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43 available last-minute babysitters in Haymarket, VA

Families in Haymarket use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
9 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.61/hr

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Anyi $25 per hour for 1 child

Nurturing young minds and fostering a positive impact on children's lives drives my passion for childcare. With more than 7 years of experience, I offer a calm, patient, and professional approach to supporting families with children aged newborn to five, but also willing to work with older kids. As a Certified Teacher, I bring educational expertise to our daily activities, whether we are playing board games, solving puzzles, or engaging in outdoor physical play. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure consistency and structure. I am happy to assist with cooking and meal preparation for the kid. I prioritize clear communication, providing updates via your preferred method. My goal is to provide a safe, enriching environment where your child can thrive. I look forward to meeting your family and becoming a trusted partner in your child's growth.

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Marah $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello Parents, I am 36yrs with 10+ years experience with children/pets. I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and it is a huge passion of mine. I am looking forward to jumping back in for a while. I am a firm believer in routine, consistency, and creating an environment to thrive and learn. I know some American ASL, and I have a Montessori approach to the way I go about working with kids. I mainly prefer to work with infants and toddlers, but I have experience in all age ranges. I am comfortable with all traditional nanny duties, transporting children, house management/organization, elderly assistance, and pet sitting. I also have experience with special needs children including high anxiety, speech delay, autism and ADHD needs.

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Raquel $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello Families, my name is Raquel and I am from Perú and I am 62 years old. I am a reliable and responsible person who has the experience of 22 years working as Nanny. I took care children of all ages and newborns too. With love I try they achieve their goals. In this ocasión, I am offering my services as Babysitting on Friday nights and weekends. I have my respective references and certifications CPR/AID training too. If you are interested, please let me know by this page. Thanks for your attention.

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DanielaSarai $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi there my name is Daniela. I am 25 years old I have experience with taking care of dogs as well as babysitting.I have been babysitting for about a year.I love to take care of children,dogs,and cats.My flexibility would be any time on these days Wednesdays, Thursdays,and Friday’s.I’d love the opportunity to get to know a family and be able to help them out whether that’s taking care of their pets or children.

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Kathryn
Booked by 1 repeat family
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Haymarket, VA

I have 25 plus years of experience caring/teaching children and managing a home. Besides raising three children of my own, I have also taught swimming lessons for 20 summers, substitute taught, homeschooled, cared for twins, managed diabetes, am CPR/AED/First Aid certified, Newborn Care Specialist cert, Birth and Postpartum Doula certs, held live-in and live-out positions in the MD, VA, DC area, and have excellent references. I enjoy taking children on fun outings to the zoo, library, parks, museums, live music, puppet shows, feed the ducks, etc. I am also very active and play or have played most sports. In addition to having fun with the children, I am very educational minded and I teach them at all stages of development--sitting, walking, talking, ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, reading, manners, respect, thankfulness, kindness, sharing, etc. Kids love me and I love them! I do have a current background check and am happy to bring it with me or send to you by email.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.61
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.31
  • Typical job length: 5.3 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 628 reviews in Haymarket, VA

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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 Haymarket?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Haymarket is $23.61 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Haymarket.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Haymarket?

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