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188 babysitters are listed in Astoria, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Astoria, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Ricky, I'm currently an actor living in New York City. I got my degree in Musical Theater from the University at Buffalo. I've had 4 years experience working at the University at Buffalo Child Care Center. I mainly have worked as a teacher to the Preschool and Pre-K rooms (ages 3-5), and also the toddler rooms...
Ricky can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ricky was awesome with the children at the child care center, from toddler (18 months to 3 years) to preschool (3 to 5 years) to school-age (5 to 12 years). He was enthusiastic with the children, always adding a bit of music and dance to the classroom! The children...
Eric L.
Taelor N.
Astoria, NY
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Reliable Babysitter Available To Help Your Family Thrive!
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Taelor and I'm a professional and experienced babysitter ready to provide exceptional care for your little ones. With [Number of Years] years of experience in babysitting, I have developed a strong passion for nurturing children and creating a safe and enjoyable environment for them to learn and grow. I'm...
Taelor can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I work with Taelor at a restaurant in Kings Park and see her enthusiasm and patience in interacting with children on a daily basis "
Steve B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
Perla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches,...
Crystal S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Casey. I am a graduate of App State with a BA in Theatre Performance and a double minor in Dance and Leadership studies. I have been babysitting various aged kids since I was 14 (I'm now 25). I have experience helping with newborns (twins in my case), infants and toddlers, as well as multiple kids at different ages at a...
Casey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Casey has taken care of our daughter for 7 months now. She started with us when our daughter was 6 months and is now turning one. Casey is wonderful with her, and genuinely enjoys spending time and watching her grow. She is great with adapting to the ever changing...
Kelly C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 38 years old Nanny, Honest, non-drinker, non-smoker, very responsible and punctual.
I'm looking to share my creativity and experience for helping out a private family with daily activities and childcare need.
Dayana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dayana has taken care of our children for three years. She is dependable, honest, and loyal. She is extremely careful about safety, especially and including COVID safety. She always thinks of age appropriate activities to do with the children and is a partner when...
Veronica R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gabriela, I am a positive mother of four and grandmother of four. I am a very patient and lovable babysitter and housekeeper. I have 10+ years of experience in both fields. My days and hours are flexible! I am looking forward to making your days easier and better.
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I have hired Gabriela over the years several times for the following tasks:
1. Housekeeping
2. Childcare
3. Errands
4. Catering Staff at Parties
I can say that she's an excellent worker at all of the above. She's punctual, caring, warm, and competent....
Margarita S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Daniela and I'm 30 years old.
I been taking care of children since teenager and I have 7 years of experience as a professional sitter in the city.
Also, I have a 4 years Degree in Psychology and I've been in contact with children studying their behavior and evolutionary development for over 10 years...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a very sweet person and is dedicated to teaching my baby, speaks two languages, is very punctual and responsible. 100% recommended"
Gigliola D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old artist currently living in Astoria. I love working with young children, and facilitating a fun, safe, and creative environment with them. I have been a babysitter, nanny, and au pair for children for 17 years, and I am in training to become a doula. I love teaching and working with infants and new...
Skye can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Skye is a unique, intuitive, and talented nanny. She is disarming with shy or sensitive children, creating an environment of easy calm playfulness. She was excellent caring for my 3 month old and 19 month old simultaneously. She was reliable, punctual, consistent,...
Elizabeth M.
Danielle T.
Astoria, NY
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(16)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Danielle and I am a private nanny. I specialize in caring for infants and toddlers, and have extensive experience with school-age children as well. I've had several long-term positions, some as long as 4 years. I've also been the go-to babysitter for families I've known over 10 years! Working with...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle nannied for us when our little guy was 4 months to 10 months until we had to move out of state. I wish she could’ve come with us! She was so wonderful with our kiddo. Always reading to him, playing fun music, learning about different Montessori play...
Care member
Maria O.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.5
(16)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as respectful, friendly, great person !
Hi my name is Maria, but you can call me Alejandra. I live in Astoria, Queens and I'm CPR certified. I graduated from high school and I studied nursing for a year and a half- my dream job is to one day be a pediatric nurse. I'm 32 years old, I'm bilingual in...
Maria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria was super friendly and responsive. Great with our newborn girl. "
Greg M.
Leah R.
Astoria, NY
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience with babysitting and raising my little brother. I also had experience as an in home caretaker for an elderly couple and before that was a Certified Nurses Assistant. I can help with light housekeeping, meal prepping and arts/crafts.
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"If I could give more stars, I would. Leah, was the best caregiver to my baby, I was sad to see her go when I moved. She’s kind, always on time, thoughtful and considerate. "
Ashley L.
