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2,190 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am both CPR and First Aid Certified and have all of the appropriate vaccinations on par with any childcare specialist. I have experience with children of all ages. I have lead classrooms of children of various ages as a daycare worker starting from infant age. I have worked as paraprofessional for elementary aged children...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie has been babysitting for us for three months now on a regular, weekly basis. She is very punctual, plays with my children and has great communication with us, as parents, regarding scheduling as well updates (pictures, etc) when she is watching my children....
Kristin K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sharnell. My goal as a babysitter is to ensure comfortability and fun positive relationships amongst both the children and the parents that I work with, indicating my ability to supervise them in the absence of their parents. I enjoy partaking in arts and crafts, reading books, playing educational games, and...
Sharnell can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would 100% recommend Sharnell. She is competent and dependable. She has a great, upbeat energy and any family would be lucky to have her as a babysitter/ nanny."
Katelyn D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gina and I am a mother of 2 girls and we reside in Brooklyn. I graduated from The National University of Saint Augustine, with a B. S. in Nutrition Science. I would describe myself as very patient, loving, and energetic. I always give more than what is required of me, I am very punctual, organized and good at...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Gina is a great caring caregiver. She is one of the few people I am comfortable leaving my son with. She is able to calm him down and I know that he won’t be upset when I leave the house. She also has great experience working with difficult toddlers and newborn...
Sari D.
Zeleni P.
Brooklyn, NY
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Iam Zeleni, a certified teaching assistant, who works full time for the Department of Education in NYC, and who also pursues a Teaching Degree. I have worked as babysitter for various families on weekends, date nights, and during public schools mid- semester breaks. I'm certified by NYC in Care provide, childhood...
Zeleni can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were extremely lucky to have found Zeleni. She is very professional, she is always prepared ahead for every time when we booked her.
With Zeleni, she would cook for your kids, take care of your kids like they are her own kids, teach them school homework,...
Holly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Nurturing and attentive babysitter here! I have been working with children professionally since I was 16 years old. Working with kids is second nature to me as an older sibling and innately energetic and caring person. I have taken care of countless children over the years ranging from infants to teens; changing diapers,...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she's great! energetic and good with my infant!"
Hillary S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hannah, a graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill with majors in Public Policy and Music. With a lifelong passion for caring for children, I've gained extensive experience through nannying and teaching. In Charlotte, I taught 2nd and 3rd grade before relocating to New York to teach 4th grade. As an educator, I bring not only...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was always on time and took great care of our boys. She often brought crafts and fun things for them to enjoy. At the time, our oldest was doing Kindergarten online and Hannah helped him get set up with his Specials and complete assignments. Hannah would be...
Shannon S.
Tori C.
Brooklyn, NY
$27/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student but I have a very flexible schedule and will be able to work weekends as well if needed. I love being active and the outdoors and I can take children to parks and museums. I currently work in a daycare with 1-year-olds as a full time teacher however needed a slight change due to school. I'm very good with...
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tori watched our toddler on a very short notice. She was super easy to talk to and was more than comfortable with quick instructions of where everything was at. She fed my daughter and put her to bed with no problems at all. Tori is responsive and dependable. Would...
Breana W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julia. I am a 21 yr old student who lives in the Lower East Side. I am a rising senior at Pace University studying Communications while minoring in Fashion Marketing and Film. I have experience as a pre-k3 aid and substitute teacher for multiple grades at Assumption School in Millbury MA. I also have experience in...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Julia has been AMAZING with our little guy! She's super sweet and he adores playing with her. We are going to miss her so much when she goes back to school, but will absolutely reach out to her when she's back home in break again!"
Julie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved taking care of children ever since I was in high school. I nannied and babysat on and off for over seven years now. Some of my major jobs have been twin girls (5 years old) and their older brother (9 years old) for 8 hours a day, five days a week for about 7 weeks. The children were very active and very kind....
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Danielle is a phenomenal caregiver. Highly recommend."
Rachel B.
Shakiyla S.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Loving, Kind, And Caring Nanny With Eight Years Of Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shakiyla, and I am 27 years old and live in Brooklyn, New York. I have eight years of babysitting and nannying experience. I started nannying in 2015 until I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. In 2019 I decided to put my degree to use and started working at a preschool for...
Shakiyla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Shakiyla has a been a full-time nanny for my two children ages (18 months and 4 years old) for just over a year. Shakiyla is by far the most dependable, professional, punctual, respectful, caring, and trustworthy caregiver we have ever had. Shakiyla was responsible...
Tegan B.
Ondine A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ondine, a 24-year-old native New Yorker with over nine years of babysitting experience, starting at the age of 15. I've had the privilege of working with diverse families in both New York City and Chicago, caring for children ranging from one week to 11 years old. I've also spent over a year providing dedicated care...
