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4.8
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Ive taught reading, math, and art the last 10 years. I work with kids ages 2-6 but also experience with infants and middle schoolers. I am filled up Monday-Friday 10-4 p.m. ish, so I am available currently for 1 or 2 hour sessions in the evening or weekends or holidays when schools are closed. Start at 26/hr. I also provide...
Whitney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Whitney is very creative and loves kids
She comes up with different ways to keep kids busy and entertained
"
Shama G.
5.0
(3)
I am a super creative and loving person. I have worked as an artist/designer most of my life, and have always kept children around me in any way possible because I adore them. I have worked as a full time nanny many times. my style is gentle and playful and that is the energy I bring to your home. I love to play and teach them,...
5.0
"Donna is kind, caring and playful. She was very respectful of our parenting philosophy, and always took the best care of our two children. I would highly recommend Donna! We love her!"
Courtney C.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have watched on a semi-regular basis 4 children ages 3 months, 4 years old, 6 years old, and a 10-year-old. I have also watched a 15-month-old for 9 hours at a time several times. I have also previously worked as a nanny 20 hours a week watching a 1-year-old. I have taken the American Red Cross Babysitter's Course.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is dependable and our son always enjoys his time with her. They laugh and play, read and go for walks. She is intuitive beyond her years when it comes to understanding a baby's needs. Lauren is a good communicator and works to accommodate our schedule....
Emily P.
Natalie F.
Buffalo, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I think kids are the BEST and I love that I get the chance to create countless memories with so many different lives! When I was 13, I started babysitting regularly and found that it was the most fun and rewarding job. About eight years ago, I began nannying and working full time with families. I have experience...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Evelyn Q.
Buffalo, NY
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have medical experience working with children. I am BLS and ACLS certified. I have over 4 years experience tutoring children in math, science and English. I am compassionate, attentive, dedicated and caring.
Evelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn was prompt, warm, and very attentive to my son during our interview. She followed up our interview with a thoughtful email and showed initiative by looking up the answers to some questions that came up during our conversation. I needed a different...
Stephanie L.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19, I attend ECC for early childhood development, I was also a lead toddler teacher im the 2-3-year-old room. I love children and have been caring for them since I was 10. I am fully vaccinated. I have reliable references and am so excited to care for children again! I am also willing to discuss the statement on my profile...
Carley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Our boys (3yo & 6yo) love when Ms Carley comes to play! She is our go- to babysitter, is very respectful and considerate and we feel so fortunate to have found her. She has never backed out on us or forgotten about a time we had talked about having her babysit and...
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Alexa C.
Buffalo, NY
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alexa! I am a full time nursing student at D'youville university and I am BLS/CPR certified. I have 8 years of babysitting experience with children ages 0-8 but mostly with infants and toddlers. I am very comfortable with feedings, diaper changes, and engaging in age appropriate play. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, and...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa did a fantastic job watching our 11-month old boy for 10+ hours. Would highly recommend her."
Douglas S.
5.0
(2)
Hello!!! I'm Natalie, 27 years old, and love working with kids! I previously was a preschool teacher for 2 years but have experience working in daycares for 3+ years, with plenty of nannying/babysitting experience! For the past year I've been a personal nanny for an amazing baby girl but she's growing up and it's time I start...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalie has been with our family for the past year and has been incredible helping care for our daughter since she was 5 months old. She is trustworthy, thoughtful and engaging with our daughter and we value her compassion and calm nature. Our daughter loves her...
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Arlene C.
Buffalo, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Recently moved from Las Vegas to Williamsville area and looking for a full time/ part time babysitting job.
Arlene can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Arlene 2 years ago to watch our newborn son and 81 year old mother that has Alzheimer's. She is the most loving, caring, and trustworthy person you will every meet. We were so lucky to have her apart of our family. We are so sad she is moving away. She...
Amanda T.
5.0
(2)
Early literacy and child development professional with over 5 years experience across a variety of sectors. I offer high-quality babysitting, developmentally appropriate play and mental stimulation, as well as play-based early literacy and kindergarten readiness tutoring. Previous work includes classrooms, the nonprofit sector,...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Miss Sami is THE BEST. She babysits our two littles (2YO and 3YO), and they love her. She’s reliable, responsive, patient, easy-going, and apparently really fun (according to my son, who woke me up at 4 am to tell me so). I’d highly recommend her!"
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4.5
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children aged 3 months to 15 years, with over 800 hours in caring for a 15 y/o with autism. I specialize in caring for multiple children at once, including morning time and bedtime routines. I value play and quality time.
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Katelyn is a thoughtful and attentive caregiver. She is reliable and was willing to do anything that was asked of her as well as flexible to fill in when extra was needed. I would highly recommend!"
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Rachel E.