5.0
(1)
My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "
Debbie S.
Siku H.
Astoria, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello parents!
My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones.
Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Siku is an excellent caregiver, and my 2 kids wholeheartedly concur. Communication, patience, and reliability are paramount to me, and Siku demonstrated exceptional proficiency in all three aspects. Additionally, Siku surpassed expectations by applying attentive...
Care member
Sherry W.
Astoria, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Responsible babysitter, trustworthy with years of experience, caring for children during weekdays. skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being.
Sherry can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sherry has been amazing, I hired her to watch my son after school and for the past three years she has become a part of my family. She is as caring as one could hope for, but my highest praises go to her flexibility - I have been in binds on odd days, at odd times,...
Christopher H.
4.4
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time but open to helping with date night babysitting or occasional side jobs. New to NYC, by way of Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, and Nashville, TN (my home). I have many years of experience as a professional nanny and babysitter. Just ask to learn more! References provided upon request.
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara was the nanny for our son for over three years. She was very reliable and was open to helping us in many ways. She was incredible with my son, quickly understanding his personality and how to best help him with homework and other tasks. She was responsible...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter / Chaperone in all duties as well as kids meal preparation. Exercise maturity, patience and good judgment; a trusted partner with the family home. Outstanding communication, behavior management, planning, computer, and organizational skills. Excellent organizational and planning skills for activities,...
Ursula can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Friendly and good communication. Ursula was punctual and also offered helpful recommendations on products that could be used to optimize cleaning."
Richard S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ioana and I am seeking part-time/occasional babysitting opportunities. I am energetic, honest, punctual and understanding of safety requirements. My references can vouch for my dependability. I speak Bulgarian, English and Spanish, and have knowledge of basic Russian.
I am currently an NP student at Boston College...
Ioana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have used Ioana's services on numerous occasions and she has been more than great. She is punctual and accommodating, sometimes even cancelling her own plans to help out when last-minute-situations occur. My kids are happy and actually are always asking when she...
Galia K.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, I'm Lily! I just moved back to the city after 2 years of graduate school on the west coast. I love kids, (especially infants!) and im an actor, so i've got a lot of imagination, energy, and love to give. I actually teach drama classes to children 3 times a week for their after-school activity. I'm currently...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily is a fantastic babysitter. My kids love her and she is warm, responsible and a lot of fun. I feel very comfortable leaving my kids with her and they are very happy when she comes to watch them."
Jodi Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable and patient sitter/nanny with 4 years of experience. While nannying my responsibilities included cooking, transportation to after school clubs, supervision of online classes and assignments, and creative playtime. I have a background in performing - specifically in children's theatre- which has given me...
Sedona can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Sedona was great with our 4 year old. She had the energy to keep up and never raised her voice when the little one would act out. I appreciated how she would fold in educational activities that we wanted our daughter to focus on. I would definitely recommend her to...
Sofya A.
Lauren O.
Astoria, NY
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
As a caregiver, my greatest passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With 14 years of experience, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe in fostering a child's natural curiosity and creativity through engaging activities and play. I am...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My kids always have a lot of fun with Lauren, she always plays whatever they want and never loses her temper. Now that they're a bit older, we don't need her help anymore, but I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy babysitter...
Taylor F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY
Ricky M.
5.0
Ricky was awesome with the children at the child care center, from toddler (18 months to 3 years) to preschool (3 to 5 years) to school-age (5 to 12 years). He was enthusiastic with the children, always adding a bit of music and dance to the classroom! The children loved him (especially the songs...
- Eric L.
Taelor N.
5.0
I work with Taelor at a restaurant in Kings Park and see her enthusiasm and patience in interacting with children on a daily basis
- Steve B.
Perla E.
5.0
Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches, helped with homework etc etc. She is...
- Crystal S.
Casey H.
5.0
Casey has been our nanny for 15 months and she has become a part of our family. Casey watched our son from age 9 months to two years and has helped him grow to be smart and kind. The next family to hire Casey will be lucky! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
- Katie J.
Dayana G.
5.0
Dayana is an incredible babysitter. Our daughter loves her and always asks if it's Dayana coming over when our doorbell rings. She's dependable and trustworthy. She takes excellent care of our daughter and is very careful of her food allergies. We are looking forward to having her with our newborn...
- Julie M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Astoria, NY:
How can I find a Astoria babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Astoria, 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 188 babysitters in Astoria, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Astoria, NY?
The average rate for Astoria, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.41 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 Astoria, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Astoria, 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.
Ratings for Astoria, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 109 reviews of the 188 listed babysitters.