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4,099 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old female living in Brooklyn, NY looking for part time babysitting jobs! I am a 2022 college graduate from UMass Boston, I am the second oldest of four children and have over 10 years of experience caregiving kids of all ages from newborns to teenagers as well as 1 year working with...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Sarah cared for my son for 3 days while I was on a business trip in the area. She was punctual and friendly. I was in a hotel, which is hard for child care, and Sarah rose to the occasion. The issue was pricing. We spoke 3 days before my trip and agreed to an...
Erika M.
4.5
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ashley. I have been working with children for over 10years. I have worked as a babysitter for families with children as young as 3 months old, as well as working as a preschool Sunday school teacher. I have also volunteered at the buddy mentor program, which is a non-profit organization that mentors inner-city...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
4.0
"Ashley watched my 4 children for a week during March 2015. Ashley was able to quickly understand the needs of our busy household and ensure that the children got to school and were picked up on time. Ashley was great at communicating any concerns or issues that...
Lisa K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sam and I have had over six years of working in different child-centric careers, starting with babysitting and going through tutoring as well as Nursery Attendant. I am especially great with younger kids but love all kids!
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam was wonderful with our two girls (9mo. and 2.5 yrs). She filled in for two full days when our regular childcare fell through. Very sweet and attentive, I was a bit frazzled and didn't give her much guidance, but she figured everything out on her own, and did a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a fun 'big sister' type of nanny. I love arts and crafts, and enjoy taking children to museums and other attractions. I am a fun, outgoing person, and find it easy to connect with children with my attentive and engaging attitude.
My references will be able to attest that I am responsible, patient, and the best caregiver...
Janina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My almost-3-year old daughter and I met with Janina and really liked her a lot. She was on time, friendly, and not afraid to get down on my daughter's level and play. My daughter is very friendly but can be reserved around strangers -- but she warmed up to Janina...
Anne B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for over 10 years. I've worked in camps, day cares, babysitting and as a personal caregiver. I love kids! A good portion of my experience is with ages 0-5. I'm very patient and soothing to emotional outbursts and separation anxiety. I also just love being creative by coming up with new ways to learn...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I go by Lalo [Lah-low] and I'm a 20-something Fine Arts major in the city. I've got a lot of experience all the way from infants to teens, from camp counselor, to art tutoring, nannying, and arts instructor. I enjoy my work and mesh well into lots of different sorts of family systems. I seek to help foster a nurturing...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is great with our 2 year old and 5 month old. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for help with their little ones."
Nicole B.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm Susan and I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. With over 15 years of experience in child care, I understand the unique needs of children at different developmental stages.
My Approach:
I believe in fostering creativity, curiosity, and kindness in...
Susan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have been very happy with the nanny service provided by Susan. She is a caring, responsible, and reliable person who has been taking care of my three children (starting at ages 1, 3 and 5) for the past seven years. She is always punctual, flexible, and attentive...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Throughout my experience as an educator, including my time as a lead teacher, I have worked with infants as young as 6 weeks old up to school-age children. My responsibilities were broad, including designing lesson plans tailored to the children's individual interests (inclusive of Montessori), cultivating a secure and...
Ciara can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My two kids age 10 absolutely loved spending time with Ciara. And that despite reading and homework. Both kids told me independently that Ciara is a very kind person. Ciara was in touch throughout the evening with updates. We definitely will ask Ciara to come back....
Claudia Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a babysitter with a background in tutoring. I've tutored and supervised elementary-aged kids through the America Reads program, interned in youth literacy for the Hennepin County Library system, and worked as a nanny for a toddler. My approach to children is based on patience, communication, empathy, and a dash of...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Great communication, on time, and took great care of my son! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I am from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I received my BFA in painting and drawing from LSU. I've been teaching visual art for children with the Arts Council of Baton Rouge for over 7 yrs. I also was the Art teacher for Ascension Elementary/High school for a year.
I am adventurous, funny and loving. I have a big heart and work hard....
Catherine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Catherine was/is an invaluable resource to our family. She is a creative and passion-filled individual who cares deeply and gives 110%. She is dedicated and responsible and action oriented. She constantly looks for new ways to bring out our kids own creativity and...
Genevieve P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Susan, I'm 29 years old and originally from Charlotte, NC.
I have been working in professional childcare for over 10 years. I worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years to infants and 3/4-year-olds.
I've been a professional nanny in NYC since 2019!
I have first aid and CPR training for all ages, and am...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Susan is such a gem! Super reliable, fun, and my boys love her. I call her first when I need someone to watch our kids. She's also stayed with our dog while we traveled! Highly recommend."
Colleen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey!!
I've lived in the city for seven years. I moved here in 2016 to study acting at NYU Tisch. I babysat and was a camp counselor all throughout high school, I babysat for families while I was in college, and I continue to do so to support myself through my career in the performing arts. I have experiences and references as...
Addie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Addie is an excellent care giver and the children tend to bond with her easily. "
Care member
Leslie A.