Ondine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ondine is the kind of babysitter that has the kids asking for me to go out, so she can come babysit. There's always lots of smiles when for Ondine! She like a younger, hipper, new generation Mary Poppins- bringing magic and delight to everyday tasks. I always...
Jenna M.
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Julia is great with my two kids and with other children in our neighborhood that I’ve seen. She is always ready to play, has creative ideas and a lot of patience. My kids love spending time with her! "
Care member
Arianna C.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Arianna. I am a high energy, interactive, and fun-loving babysitter looking for a position that works with my school schedule. I have been babysitting for 7 years and have always loved it! Some of my favorite activities to do with the kids are arts & crafts, outside play and sports, and helping with homework...
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arianna is really good with children. She really knows how to keep your child focused and is a great tutor. She always has done a great job at caring for our children."
Brian S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old (HA!) because I looked and acted older than I actually was. Nobody asked my age and nobody felt the need to. Since then, I've had both tutoring and babysitting jobs that I've attained through recommendation by my mother, an elementary school teacher of 20 years, and her coworkers....
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary have great experienced since a young girl seems reliable,I soon look forward to meet her and know she can give the best care to my children"
Shadice M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Renelle. I love being able to spend quality time with the children that I care for, and brighten their day with fun activities!
I know it dampens their mood a bit to be away from their parents, so my goal is to make sure I'm able to give them a fun, interactive experience, ensuring it feels like they're...
Renelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Renelle is a gem - an absolutely outstanding babysitter and a delight to be around. Renelle picked up our then two year old every weekday afternoon for about a year - she was reliable, punctual, and responsible. We still have her occasionally on nights and weekends...
Naamah R.
5.0
(1)
I grew up with 5 siblings, so I started caring for babies/children at a young age and then quickly fell in love with the work. I have since worked at a YMCA for 4 years teaching swim lessons, a summer camp for 3 summers in college, and many babysitting roles. Most recently I worked as a pediatric dental assistant for 4 years...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bethany is absolutely fantastic with children! She is very punctual, organized, and easy going. The children wouldn't stop talking about how wonderful she was! 10/10 would recommend!"
Violet W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...
Alissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't have been happier. She was always on time, caring, conscientious, and genuinely enjoyed spending time with our...
Ehren S.
Joy P.
Brooklyn, NY
$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Joy! I have my associate's in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in pre-school, and I'm currently working on getting my bachelor's in Special education/childhood (online). I've spent over 10 years in the childcare industry, from babysitting to nannying to being a teacher, and I've learned a lot over the...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joy was very good with the kids , they loved her very much she was very helpful always was prepared for any situation she was a very trustworthy person the family loved her very much . "
Aaliyah G.
Filomena S.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Filomena. I live in the Brooklyn Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge area. I'm a mother & a grandmother. I've cared for children as young as newborn & up. I've worked in schools as a girl scout leader, also in an after school program. I'm currently seeking a babysitting job within my local area, full-time or part-time,...
Filomena can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Filomena is an angel on earth. She loved my son tirelessly and treated him with the best care I could hope for. We would still be with Filomena but I moved out of Brooklyn this past month. My son misses her so much! I am a public school teacher and while I was with...
Diana G.
Sarah D.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Warm, Friendly Sitter Looking To Build Relationships With Families Beginning This August
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
Thank you for your kind consideration of my profile.
I'm Sarah, an experienced babysitter, and I would love to hear a bit more about your family's needs!
A bit about me: I'm pursuing my master's in social work part-time. Most recently, I have worked as a play therapist with young children and a family counselor with...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Maggie T.
5.0
Maggie has been babysitting for us for three months now on a regular, weekly basis. She is very punctual, plays with my children and has great communication with us, as parents, regarding scheduling as well updates (pictures, etc) when she is watching my children. We love her! She keeps our home...
- Kristin K.
Sharnell P.
5.0
I would 100% recommend Sharnell. She is competent and dependable. She has a great, upbeat energy and any family would be lucky to have her as a babysitter/ nanny.
- Katelyn D.
Gina N.
5.0
Gina is a great caring caregiver. She is one of the few people I am comfortable leaving my son with. She is able to calm him down and I know that he won’t be upset when I leave the house. She also has great experience working with difficult toddlers and newborn twins!
- Sari D.
Zeleni P.
5.0
My husband and I highly recommend Zeleni! She’s cared for my toddler when he was 12-16 months old and we always felt that he was in good hands. She is punctual and responsible and cares a great deal for kids. She comforted our little guy when he was trying to get to sleep at night enjoyed taking him...
- Care member
Courtney L.
5.0
she's great! energetic and good with my infant!
- Hillary S.
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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 2,190 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 $22.08 per hour as of February 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 704 reviews of the 2,190 listed babysitters.