"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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17 available last-minute babysitters in Syosset, NY
Families in Syosset use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
6 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.61/hr
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Lisa $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is Lisa and I am a mature responsible person that you can rely on. Your child is important to me. I will take care of him/her like my own. I am caring and dependable. I have 2 grown children of my own. Please keep me in mind for part time or a back up and/or a date night sitter. I pay attention to my environment for safety at all times, especially when I have your child in my care. Love to spend time outdoors and will take walks and take the children to the park. I will be an extension of your family. References are available if you like please ask Thank you, I hope to hear from you
Tetiana 1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
$25 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Tetiana. I have about 4 years of experience working as a nanny and caring for children in a safe, patient, and responsible way. I enjoy helping children with daily routines, playtime, meals, reading, creative activities, and light learning activities. I am calm, attentive, reliable, and organized. Families can count on me to follow instructions, keep children safe, and create a positive and comfortable environment. I have experience with childcare during the day, evenings, and weekends. I am also comfortable helping with light household tasks related to the children, such as preparing simple meals, tidying play areas, and keeping routines on schedule. I truly enjoy working with kids and supporting families when they need extra help.
“Me and my husband extremely happy with the care and dedication our nanny provides. She is reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring, always creating a safe and positive environment. Her ability to engage, teach, and support development has made a noticeable difference. We fully trust her and highly recommend her to any family looking for exceptional childcare.”
Zaid $20 per hour for 1 child
I'm a passionate, kind, and loving person. Intro-Ambivert. I'm into soccer, video games, board games, and arts. I love cats. They're my favorite pet & I'm looking to adopt one this year, hopefully. I have nearly 2 years of soccer coaching experience as well, dealing with players between U6 - U16. Please feel free to reach out with questions, concerns, or special requests. Let's connect and discuss. :) Thank you & Take care.
Nerlande $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi, I’m Nerlande and I’m currently working as a DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and I’ve been taking care of young adults/ seniors for years now. I really enjoy working with them because it’s important to me to know how life is unpredictable and challenging for some of us. My responsibilities include driving to/from school, run errands, etc…
Danielle
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Syosset, NY
Hi! I’m a dedicated childcare provider who just moved back to New York after spending the last four years teaching early learners (ages 3–6) in Krakow, Poland. I absolutely love working with kids and bring a lot of patience, creativity, and calm energy to my time with them. I’m also currently earning my master’s in education through the University of Glasgow. My goal is to create a fun, safe, and cozy environment where your child feels happy and supported. I’m always happy to help however I can — can’t wait to meet your family!
“*updating as of 1/13/26: we have continued to use Danielle regularly since we first met her and are BEYOND delighted to have found her. She is amazing with our son, he is SO excited to see her, and she's super reliable - you would be lucky to have Danielle watch your children! :) They go to the park, she prepares his meals, and I really appreciate that she plays with him / is on "his level" the entire time - they have a blast and he is genuinely excited for his "friend" to come over and play. 10/10 recommend! I am delighted to recommend Danielle as a reliable, responsible, warm and dedicated caregiver! I connected with Danielle through Urban Sitter and she was super responsive / warm / organized in our initial correspondence - I then spoke with a mom in Poland who Danielle had worked for in the past who spent 30 minutes on the phone with me and could not recommend Danielle highly enough (she had cared for 3 of her sons) - we met Danielle in person last Friday and spent a few hours watching our 1.5 year old and he had the BEST time. Danielle was super calm, loving, play-oriented and very responsive to all of our directions / instructions. She took him out for a walk, prepared his dinner, and gave him lots of attention / love / play - he was in GREAT spirits when we came home. We have decided to hire Danielle on a recurring basis to watch our toddler at least 1-2 times per week. I definitely recommend hiring Danielle and we can't wait to work with her again (and feel so lucky to have found her!).”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Syosset, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.61
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.94
- Typical job length: 4.4 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 5,346 reviews in Syosset, 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 Syosset?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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