Find Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Brooklyn, NY and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Brooklyn, NY that you’ll love
2,211 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 56 years old and I have been currently working U. family for five years. They have two girls, one of them almost 6 years old the other one 4 years old. I have very good experience taking care of an infant and toddler. I can cook healthy food for an infant and I am very good at following the parents' directions on the...
Gulseren can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Gulseren has been incredible help to our family over the past 6 years. She took care of our older daughter after about 6months old and younger daughter since birth. She has become a part of our family and both kids love her very much! In these trying times she has...
Care member
Eliza O.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...
Eliza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our son LOVED Eliza - she was engaging and was able to read our son's mood, and direct activities accordingly. She was patient, and according to our son VERY fun to play with. She also asked great questions before beginning work, and used that background...
Michael D.
Chaslyn D.
Brooklyn, NY
$22-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a reliable sitter committed to developing a trustworthy connection with the families I work with! I aim to create a fun environment for the children I care for while also being responsible and safe.
I am CPR, First Aid, and AED trained. I am an experienced diaper changer and potty trainer, too!
Chaslyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Before moving to New York, Chaslyn was a nanny/babysitter for our family when my daughter was 3-5 years old. We miss her terribly! She is a phenomenal caregiver and person. She is incredibly responsible and dependable, and is also loving and playful. She was a...
Lauren P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a very responsible, attentive, loving and experienced nanny/sitter with kids of all ages (twins included). Day care and overnight experience also. Negotiable with price. Open availability. Can start right away. Feel free to contact me at anytime
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina helped us to care for our children after my husband had abdominal surgery. She is trustworthy and goes out of her way to make others burdens light."
Alyssa M.
Rachel C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Experienced, Skilled, Certified ,kind & Compassionate Childcare Provider Who Loves Kids!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, Knowledgeably, dependable and compassionate childcare provider, with early childhood development and a high satisfaction rate with continuous referrals for repeat and new care.
Highly energetic, patient, multi skilled, polite and extremely competent nanny with a track record of supervising children from infant to...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for our daughter for 10 months starting at age 1, up until we decided to send her to a two's program in September 2022. We would still like to hire Rachel when she is available and we need a sitter to watch our daughter! She was a wonderful...
Holly W.
Uelton D.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there!
How are you ?
I am a teacher and I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I can drive the kids everywhere. I supervise them as they do their chores. I love to take them for outings, when the weather doesn't cooperate to trampoline parks, play zones, etc. I help with organizing and managing their...
Uelton can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Uelton is a is a collaborative and compassionate professional. It's with great pleasure that I recommend him."
Gabrieli S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm originally from Texas, and new to New York. I graduated from Rice University with a major in Psychology in 2017, and have over 15 years of child care experience for children of all ages. I've nannied for families with children of 5, 7, 13, and 15 years of age. I have also taken care of children younger than 5, though less...
Shelbi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelbi is a gem! She's dependable and kind, and genuinely a really good person. We trust her wholly with our children. She cared for them regularly on an after school basis (drove them home from school, fed them a snack, and helped with homework). She also picked...
Elisa J.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Gabby! I'm a substitute teacher for the NYC department of education who is off for the summer! I've always been good with children and love to be a care taker. I'm energetic and try to make everything as fun as I can. I'm also happy to answer any specific questions you may have for me as well!
5.0
"An amazing addition to our household! Gabby makes the initiative and motivates the family to get going. Her soothing demeanor and stimulating disposition kept our kids very engaged & excited. Shes a gem!"
Care member
Margaret M.
Brooklyn, NY
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fully-vaccinated, experienced childcare provider looking for a part-time job in the city. I've worked regularly as a caretaker in NYC for the past 5 years, and I've really enjoyed the experience of watching the kids learn and grow. I aim to provide a calm and open-minded environment where kids feel safe to express...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Margot picked up my child after preschool often and managed after school activities. She is very intelligent, artistic, responsible, punctual, and also kind and patient. She also helped with our pets as well. We love her!"
Elissa W.
Alexis M.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for taking your time to review my bio! I'm a compassionate, friendly, and patient person with a love for children and crafts. I've spent the last 3 years earning experience in childcare through my previous job at a preschool. My experience has been with mostly 2-3-year-olds but I am willing to work with 1 and...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Alexis babysat for my 17month old twins on a couple of occasions. She was very respectful of our boundaries and she made an effort to help tidy up. She always arrived in a good mood ready to play and read books. She's also a great communicator which was a bonus for...
Roselyn M.
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am an elementary school teacher. I love working with children and I have taught in classrooms with students in pre-k through 5th grade. I have lots of experience working with children in after school programs, summer camps and tutoring. I have also cared for and babysat my family members when they...
5.0
"Rebecca is a very responsible, mature, thoughtful, and caring young woman. Your loved ones will be in her very capable hands."
Care member
Christina B.
Brooklyn, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I'm Christina, I'm 20 And Based In Brooklyn, New York!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, energetic, caring, & passionate
I like working with kids because I spent my whole life around them. I'm a kid at heart & being around them allows me to see the world through their eyes, there is fun in everything!
I'm looking for a job that provides a stable & comfortable environment....
5.0
"Christina is a great energy to have in my space with my children. I have a 2 year old who is autistic and a 5 month old and she has my 2 year old trying new foods (which he does very seldom) and my 5 month old spoiled. I wish I found her sooner - She is punctual...
