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Find after school babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY
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(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Marissa. I am 27 years old, I live in Poughkeepsie with my boyfriend. I have my associates degree in elementary education but I am currently enrolled in a school to receive my interior design certifications as well. I have been working with children for almost 10 years now. I have worked as a babysitter and a...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working taking care babies and older.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Tori, as you can see.
I am 24 years old, and I love kids, infants are my favorite to watch cause they are just the most beautiful thing in the planet. I don't drive but I do walk, and my bf drives me so transportation would be reliable. I have a younger brother and sister, 17 and 13 now, and I was responsible...
Sarah B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun Sitter Able To Create Creative Activities And Personal
I have 4 years of experience, I have worked at my colleges child care center, tending to children's needs. I just graduated from college and am looking for a summer job until I have to go back to school for graduate school in August. I am becoming a speech pathologist so, my education has surrounded experiences with children. I...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Jaclyn D.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm looking for a job that can give me a good an opportunity to take care and connect with children. I started working with kids since my freshman year of high school. I have a lot of babysitting experience for a couple of families throughout the years with children ranging from 8 months old to 10 years old. I am currently a...
Jaclyn can also help with: Meal prep
Erin M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Erin, I'm a very positive, patient and reliable individual. I have nannied for years, from toddlers to teenagers, and I love all ages! I have younger siblings so I know just how important it is to find a trusted adult and I am certain I can be that for your family! With me I look forward to caring for your children and am...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Theresa. I'm soon to be retiring from NYS DOCCS after 37 years. I started babysitting when I was about 10 years old and always loved children. I have a 22-year-old daughter and since the day she was born, I have never sat still with her. We were always doing fun activities such as going to beaches, parks,...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amanda S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Energetic, Nurturing And Playful Babysitter, Certified Lifeguard/ CPR. Learning, Reading, Laughing.
I'm Amanda! I am a rising Senior at Marist College. I've always been passionate about working with and interacting with children, I was a Girl Scout for my entire life and through assisting younger troops, took multiple childcare/ babysitting courses and spent summers working summers at a preschool changing diapers and a camp...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah Y.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am currently a Physical Education Teacher. I am energetic and enjoy playing all sports. I am certified in CPR/first aid, and AED. I have many years of experience babysitting, and also working in a day care. I love interacting with and caring for kids, which is one of the reasons I became a Physical Education teacher. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tasha D.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have cared for an autistic girl named R for 6 months and I also work for a company called Abilities First that cares for young children and adults with mental disabilities.
Tasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I watched two girls for six years. I went to school for child care and received a certificate for 500 hours.
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping
Najah M.
Wappingers Falls, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic And Fun Sitter With Theatre Education Background
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My name is Najah and I absolutely love working with children. I have an undergraduate degree in Theatre Education and have been teaching theatre to kids since about 2008. I recently stopped teaching full time to pursue my own creative career, and would like to continue working with kids in some way, as supplemental money. I've...
Najah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Najah is truly one of a kind! She is trustworthy, fun, energetic, and caring to the utmost degree. I have the pleasure of knowing Najah from our community, and the work I've seen her do with children is amazing! My oldest has also participated in acting classes...
Kristen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Liz and I have 10+ years of childcare experience plus raising my own children who are now adults, and also caring for my infant/toddler grandchildren. I am seeking a babysitting/nanny position. I enjoy reading, coloring, puzzles, helping with letters, colors, shapes, etc. Playing outside when the weather is nice ,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Liz is wonderful. Our 15 month old is very happy with her. She is very interactive with her and helps us out in any way needed."
Alexandra W.
Olivia Z.
New Paltz, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia and I'm an early childhood education major at Suny New Paltz. I love children and have babysat for my neighbors, family, and friends since I was in high school. I am a patient, kind, and energetic person who can keep up with children of all ages.
My starting rate is $20 an hour. However, my rates depend...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia was very dependable and great for taking care of our 2 sons. She is compassionate and the boys love being with her. Olivia is someone you can trust and you know your children will be in good hands"
Nick T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tracy. I am a recent graduate from Sacred Heart University. I was a double major, Marketing and Finance. I have been apart of Care. com for roughly 9 years meeting some of the greatest families I have ever known! I have 8+ years of experience babysitting children as young as 3 months old and as old as 14 years...
Tracy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tracy is absolutely wonderful with our 2 yr old daughter. She's flexible with times, always upbeat, and responsible. Cannot ask for a better person to leave our daughter with."
Jonathan E.
I have experience caring for children for 8+ years. I started volunteering in children's homes during high school and transitioned to babysitting/part-time nanny positions, camp counseling, after-school teaching, and more. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and am currently in graduate school for a Master's Degree in...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Angela A.
Wappingers Falls, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Greek/American Lady Is Seeking Part Time Position As A Baby Sitter Or A Nanny
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Angela. I am experienced with children as well as a great cook and light housekeeper. I will cook for you and you will come home to a great homemade dinner. I am a very loving, caring, and friendly lady. I speak English and Greek. I raised three wonderful children and three amazing grandchildren and I helped...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! my name is Julie and I'm a fun and enthusiastic sitter who's based in Lincroft NJ! I have 5 years of experience working with kids from the age of 3-12. Not only have I been a sitter for many loyal families but also have experiences working one on one with students teaching voice lessons! Also I have traditional classroom...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi my name is Kathryn and I am a rising Junior at the university but I am home in Goldens Bridge for the summer and looking for some part-time work. I grew up with younger cousins who I was frequently tasked with looking after for extended periods of time such as long weekends, this made me extremely comfortable looking after...
Within the past 9 years, all of my work experience has been through working with Kids! I started at the age of 14, working as a camp counselor and babysitting on the side. I now am assistant director of the summer camp I work for, and throughout the years I've also worked as a elementary school substitute, a one-on-one in...
Chelsi can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY
Najah M.
5.0
What can I say about Najah that is not just the best? I've seen her work with kids of all ages and each one of them has fallen in love with her. Najah is kind, responsible, inspirational, incredibly dependable and will make your child feel safe and have a ridiculous amount of fun with them. Najah is...
- Lindsay F.
Elizabeth P.
5.0
Liz is wonderful. Our 15 month old is very happy with her. She is very interactive with her and helps us out in any way needed.
- Alexandra W.
Olivia Z.
5.0
Olivia has been amazing as a date night baby sitter and now our once per week caregiver for our one year old. She is energetic, fun loving, and creative, and treats our son with care, empathy, and curiosity. She is always thinking about how to incorporate learning into play, but without ever...
- Rachel W.
Tracy N.
5.0
Tracy is dependable, upbeat, organized, and calm. I have energetic girls and she handles them with ease. She also, is comfortable with young toddlers too, as she spend 8 hours one Saturday with my one year old boy. I would definitely recommend Tracy.
- Natalie G.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
You can review 31 after school babysitter profiles near you in Poughkeepsie, NY to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY is $19.26. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Poughkeepsie, NY to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY.