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13 available last-minute babysitters in Glen Allen, VA

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5 available today | Avg hourly rate: $18.21/hr

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Abby $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Abby and I am 26 years old. I am offering childcare and household services for those in the RVA area. I have 10+ years experience with babysitting with a wide range of ages and have a 20 month old nephew who I watch frequently. During the Covid summer I nannied full time (twin boys) and thoroughly enjoyed it. My responsibilities have included driving to and from activities, cooking, helping with errands, cleaning, and even swim lessons. I’m a former collegiate athlete and now work full time but looking to pick up some extra work on the side as I am recently engaged 😊!

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Olivia $16 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I’m a sophomore at VCU majoring in sculpture. I’m offering childcare, senior care, household services. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 16. I’ve sat kids from 3 years old to 9, siblings, and for large groups of kids at parties. I can cook, clean, and run errands. I have helped my grandparents with tasks like getting to appointments and tidying living spaces so I’m comfortable with senior care. I also enjoy a good board game! I love animals and have my entire life’s worth of experience caring for pets including cats, dogs, fish, hedgehogs, and bunnies.

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Betsy $12 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I’m Betsy. I am offering occasional child care and pet sitting in the neighborhood. I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers and kids since I was 12 years old. My responsibilities have included crafts, tutoring, and even dance lessons. I have also watched dogs and cats in the neighborhood.

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Avery $11 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I’m Avery! I am 26 and live in Richmond. I work as a preschool after teacher and am looking to make some more money! I am new to the city - I lived in NYC for 3 years post-grad, working in media/advertising. I grew up babysitting and had summer camps in my backyard growing up. I would be thrilled to babysit your kids and make sure they have the best time with crafts, reading stories, whatever is fun for them.

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Jessie $16 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Jessie, and I'm an incoming Dance Major at VCU. My offered services are babysitting, pet sitting, house sitting, and household assistance. Over the past 5 years, I've gained experience as a dance teacher's assistant for 6-14-year-olds, and I have also babysat children and pets of varying ages on an as-needed basis. Tasks have included assisting with cooking, cleaning, and transporting them to their extracurriculars. I'm also a strong team player, so if help is needed around the home, I'm happy to assist.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Glen Allen, VA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $18.21
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $23.55
  • Typical job length: 6.4 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Glen Allen?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Glen Allen is $18.21 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Glen Allen.

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Glen Allen?

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