Buffalo, NY
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would describe myself as a patient, creative and reliable nanny with 4 years of nanny experience and two years of mothers helper experience. I am state certified and CPR/First Aid certified. I am currently a tattoo apprentice so I love to add age appropriate art lessons to my child care! My hair is currently red and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is awesome!! She is GREAT with my two toddlers and is always asking how she can help! She is wonderful at keeping me in the loop about the goings on of the day and is collaborative on issues that may come up! Most importantly she is kind and loves being...
Christina R.
Julie A.
Buffalo, NY
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm currently enrolled at UB, majoring in psychology. I have six years of experience with children of all ages, specifically newborns to 4 years old. I have worked with plenty of families and have had various responsibilities such as preparing meals, ensuring children were fed, put to bed on time, and having fun! I can...
5.0
"Julie is reliable and trustworthy. She has many years of babysitting experience of children of all ages. You won't be sorry!"
Vladimir A.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my names Alexa and I am special education teacher. I have been babysitting for many years and have several references if needed. I have a very flexible schedule in the afternoons/evenings during the week and on the weekends. I also have my own car!
Alexa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have hired Alexa on many occasions and she has always been a great help. My kids have always loved to hang out with her!"
Melissa K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and caring teacher and babysitter. I have experience caring for children of all ages. I also have experience watching multiple children at once. I am great at getting along with children. I am responsible and caring. I love playing games indoors and outdoors as well as getting creative with crafts. I am available...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Diavian T.
Buffalo, NY
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Diavian and I am a 24-year-old nurse (Lpn)I have worked as a CNA since I was 18 and started at high pointe nursing home. One of the only nursing homes in buffalo that has a pediatric unit. So I've worked with babies and children with all kinds of disorders. I also used to volunteer at Westminster early childhood...
5.0
"Di was an excellent caregiver to my special needs son. She is reliable and took care or everything!"
Bridget F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Devan, I graduated from high school in 2018 and just graduated from Buffalo State with my Bachelors degree. I have lots of experience caring for children and I love to do so. My current employment as head of group at the Summer camp and childcare programs at the Y has taught me a great deal. These include many...
Devan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Devan for babysitting my 10month old baby, while we were visiting Buffalo for my friend's wedding. She was so kind to take care of the baby in our hotel room, so we could freely enjoy our time out.
She was nice, kind, gentle, assuring and very calming...
Monika Z.
Melissa F.
Buffalo, NY
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Melissa. I was the nursery care provider at my church for 4 years. I was in charge of toddlers and babies. I also helped with Sunday school activities and lessons for the elementary school kids. I have babysat for many families as well. I nannied for a family with a 5-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy for...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is a wonderful and intelligent person. Our daughter enjoyed spending time with her. Melissa is kind, patient, and just a super awesome addition to our daughter's life. Highly recommended."
Jessica S.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a 27-year-old preschool teacher aide and am looking for a full time nanny job! I have 3 years of childcare experience (ages 1-6) and 1 year of professional cleaning experience. I work best with ages 2-5 and love pets.
I started babysitting when I was a teenager but started working with children full time in 2020.
Gia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gia worked with my son at his daycare center. He can be a difficult child but she made such a difference in his behavior once she began working there. He no longer attends the program so she now will babysit for us. My kids love her. "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have received the Moderna Vaccine and I am CPR/ first aid certified. I have my Bachelors degree in Music but have been working with kids in Elementary Schools, Daycares as well as in homes since I was 18. I am willing to provide references as I still have a positive relationship with the families I have cared for. Thank...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Emily helped me with my two kids as a full time nanny. She is an energetic, kind and caring young woman. She is very flexible as far as timing."
Mary-am F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Akron, NY
Whitney M.
4.0
Whitney is very creative and loves kids
She comes up with different ways to keep kids busy and entertained
- Shama G.
Donna S.
5.0
Donna cared for my daughter from 8 months until 18 months in our home. She provided such focused, individual attention, engaging her in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and loved her like her own. Our animals also loved her and both look forward to her visits!
- Kelly F.
Lauren P.
3.0
Lauren has always been on time and we have never had any issues with her. She is very reliable.
- Care member
Evelyn Q.
5.0
Evelyn was prompt, warm, and very attentive to my son during our interview. She followed up our interview with a thoughtful email and showed initiative by looking up the answers to some questions that came up during our conversation. I needed a different availability, but will definitely look to...
- Stephanie L.
Carley W.
5.0
Our boys (3yo & 6yo) love when Ms Carley comes to play! She is our go- to babysitter, is very respectful and considerate and we feel so fortunate to have found her. She has never backed out on us or forgotten about a time we had talked about having her babysit and is very reliable.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Akron, NY:
How can I find a Akron babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Akron, 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 2 babysitters in Akron, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Akron, NY?
The average rate for Akron, NY babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 per hour as of January 2025. 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 Akron, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Akron, NY through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.