"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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Find a last-minute babysitter in South Prairie, WA
Need a sitter on short notice? South Prairie families find trusted, background checked babysitters on UrbanSitter.
Looking for jobs? Apply here.
10 available last-minute babysitters in South Prairie, WA
Families in South Prairie use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
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Alexis Puyallup
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Hey! My name is Alexis, I'm 19 years old and grew up in Washington State. I'm currently in my sophomore year at University of Hawaii at Manoa and am majoring in BioChemistry with a minor in Childhood Psychology. I have 3 years of paid experience working with multiple children at a time from nannying and working in the daycare at church. I can help with homework, meal prep, light housekeeping, and I am totally open to learning about new things that will help your family!
Marisol Lake Tapps
$25 per hour for 1 child
$25 per hour for 1 child
Hello, my name is Marisol, I am a certified teacher from North Seattle College and I have my own daycare called Planeta Kids, which offers daytime service from 7 to 5 pm Monday through Friday, however I do not have openings right now. I offer childcare on special occasions, when parents need to go to an appointment, night jobs or any other situation after 5 pm and during the weekends, I offer this service in the comfort of my home, which has nice, safe and fun spaces for the little ones. I enjoy caring for newborns, babies and toddlers, I am a mother of three children ages 21, 19 and 15. My responsibilities include driving to and from school or home, extracurricular support, feeding them and any special requirements you may need. I speak Spanish and basic English.
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Emily
Edgewood
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 repeat families
24 reviewsEdgewood
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 39 families in South Prairie, WA
Hello, I am a fun, loving and energetic person who enjoys working with children. I am a Kindergarten teacher who loves what she does! I have a ton of experience working with all different ages. I also have worked for a few different day care centers and have 9+ years experience working with children with ages ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I love using my creative outlook to make learning fun and enjoyable for kids. I also love playing games and interacting on a personal level with all children. I have a 3 year old I would like to bring with me on jobs as well.
“Super appreciated the care Emily provided our 18 month old. Our daughter has had very, very few babysitters and Emily was kind and warm, played with her and easily rolled with it when our gal got upset. Thank you, Emily, for your patience and care! ”
Taryn Graham
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Hi to all families! I am 19 years old and currently in school to become an elementary teacher! I work part time at American Eagle but can be super flexible if need be! I have experience with special needs children, animals, tutoring and housekeeping! I love the outdoors, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends!
Melissa Graham
$21 per hour for 1 child
$21 per hour for 1 child
Hello! I currently work with the Clover Park school district as a Para-educator. I supervise recess and lunch for elementary students as well as one on one help in kindergarten classes. So lots of experience with a lot of different kinds of kids! Momma of a 14 year old kiddo so I’ve been through that whole ordeal too. I also have a wide experience in animal care as I operate a small farm with chickens rabbits ducks fish cats frogs and crabs - and a Peahen! Experience with dogs as well.
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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 :)"
Jesse D., parent
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Why South Prairie families choose UrbanSitter for last-minute child care
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in South Prairie?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in South Prairie?
As of [Month/Year], the average babysitting rate in South Prairie is $_ per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in South Prairie.
Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in South Prairie?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in South Prairie 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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