1 child
Hello my name is Ally. I am currently a college student part-time. I love to babysit and have been watching kids for a long time. I love to travel, bake, and graphic design.
Maria
Booked by 1 repeat family
$40 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Palisades, NY
Only services I am offering currently is house cleaning, 10+ years of experience all over Westchester; rates are based on how much work is needed + size of house.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Palisades, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.71
- 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 9,235 reviews in Palisades, NY
"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
"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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Palisades?
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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 $25.71 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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