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19 available last-minute babysitters in Upper Arlington, OH

Families in Upper Arlington use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
17 available today | Avg hourly rate: $19.93/hr

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Jacinda
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Upper Arlington, OH

Hello families! My name is Jacinda. I am currently double majoring in international business and Latin American culture/literature at The Ohio State University. I have an associates degree from Westmoreland County Community College. I am a pet friendly sitter with a passion for working with children of all ages. I have worked with children as young as 6 weeks to 13 years old. I enjoy helping children to meet evolving milestones and accomplish their goals. I have worked in childcare facilities for 3 years now though I had much experience babysitting family and friends before that. I can help with many needs such as diapering, meal prep, house chores, and more! I am CPR/First Aid certified as well as have my background clearances. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Erin
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Upper Arlington, OH

I love pets! I have 4 of my own and care for the community cats outside. I’ll care for your cats like my own and I understand and respect quirks they may have.

“Wonderful and caring person. Thank you for taking care of my loved ones!”

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Sara $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Sara and I am excited for this next phase of my life. My husband I have 2 sons we adore who are now in college. I have babysat and provided childcare starting at age 11, and throughout my professional life have always worked with children. From the daycare setting to the K-12 arena, I love children of all ages. Most recently, I have been a substitute teacher in Hilliard Schools. I have also spent time as a caregiver and advocate for seriously ill family members. It was my privilege to help care for them. I am compassionate, kind, reliable and trustworthy. I believe I can care for your children the way you do, so you have freedom and zero worry. I will happily answer any questions you may have. =)

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Mackenzie $9 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I graduated from UAHS in 2014. I have experience in Child Development from school. I also have experience being a babysitter for young children for more than 10 years. I mostly babysit for under eights, but I'm not against over eight. I have personal experience of working with Autistic or other disabled children. I can also take care of pets, I've had and taken care of both cats and dogs, but I can also help with other animals if needed. I also have experience in helping physically disabled adults and the elderly. I'm currently living with my grandparents to help out. I enjoy making child friendly crafts and activities that help/teach variety of skills, from reading, writing, math, science & nature, cooking, motor skills, and speech. I enjoy small group/one-on-one tutoring. I can also help with household cleaning. The only thing that I am unable to do is drive.

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Chandini $17 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I'm Chandini, I'm a college student at Ohio State studying accounting. I love babysitting and getting to meet new families and people. I have 4 younger cousins who I have taken care of since I was 15 and it's been so fun watching them grow up! I love playing with kids whether its making up games or helping with homework. I mostly watch children 8-13 but I can watch younger kids as well. I am very responsible, I have a scholarship to OSU and I have earned a Big Ten All Academic award as well as a Scholar of Distinction Award while being a Division 1 fencer. I can cook, clean, run errands, and help with laundry! I am super flexible and can't wait to work with you.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Upper Arlington, OH?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $19.93
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $23.77
  • Typical job length: 4.1 hours
  • Most requested times: Evening

As of November 2026

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4.8 average star rating from total of 120 reviews in Upper Arlington, OH

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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 do I find a last-minute babysitter in Upper Arlington?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Upper Arlington?

As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Upper Arlington is $19.93 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Upper Arlington.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Upper Arlington?

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