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Babysitters in Alplaus, NY

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Caroline G.


Alplaus, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

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My name is Caroline, I'm a registered Occupational Therapist, a yoga instructor and mother to two boys (2. 5 and 5 months). I decided to leave my job at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore MD after the birth of our first son. My family wanted to be close to grandparents, siblings and cousins. Before my career as an OT I was a...
Skills:

CPR

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Fiorela M.


Alplaus, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

I've been caring for children for over seven years, and I've always been passionate about fostering their growth and development. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games with children, whether they're educational or just for fun. I believe in open and honest communication with parents and will always follow...
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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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My name is Lauren and I am a Social Psychologist who has always liked kids. Their energy and enthusiasm is the best! I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter and taking care of my friends' kids. I can also assist with homework, meal prep and laundry. I work for the Department of Health from Monday-Friday...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Lauren as a friend for 30 years, and she is responsible, kind and dependable. She was a big help after I had my kids ( ages 4 and 1) and would watch them so I could nap or get things done around the house. My kids are always excited to see her and they...

Catherine D.

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Mikaela M.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible/Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently moved to the Ballston Lake area where I am currently looking for any babysitting/nanny jobs! I have many years of experience working with kids in day camps and babysitting/nannying. I love working with children of all ages and creating a fun, healthy environment for them!
Mikaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Jean Line L.


Schenectady, NY

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jean Line , I am 27 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Schenectady County Community College earning my Early Childhood degree. Taking care of others has been a passion of mine for a very long time. I love kids. I enjoy being around them making them laugh, teaching them from right and wrong and helping them out...
Jean Line can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jean Line is quite possibly the best babysitter we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Our toddler, who's usually shy, loved her right away and gave her a big smile when she came back the next day. No complaints whatsoever, only praise! "

Aleksy T.

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Georgia K.


Schenectady, NY

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting kids in my hometown for about 9 years, with experience in a wide range of ages, spanning from newborns and toddlers all the way up to middle schoolers to whom I also provided tutoring in math, English, and social studies. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I have a lot of experience with chronic illness and have cared...
Georgia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Georgia was fantastic with my son. She went above and beyond, even bought and brought him toys and books that he still loves. "

Sruthi M.

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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no hesitation when it came to helping with potty training and...

Jeff L.

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Janelle R.


Clifton Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently working in the financial services industry Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a hybrid schedule. With generous PTO and bank holidays, I am looking to provide childcare to local families in my spare time. For the past 12 years, I have babysat families with multiple children. My father is the oldest...
Janelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future. "

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Stephanie D.


Latham, NY

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Been in the Early Childhood field for 19years. I have worked in daycares as a teacher and administration. I am currently looking for evening and some weekend care like date nights. I am also open to before school care depending on location and hours as I do have a day job.
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie loves my kids and treats them as her own. I rarely trust people with my kids but with her i have no worries! my kids are always happy when she watches them."

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Maggie S.


Schenectady, NY

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Maggie, I'm a student in college working for my teaching degree. I have always loved spending time with kids and watching them grow, I have about a year of professional babysitting and I will always jump for opportunities when I can. I can arrange fun games to play with the little ones and also be there to help with...
5.0
"Maggie is currently watching my son part time. I'm so glad we found her! She is dependable and reliable! She always responds to my calls and texts and my son really loves her. Such a nice person as well. I would definitely recommend!"

Sarah P.

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Maria C.


Clifton Park, NY

$30-46/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Heath Aide / Babysister

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Positive, caring and compassionate Health Aide with more than six years of experience in providing superior in-home care tasks for elderly and child patience
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She takes amazing care of our infant. She is loving, kind, safe, and dependable. She assists us with household chores, and also takes care of our Labrador. Any family would be lucky to have Maria work with them. We could not...

Kelly O.

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Francesca P.


Latham, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Registered Nurse (RN)

Hi there! I am a Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience. I consider myself to be an excellent candidate for babysitting because of my healthcare knowledge and experience in the clinical setting. I have 2+ yrs of unpaid in-hospital experience working with children with disabilities, geriatrics, newborns & postpartum mothers,...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Francesca is CPR certified and has been going to school for nursing. She is a dependable child care provider and has a kind and gentle approach. She would be an asset to any employer."

