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545 available last-minute babysitters in Ridgewood, NY

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374 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.62/hr

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Laura
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! I’m Laura, a Hunter College student double-majoring in Studio Art and Early Childhood Education, with 5+ years of experience caring for children ages 2–7. I’m passionate about creating warm, safe spaces where kids feel free to explore, express themselves, and grow. I love incorporating art and crafts into our time together and making learning feel like play! Summer availability: I’m available mornings through 2pm, with afternoon availability opening up July 6–26. Looking forward to connecting!

“Laura is an outstanding nanny/babysitter. Professional, punctual, adaptable, and above all very playful. She looked after our highly energetic and at some times very demanding 4 year old at a moment's notice and immediately was able to take him out for a day on the town without any time to acclimate. Played very well with our son who often requires non-stop action and attention. Very impressed how quickly Laura adapted to the situation with little preparation and hosted an amazing day for our child!”

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Annie
Booked by 26 repeat families
38 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 53 families in Ridgewood, NY

I started working as a mother's helper at the age of 10, and have been babysitting ever since! In high school I worked as a nanny 20 hours a week for a wonderful family with two infants, and also volunteered at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital to ensure children separated from their parents for long periods of time were receiving the critical attention needed to develop their gross and fine motor skills. During college I worked as an occasional sitter for many different families in the D.C. area. I have been living in New York for about 5 years now and work full-time as a Copywriter at a creative agency, so I just take a few babysitting jobs each month on nights and weekend :) For five summers when I was 18-23, I worked as a counselor at Camp Onaway, a sleep-away camp for girls ages 8-15 in New Hampshire. After graduating from the University of Maryland in December 2016, I worked at a Swiss boarding school as a dorm counselor, Spanish Instructor, and as a ski instructor. In short, I LOVE hanging out with kids both younger and older! I have ample experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers, and I love kids of all ages and needs. I have babysat for children with special needs and behavioral differences, and I am always happy to accommodate any communication/behavioral/educational methods that your family prefers (though I do not have any specific certifications or training for different needs). I speak Russian and Spanish and I am happy to help children learning either language by simply speaking to them or working on certain vocabulary. I am happy to tidy the house or help out in the kitchen when babysitting, help with homework, run errands, etc. Thanks for your consideration!

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Alix
Booked by 32 repeat families
25 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 51 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi, My name is Alix and I am 32 years old from Paris, France. I speak FRENCH and ENGLISH. I can cook, teach your kids French and help them with their homework. I nannied for 8 years, the family has 3 kids (4,7,9 years old now, I have been with them since they were babies) I’m also a newly mom, my son is 10 months old. So I know a lot about infant and kids of all ages. Please do not hesitate to contact me for one time, full time or date night sitting!

“Alix was great with my 14 month old and had excellent communication. I would love to hire her again to watch my son”

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Haley
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello! My name is Haley and I work full time for planned parenthood as a staff attorney. I live in the Astoria neighborhood, and have been providing childcare for family, friends, and some wonderful families I’ve met for over 10 years. I’ve worked with children infant aged up to teenagers and am comfortable around pets.

“Haley was prompt and professional. She was great with my over tired little one and quickly got her to sleep. ”

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De'Ja
Booked by 5 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello Families! My name is De'Ja and I’m a grad student at NYU. I am off for the summer and would love to help you with your childcare needs! I have 5 years of experience as a freelance childcare provider and I am Tedi Bear Certified. I have a bachelors in Fine Arts and 3 years of experience as a children's actor for TV and Theatre. Before starting school, I was a theatre teacher for grades 6th-12th. I have a great passion for providing education and childcare to families in need!

“Amazing job”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.62
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.94
  • 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 10,401 reviews in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Ridgewood is $25.62 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Ridgewood.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Ridgewood?

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

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