"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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26 available last-minute babysitters in Swarthmore, PA
Families in Swarthmore use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
9 available today | Avg hourly rate: $21.50/hr
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Kir
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Swarthmore, PA
Hi! My name is Kir, I recently moved to the area after graduating college with a bachelors in mathematics. I'm excited to help out with babysitting and household care. I have experience with kids anywhere in the 0-12 age range, and am happy to help out with getting homework and chores done. I enjoy spending screen-free time with kids, play and do developmentally appropriate activities to help them grow.I have been cooking for my family, including younger siblings, for a long time, and know well how to feed picky eaters. I do not drive, but can assist with getting to local extracurriculars and activities. I love dogs and cats, and can make sure all their needs are taken care of. I am also First Aid/CPR certified.
“Kir did a wonderful job. Recommended!”
Kaya
$21 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$21 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Swarthmore, PA
Hey yall 💗 I am Kaya , a 25 year old Childcare worker from Philadelphia. I have worked as a babysitter, a daycare teacher and I am currently a Substitute teacher for K-12. I currently babysit for two families with one year-old Baby boys that keep me on my toes haha. ‼️Important: I am CPR certified and also have my childcare clearances! I can also send my references and letters of recommendation if needed. ‼️Disclaimers: •I am a local babysitter in my area and I don’t drive therefore, anything over 3 miles from the Overbrook Area will be a $30 transportation fee per every 3mi ! :) •My babysitting hour minimum is 5 hours • I can babysit overnight (please contact me to discuss rates, schedules, etc) Please check out my reach-out if interested! I am open to FaceTime calls, emails, and phone calls.
“Outstanding sitter! She is so amazing with my baby. Very kind, considerate, clean, engaging with my child, and more. Definitely five stars recommend! ”
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Emylee $23 per hour for 1 child
My name is Emylee. I am available to babysit. I also have some experience with babies and I am very patient and do not mind crying or anything like that. I am willing to work with parents to figure out hours that will work for both of us. I can do pet care. I am willing to help with homework, clean, and do fun activities with those I am watching.
Alesha $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi I am Alesha. I am a caring coach and youth leader with 10+ years of experience working with children. Skilled in sports, safety, behavior support, fun activities, and creating a positive, safe environment for kids.
Samantha $18 per hour for 1 child
Hello! Thank you for looking at my profile! As a child I was always the unpaid babysitter for my siblings and cousins. I was able to change diapers before I was even 10 so it comes naturally to take care and look after small kids. I’m very attentive and kind. I enjoy creative and fun activities! I currently take care of a family member as a caregiver for 3 years so that definitely emphasizes to my abilities to care, delegate and support others.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Swarthmore, PA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $21.50
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $26.02
- Typical job length: 5.1 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 344 reviews in Swarthmore, PA
"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 Swarthmore?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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