"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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Avg hourly rate: $23.00/hr
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Jaida $16 per hour for 1 child
My name is Jaida, I am 20 years old, and I am current employed part-time at Sneaker Flavorz in the Empire Mall. I am not currently CPR certified but am willing to re-certify. I have been a babysitter since I was 13-14 and have 3 years of CNA and customer service experience. I love to be outside, especially in the summer, so i’d love to take your kiddos with me to have some fun! :)
Bamphen
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 57 repeat families
96 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 126 families in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Hello Host Family, Nice to see you. My nickname is Pia. I am a Kind, Calm, Patient person. I just graduated from Nursing program and now I just passed NCLEX exam. I like to travel and reading when I have a free-time. And I also like to do out door activities. I have been taken care of a lot of children age about 4 month to 12 years old. And I also took care of the twin boys. I can help to prepare meal for the kids, I can cook easy food like Spaghetti, Curry, Macaroni and cheese, and I can help to do light Households.When I take care of the kids, I like to take the kids to play at the park or do activities outside. Because they can learn a lot of things and get fresh air. When I stay home with them, I like to play puzzles, Play-doh, drawing, reading with them. I like to take care of the children because I like to spend time with the kids, have fun together and I can learn new things from them as well. So I hope you will give me opportunities and I will do my best. If you need some references from my host family, I feel free to give their references and their number to you. Thank you very much.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Buffalo Ridge, SD?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.00
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $24.50
- Most requested times: Evenings, weekends, after school
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 96 reviews in Buffalo Ridge, SD
"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 Buffalo Ridge?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Buffalo Ridge is $23.00 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Buffalo Ridge.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Buffalo Ridge?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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