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33 available last-minute babysitters in Cincinnati, OH

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Kimora $12 per hour for 1 child

Hello! I am Kimora. I am currently working on my associates in Early Childhood Education and I am a preschool teacher at Learning Grove. I am offering child care, house care, and pet care. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been babysitting since I was 9 years old. I love working with children I am extremely patient with them and I just want to gain understanding. I also just want to help them grow and learn. My childhood gives me the passion to make sure children can have the best supportive environment I can give them.

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Emma $18 per hour for 1 child

My name is Emma :) I am 20 years old and currently living in Covington, Kentucky, where I am enrolled in the nursing program at the University of Cincinnati. I am training to be a NICU/pediatric trauma nurse. Before I moved here for college, I lived in a small town in Ohio and loved babysitting for nearby families a couple of times a week, and especially on the weekend. I have been babysitting ages 1-12 since I was 16 years old. I am available most days except Thursdays from 11 am-3 pm due to classes. I have also gone through a child CPR class and 3 babysitting courses through the American Red Cross. I am also able to make meals, clean the house, and feed pets as well. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Meg $14 per hour for 1 child

Hi – I’m Meg, a recent graduate from The Seven Hills School and an incoming freshman at Miami University. I offer child care, pet care, and household support. I’ve nannied for a family of three and babysat kids ages 5–13. I’m a Red Cross certified lifeguard and worked as a camp counselor, leading activities and supervising kids in both small and group settings. My responsibilities have included school and practice pickups, helping with summer reading and math homework, crafts, prepping meals, supervising swimming, and managing routines like bedtime and screen-time. I’m happy to help with errands, laundry, pet care, and anything else that supports your family. I have a driver’s license and my own transportation. Growing up with two sisters, I’ve always loved working with kids and making sure they feel safe, supported, and have as much fun as possible! I’m dependable, organized, and flexible to fit your needs

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Keaylah $14 per hour for 1 child

Hello!!! My name is Keaylah but everyone calls me Kea! I have two years of childcare experience, working with children of various ages through a substitute staffing agency at multiple daycare centers. Most recently, I worked at Kids Works, a childcare program, where | gained additional hands on experience providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. I recently resigned to accept a better longterm opportunity at another daycare, with my new position beginning at the end of August. In the meantime, I am seeking temporary employment until my new role starts. I also own an adorable yorkie name indigo she's my everything ! I am also a University of Cincinnati college student working on my Social Work degree!

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Tre’ci $19 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Tre’ci, I am offering weekend and date night child care! I am a medical assistant with five years experience in pediatrics! I am CPR/first aid certified in all ages. I love being able to help families take care of their littles! I have been babysitting for over 10 years, with experience from newborns to preteens. My responsibilities have included but not limited to, preparing meals and feeding children, pickup/drop off to school/daycare and extra circular activities, light house work and taking the kids out for adventures!

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

Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.

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