"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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41 available last-minute babysitters in Barker, TX
Families in Barker use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
42 available today | Avg hourly rate: $20.15/hr
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Kassandra $15 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Kassandra I have experience babysitting toddlers and am confident caring for infants I’m very responsible, communicative, and take childcare seriously your child’s safety, routine, and well-being always come first. I also have extensive experience caring for cats and dogs, plus over 7 years assisting with professional house cleaning!
Addison $15 per hour for 1 child
Hello I’m Addison and I will like to babysit your little ones, I have a twin sister and we love to babysit together for extra hands! I am starting college this fall so looking for summer jobs. I am CPR certified and have my drivers license.
Grace $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Grace, and I’m a 19 year old at Baylor University. I have always loved caring for children and plan on taking a career path in Psychology for adolescents. I grew up with a special needs brother, so I am very familiar on how to take care of a child with special needs. I am looking forward to helping out with you and your family!
Yanga $20 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Yanga and I'm a nursing student, I'm on summer break and I'm looking for part-time job. I live around West University. I have 2 years experience in childcare, former Au Pair for different ages. I'm comfortable with infants (5months-1 year), 7-10 years and older kids. I'm open to childcare services, caregiver, dog walking, laundry folding, parent assistant for new parents, personal assistant(grocery shopping and running errands) I don't have a car but I do have a license, infants would be preferably, but I’m comfortable driving the family car I'm also open to one-time jobs(e. g date night childcare and overnight nanny I'm available in the evening 7:30pm- till late, Tuesday and Wednesday I'm available 9am-4 p.m. Look forward to connecting with you.
Margaret Yvette $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi, I’m Margaret! I have over 5+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with autism and special needs. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, and I love creating safe, fun, and nurturing environments where kids can grow and thrive. I am willing to do household duties and accommodate to parents needs.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Barker, TX?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $20.15
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $24.44
- Typical job length: 4.2 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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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
"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 Barker?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Barker?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Barker is $20.15 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Barker.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Barker?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Barker 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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