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60 after school babysitters are listed in Rockaway Park, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 15 years
After school babysitters in Rockaway Park, NY
I'd describe my personality as loving, patient, caring
I started caring for seniors when Take care of my Mother
In my spare time, I like to read, walk and cook
One thing you should know about me is, I am a highly trustworthy and committed person
My skills include Cook, agility, trust
I like caring for seniors because I...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting ever since I was a little girl. I have always loved caring for babies and children and feel a special connection with them. I coached gymnastics for a few years to toddlers and elementary aged children and created a fun welcome environment. Two summers ago I nannied for 4 children from the ages of 8...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Megan is by far the best nanny we've ever had! She is a Mary Poppins, and our 18 month old LOVED her. She is punctual, tidies up after meals and activities, and is extremely playful and engages well with kids."
Rachel I.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of childcare experience, many from families I met on Care! You can find many of their reviews on my profile. I have watched children ranging from infants to preteens for over 20 different families. I've been a full time nanny, an after school sitter, a mother's helper, and everything in between! I'm comfortable...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kylie is an excellent caregiver and I highly recommend her. She came to work with us as an afterschool sitter for our three kids (ages 12, 10, 6) and I'm not entirely sure how we ever functioned without her! Kylie is dependable, communicative, and flexible. She's...
Maura D.
Danielette J.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun And Creative Sitter That Loves Arts And Crafts, Playing Outdoors, And Video Games!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have two younger brothers and have experience as an after school teachers aid, camp counselor, and occasional babysitter. I often baby sit for my aunt who has two kids, one age 5 and one age 8.
Danielette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dani is a great babysitter. She is easygoing and clearly comfortable with kids, and they love her. Our 2 and 4 year old boys have enjoyed their time with her. Dani does great with all the care basics (meal times, bee times etc). She goes above and beyond playing-...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Tania and I love kids. I worked in an elementary school for 4 years as an after school coordinator for Pre-K 3&4. I've also worked as a camp counselor for 2 years and done some tutoring on the side. I have a BA in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing and I currently work as a buyer for an...
Tania can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tania is very reliable and always went the extra mile for J. She would complete tasks and help with his homework. I am super appreciative of her and bummed she left the Washington DC area. Best of luck in Boston!"
Maria G.
Sarah D.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Warm, Friendly Sitter Looking To Build Relationships With Families Beginning This August
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
Thank you for your kind consideration of my profile.
I'm Sarah, an experienced babysitter, and I would love to hear a bit more about your family's needs!
A bit about me: I'm pursuing my master's in social work part-time. Most recently, I have worked as a play therapist with young children and a family counselor with...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Jadena W.
Ridgewood, NY
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jadena. I am looking for a nanny or babysitting position. For 2 years, I worked with a little girl, tutoring, assisting with after-school activities, and weekend piano lessons drop offs and pick up. I enjoyed tutoring because I love to see children's academic interactions and growth. After that, I worked with two...
Jadena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Highly reliable and responsible babysitter. Demonstrates exceptional care, patience, and attentiveness towards children. "
Care member
Kiera T.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, energetic, and creative recent graduate with approximately 8 years experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I spent the last 9 months caring full time for two lovely girls, ages 2 and 6, and am looking to transition to something more part-time. My love for music and storytelling informs...
Kiera can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I was lucky enough to hire Kiera as a new mother of one child, for the (VERY) occasional night out. The first time she babysat, I came home to a sleeping baby and a clean home and I admit I cried a little. The second time, my infant son reached for her gleefully....
Katie P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! I'm new to this website & I'm super excited to work independently with families, after working with an organization that provides after-school care for children K-5.
My methodology in childcare incorporates a balance between discipline and having fun, I found that this helps children learn proper ways of healthy...
Makaela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makaela, was a wonderful presence in our home—calm, respectful, and always willing to help wherever needed. She was a fantastic mommy’s helper, making daily routines smoother and less stressful. On top of that, she is an amazing cook, preparing delicious meals that...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, I have years of experience working with youth ages 3 months -18. I worked at the Boys and Girls club, various after-school programs, and an LGBTQ homeless youth shelter. I have worked as a facilitator for a support group with transgender children at the Philadelphia Children's Hospital. I started babysitting and becoming a...
Josslynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Josslynn provided childcare for my son from 6 months until he was a year old, so she worked with him through lots of milestones, was flexible, fun, and patient. I feel very lucky that she was there for my little one through his first year:)"
Judy S.
5.0
(1)
I have 8 years of experience. Worked with children to tidy up play area and bedrooms, encouraging neat and clean environment. Modeled appropriate behaviors to encourage social and emotional development. Great cooking and filled with energy
Lawitra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"This Summer of 2024, Annie has been our Summer Nanny for boys 1 and 5. She is lovely and energetic to keep up with our boys. Our boys love her. She kept them busy and on their schedule. One thing that I have to admire about her is our boys. She is perfect at...
Nick F.
5.0
(3)
Hi there!
