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4,145 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a full time caregiver I have 13 years of child care experience - working with newborns, toddlers, and school-age children, boys and girls. My duties consist of bringing children to and from school, diaper changing, belly time, reading and play time with infants, play time with all ages, scheduling play dates, assisting with...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Mary babysat our 3-month old girl while my husband and I went out on a date night. This was our first time leaving the baby and we were a bit anxious, but Mary put us at ease. It was easy to communicate with her from the start as she was very responsive to messages...
Iskra K.
5.0
(6)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am professional and detailed oriented. Whether caring for the little ones or preparing meals, I am dedicated to doing the best always.
Shernell can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
She is wonderful with kids.
She's very energetic.
She has the kid magnet that all the kids love her. She's very reliable.
Cynthia G.
Meagan S.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Meagan: FUNKY Artistic Babysitter *Honest, *Entertaining And *Adaptable
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meagan and I have 15 years of childcare experience. I am a fun and loyal babysitter with an ENORMOUS love for children. Having five young nieces of my own, I'm very familiar with caring for babies and having a funky cool time with toddlers and pre-teens. You will find me to be honest and extremely trustworthy. I have...
Meagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Meagan babysat for us a few times over the summer! Our girls loved her and she was always punctual and reliable. We hope to use her again when she returns from school.
Eiszel L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Megan! I recently graduated from the University of Maryland and am currently looking for a full time position. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, from working as a sleep-away camp counselor, to babysitting and part time nannying. I have experience caring for children of all ages, as young as two months,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Megan is very friendly and very dependable. You can rely on her for a handful of things and know that she will complete them with an extra effort.
Katherine M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Jamaica and find myself always returning. I enjoy the many outdoor activities living there provides mountain bike riding and hiking. I consider myself very outdoorsy and think it's important to take advantage of this beautiful world. This led me to attend Medgar Evers College as a bio major with human...
Keri-ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Keri-ann has been an absolute pleasure. She has taken great care of our 7 month old baby girl, and we hope to keep her around for as long as possible! She adds positivity to our home and is great with our dog.
Emma P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jackie. I have always been interested in childhood development and was able to pursue this interest at the University of Rhode Island with a major in psychology. During this time I participated in a community outreach program. I spent several afternoons a week working with underprivileged children and their parents. This...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Jackie at the last minute for a New Year's Eve babysitting gig, and she was amazing - she jumped into the chaos of twin 10 month olds, finished giving them dinner, got them down for bed, cleaned up the apt we were visiting, and kept us in the loop every...
Greg W.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I conducted and assisted with light cooking, I can pick up/drop Off from school/summer camp, play dates, and library/museum/zoo visits. I am punctual, reliable, very outgoing, and energetic. I am a college graduate and I enjoy taking care of kids because I love teaching and nurturing.
Amanda Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Amanda is an amazing, patient, kind, respectful and incredibly reliable caregiver. I have known her for many years, as a babysitter, and then I hired her as a teacher at an early childhood center, where she teaches part-time. She is flexible, reliable, rises to...
Alison K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shea, I am 26 years old. I am available for date nights, weekends, and the occasional overnight for babysitting. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager and nannied all through-out college. I have many nieces and nephews, including a set of twins! These past three years I have been a nanny for three...
Janice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
She relates very well to kids, and as a result is able to motivate them to do things they might not want to do, and console them when things don't go their way.
She is organized. She has a new, clean, reliable car. She is also very good at communicating the...
John H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a bubbly, outgoing, reliable and experienced childcare provider. For over 15 years I have cared for children of all ages. I strive to provide the best caregiving service by ensuring your child has fun and is engaged through activities and playtime. Looking forward to learning more about your family!
Looking for...
Madisen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Maddi has an amazing outgoing but calm energy to her that is so comforting and suits her perfectly to do childcare. I felt completely safe leaving my 10 month old baby with her.
Care member
Heather C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Brooklyn Part-Time Babysitter For Date Nights/Weekend Help!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Kids have always had a special place in my heart and I was lucky enough to learn this from a young age. I started out watching my younger siblings, cousins, and neighbors. I believe that having been surrounded by kids at that stage of my life made me a more patient, empathetic, and well-rounded adult. I've worked as a nanny in...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I cannot speak HIGHLY ENOUGH about Heather and the place she holds in our hearts after working with our family for the last 2.5 years. She has had an immensely positive impact on our son's physical and emotional growth. Heather has gone above and beyond with her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My past experience includes working as a camp counselor, one to one aide, behavior specialist and I am currently a full time job coach at a school for kids with autism. I am passionate, patient, caring, kind and I love to have fun!
