"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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Lorin
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Seattle, WA
Hello! I am a student in the honors program at the University of Washington in Seattle. I have my drivers license and I am a very responsible driver. I am very creative and I love reading, playing games, doing art, and singing with the kids I babysit for! I speak English and Spanish and I am learning Mandarin. I have two younger sisters who I love and I have experience babysitting children ages 6 months to 14 years old. I am good at problem solving and hope to create a safe and grounded environment for your children. I like to have fun and I have a lot of energy but I also love to be cozy and chill depending on the needs of every family. I love animals and I have experience dog sitting and cat sitting. Let me know if I sound like a good fit for your family!
Raiana
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Seattle, WA
Hi! I am a nanny and a teacher. And passionate about what I do!! In the past 3 years I worked for several families. I was an au pair for 2 years and provided care for 2 different families, both with 2 kids and a baby. I currently take care of a boy of 18 months old since he was 2 months old. I graduated in pedagogia in Brazil and taught kids from 6 months old to 6 years old. After having babysitting in the USA I have the knowledge and the experience to offer the best care according to the parents needs. I am vaccinated and CPR/First Aid certificated.
“Very kind sitter and my step kids had fun with her! She’s quick to respond and reliable. ”
Sandra Gabriela
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 repeat families
9 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Seattle, WA
My name is Gabriela I’m 29, I’ve been nanny for more than 7 years and I have experience working with multiple kids since I was working in a childcare like teacher assistant☺️. A little about me. -I’m IQ. (Ive been working with newborn to 10yo. But I prefer babies and toddlers) - clean driving record -no smoker -Spanish/English speaker -Outgoing/active/great swimmer/easy going/ great cooker -pet friendly -vaccinated -CPR certificate & first aid
“Smooth communication. Sandra arrived on time and did a great job.”
Hannah
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 repeat families
14 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Seattle, WA
Took a break from babysitting but looking for extra income again! I have 9+ years of experience working with kids! I babysat as my main income thru college and was a snowboard instructor for ages 4-7! I love to hangout with kids and I can promise I won’t sit on my phone the whole time like some sitters… I love to play & follow the kids lead in what we do! Happy to answer any questions about myself!!
Alexa
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 repeat families
22 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in Seattle, WA
- Preschool Owner: Bilingual Beginnings 🐻 - Originally from Mx 🇲🇽 - Seattle U graduate 👩🏻🎓 - Former Au pair and nanny 💕 I have limited availability now but feel free to ask (:
“Alexa was great with my 4yo and older daughter. Punctual, tidy, kind, and fun with the girls!”
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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!"
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In most cities, average response time for last-minute requests is under two minutes.
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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?
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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