I'm a creative and warm 28-year-old currently living in Ridgewood. I grew up north of Chicago and have been living in New York for the last 5 years. I'm looking for part time babysitting work as continue to pursue freelancing in the photo industry. I studied photography at Columbia College Chicago and some of my...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Bailey was able to quickly build a rapport with our kid and match their energy level. Her calmness and maturity made us feel comfortable. We also appreciated her flexibility when our schedules changed last minute and she was still able to help beyond her initial...
Care member
Zoe N.
Brooklyn, NY
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zoe and I am very excited to work with children, they often relate to me more and we form great relationships. I can help with homework, meals, after school activities/programs, and nap times. I have been raising children for many years and love to bring joy into their lives. I love kids.
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Zoe came to help us in a last minute situation with our baby (16 months old). What was meant to be a weeks job, turned into 3 weeks. She's a wonderful caregiver, our daughter felt comfortable and calm with her from the first moment. Zoe is a kind and warm person,...
Neta R.
Tetyana K.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Multilingual Babysitter (English, Russian & Ukrainian)
5.0
(1)
My name is Tetyana and I am a caring, loving and gentle mother to two beautiful girls (now 25 and 29), originally from Ukraine. I have degree in Economics, but decided not to pursue my degree in the USA. Instead, after my girls grew up, I started working as a nanny. I have been a nanny for over 17 years. I am a hard working and...
Tetyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tatyana has been taking care of our daughter for 2 years now and we couldn't be happier with the level of care and attention our daughter receives. Tatyana is an Excellent Nanny with many years of experience; she is very reliable, dependable, caring and nurturing....
Olga C.
Anna P.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Russian Babysitter Available. 6 Years Of Experience Working With Children (age 3-9).
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
Are you still looking for a babysitter? I would love the opportunity to help! I have over six years of experience working with children aged 3 to 9 and a genuine passion for nurturing their growth and development.
I enjoy fostering creativity and building strong, positive connections with those I care for. I'm...
Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna who worked as a babysitter for my 9 year old son for more than a year. I wish she could be with us longer but my son's school was over and we had to leave.
I was in urgent need of a babysitter and Anna was recommended to me by my son's tutor as a very...
Natalia G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I'm super excited to work independently with families, after working with a non-profit organization that specializes in behavioral therapy for autistic children. I have 5 years of experience working with autistic children and I am proudly RBT certified.
My methodology in childcare incorporates a balance between...
Tanji can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanji has been babysitting our three kids this past year, and we're so happy to have connected with her. She is reliable, on time, and takes care to follow any specifics I ask. She has come for both evenings, and also early morning school drop offs. She has an...
Jenelle K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Vivienne. I am a Brooklyn-based certified first grade teacher with Teach for America. I graduated from Fordham last year and am currently earning my Master's in education. During the weekdays, I am the homeroom teacher for 20 wonderful students at a public charter!
I am looking to become your go-to date night...
Vivienne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Vivienne was great with our kids. She was even available spur-of-the-moment a second night in a row while we vacationed in New York. We were so happy to have found her. She was great given the small hotel room and circumstances she even went as far as to hand wash...
Leslie A.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful! Great with babies, responsible, and easy to work with. Our son loves her :)"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I used to babysit from 2004-2011 back home professionally in The Berkshires. Then I got a job in Manhattan & couldn't do it anymore. Now that I am older & have a car I can make it work again. I miss the kids... they are grown & so are my nieces, and I don't have any of my own just yet. Although, I do watch my friends kids! I...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natalie is a very hands on caregiver! She goes above and beyond to plan fun activities with the kids and is genuinely excited to see the children she watches every time. She has proven herself as dependable, responsible, trustworthy and caring. As a mom of 3 I...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am an elementary school teacher. I love working with children and I have taught in classrooms with students in pre-k through 5th grade. I have lots of experience working with children in after school programs, summer camps and tutoring. I have also cared for and babysat my family members when they...
5.0
"Rebecca is a very responsible, mature, thoughtful, and caring young woman. Your loved ones will be in her very capable hands."
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockaway Park, NY
Megan B.
5.0
My daughter and I love Megan. If only we didn't relocate to another state, we would've continued with her. She is dependable, on time, and very caring. You can tell she enjoys what she does and loves caring for kids. She cared for my then 6 month old, and I wholeheartedly trust her with my child....
- Bernadette H.
Kylie M.
5.0
Kylie was absolutely wonderful with our 3-year-old. We hired Kylie for date nights/afternoons on five occasions and wish we could continue but she moved away! Our toddler absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her each time. Kylie was engaged and interacted with our son the entire time...
- Michelle C.
Danielette J.
5.0
Amazing. My daughter loves Danielette. She’s babysat for us twice so far and we really appreciate her. She’s super professional, with a lovely demeanor & you can tell she’s experience with little ones. Definitely recommend her
- Care member
Tania B.
5.0
This is a very late review but Tania is awesome. She was great with my baby and a super good communicator. 100% would hire her again (and have, and have referred her to friends)
- Ariella S.
Jadena W.
5.0
Highly reliable and responsible babysitter. Demonstrates exceptional care, patience, and attentiveness towards children.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Rockaway Park, NY
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Rockaway Park, NY?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, NY?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Rockaway Park, NY is $22.50. 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 Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, NY on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, NY can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, NY.