"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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21 available last-minute babysitters in Bristow, VA
Families in Bristow use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
6 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.43/hr
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Yulissa
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Bristow, VA
I have been caring for children including my own even before Care & Sitter came around. I cared and sat for many children starting from 3 months to 10 year olds. I take my services very seriously and I care for children with professionalism. If you are looking for someone who has a lot of patience and dedication looking after your loved ones please know that they will be in the right hands
“I hired Yulissa to take care of my 23 month old daughter and they got along great! Yulissa was the first babysitter my daughter ever stayed with, so I was a bit nervous. However, my daughter took to her right away. Yulissa was punctual, responsible, patient, and caring. It seemed like my daughter had a lot of fun with Yulissa. She was comfortable with being around our dog as well, which was great. I would definitely hire her again for future babysitting needs and highly recommend her to others as well! ”
Nancy
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 46 repeat families
65 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 82 families in Bristow, VA
Hello, Families! My name is Nancy and I am a licensed Elementary School Teacher in Virginia. I love what I do for a living as a teacher. Children are the greatest joy in my life. In addition, I am the mother of one child who is works in the cyber security field. My son is 25 and the apple of my eye! I look forward to learning about you and your little ones! Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions. I am available every day/night during the summer months and on weeknights and weekends during the school year!
BERNICE 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
I am married since 32 years with 2 beautiful children and 2 sweet rescue dogs. My husband was in the Army for 30 years where I maintained myself as a piano teacher moving every 1 - 3 years. I truly love kids and dogs very much . I babysit multiple kids and special needs kids since 8 years on care.com with fun and compassion by mixing reading, music, outdoor activities, German games, German songs, crafts and any activities the child likes and the parents approve. Babies giggle about my funny expressions and sounds. I am willing to drive up to 30 miles for date nights. Thank you !
“Bernice is an absolute delight! My 3 and 7 year old boys loved her and felt comfortable right away (which is not always the case). She is on time, responds fast to my texts, and my kids always seem to enjoy their time with her. She goes out of her way to play with my boys and keep them entertained. It feels nice to be able to relax and not worry about them, knowing they are in good hands. Thank you for all your help! I’ll be reaching back out again soon.”
Jennifer $18 per hour for 1 child
I am a goofy, smiley 26 year old who loves infants and children. I have 5 years of experience working with children and babysitting. I work as a CNA in Postpartum and Pediatrics. I am very comfortable caring for infants and young children (therefore very patient :)). I am also comfortable with pets, and am willing to help with small tasks around the house if asked!
Hannah $20 per hour for 1 child
I’m a college student at George Mason University studying marketing, and I’m a responsible, caring, and dependable person who genuinely enjoys working with kids. I have babysitting experience as well as experience volunteering at a daycare. I’m comfortable caring for children of different ages, helping with homework, preparing snacks and simple meals, and keeping kids entertained with games, crafts, and outdoor activities. I’m patient, attentive, and always make safety a priority. I’m also comfortable with pets and helping with light household or child related tasks. I’m looking forward to finding families to help out!
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Bristow, VA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.43
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.77
- Typical job length: 5.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 987 reviews in Bristow, VA
"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 Bristow?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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