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20 available last-minute babysitters in The Plains, VA

Families in The Plains use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
Avg hourly rate: $24.49/hr

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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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Ella $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Ella a reliable, patient, and caring babysitter with years of hands-on experience. As the oldest sibling, I naturally stepped into a leadership role early on, helping with homework, meals, routines, and keeping the house running smoothly. I’ve also worked in elementary schools providing after-school support, supervising activities, organizing games, and helping students stay engaged and safe. I’m great with children of all ages and bring a calm, positive energy to every home. I can help with homework, creative play, bedtime routines, simple meal prep, and keeping kids entertained without screens. I’m also happy to help with light chores, such as tidying, dishes, laundry, and basic household organization — whatever makes your day a little easier. In addition to childcare, I offer pet sitting and pet care, including feeding, walks, litter changes, and keeping your pets comfortable while you’re away. I have experience with dogs, cats, and even exotic pets, so your animals will be in safe hands too. Northern VA based • Childcare • Light Housekeeping • Pet Sitting • Homework Help • Safe, Supportive & Trustworthy Care

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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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Kathryn
Booked by 1 repeat family
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in The Plains, 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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Lisa
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in The Plains, VA

Hello! My name is Lisa and I am 26 years old. I have been working on and off as a nanny and house manager since I graduated high school about 8 years ago. I have had a lot of experience being around children since I was young because my mother had an at-home daycare for 15 years. I helped along side my mom with many of the kids ranging in age from 10 weeks old to about 12 years old. Along with that I also have babysat for many families for the past 12 years. I would say most of my experience is with toddlers but I've also watched after kids up to the age of 15. I have done extended overnight stays(up to 2 weeks), vacationing with families and have experience driving to and from school, friends houses, or sports practice. I’ve also helped families with groceries, meal prep, household chores, doctors appointments and other miscellaneous errands. I have had my license for 10 years now and have a clean record. No accidents or tickets. I have my own car and insurance. Some activities I enjoy doing with kids are reading books, playing at parks or just outside, coloring, helping with homework, playing with Legos or just toys in general, and doing arts and crafts. Before the pandemic, I also worked at a children's gymnastics gym and play-place for a few months before the location I worked at sadly had to close down due to COVID. While there I learned some developmental activities for the kids I specialized with. The age group I focused on while there ranged in age from 14 weeks up to about 4 years old. I’m also fully vaccinated and adult and infant CPR and first aid certified.

“Lisa was great ”

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.49
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.89
  • Typical job length: 4.5 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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5.0 average star rating from total of 155 reviews in The Plains, 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 The Plains?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in The Plains is $24.49 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in The Plains.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in The Plains?

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