"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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207 available last-minute babysitters in Seattle, WA
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Valerie
$45 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 repeat families
31 reviews$45 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in Seattle, WA
I am energetic, friendly, easy-going yet reliable and responsible. Love kids of all ages & they tend to love me. I have current extensive experience caring for children 0-12Y. I add value by being medically trained in pediatrics, being bilingual (English/Russian), engaging kids in fun learning via play and helping around the house (time permitting).
“Valerie was prompt and excellent with our son. Would highly recommend to anyone ”
Miley
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 repeat families
33 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 65 families in Seattle, WA
My name is Miley and I have 9 years of experience working with children in a variety of different settings including traditional daycare, Montessori school, nannying, residential, and after school care settings. I have experience with all age groups aged 0-17, however most of my experience has been with young children ages 0-3. I graduated in December 2025 from Portland State with a bachelors degree in psychology, and am currently attending graduate school at the University of Washington for applied child and adolescent psychology. Right now I’m mostly looking for date night type of gigs while I’m in grad school.
Heidi
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 repeat families
17 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Seattle, WA
Hi! My name is Heidi! I have a passion for children and years of experience. I have worked in daycare, children’s theater camps, and nannied for many years. I would love to help out with your little ones!
“Heidi was fantastic with my boys (ages 2 and 4.5) - she kept them active and engaged all day long! I would definitely hire her again! ”
Briseida
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
8 reviews$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in Seattle, WA
Hello- my name is Briseida, I'm 28 years old and bilingual speak English and Spanish. I have more than 5 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and school aged children in the classroom. I have always enjoyed working with children thoroughly! Working with children has numerous advantages. It's an opportunity to watch children grow and develop into confident, self-sufficient learners. I have my BA degree in Human Development, CPR certified, fully vaccinated. Working full-time at nonprofit organization. Can provide reference upon request! Available to babysit occasionally and for date nights!
“On time and very kind. We’d be happy to have Briseida’s help again!”
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Alyx
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Seattle, WA
Hi! My name is Alyx and I am a passionate educator and adventure enthusiast originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Currently I’m seeking occasional roles (evenings/weekends) as my schedule allows. My experience: I have over a decade of childcare experience, ranging from occasional babysitting to long-term nannying, newborns to twelve year olds— and I am also a former teacher! I have worked to develop meaningful relationships with the families I care for, and I looove getting to know kids. Their energy and curiosity is so wonderful and I think all adults can learn from young people. Thanks for considering me for your childcare needs ☺️.
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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 :)"
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Seattle?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Seattle?
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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Seattle?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Seattle 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?
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