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536 available last-minute babysitters in Ridgewood, NY

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368 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.64/hr

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Sylvia
Booked by 15 repeat families
21 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 31 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello! I’m a 29 year old student double majoring in Social Sciences at Columbia University. I’m originally from San Diego, CA & the Tijuana, BC area in Mexico. I’m CPR and First Aid Certified, speak English, Spanish, & conversational French. I’ve been caring for children over 10 years! I’m the best at pretend play, board games, crafts, singing and dancing with the kiddos. I clean up after all our activities which I strive to make engaging, educational, and fun; no matter the age group! I’ve cared for multiple (10+) children at a time, special needs children, have assisted at events, cared for sick children, children with allergies, and have also worked in a daycare setting environment. The ages of the children I’ve cared for range from 4 weeks - 16 years old. I have plenty references I’d be delighted to provide, including my latest long term position in the city. I can pick up/drop off and drive around your children, have a valid drivers license and clean driving record, can tutor or help with homework. I truly love spending time with children and enjoy their company, I value the flexibility of my profession and difference from a 9-5 job. I’m really excited to find a family that will be the best fit for me and hope to soon be the best fit for someone else! My goal is to provide the best service possible without a transactional experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to review my profile!

“Sylvia is great! She’s really good at communication and she’s incredibly punctual. She’s awesome with my daughter and you can tell she actually cares and wants to make the experience fun for the child. 10/10 recommend, will definitely be booking again !! ”

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Vashti
Booked by 10 repeat families
13 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! My name is Vashti, and I’m a dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of professional experience working with children and families. I’ve had the pleasure of building long lasting relationships with multiple families, including clients I’ve worked with for 11, 8, and 6 years. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, attending Broadway plays and musicals, and going to concerts. I love staying active, exploring new experiences, and bringing that same sense of curiosity and adventure to the children I care for!

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Ndina
Booked by 21 repeat families
20 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 45 families in Ridgewood, NY

Trustworthy, patient and hard working nanny with more then +9 years experience, caring for children from newborn to school going age in many different family settings. I have worked as Friday night or Saturday night, weekend sitter, overnight, weeknights or on call sitter for some great families and looking for extra babysitting hours, short notice or part time position. I had fun traveling with families seeing some great places and having fun while working. My duties where but not limited to; making sure that the kids are bathed, ready for bed, read them stories, play board games, taking them to after school activities,provide safety, sleep training, prepare kids meals, feeding and other child related duties including some light housekeeping, dog walking, running errands and working extra hours when required.

“Wonderful, reliable sitter! Ndina is my go to babysitter. She is friendly, communicative and experienced. My 2-year old loves her. It always gives me peace of mind knowing Ndina is watching the baby when I need to be away.”

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Ximena
Booked by 34 repeat families
46 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 89 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi my name is Ximena. I worked as a first grade teacher in Colombia, I came to the US as an au pair and worked for a family for 2.5 years I took care of 2 kids they were 1.6 and 5. I helped them to build and reinforce different skills, I also volunteered as a teacher assistant at Buena Vista Horace Mann school and At ccsf helping kids and adults with literacy. I worked part time at a day care. After that, i work for 1 year in a Spanish immersion program. I am currently working at the school district as paraeducator. Working with kids is my passion and I am going to the process to become an educator

“Thank you for the great and thorough job!”

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Maria
Booked by 9 repeat families
14 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello my name is Maria , I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and I live on Upper West Side of Manhattan. I am back on urbansitter after working for a family for 4 years ! I do have a full time Job 7-3pm , I am looking to help parents out with occasional babysitting. I have lots of experience taking care of kids of all ages from infants, toddler , & after schooI kids. I love babysitting simply because I love kids! I love being able to interact with them and get to know them on a one to one basis , have play dates, go to the park, attend museums & do activities with them .I am very passionate about caring for kids , I have a lot of patience , Providing safety is number one ! Showing affection, interacting , and supervising the child. I am very outgoing person , friendly , fun , loving ,caring, trustworthy, affectionate, genuine, respectful and responsible person, also i am CPR certified. I can prepare small meals, clean up after the children, help with laundry & etc .If you have any questions feel free to contact me at anytime , I Look forward to meeting you and your babies ;)

“Maria did a great job with our 3-year old daughter. She was very professional, caring, punctual, and our daughter really liked her. We look forward to seeing her again.”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.64
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.00
  • Typical job length: 5.0 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of November 2026

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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 November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Ridgewood is $25.64 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?

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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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