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8 available last-minute babysitters in Rush, NY

Families in Rush use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $18.43/hr

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Isabella
Booked by 4 repeat families
8 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Rush, NY

Hi! My name is Isabella and I'm a college student living in Brooklyn for the summer. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services. I have volunteered at the Summer Fun Program and at the Children's Discovery Center in my hometown, working with kids from 3 years old to 12 years old. Most recently I have been a caregiver for infants to toddlers. My responsibilities have included bottle feeding, changing diapers, playing with the children, and putting them down for naps or nighttime routines. I am also open to working as a household assistant and can clean and run errands. My family currently has two dogs and I am happy to work with other families with dogs.

“Isabella was watching our 18 month toddler while we went out. Isabella communicated well about when she would arrive and how things were going. We would hire Isabella again in the future”

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Mekhribon $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi ! My short name is Maya. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns , infants, toddlers and kids since I was 12 years old. My responsibilities have included drive to/ from school , crafts, tutoring and even dance lessons . I happy to work with families with dogs and cats.

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Maureen $15 per hour for 1 child

Hello all my name is Maureen I'm 55 yrs young grandma of 7 so I have plenty of experience under my belt. I live in a very safe neighborhood and have a awesome play room set up also a swing set and outdoor toys in a very big yard. I believe children need structure, love , encouragement, and guidance. I also am a certified phlebotomist, medical assistant, caregiver, and CPR certified. I've worked 15 yrs in the medical field with the elderly and pediatrics. Rest assure I will treat your loved ones the same as I would treat my own . I'm very responsible organized , dependable, and safety of your loved one is my priority.

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Melissa $13 per hour for 1 child

I am a former preschool/pre k teacher. I have my CDA. Prior to the pandemic I worked a childcare facility for about two years. My two main age groups were 2-3 year olds and 3-4 year olds during the school year. I also have experience with school age children, for the after school program, and spent a summer as a summer time teacher/camp counselor with that same age group. I have some experience with infants as well, because I would sometimes step into the infant room in order to allow the main teacher in the to take their lunch break. I was a tennis coach in HS/ day camp counselor. I have babysat for various families over the years from my teen years until now.

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Glenda 4 reviews
$18 per hour for 1 child

Im a mom of 3 for 42 years, I was a daycare provider for 25 years and worked in the city school district for 4 years. I also worked in facilities with elderly, since age 16, I always had two jobs at times.i love helping and meeting people , That’s the gift I was blessed with.I had a cat ones and few dogs and birds

“Glenda babysat my children for 5 years since they were 3 months old. We admire her patience, reliability, and high standards of hygiene and safety. She is well organized and maintains structured daily routines for the children. She inspired her kids with art and crafts and outdoor play. During the challenging times of the pandemic, she showed a lot of flexibility in accommodating our schedules as well as our kids social emotional needs. We highly recommend Glenda. Being bilingual is a plus.”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $18.43
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $20.56
  • Typical job length: 5.3 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 32 reviews in Rush, 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 Rush?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Rush is $18.43 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Rush.

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