"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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47 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.69/hr
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Danielle
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Port Washington, NY
Hi! I’m a dedicated childcare provider who just moved back to New York after spending the last four years teaching early learners (ages 3–6) in Krakow, Poland. I absolutely love working with kids and bring a lot of patience, creativity, and calm energy to my time with them. I’m also currently earning my master’s in education through the University of Glasgow. My goal is to create a fun, safe, and cozy environment where your child feels happy and supported. I’m always happy to help however I can — can’t wait to meet your family!
“*updating as of 1/13/26: we have continued to use Danielle regularly since we first met her and are BEYOND delighted to have found her. She is amazing with our son, he is SO excited to see her, and she's super reliable - you would be lucky to have Danielle watch your children! :) They go to the park, she prepares his meals, and I really appreciate that she plays with him / is on "his level" the entire time - they have a blast and he is genuinely excited for his "friend" to come over and play. 10/10 recommend! I am delighted to recommend Danielle as a reliable, responsible, warm and dedicated caregiver! I connected with Danielle through Urban Sitter and she was super responsive / warm / organized in our initial correspondence - I then spoke with a mom in Poland who Danielle had worked for in the past who spent 30 minutes on the phone with me and could not recommend Danielle highly enough (she had cared for 3 of her sons) - we met Danielle in person last Friday and spent a few hours watching our 1.5 year old and he had the BEST time. Danielle was super calm, loving, play-oriented and very responsive to all of our directions / instructions. She took him out for a walk, prepared his dinner, and gave him lots of attention / love / play - he was in GREAT spirits when we came home. We have decided to hire Danielle on a recurring basis to watch our toddler at least 1-2 times per week. I definitely recommend hiring Danielle and we can't wait to work with her again (and feel so lucky to have found her!).”
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yalitza $26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Port Washington, NY
Hi families! I’m yalitza or yali for short. im a kind, patient, and dependable caregiver who genuinely loves spending time with kids. I enjoy creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where children can learn, play, and feel comfortable. Whether it’s doing crafts, playing outside, or simply being someone they can count on, I’m always happy to help. I understand how important it is for families to have someone they can trust, and I strive to be reliable, caring, and supportive. I also speak Spanish and love art and reading. i’m going into my second year of college and im majoring in health studies. im also experienced & comfortably with pets! i have 3 cats! anyways i would love the opportunity to help your family whenever you need an extra hand! don’t be afraid to reach out :))
Yudelkys
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 repeat families
6 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Port Washington, NY
I currently work for a family taking care of two young girls. My responsibilities include picking them up from school, preparing them for bed, and cleaning/cooking. I love my job as each day I learn something new and relearn to view the world though a child's point of view. Previously, I worked transporting kids of special needs in the yellow school bus. I as well have experience working as a home attendant with children and senior citizens for four years. I am also a single mom of two daughters. One is a nurse and the other one is studying in college. In addition, I ,myself, am studying in college working to get my GED and associates degree for medical assistant. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and sewing. I am a friendly and patient person and love taking care of others.
Havina
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Port Washington, NY
Hello! My name is Havina. I was born and raised in NYC. I graduated from Emory University in Atlanta with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) May 2024. I have extensive experience with children of all ages. I have babysat for eight different families in NYC (age range newborn-15). Additionally, I worked in Mount Sinai's Labor & Delivery unit as a Student Nurse Intern (2023). I have volunteered with children at Mount Sinai's Kravis Children's Hospital. I have also tutored elementary and middle school children. I am conversational in Spanish. I have experience with cat-sitting and dog-sitting. I have also taken care of my elderly grandmother with dementia for the last six years. Overall, I love being with people and animals of all kinds and ages! I am currently working as an RN, but in my free time, I will continue to babysit and be flexible.
“Havina was great with our kids (ages 7 and 10). She was very professional, kind, and friendly. The kids looked forward to seeing her each day. We had no issues at all and look forward to calling her back again in the future!”
Sashawna
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
7 reviews$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Port Washington, 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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Port Washington, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.69
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.05
- Typical job length: 5.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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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
"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 Port Washington?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Port Washington is $25.69 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Port Washington.
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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