"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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Melissa $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi, I’m Melissa! I am a preschool teacher, and I have two nephews (ages 4 and 5) who keep me on my toes. I love museums, Chuck E. Cheese, or just hanging out doing crafts and reading stories. I’m easygoing and great with routines. I want kids to feel happy and at ease while we hang out.
Hector
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in South Ozone Park, NY
Hi, I am Alex and I would love to help take care of your pup. I have always been around dogs my whole life. I understand that every dog is different and I am very patient with them. I currently have a job at night so I would be more than happy to walk your dog during the day or weekend.
Loly $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Loly. I offer childcare and pet care services. I enjoy working with children and have experience caring for toddlers and older kids. My responsibilities have included playing with them, doing crafts, bedtime routine. I am also comfortable taking care of pets. I can help with light household tasks such as organizing clothes, loading the dishwasher, and unloading it. I'm responsible, patient, respectful, and enjoy creating a safe and positive environment for children.
Elizabeth $30 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I’m a warm, responsible, and easygoing caregiver and family assistant. I graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Psychology, and I’ll be starting my Master’s in Social Work at NYU in the Fall of 2027, where I’m interested in working with children and families. For the past six years, I worked closely with one family and became a big part of their day-to-day life. I was very invested in their day-to-day life but as the needs of the family and my own goals have changed, I am looking to find part-time work until I start studying full time next year. Ultimately I hope to be a reliable resource for any family needing occasional/part-time help.
Sarah
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in South Ozone Park, NY
I'm a 37 year old mostly WFH advertising writer who loves dogs, cats, kids and has plenty of time to hang out with yours! I've pet sat since I was a kid and have always enjoyed helping out owners while getting quality time with a variety of fun pets. I live in Cobble Hill and am very close to several parks and paths where I love to walk. I’ve marked that I'm fine with pets being on the furniture (because who doesn’t love snuggles!) but we’ll enforce any rules you have for consistency.
“Sarah is an absolutely incredible dogsitter! She has watched my shiba inu, Goji, for several years and he is truly obsessed with her. Sarah is kind, responsible, reliable, and highly competent at dog care. We feel lucky to have found Sarah as a sitter and always trust that Goji is in good hands with her.”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in South Ozone Park, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.66
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $31.02
- Typical job length: 5.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of November 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 10,365 reviews in South Ozone Park, NY
"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 South Ozone Park?
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