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2,196 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, I'm Rebecca! Throughout my babysitting career, I've cared for newborns, kids in their teenage years, and everything in-between. I have experience working in homes and apartments, as well as working in the childcare center at a exercise studio while I was in college. I recently moved to NYC after living in Philadelphia for...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Rebecca is amazing. She is punctual, responsible, caring, and trustworthy. Would hire her again any time!"
Kristle L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Madi and I have been living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 2 years. I am a creative, confident, responsible, and innovative educator and caregiver. I have 6 years of teaching experience as a special education teacher in middle school, which has allowed me to have a wide range of skills in supporting youth and adults...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Madi was a perfect fit for our 1 year old daughter. She nannied for us for 8 months, and we only had to let her go because I switched jobs and no longer needed childcare. We would have been happy to continue with Madi because our daughter loved spending time with...
Megan T.
Natalie T.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Natalie and I am an artist / designer looking for a babysitting / nannying job. I have ~10 years of babysitting experience and thoroughly enjoy being around and teaching children.
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is reliable, trustworthy and great with children. We used her over the summer and she is highly recommended."
Jennifer H.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Leanna and I have been babysitting since I was young:) I have been cultivating positive relationships with the families in my apartment building and as the eldest among the children in the building, I have been watching their children since they were born. I have experience in child care through independent...
Leanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Leanna is extremely professional. She
seems to have a natural gift for this job - you
can tell she's a true animal lover. I was
impressed by how she really took care of
my cats as if they were her own. I referred
her to my friends who have dogs and...
Amber K.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Lifelong Brooklynite, neurodivergent, and fully vaccinated!
15+ years experience working with families of all sizes and kids of all ages (newborn-teens).
I started babysitting as a teenager, worked with kids/ adults with developmental disabilities, and spent time as a teacher's assistant in a preschool where I worked primarily...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"I've spent many afternoons with Brittany while she was caring for my son's friend and his brother. She is engaged, reliable, fun, and incredibly responsible. She genuinely cares and looks after the boys as if they are her own. She has formed a bond with both of my...
Becky P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been babysitting for about 15 years now, and have held a full time nanny position for a family with 3 children. I am willing to help out on mornings, weeknights and/or weekends!
Antoinette can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Antoinette is fabulous! Our boys love her, wish we could have her take care of them more often."
Michael S.
Brocha M.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Brocha.
As the oldest of 8 children, I have been babysitting, changing diapers, and playing with kids and babies for as long as I can remember.
For the past 7 years, I have been working with adults and children with special needs. I currently assist 2 wonderful little boys with ASD after school. I take them off their...
Brocha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brocha is kind, loving, reliable and great with children. My kids love her and beg to have her over all the time. "
Sarah M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Nicole! I have experience babysitting, nannying, organizing and pet/house sitting along with lots of great references to provide.
In addition to child care, I am more than willing to take care of animals. I have my own vehicle and I am familiar with being a mother's helper (doing laundry, dishes, tidying...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is not only a great babysitter, but a gifted organizer!"
Niti T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter. I have watched up to three children at once, and feel comfortable working with young children of all ages and abilities. In addition to working as a caregiver, I have been teaching 3rd grade for 3 years. I enjoying playing outside, engaging in dramatic play, creating artwork, and reading with my...
Tori can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tori is very responsible, patient, and fun. She made an obstacle course for the kids to complete! I loved that she was involved with them and didn't just use a screen to keep them busy! "
Amy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Marya and I'm from keller, TX. I have worked at the YMCA in childcare for about 3 years while also taking on other housekeeping/babysitting jobs through this app! I am a recent college graduate and I have plenty experience with kids and know the ropes on handling them. I have dealt with children from ages 0-12...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Marya. I hired her to do dog walks and then eventually to care for my home. She provided wonderful references, she stated realistic arrival times, always texted when she was about to head over, always took a pic of our dog being walked (as we...
Claude D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past two years, I taught in DCPS as a second and third grade teacher. I have my Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to that, I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Education.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: I have 12 years in childcare and...
Gwen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gwen was great watching my 4 year old autistic daughter for a few hours. She was professional, punctual, and there was great communication the whole time. My daughter had lots of nice things to say about her. They did arts and crafts projects together, and played...
Glenn M.
Tabita C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-44/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and dependable childcare provider with over 5 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. My journey in childcare began with my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting children's lives.
