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535 available last-minute babysitters in Ridgewood, NY

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

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Anaelle
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! I’m Anaelle, a 22-year-old French girl living in New York. I recently worked as an au pair in NYC, caring for children of different ages, including toddlers. I love spending time with kids, playing games, doing activities, and taking them to the park. I’m also happy to help with meals, bedtime routines, and daily activities. I’m responsible, patient, and reliable. I’m available for occasional babysitting, date nights, weekends, and last-minute requests.

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Aubrey 1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! I’m Aubrey. Nice to meet you! I’ve lived in Brooklyn for over three years now and currently live in Gowanus. Before moving to NYC for my day job, I spent an incredible year and a half as a live-in au pair in London after graduating from college. While an au pair, I looked after two kids—1.5 y/o girl and a 4 y/o boy—which gave me lots of hands-on experience from morning routines, school drop-offs and pick-ups, and outings to parks and museums, to evening babysitting. I loved my time with the kids, and so continuing to babysit alongside my day job here in NYC. Outside of work, I love staying active and spending time outdoors. I ran the NYC Marathon last fall, and when I’m not running around the neighborhood, I love cooking and spending time with friends and family.

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McKenna 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi parents :) My name is McKenna and I would love to babysit for you! A little bit about me, I am originally from Kanas City and went to college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In high school and college, I babysat frequently for multiple families as well as worked at a daycare for six years. During my time at the daycare, I cared for children 6 weeks old to 10 years old. I received my Master's in Elementary Education and am certified to teach K-6. During my graduate year of college, I completed a year-long internship and student taught in kindergarten, third-grade, and sixth-grade classrooms. Since moving to New York, I have taught as a lead teacher in a two year old classroom at a daycare, nannied over the summer, and taught third grade for two years in the Bronx. I am currently a fourth grade teacher at a public school in the UWS. I love pets and am great with art, activities, cleaning, laundry, schoolwork, etc.

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Yanet 1 review
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Ridgewood, NY

**Fully vaccinated and boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and following CDC guidelines** Hello, parents. I have been working with children for more than 30 years. I worked as a teacher with toddlers and graduated with a degree in Psychology from the UASD in the Dominican Republic. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• **Completamente vacunada con la vacuna Pfizer, incluyendo la dosis de refuerzo, y siguiendo las normas de CDC** Hola, padres y madres. He trabajado con niños durante más de 30 años. Trabajé como profesora de niños de 2 a 4 años y me gradué en Psicología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor no dude en hacerla.

“Very nice babysitter,she is so sweet and she really loves kids ,she was patient ,punctual and caring and kept me updated with text and pictures thank you Yanet ,really recommend her and hire her again.”

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Zoe
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! I’m a responsible 20-year-old sitter in the Bronx with 4 years of babysitting experience. I’ve cared for children of various ages and am comfortable managing multiple kids while keeping things organized, safe, and fun. I can assist with meal prep, light household chores, and homework help — especially in ELA and Social Studies. I enjoy helping kids build confidence in reading, writing, and understanding what they’re learning. Beyond that I have plenty experience with both cats and dogs. I’m reliable, patient, and always focused on creating a positive and supportive environment for your family. Everyone needs a break sometimes and I hope to be able to provide that for you!

“Zoe was a delight! She is so caring, polite, reliable, punctual and communicative while she cared for my son. My son loved her!! I Would definetely book 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?

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?

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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