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5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ashley a recent graduate with a Master's degree. I love the outdoors, sports, and playing board games. I grew up the oldest of four kids and was constantly watching my three brothers.
I currently have evening and weekend availability if you're looking for an occasional sitter! I'm great with kids of all ages and feel...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ashley is the best. She cared for my infant for a number of months. She is kind, trustworthy, and engaging. I highly recommend Ashley to any family in need of childcare. "
Katrina S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kelsey. I have been babysitting/nannying for 15 plus years I am 34 years old. I have experience with all ages especially newborns and toddlers - 13). I have been apart of watching many wonderful families over the years both full-time and part time. I have been a traveling nanny and have gone all over the country...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is a great babysitter, she literally became part of our family. I have three kids, ages 12, 10, and 5. All of them loved when she babysat. She did help with transportation of my kids, and she was willing to work extra hours if I needed the help! She took...
Lindsey S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. My mother ran a daycare in our home growing up so children were always a part of my life. I learned early on how to help out with little ones and enjoy babysitting whenever an opportunity arises. I babysat all throughout high school and college as well as for family and friends....
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have known Nikki for over 6 years and she is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We have had several babysitters watch our girls, but I have never met another person who so genuinely enjoys taking care of the kids! Every time she would come over, she would bring...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of other individuals for most of my work life. I started out as a teachers aide taking care of children 5-10 years old for a year. Now, I take care of adults with disabilities. My current job is being a supervisor for my current group home so I have an idea of how a home is run. I learned how to cook,...
Argenis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him! "
Delia D.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of prof. nanny experience. I have nannied all ages, from newborns to young teens. My passion for arts and crafts has allowed me to create countless fun and educational activities that spark creativity and engagement in children. I pride myself on my dependability and flexibility, with an open schedule that allows...
Jacquelene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Jackie as our nanny! As a medical resident with a demanding schedule, I needed someone who could be flexible and adapt to our ever-changing needs. Jackie was always willing to stay late or come in early on short notice,...
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I've 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. I'm available evening or weekends or holidays when schools are closed. Start at 26/hr. I also provide behavior help.
My focus is humor, positivity,...
Whitney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and I love working with kids. I have previously run my own girl scout troop and continue to look for a way to help my community.
Ryenn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ryenn did a phenomenal job with my son! She was so patient and involved. My son has not stopped smiling today thanks to her awesome job!"
Adam R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. Keeping the child's well-being is something I take very seriously. I am a healthy balance of an easy going/ patient attitude, and assertive when...
Leanne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leanne was very easy to communicate with and on time for her interview. Ultimately we went with somebody we know, but will keep Leanne in mind for the future."
Christine P.
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 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...
Kelly F.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
3.0
"Lauren has always been on time and we have never had any issues with her. She is very reliable."
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Evelyn Q.
Buffalo, NY
$16-20/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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & 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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature, responsible, certified elementary teacher with 21 years of teaching experience with children. I am retired now and occasionally substitute teach and babysit for families in Lockport. I have FBI clearance, recommendation letters from my last teaching position, CPR certification, and a recent occupational physical...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alexa C.
Buffalo, NY
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 8 years of experience, I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn. My previous babysitting roles affirmed my desire to support families and provide reliable childcare. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children. I believe in open communication with parents...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa did well handling my 3 dogs and 2 young boys (ages 3 and 5)."
Deirdre B.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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Danaya H.
Buffalo, NY
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I'm A Sophomore At SUNY Brockport. I'm Looking For A Part-time And/or One-time Job For Extra $$.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because of the opportunity to teach and be a positive light, in a growing little one's life.
I started proactively working with kids in 2017. I watched my moms coworkers daughter, three times a week, for all four of my high school years. Her daughter was 2-5 years old, back then. I have experience with...
Danaya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Awesome service! I am very happy when someone keeps their word and even more happy when they deliver on what they say. Dayana is very punctual and professional and I recommend her cleaning service to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough house cleaner!"
Travis D.
Arlene C.
Buffalo, NY
$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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Grace M.
Buffalo, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace, and I'm excited to connect with you! I've been working in childcare and early childhood education since 2015, and I earned my degree in early childhood and childhood education from Fredonia in 2020. For the past four years, I've been teaching Universal Pre-Kindergarten, but I made the decision to...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Grace was extremely attentive and very pleasant to work with! Flexible schedule and detail oriented. She is extremely trust worthy and all around genuine person. 10/10 recommend"
Ashley F.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi There! I have a variety of experience working with children of many ages. I have my Masters of Education and have worked with children in mental health and education. I have babysat children for over 15 years carrying out duties such as cooking, cleaning, and fun activities with the children.
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Alexandra to watch our children while my husband and I went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. She arrived a few minutes early and jumped right in as soon as the kids saw her! We look forward to hiring her again!"
Jennifer S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Akron, NY
Ashley C.
5.0
Ashley is the best. She cared for my infant for a number of months. She is kind, trustworthy, and engaging. I highly recommend Ashley to any family in need of childcare.
- Katrina S.
Kelsey W.
5.0
We hired Kelsey as a night nanny for our newborn and she has been such a godsend! She is punctual, responsive, dependable and most importantly takes such great care of our 6-week old. Her experience with newborns gives us such peace of mind and we’re so grateful to have found her!
- Care member
Nicole O.
5.0
We have known Nikki for over 6 years and she is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We have had several babysitters watch our girls, but I have never met another person who so genuinely enjoys taking care of the kids! Every time she would come over, she would bring different books and toys and always...
- Care member
Argenis G.
5.0
Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him!
- Delia D.
Jacquelene B.
5.0
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Jackie as our nanny! As a medical resident with a demanding schedule, I needed someone who could be flexible and adapt to our ever-changing needs. Jackie was always willing to stay late or come in early on short notice, which was a huge relief for our family....
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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 4 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 $18.50 per hour as of April 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.