Jaineen P.

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Christine K.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the child care profession since 1976. I have been employed in several day cares and preschools in the area, as well as seven families as a nanny in their homes. I can also offer care in my home as an option since I have a playroom with many preschool materials to offer to children in my care.... dramatic...
Christine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chrissie was my children's nanny for 2 years. She started when my younger one was around 8 months old and was with us till she turned 2.5. I also have an older daughter who was 6 when Chrissie started with us. We couldn't have found a better person than Chrissie to...

Jahnavi J.

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Samina A.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Samina and I have been providing childcare services for 25+ years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. I successfully ran my own licensed daycare for 15+ years and am currently providing services in the Clifton Park area. I enjoy...
Samina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samina has taken care of our two year old since before she completed one year. Our experience with Samina has been absolute amazing. We have always had peace of mind while our daughter was at the daycare with Samina. What’s more, when we go to pick her up in the...

Care member

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Mahnoor A.


Clifton Park, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello Childcare Seekers! I'm a very reliable honest caring babysitter who has a passion for childcare. I reside in Clifton Park NY. I am CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I love being around kids, helping them learn, spend quality time with them, playing(outdoor/indoor...
Mahnoor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mahnoor (Maha) is an exceptional, caring sitter that my daughter loves going to! She is extremely responsive, responsible, and a great communicator. Always sends pictures and updates. My daughter always comes back happy, clean, fed, and very obviously well-cared...

Norain S.

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Sydnee M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Sydnee and Ive been sitting kids since middle school! I grew up in Rotterdam, New York and I completed my Bachelors degree in Communication Studies in South Carolina. As a 22-year-old, I love to travel and connect with new people. Kids are the future and I believe I can lead with love and create a positive, energetic and...
Sydnee can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa T.


Schenectady, NY

$16-23/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Weekend Babysitter With Variable

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY . I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Missy is responsible, experienced and interactive with the kids. She has a calm demeanor and is very patient. "

Jill B.

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Cuwani C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a childcare provider with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. My interest in caring for children stems from my passion for nurturing their growth and development. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for making children feel comfortable and safe. I am also very comfortable enforcing...
Cuwani can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Cuwani was able to adapt to the needs of my children and connect with them to gain their trust."

Joel B.

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Kiely R.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

RPI Student Looking For Summer Job!

My favorite things to do with kids are go outside, read and create! I am free all hours of the day, but only this coming summer. I could possibly do a very low commitment through the school year since I will only be in Troy.
Kiely can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kiely is responsible and fun! Always on time and took great care of our very active two year old!"

Katharine H.

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Khadija A.


Clifton Park, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, My name is Khadija but I go by Kat and I'm a very reliable, honest and passionate childcare provider, I am CPR certified and I care at my house in a very fun and safe environment for the kids. I reside in Clifton Park NY and have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers for over 5 years now! I love...
Khadija can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kat wow very personable and has a lot of experience with children. She was very accommodating to my preferences with my son's diet, was flexible and really truly cared about my son."

Danae K.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alplaus, NY

Lauren M.

5.0

I've known Lauren as a friend for 30 years, and she is responsible, kind and dependable. She was a big help after I had my kids ( ages 4 and 1) and would watch them so I could nap or get things done around the house. My kids are always excited to see her and they have a fun time when she's watching...

- Catherine D.

Jean Line L.

5.0

Jean Line was great taking me to and from the hospital (very responsible driver) and watching my 6-year-old when I had an outpatient procedure. She was calm and kept checking with me to make sure I didn’t need anything. My daughter had a wonderful time coloring and playing at our neighborhood...

- Care member

Georgia K.

5.0

Georgia was fantastic with my son. She went above and beyond, even bought and brought him toys and books that he still loves.

- Sruthi M.

Lauren M.

5.0

She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and gave him a very relaxed but fun morning. There was no hesitation when it came to helping with potty training and working on a daily routine! Will...

- Jeff L.

Janelle R.

5.0

Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future.

- Care member

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