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190 babysitters are listed in Astoria, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Astoria, NY
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Lily is full of life and very sweet. My girls adored her. Lily follows all directions given and enjoys her time with the kids. She did not work very long for me as I only needed temporary help, so I couldn't give 5 stars. my girls still ask for her!"
Jennifer N.
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
"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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a retired nurse with a ton of nanny experience! My area of expertise is with newborns to 4 years old. I speak English and Portuguese. I am looking for a full time/ part time position and have a vehicle. Besides taking care of children, I can help with any house hold needs. Ask about my great references!
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Norma was a very loving and caring caregiver that did a lot for our family as we were first time parents. She was very punctual if not early and dependable. We sadly had to let her go because of changes in our situation."
Mark S.
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Nora and I am a fun and outgoing teacher and sitter who loves working with kids. I have a background in the arts, and love using my skills to relate to and inspire the kids I'm working with. My past experience includes educational centers such as Kidville, and Appleseeds, teaching in private preschool and...
Nora can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nora worked with my son from 5 to 17 months. She is wonderful with children. He always was safe, immaculately kept, and stimulated."
Jill 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 is the most reliable and lovely person I've known."
Simone L.
5.0
(2)
I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years.
Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment.
I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter!...
Melissa L.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, 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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
$10-20/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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, My name is Dara. I am looking to help parents with any tutoring or babysitting needs. I was formerly a substitute teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia for one year. I taught all age groups from K-12 including special education. After graduate school, I worked as a Editorial Assistant at the Washington Post writing for the...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Natalie, I'm 29 years old, and am located in Astoria! I'm reliable, vibrant, fun, creative, and a good communicator. I have a lot of experience babysitting infants and children and have been a sitter in the city for over 10 years now.
The most recent family I nannied for was over 2. 5 years and they became like...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"TL;DR: NATALIE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST. She’s one of a kind, a PERFECT nanny and person in general, a true gem.
Natalie was my son’s nanny from when he was around 4 months old to around 2 years old. So we had her through the baby phase as well as the...
Pauline H.
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry and take kids to parks and prepare snacks!
Delfina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi there! I work as an administrator and afternoon enrichment 3k/4k teacher (i.e., early literacy, STEAM, pre-acro, dance) at a preschool. I'd be happy to help with homework and tutor on a regular basis, or just babysit here and there as needed. Hope to hear from you!
-Nicole
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY
Lily D.
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.
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.
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.
Monica S.
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.
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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 190 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 $21.79 per hour as of November 2024. 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 2024, 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 110 reviews of the 190 listed babysitters.