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185 babysitters are listed in Astoria, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Astoria, NY
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren is a sweet and caring girl who is very responsible and shows a passion for caring for young children. She is going to college to be an elementary school teacher and loves what she does! "
Michelle M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI! My name is Olly and I am a care worker and artist working since 2012. I have worked both as an on call child care provider and full time. My varied experiences helped develop adaptability and joy for the similar experiences parents and children go through. I enjoy calling on my creativity to engage with kids. I cook, make...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia is a dependable, trustworthy & genuine person. My children (3.5 yrs & 18 months) absolutely adore her and she's cared for them since they were newborns. When I'd come home from work, there was always a pile of artwork/crafts enthusiastically presented by...
Camille G.
5.0
(2)
I have over 20 years of experience with children. I am grand mother of a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old. I love taking care of kids.
Maria Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Dina has worked with our family for 15+ years and actually is a part of our family. She is exceptional with all ages of kids from newborns to teenagers. She is the world's best housekeeper on top of that. You won't find a better, kinder person to help you! She has...
Emily T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 29years old. I'm from Colombia. I being working with kids since I was 18 and love it.
I have great qualities and values, I'm honest and careful, friendly and tolerant, I have a very positive energy and I'm very creative. I'm funny and I love working with children. I feel like working with kids is more than a job and I...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria joined our family the first week after our son was born in 2021. She's been with us since then and we would've been lost without her help. She's highly experienced, I'm a first-time mom and she really helped me navigate through those early days/months not...
Pradeep S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
"I have over 10 years experience as a nanny (or baby sitter) and care giver for children in the New York city and Southwest Florida area. Prior to that, I had a career as an elementary school teacher. I have a strong track record of compassion, responsibility and integrity. I will provide references, and can answer any questions...
Tania can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Took excellent care of my 17 month older daughter! On time and communicative. Would hire again."
Julie G.
5.0
(3)
My name is Monica. I'm 37y old. I'm Brazilian. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish. I m very responsible, honest, kind and I love children. I always do something to improve the skills development of the child, besides I'm a mother of a 4 y old daughter. I don't mind to do light cleaning, meal preparation. I hope to hear from...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Monica is very responsible, dependable, kind, lovely person. I would hire her to take care of my wife's kids again if I need. Besides that, she is very punctual and patient."
Neilson F.
Angelica B.
Astoria, NY
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Angelica. I am a responsible, organized, dependable, and caring person. I love doing activities where kids can learn new skills. I enjoy spending time with children playing sports, creating arts and crafts, reading (Spanish or English) and doing outdoor activities. I have many years of experience taking care of...
Angelica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Angelica help watch our one year old son. She was amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. She is fun, caring, dependable, and most importantly patient. Unfortunately, we had to move out of state so were no longer able to have...
Sonal P.
Martyna R.
Astoria, NY
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Martyna and I am a 27-year-old actress, musician and teacher.
I absolutely love kids and have been taking care of them since I was a young teenager. I recently moved from Florida and am looking for a part time nanny position with a sweet family. I work part-time at The Spence School on the UES so hoping to find a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Martyna was great with our almost 11 year old. She was a hands on babysitter, playing nerf war with him, keeping him engaged and he gave her 2 thumbs up :) We will hire again. "
Jennifer M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Destiny and I am 22 years old. I have over 8 years of experience in childcare and I am CPR certified. I have about 200 hours volunteering, and all of these hours have been dedicated to working with children. I created a tutoring program where I worked with children, between the ages of 6-11 years old,...
Destiny can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 2.5 year old son had a wonderful time with Destiny! He (and we) felt immediately comfortable with her and spoke about her the rest of the day :) We feel lucky to have found Destiny and hope she can care for our son again in the future!"
Catherine S.
5.0
(8)
I have always worked with children. I have right degree in special education to autistic children. I worked with early childhood education.
I love what I do, I have several baby nurse courses including sleep training, courses for children to sleep well during their naps and during the night, that's why my expertise is working...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Highly recommend Caroline! Her attitude is great and trustworthy and she is an amazing professional !! My kids love her!! "
Care member
Sam T.
