"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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16 available last-minute babysitters in Vails Gate, NY
Families in Vails Gate use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $23.32/hr
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Keidy
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Vails Gate, NY
My name is Keidy and you can think of me as your Swiss Army knife of child care. Not only am I backed by years of experience and multiple first aid certifications, but my love of children (especially the furry ones) as well! If you give me the opportunity I will protect and entertain your little one while you’re out being super mom/ dad!
“Keidy was a pleasure to have and demonstrated excellent attention to detail while caring for my six-month-old dog and my seven-year-old niece, who can be quite a handful.”
Marianna $20 per hour for 1 child
I have worked in childcare for the last 3 years. Throughout my experience I have learned to supervise children effectively to foster a safe and nurturing atmosphere while promoting developmental growth. Supported parents with guidance and resources to enhance their parenting skills and strengthen family dynamics. As a lifelong animal lover and responsible caregiver, I offer dependable, loving, and personalized pet sitting services. Whether it’s daily visits, overnight care, or just a walk and some playtime, I treat every pet like my own with kindness, patience, and lots of love. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, cats with all kinds of personalities. I understand how important it is to maintain routines.
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Kaela
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Vails Gate, NY
Hi! I'm currently a college student majoring in psychology with aspirations for nursing school! At present, I have no idea exactly what I would like to specialize in, but I have a feeling it will ultimately be in pediatrics. I've spent most of my life working with children, be it as a general babysitter, a nanny, a peer mentor, a tutor, a lifeguard, or a camp counselor at a sleep away camp for several years. I love getting to know kids and helping them foster their interests and creativity, as well as teaching them to think out of the box! In my free time I love to go on hikes, play guitar, and most importantly I love to teach myself new things! I'm looking forward to working with you and your family.
“Very helpful and great attitude and pleasant demeanor”
Karla $25 per hour for 1 child
I’m native from LIMA- PERU I have early childhood education at bank street college of education I speak 3 languages I have a daughter 14 yrs old she also speaks 4 languages I have a lot of patience and love to work with children
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Taisha
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Vails Gate, NY
Hi- My name is Taisha and I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I love being a babysitter, as the oldest of my family I have been watching my siblings and cousins as well as newborns, infants and toddlers, since I was 14 years old. My responsibilities have included drop off and pick up/from school, crafts, tutoring, and teaching. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I have been a caretaker for my own grandparents I can cook, accompany them to appointments, or do other tasks. I am allergic to dogs.
“Taisha is reliable, punctual, and professional. I was worried that my dad would not be comfortable having someone other than myself help him during the day, but he had the best things to say.”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Vails Gate, NY?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.32
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.54
- Typical job length: 3.4 hours
- Most requested times: Evening
As of October 2026
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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
"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 Vails Gate?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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