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341 available last-minute babysitters in Whitestone, NY

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245 available today | Avg hourly rate: $25.66/hr

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Shelley
Booked by 11 repeat families
18 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 29 families in Whitestone, NY

Hello! My name is Shelley - I’m an experienced sitter/nanny and communications professional with a master’s in creative writing from Oxford. In my free time, I am a singer, performer, and avid fan of classic film. I've been involved in childcare from a very young age, including as a daytime nanny when I was working as an actress full-time, and an evening and weekends babysitter throughout college and beyond. I have experience with all ages, from infants to teens, and I have frequently worked with multiple children. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

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Taisha
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Whitestone, 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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Ana
Booked by 4 repeat families
9 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Whitestone, NY

Hi. I live in Manhattan with my husband and my dog. None smoker & comfortable with Pets. I have a nursing background degree. I love children and have been taking care of them since I was 20 years old. I am caring, patient and fun to be with. My profile states am “not accepting “ new family, that is incorrect.

“A genuinely kind and respectful soul. Ana has been and will continue to be our trusted go-to in NYC.”

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Absa
Booked by 34 repeat families
68 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 95 families in Whitestone, NY

Hello- My name is Absa and I am currently a graduate student at New York University. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I first began babysitting professionally at the age of 14 for a few families in my neighborhood but since that have developed a lot of experience working in the California Bay Area, Washington, D.C., and NYC areas. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and kids; my responsibilities including crafts, tutoring, even teaching beginner/intermediate level gymnastics. I am comfortable with household services and cooking as well if necessary. I have worked with families with pets in the past, and am happy to again.

“Absa was such a great baby sitter! She was friendly, punctual, communicative, and played really well with my 2 year old. Will hire again :)”

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Angela
Booked by 1 repeat family
10 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Whitestone, NY

Hi, My name is Angela and am originally from Wales in Great Britain, UK. I am now a triple citizen (USA, UK, Italy). My vacation to America back in 1981 resulted in acquiring a green card from working as a Governess/Nany for a Dr. and his family in Tenafly, NJ. The children, boy & girl were 7 & 4 years of age when took care of them. I love children and have recently returned to babysitting. My work is video production therefore have a flexible schedule as run my own business. I am divorced and have no children and have 2 nieces in New Jersey and a nephew in Wales. My hobbies are dance, music, photography and yoga, recently completing my teachers training in yoga. Here is a recent testimonial: "Angela has done a wonderful job caring for my daughters, ages 4 and 7. She picks them up from school 3 days per week in two different locations and takes them to after school activities. She has been extremely reliable and easy to communicate with, and is kind and patient with my girls. I always feel confident that they are in good hands. We are so fortunate to have her helping us out with our busy after school schedule! I would highly recommend her to other parents."

“Angela was our regular babysitter for nearly 2 years, from when our son was 2-3 years old until we had our second baby. She did pick up for us 1-2x a week. Angela is a gem of a find in NYC -- extremely reliable, flexible, gentle, gracious and a truly good person. She is like hiring an aunt or extended family member. She will love your children, practice yoga with them, dote on them and be a beautiful presence in your own life. Any family would be lucky to have her as part of their support network!”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.66
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.93
  • 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 Whitestone?

As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Whitestone is $25.66 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Whitestone.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Whitestone?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Whitestone 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?

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