Shanisha F.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kate (they/them)- I'm originally from the Hudson Valley and am now based in Brooklyn. Currently, I'm a nature teacher for a childcare program that meets weekday mornings. This work truly inspires me every day as I guide children through the development of their independence, confidence, and curiosity. I believe...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is a wonderful caregiver. Kate is very sensitively attuned to children's needs and willing to play and have fun with them. They have been very responsible, reliable, and communicative as well! "
Care member
4.0
(1)
I have spent the past 10 years working full time as a caregiver to adults with dementia/part time as an after school sitter. Since the summer of 2022 I have also become a full time summer nanny. I fully understand the difference between being a sitter and a career nanny. First and foremost, I strive to provide a safe and caring...
Filiz can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Lindsay B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an educator who has worked in classrooms with children ages 3-18+ I absolutely love creating unique learning experiences for kids. I believe life experiences are the greatest learning tool we have, so whether its a picnic at the park, a trip to the zoo, or baking something delicious I am all about finding ways to use these...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Zoe N.
Brooklyn, NY
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zoe and I am very excited to work with children, they often relate to me more and we form great relationships. I can help with homework, meals, after school activities/programs, and nap times. I have been raising children for many years and love to bring joy into their lives. I love kids.
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Zoe came to help us in a last minute situation with our baby (16 months old). What was meant to be a weeks job, turned into 3 weeks. She's a wonderful caregiver, our daughter felt comfortable and calm with her from the first moment. Zoe is a kind and warm person,...
Neta R.
Mary M.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Bilingual Nanny | Nurturing Childcare Professional With 20+ Years Of Expertise
5.0
(2)
Experienced and nurturing bilingual nanny with over 20 years of dedicated childcare expertise. Known for creating enriching environments that foster the physical, social, and cognitive development of children from newborns to 10 years old. Proficient in English and Creole, I am committed to providing a safe, loving, and...
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly recommend Mary M. as an exceptional nanny. I had the pleasure of employing Mary to care for my two- and five-year-old children for two years, and I am consistently impressed by her dedication, warmth, and unparalleled...
Care member
Mynette D.
Brooklyn, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For over 10 years I have been trusted to care for children ages newborn to 5 years old. It's been a joy to care for them, achieving their milestones and making them into social smart children. I love taking children to the parks, music classes, gym classes, play dates and library. I am responsible, attentive, trustworthy,...
Mynette can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We have worked with Mynette since our daughter was just 3 months old. As new parents we really appreciated her experience with newborns, as well as older children. She not only cared for our child's day to day needs, but really pushed her to hit developmental...
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
At this time, I have limited professional experience caring for children. However, I've provided care for my younger sister as she was growing up and my friend's children. In addition, my degree focus under my major of Behavioral Science is Family Science, Trauma Informed Practice, and Child Advocacy, so I'm well informed about...
Edana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Edana is wonderful. She arrived to her interview on time and had a great positive energetic vibe that I loved so much I decided to hire her on the spot. I explained things around the house and she was showing initiative and enthusiasm. I hired her to help me clean...
Giovanna G.
5.0
(2)
Hey there, I'm C! For 6 years, I've been nannying 1:1 and 2:1 children ages infant to 12 and teaching children ages 2 to 15 in theatre and ESL. I understand the patience and empathy required to support a child and I value play as a form of learning and growth. My students look forward to seeing me each day and spending some time...
Connor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My two school aged children loved C and I was super happy with the care they received. I would highly recommend C!"
Kim H.
Showing 261 - 280 of 2212
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Gulseren Y.
5.0
Gulseren has been incredible help to our family over the past 6 years. She took care of our older daughter after about 6months old and younger daughter since birth. She has become a part of our family and both kids love her very much! In these trying times she has found ways to keep things fun for...
- Care member
Eliza O.
5.0
Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during the day or babysitting in the evening.
- Elizabeth S.
Chaslyn D.
5.0
Before moving to New York, Chaslyn was a nanny/babysitter for our family when my daughter was 3-5 years old. We miss her terribly! She is a phenomenal caregiver and person. She is incredibly responsible and dependable, and is also loving and playful. She was a bright light for us during the midst of...
- Lauren P.
Sabrina H.
5.0
Sabrina helped us to care for our children after my husband had abdominal surgery. She is trustworthy and goes out of her way to make others burdens light.
- Alyssa M.
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel was our nanny for our daughter for 10 months starting at age 1, up until we decided to send her to a two's program in September 2022. We would still like to hire Rachel when she is available and we need a sitter to watch our daughter! She was a wonderful with our very active daughter- she...
- Holly W.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
Imaginary friends: When to play along and when to be concerned
January 9th, 2025 When a child has imaginary friends, is it cute? A little creepy? Or downright concerning? No matter what you think of them, fact is, for some kids, imaginar... Read more
How to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day for kids
January 6th, 2025 With a fresh year just beginning, this is an opportune time to help children set a respectful and kind tone for the year ahead. Many offices and schools wil... Read more
101 fun winter activities for kids
December 3rd, 2024 Unlike spring, summer and fall, when the weather is almost always ripe for open-ended outdoor activities, winter takes a little more planning. While snowy d... Read more
What to do on a snow day? 7 fun snow day activities for kids
November 29th, 2024 Snow days can be tricky for parents and caregivers, but for kids, it’s a chance to frolic outside building snowmen, having snowball fights and making snow a... Read more
101 snow games and activities for kids
December 2nd, 2024 After a heavy snowfall hits, it can be tempting to stay snuggled indoors with a few board games and a kettle of hot cocoa — but after a day or two, the cabi... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY:
How can I find a Brooklyn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brooklyn, 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 2,211 babysitters in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY?
The average rate for Brooklyn, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.60 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 Brooklyn, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 776 reviews of the 2,211 listed babysitters.