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35 available last-minute babysitters in Memphis, TN

Families in Memphis use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
31 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.09/hr

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Rebecca $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Rebecca, a dependable, compassionate, and responsible caregiver with more than 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, as well as hands-on experience caring for seniors and a wide variety of pets. My childcare experience includes babysitting, after-school care, teaching swim lessons, VBS, and working in a church nursery. I’m comfortable caring for infants through school-age children and understand the importance of creating a safe, fun, patient, and nurturing environment. I also have personal experience providing senior care, having been my Granny’s primary caregiver. I understand that senior care is about much more than completing tasks—it’s about providing companionship, patience, dignity, and dependable support. Animals are another area I genuinely love. I have extensive experience pet sitting and boarding dogs, along with caring for cats, bunnies, reptiles, hermit crabs, and fish. I have excellent references and take the responsibility of caring for someone’s pets and home very seriously. I’m also happy to help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, meal preparation, errands, organization, transportation, companionship, and other everyday tasks that make life easier for a family. I take pride in being someone people can trust. I’m attentive to details, safety-conscious, dependable, and willing to go the extra mile. Whether I’m caring for a child, senior, pet, or helping around the home, my goal is always to provide thoughtful, reliable care and leave things better than I found them. I would love the opportunity to learn about your needs and see how I can help. Thank you for considering me—I look forward to meeting you!

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Brianna $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Brianna. I was born and raised in Mississippi. As a teenager, I babysat for the neighborhood families, I started babysitting around my hometown. I have experience with children ranging from 0-9 years old. I graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with an associate in early childhood education, graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in child development and Jackson State University with my masters in Elementary Education. Currently I am a second-grade teacher with MSCS. I have taught first grade and Prek as well as well.

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Moesha $14 per hour for 1 child

I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, I RECENTLY JUST GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE ON A 4 YEAR BA IN EDUCATION/INDISCIPLINART STUDIES, WHILE IN COLLEGE I DID 2 YEARS OF FIELD EXPERIENCE AND AFTER COLLEGE I WORK IN PRECHOOLS/ DAYCARES.

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Marilyn
Booked by 1 repeat family
$19 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Memphis, TN

Experience with Household Services Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming Mopping floors Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens Washing windows Trash Removal Restocking supplies (toilet paper, detergents, etc.) Watering indoor plants Organizing closets, drawers, and pantries

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Aleiah $18 per hour for 1 child

Hi - My name is Aleiah and I'm currently a Teacher at Knowledge First Childcare Academy. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, kids and elderly since I was 14 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, projects, weekly activities and family outings. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I have been a caretaker for my own grandparents and am comfortable with senior care. I can cook, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. I do have allergies when it comes to animals but i am willing to compromise with families who does have pets.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Memphis, TN?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.09
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.55
  • Typical job length: 4.6 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of November 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 506 reviews in Memphis, TN

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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 Memphis?

Sign up on UrbanSitter, enter your zip code, and submit a request with your timing and care needs. Babysitters near Memphis who are available can respond to your request. Before choosing, you can view profiles, parent reviews, and shared connections.

How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Memphis?

As of November 2026, the average babysitting rate in Memphis is $24.09 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Memphis.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check. You can also read reviews from Memphis families and see shared connections before you book. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a same-day babysitter in Memphis?

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