Astoria, NY
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 27-year-old teacher with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. Before becoming a teacher, I was a full-time nanny, and I worked I families of up to three children between the ages of 11 months-12 years. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam is very thoughtful and reliable. She is a talented drawer and was great at relating with our kids and keeping them on task for remote learning. We appreciate her taking care of our family and look forward to hiring her again!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone, my name is Tania and I am from Bulgaria, live in Astoria I have raised my 2 kids, my grandson and helped several other families with their little ones. I enjoy helping parents raise their children and assist with different domestic chores. I love being outdoors and especially taking the kids to the park. I am...
Stoyanka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I would strongly recommend Stoyanka as a nanny/babysitter. She took care of my daughter for almost a year, five days a week since she was 7 months old. I have nothing, but the best to say about her. She is very reliable, always comes on time, very cheerful happy...
Petya V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HiMy name is Mickaelle but call me Micka! Thank you for taking time to read my profile.
I have worked with kids in the last 10 years. I've studied early childhood education and worked in a preschool as a teacher and I have been an au pair/nanny in Germany, London and here in the USA. I currently work as a nanny to a toddler but...
Mickaelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mickaelle arrived early and was patient with my son who took a few minutes to warm up. She was very engaged with him, singing songs and playing with him. That made it easy for me to leave with no tears on his end. While I was gone, she shared updates with me, and...
Care member
Katelyn C.
Astoria, NY
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny Available In Fairfield, CT Area, College Student
I am the oldest of 4 which alone has given me extensive experience with children, but in addition to this I have babysat for multiple families for years. These families included 3 boys, ages 4 to 11, and 2 girls ages 13 to 14. I have been babysitting one girl since she was 4; now she is 13.
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I've been caring for kids as a nanny for 9 years. I was a professional nanny for a family of 8 children for 5 years. Ranging in ages newborn-9 years old. I truly love and enjoy being apart of childcare. I've cared for sick and disabled kids and am always open to learn more. I also have a lot of experience in sleep...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience with babysitting children of all ages. I am capable of babysitting multiple children at a time and have experience of caring for up to 4 children at a time. With past families I was responsible for carpooling, helping with homework, keeping the children entertained etc. I am also American Red Cross...
Kerri can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
A Kind, Charming, Fun and Active babysitter- experience with newborns and infants, CPR and AED certified, Swim Instructor, loves to cook and flexible with food allergies and dietary restrictions!
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there!
My name is Kate, and I'm a born and raised Jersey girl. I've recently moved to NYC, and I'm searching for a family to give my time and care to!
I have a decade of experience working with children from the ages of 6 months-15 years old. This includes children with special needs, ASD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder. I...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jenna L.
Astoria, NY
$17-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter With 7+ Years Of Experience For Nights And Weekends
I am a 24-year-old female and started babysitting when I was 13, caring for up to three children at once from ages 2-12. I work full time at a marketing job in Manhattan but am available for occasional nights and weekends.
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience providing childcare for children of all ages. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter, in daycare, and at the Boys and Girls Club.
Maura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY
Lauren O.
5.0
Lauren is a sweet and caring girl who is very responsible and shows a passion for caring for young children. She is going to college to be an elementary school teacher and loves what she does!
- Michelle M.
Olivia M.
5.0
Olivia is a dependable, trustworthy & genuine person. My children (3.5 yrs & 18 months) absolutely adore her and she's cared for them since they were newborns. When I'd come home from work, there was always a pile of artwork/crafts enthusiastically presented by my kids as well as an explanation of...
- Camille G.
Maria Dina D.
5.0
Dina has worked with our family for 15+ years and actually is a part of our family. She is exceptional with all ages of kids from newborns to teenagers. She is the world's best housekeeper on top of that. You won't find a better, kinder person to help you! She has a very strong work ethic and happy...
- Emily T.
Maria M.
5.0
Maria has been so amazing with our kids (3 and 6 year old boys) and with our family. She is prompt, reliable, positive attitude, extremely caring with the kids and I was always comfortable leaving them with her right from the beginning. Maria is very proactive when it comes to games, getting food...
- Care member
Tania S.
5.0
Took excellent care of my 17 month older daughter! On time and communicative. Would hire again.
- Julie G.
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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 185 babysitters in Astoria, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 $22.96 per hour as of March 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 115 reviews of the 185 listed babysitters.