Annabel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I've babysat multiple children over the past few years, from the ages of 8 months-12 years. I worked at Playgarden Preschool for a year as a sports coach planning and leading classes, as well as traveled with an educational theater company to schools around New England leading movement...
Dana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
I highly recommend Dana for as a caregiver. She has been caring for my 2-year-old daughter on weekends since May 2016. Dana is bright, reliable, and affectionate. She is also has a natural affinity toward children and knows how to make them feel comfortable and...
Silvia R.
4.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Alyssa and I just moved to Stamford from NYC. I have five years of experience being a childcare provider, and most recently I was working with a family for three years, caring for their young son and daughter back in New York. During this time I grew to become a trusted and reliable member of the family,...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
4.0
Alyssa is a very responsible person. She take her job very serious. She is loving and caring and took good care of my child.
Mary C.
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Lily and I'm a 24-year-old student getting my Master's in Social Work at Simmons University, and currently living in Brooklyn. I absolutely love working with children with all backgrounds, abilities, and age groups. I'm excited to meet a new family for a consistent Monday-Thursday arrangement! I bring a decade of...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lily helped take care of our 3 year old and 6 month old. She was extremely responsible, engaging and had calm/positive energy to help with the chaos of having two little kiddos. She will be a fantastic option to help take care of your children.
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Skylar but everyone just calls me Sky. I'm very outgoing and amiable and absolutely love being around children. I'm very versatile as I can provide childcare as well as some light housekeeping and cooking and anything I can help with. I have two years of daycare experience but 5 years in general childcare. I have...
Skylar can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am an artist living in Brooklyn and I have been babysitting and nannying kids ages 6 months-12 years for over 10 years. I have a Masters degree From ESCP-EAP, and speak three languages fluently (English, French and Arabic) and I am able to converse or teach any of these 3 languages. I have been working in education for 18...
Hilda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Hilda was wonderful with our daughter and made us all feel at ease. I'd hire her again.
Ben W.
Emma F.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Passion For Guiding Children To Be Their Best Selves
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emma and I'm an early childhood educator. For the last three years I've worked with 3- and 4-year-olds in a Reggio Emilia-based child-led preschool program with an emphasis on Jewish traditions. I also have 10+ years babysitting and nannying experiencing with children from infancy to middle school. I have a...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children for over 20 years. I worked with great families all over NY area and still help them from time to time. I am professional with what I do, responsible, reliable and honest. I am a college graduate and a great homework help. I am a huge fan of arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor activities and much...
Ruthi can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
She's the most reliable person I've ever met ! Honest shows on time and extremely responsible! We loved having her as a part of our family!
Extremely helpful!!
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sophia, and I am a 22-year-old living in Brooklyn, NY. This past May I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B. A in psychology and theater, with a focus on theatrical learning and play.
One month after graduating, I began nannying (who I met through care. com), a mom in Fort Greene. During my time...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Sophia is wonderful! Great with babies, responsible, and easy to work with. Our son loves her :)
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Mary D.
5.0
Mary babysat our 3-month old girl while my husband and I went out on a date night. This was our first time leaving the baby and we were a bit anxious, but Mary put us at ease. It was easy to communicate with her from the start as she was very responsive to messages and we talked over Zoom. Mary...
- Iskra K.
Shernell C.
5.0
She is wonderful with kids.
She's very energetic.
She has the kid magnet that all the kids love her. She's very reliable.
- Cynthia G.
Meagan S.
5.0
Meagan babysat for us a few times over the summer! Our girls loved her and she was always punctual and reliable. We hope to use her again when she returns from school.
- Eiszel L.
Megan M.
5.0
Megan is very friendly and very dependable. You can rely on her for a handful of things and know that she will complete them with an extra effort.
- Katherine M.
Keri-ann J.
5.0
Keri-ann has been an absolute pleasure. She has taken great care of our 7 month old baby girl, and we hope to keep her around for as long as possible! She adds positivity to our home and is great with our dog.
- Emma P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY:
How can I find a Brooklyn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 4,145 babysitters in Brooklyn, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Brooklyn, NY?
The average rate for Brooklyn, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.95 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Brooklyn, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brooklyn, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Brooklyn, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,552 reviews of the 4,145 listed babysitters.