My patient and calm...
Tabita can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tabita has been working with us full time for 9 months and she has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. Our 15-month old son has loved her from the very beginning. Every day he is full of smilies when she arrives. She takes him to activities and to the park....
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sharnell has been a lifesaver. We found Sharnell from a friend that use her for date nights and occasional sitting. At a moment notice when our babysitter quit on us abruptly she came in and help out. She was incredible and has a great rapport with our 7 & 5 year...
Janelle R.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a warm and patient 24-year-old artist and textile-maker living in Brooklyn. I graduated cum laude from NYU two years ago where I studied mental health with a focus on children. I am passionate about early childhood, and in another year or two, I plan to go back to school for my masters in art therapy. I am looking...
Rosalind can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Lindy as a caregiver! She is very loving, engaging, caring, trusting, and genuine person. She always was very engaged with our baby primarily focusing on development milestones. She is a strong communicator which is super important. Our baby...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a creative recent graduate who loves spending time with young folks and seeing the world through their eyes. I have experience working with 3-6-year-olds and love coming up with fun crafting projects to share with them. In addition to providing crafts and creative activities, I can provide light homework help,...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Rosie was a huge part of providing some normalcy, fun, and love to my children during COVID-times. She was cautious, followed our lead with what we were and weren't comfortable with, and communicated clearly with us. She fostered our children's intellect, their...
Vija R.
Kiera T.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, energetic, and creative recent graduate with approximately 8 years experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I spent the last 9 months caring full time for two lovely girls, ages 2 and 6, and am looking to transition to something more part-time. My love for music and storytelling informs...
Kiera can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I was lucky enough to hire Kiera as a new mother of one child, for the (VERY) occasional night out. The first time she babysat, I came home to a sleeping baby and a clean home and I admit I cried a little. The second time, my infant son reached for her gleefully....
Katie P.
Samiya I.
Brooklyn, NY
$29-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samiya and I am reaching out about the
possibility of working with a new family.
I am a recent college grad and worked for a neurobiology lab during my
last year of college. I've spent multiple summers working at Ultimate Frisbee camps teaching young people from the ages of seven to 15. I've also nannied young...
5.0
"Samiya came through for my family with short notice. She is kind, gentle, present and very effective with my 2 preschoolers. I can't wait to hire her again. I highly recommend Samiya and feel blessed to have found her."
Kim K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Cherline. I was a CNA for over 20 years and started providing child care a few years ago. I love children, I have been with working with a child since 3 months and he is turning 3 next year which means he will officially begin school. I meal prep, bathe, take walks, play date , go to the park, as well as teach...
Cherline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cherline was the nanny for our twin boys from ages 5-8 months. She cared for them daily throughout the work week and our boys grew to be very comfortable with her. She assisted with their needs including feeding, diaper changes, playtime and nap time. We felt that...
Care member
Lyndsay E.
Brooklyn, NY
$23-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Can't Wait To Share Smiles And Laughs With Your Loved Ones
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there :) I'm 25! I went to NYU and studied drama and psychology. I am someone who is bubbly and passionate by nature and in love with the childlike happiness children bring into the world. Both of my parents are trained medical doctors, with my mother being a pediatrician. This has given me my fair share of pediatric...
Lyndsay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lyndsay is the most professional, eager, and caring babysitter. She babysits my twins (5 y/o) and they love her to pieces! You wont regret hiring her as she feels like family! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Rebecca P.
5.0
Rebecca is amazing. She is punctual, responsible, caring, and trustworthy. Would hire her again any time!
- Kristle L.
Madison W.
5.0
Madi was a perfect fit for our 1 year old daughter. She nannied for us for 8 months, and we only had to let her go because I switched jobs and no longer needed childcare. We would have been happy to continue with Madi because our daughter loved spending time with her! Of the three different...
- Megan T.
Natalie T.
5.0
Natalie is reliable, trustworthy and great with children. We used her over the summer and she is highly recommended.
- Jennifer H.
Leanna L.
5.0
Leanna went above and beyond to make sure we had a positive experience. She was punctual, understanding of my children's needs and excellent with communication. She was great with my kids and seems to have a natural gift for this job. Would definitely hire again!
- Lisa M.
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.
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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 2,196 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 884 reviews of the 2,196 listed babysitters.