Brooklyn, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Occasional Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends If Necessary.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Leslie and I've been a babysitter for about 3 years and have experience with children as young as newborns to as old as the age of 10. I've worked in a classroom as a T. A. for children ages 4-10 at my local church. I've assisted these children in feeling more comfortable around their surroundings, and have fun in...
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leslie came and helped our family for 5 wonderful months! I have 2 boys (2 and 9yo) and she clicked with them right away. My 2 year old was learning through play with Leslie and she even taught him some sign language. She bonded with my 9 yo over Pokemon and Harry...
Janetta C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rosalyn. I reside in Brooklyn. I have provided care to children for the past 10 years, ages newborn to 6 years old. I have taken care of children part-time and full-time. I've provided care for children at my home as well at theirs. I assist them with feeding, dressing, bathing and toileting needs. I am organized...
Rosalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosalyn was a very sweet and wonderful sitter for my 6 week old newborn. This was my first time having someone watch my newborn, and you can imagine how nervous that might make you. Rosalyn was amazing, attentive and took very good care of my little girl. I highly...
Shelly D.
Tetyana K.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Multilingual Babysitter (English, Russian & Ukrainian)
5.0
(1)
My name is Tetyana and I am a caring, loving and gentle mother to two beautiful girls (now 25 and 29), originally from Ukraine. I have degree in Economics, but decided not to pursue my degree in the USA. Instead, after my girls grew up, I started working as a nanny. I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I am a hard working and...
Tetyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tatyana has been taking care of our daughter for 2 years now and we couldn't be happier with the level of care and attention our daughter receives. Tatyana is an Excellent Nanny with many years of experience; she is very reliable, dependable, caring and nurturing....
Olga C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Dante.
I have provided after-school care, homework help, baby-sitting and nanny services to families with children ranging from 6 months to 6 years old. I love music and am qualified to teach elementary level music theory, and sight reading.
I am a graduate of the Institute for Culinary Education who knows how to cook...
Dante can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dante was proactive about identifying healthy and developmentally appropriate activities for him (like going swimming, taking him on walks, and reading to him) and he returned at the end of their time together happy and engaged. In our daily interactions, I found...
Samantha G.
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience taking caring of kids. I've babysat for many children as well as worked as a camp counselor for several years. I've always loved and been good with them, and I'm willing to always make their time fun and enjoyable depending on their personality.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Stephanie treated my family like it was her own. She is also flexible and more than willing to help out whenever she can. She has patience and has a long history of working with children."
sophia P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shivvon, I'm 36 years old and I'm interested in finding a babysitting/nannying job. I have extensive experience with newborns, toddlers and also have two kids (15 and 18 years old) of my own. Any child who is in my care, will always been taken good care of. I give special and attentive care to the children I am...
Shivvon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Shivvon took care of my baby girl for a couple of months before my daughter would transition to daycare. It was so nice for me to know my baby girl was in good hands. Shivvon is a baby expert ! I would recommend her to any family with a baby. Thanks !"
Laurene H.
5.0
(5)
Hello! My name is Samantha and I have years of childcare experience, working as a camp counselor, birthday party host, assistant teacher, and an awesome babysitter! I am currently completing my last semester at Pace University where I am studying psychology with plans to further my studies and become a school psychologist. I am...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I worked with Sam for many years, she cares about what she does a lot and always stays on task. Sam is the type of worker to make sure she is always doing the right thing, someone who can keep her boss and customers both happy !"
Maeve C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a senior in college. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I am a student-athlete so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...
Dion B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Sarah M.
3.0
Sarah cared for my son for 3 days while I was on a business trip in the area. She was punctual and friendly. I was in a hotel, which is hard for child care, and Sarah rose to the occasion. The issue was pricing. We spoke 3 days before my trip and agreed to an hourly rate. We texted a bit after that,...
- Erika M.
Ashley B.
4.0
Ashley watched my 4 children for a week during March 2015. Ashley was able to quickly understand the needs of our busy household and ensure that the children got to school and were picked up on time. Ashley was great at communicating any concerns or issues that arose in a timely manner. My children...
- Lisa K.
Samantha S.
5.0
Sam was wonderful with our two girls (9mo. and 2.5 yrs). She filled in for two full days when our regular childcare fell through. Very sweet and attentive, I was a bit frazzled and didn't give her much guidance, but she figured everything out on her own, and did a great job. Would definitely hire...
- Care member
Janina A.
5.0
My almost-3-year old daughter and I met with Janina and really liked her a lot. She was on time, friendly, and not afraid to get down on my daughter's level and play. My daughter is very friendly but can be reserved around strangers -- but she warmed up to Janina immediately. The only reason we...
- Anne B.
Lauren P.
5.0
Lauren is great with our 2 year old and 5 month old. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for help with their little ones.
- Nicole B.
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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 4,099 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 $20.94 per hour as of May 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 1,640 reviews of the 4,099 listed babysitters.