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2,198 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Trisha and I am a 25-year-old filmmaker based in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I have worked in child care since 2013 and am currently working in the film industry. Due to the nature of freelancing, I tend to have some free time and I'm looking to fill my available days/nights with some fun kids! I love to cook,...
Trisha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Trisha we fantastic. She watched our two boys and friends kids too. She was a joy to work with and we would absolutely hire her again. "
Care member
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
(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
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kate, I'm 24 years old and I love the outdoors, arts & crafts, cooking, being active and, of course, kids! I relocated to Brooklyn for a job in documentary production after graduating from Northeastern University in 2021. I have a decade of experience with children ranging from infants to teenagers, including as a...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I'm a single dad of three kids (ages 5, 7 and 10) who hired Kate this past summer to help with childcare and light housekeeping. She's been a great addition to my family's life - always on time, easy to communicate with, responsible and a really great babysitter....
Khalil J.
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 excellent all age groups and excels in tutoring also .
Presently a 4th grade school teacher, fully certified and very experienced in private tutoring."
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Mynette is truly a professional, experienced, and skilled caregiver. She took care of my infant twins for six months. Mynette was always looking out for their best interest, even if it wasn’t easy. For example, she made sure the twins got plenty of tummy time and...
Care member
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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
(1)
Hello there!
I'm Donnalyn, and if you're looking for a fun, dynamic, goal-oriented, highly motivated childcare provider, then you need not look further. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, I've had the pleasure of working in childcare for over 20 years+, with a vast spectrum of experiences.
I have worked...
Donnalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Donna looked after our 2 year old for over a year. From the moment she joined our family, she was loving, knowledgeable, flexible, & reliable. I actually hired Donna when my daughter had a horrible cough & cold. She came right in & was so capable. She put me at...
Lori S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Rachel, I am looking for work after recently moving to the city. I currently hold my MA in Education and BA in English.
I have been working with children in and out of a school context for the past 4 years and am comfortable with any age! I worked as a high school English teacher for three years and have...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Rachel has regularly looked after our 2 year old son for the past 6 months and has been terrific. She is full of energy and engages our son in lots of fun activities. If I'm home, I can hear how energetic she is with him, and how delighted he is to play with her....
Sarah D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny Available starting mid August to early September for Full time care only, open to 3-4 full days as well.. Hi Families, My name is Rosanna but go by my middle name Pamela I have 20 years experience caring with children ages infants to school age. I enjoy working with kids mainly because nurturing children is one of the most...
Rosanna Pam can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Pam has been our son’s full time nanny for 2 years since he was 5mo old and she’s done an amazing job taking care of him and all his needs, including cooking and feeding all his meals, cleaning and laundry, day naps, playing and teaching him new things along the...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chaya and I am a part time college student. I come from a really large family and have grown up around babies and children. I enjoy playing with/working with kids of all ages.
I also spent the last 10+ years working and volunteering with children who have different needs.
I believe that children need to be...
Chaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Chaya babysat for us for about 5 months. We have 8 year old twins - one with autism and ADHD. Her work with that twin was completely amazing - I felt like I was paying for a floor time therapist more than a babysitter, in many ways! Chaya would make a great...
Melissa M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm a creative new york native nanny. I have been a career nanny for the last 9 years and has cared for children ages newborn to eight including a set of twin girls! I've traveled domestically and internationally with families. I love to engage children through art , music, culture and put in attention to detail on activities...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were visiting NYC and needed a babysitter to watch our 2 year old daughter for a much needed date night. As new parents we were very nervous leaving our daughter but Steffi was a perfect match! She kept in constant communication with us. We were so happy with...
Miryam H.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm interested working with you and your family. I am flexible with days and time. Also available for date nights!
I'm CPR/AED/first aid certified. I have over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages (I'm a psychologist and I was an au pair for two years in NY). I speak Spanish, I'm very easy going and fun, I...
Manuela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My daughter got along amazingly with her and she has requested to please have her as a babysitter again. And thank you for cleaning up the toys as well that my daughter played with!"
Laura K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Trisha P.
5.0
Trisha we fantastic. She watched our two boys and friends kids too. She was a joy to work with and we would absolutely hire her again.
- Care member
Shelbi R.
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 up our groceries and did our kids...
- Elisa J.
Margaret M.
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.
Christina B.
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 and travels to me faithfully and I...
- Shanisha F.
Alexis M.
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 our busy lives!
- Roselyn M.
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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 2,198 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 $21.61 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 Brooklyn, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brooklyn, 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 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 885 reviews of the 2,198 listed babysitters.