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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
Julia here!
Few things ale chilbout me:
I'm the middd with one older sister & a younger brother, I have my cosmetology license, as well as a bachelors degree in HR & business administration. In my free time I like to cook, spend time on the lake with friends & family, take my 8-year-old baby (dog) on long...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia was super amazing and the 8 month baby loved her. She was always on time and made sure to give me updates on any schedule changes. They went on outings together and the baby was always super happy. Julia also did amazing on handling my baby while she was...
Micayla D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...
Sara H.
Tiffany F.
Schaghticoke, NY
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
A Passionate, Experienced Sitter From Schaghticoke, New York.
5.0
(1)
I'm Tiffany, a passionate, experienced sitter living in Schaghticoke, New York. I specialize in caring for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. I have 3 years of experience and my services include providing a safe and nurturing environment, engaging activities to promote learning and growth, light housekeeping and meal...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Oh my, where do I start? Tiffany is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was such a blessing to our family during her time with us and most importantly, our children absolutely adored her. Tiffany was punctual, loving/caring, careful and safe, had a joyful attitude every single...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a returning full-time college student, attending Russell Sage to pursue my Physical Education degree, starting at the end of August. I am hoping to find a position that is flexible with my class schedule; ideally, after school care, so I am able to potentially have a serving job in the evenings. I have experience...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Val was great with my twins! They looked forward to seeing her and they never really gave me a problem when I left them with her. She was always on time and flexible with her hours. We were sad to lose her because we were really growing close with her. "
Lisa F.
Mary S.
Manchester Center, VT
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a sophomore at ole miss. I babysit in Oxford during the school year, and here in Houston during the summer. I often take the kids I babysit to the pool, park museums, and many more other fun summer activities.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time college student looking to help families where they need it. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, and Homework. I am highly creative, I love to paint and draw. I can play several instruments including the guitar. I have minimal French and am currently learning ASL...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ann M.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a registered occupational therapist who works full time however is looking for occasional child care jobs! I have clinical experience working with children ages birth-3 years old, and have been babysitting for the past 15 years. I am a very reliable, compassionate, and positive person and think I would be a great fit to...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After a wonderful interview in our home, I hired Ann to babysit our 2 yr. old. She is a very talented, experienced, confident, bubbly, cheerful, energetic, and super nice woman who cares a lot for children and it shows! She is easy-going and ready for anything....
Lynne P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always enjoyed "hangin' out" with the little ones! Aside from starting to babysit for family and family-friends once I was "old enough", I also have earned my CDA Certification (along with First Aid and CPR, of course) and enjoyed being a Lead Preschool Teacher for a few years.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Liz was wonderful! She helped me out on short notice and was amazing with my foster son. I am definitely hiring Liz again and would suggest others do as well!"
Salley Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced educator and mentor, I have had countless opportunities to work with children and create safe, welcoming environments. I recently completed my third year as an art teacher for grades K-8th. I also have had the privilege of being a nanny to infants and toddlers for the past year. I am thrilled to begin new...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Communicative, creative, reliable. A true educator who is wholly present with children. My own kids consider her family! "
Katyana N.
Jessica G.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available, Full Time During Summer, Part Time Rest Of Year
I am currently an elementary school teacher looking for part-time work/ full time work over the summers! I have been teaching full time for 4 years. I have always had jobs working with children, whether it is a summer camps, or babysitting.
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
In my years of experience I have stayed over night with multiple children and gone on vacation to babysit. My ages range from newborns to 16+. I have watched a single child to multiple children at a time. I enjoy making a connection with families and being trusted to care for their children. I am very active and love to play and...
Aly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Allison! I am an elementary special education teacher. I am NYS certified in both general education and special education. Prior to teaching I was a direct support professional / respite worker for both children and adult with disabilities.
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Jillian S.
Gansevoort, NY
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My love for babysitting started with my siblings and cousins. Being a part of their development was so rewarding and made me want to continue my career in babysitting/nannying.
My passion is fostering children's growth...
Lillian R.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$16-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Currently In My Last Year Of Nursing School. I Love Being Around Children!!
I have experience with babysitting children. I am very responsible and reliable when it comes to my worth ethic. I am active and creative, especially painting and drawing with kids. I love to help out as much as I can. I'm great with kids of all ages!
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Shari Z.
Manchester Center, VT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a local mom of 3 grown children with 20 years of homeschool experience. I am reliable, honest, enthusiastic and love to read and do crafts with children.
Shari can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
I am a UVM graduate with a degree in Economics and Philosophy. For the last year I have been living abroad and have lots of travel experience. I love kids and have experience babysitting, ski instructing and tutoring. I am passionate about the outdoors, social justice and education! I am fluent in 3 languages and familiar with 3...
Hello! My name is Megan and I would love to be your babysitter! I am a college student, working to be a veterinary technician. I have 4 siblings so I am very comfortable taking care of kids:) Can't wait to meet you and your little one!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had a lot of experience with children. I have 2 of my own, one who's 13, the other is 9. I have babysat for children in my family and for friends. I have been an aide and worked with children with developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance and behavioral problems. I worked for a family that had 3 children and a...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Stephanie W.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with an associates degree in Early Childhood and a BA in Elementary Education. After college I worked part time substitute teaching in various elementary schools in the area. I later took on a full time position at Pal's Daycare Center in Clifton Park. At Pal's I took care...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
I currently work in childcare as a preschool teacher and generally love working with kids. I'm friendly, dedicated, respectful, prepared to cook and clean, and have a very flexible schedule.
Raphaela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cambridge, NY
Julia M.
5.0
Julia was super amazing and the 8 month baby loved her. She was always on time and made sure to give me updates on any schedule changes. They went on outings together and the baby was always super happy. Julia also did amazing on handling my baby while she was teething.
- Micayla D.
Kathleen C.
5.0
Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to other kids & activities every...
- Sara H.
Tiffany F.
5.0
Oh my, where do I start? Tiffany is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was such a blessing to our family during her time with us and most importantly, our children absolutely adored her. Tiffany was punctual, loving/caring, careful and safe, had a joyful attitude every single day, and was highly dependable. We...
- Care member
Valene K.
5.0
Val was great with my twins! They looked forward to seeing her and they never really gave me a problem when I left them with her. She was always on time and flexible with her hours. We were sad to lose her because we were really growing close with her.
- Lisa F.
Ann M.
5.0
Ann is super fantastic! Our little 2 year old has a bit of separation anxiety when we leave, but Ann jumped right in there and calmed him down within minutes. She was really flexible and a joy to work with.
- Tim M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cambridge, NY:
How can I find a Cambridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cambridge, 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 babysitters in Cambridge, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Cambridge, NY?
The average rate for Cambridge, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.50 per hour as of March 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 Cambridge, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cambridge, 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.