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60 babysitters are listed in Canastota, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Canastota, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified teacher 6-12th grade social sciences with my masters in education as well! I have nannied for over 10 years and currently work in healthcare full time. I am free on evenings or on weekends for babysitting or tutoring! I also have experience as a nanny and teacher with children who have special...
Juliette can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Juliette and her twin sister are both fantastic!! I am very selective with who we hire to babysit and I can't recommend Juliette enough. We have a 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son that require help early in the mornings, starting at 6 am. Juliette was...
Katherine B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Skylar. I am a recent graduate of Syracuse University who recently fully located full-time to Syracuse with 10+ years in experience in child care. My friends would describe me as warm, bubbly, energetic, and empathic. Coming from a big family, I have always loved spending time with children and my dream job is to become...
Skylar can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My children light up when they see Skylar and ask about her all the time! She exudes joy and positivity, and is full of fun and creative ideas to engage my little ones. Skylar is responsible and nurturing and I know my kids feel safe around her."
Megan V.
Bella S.
Syracuse, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I Would Describe Myself As A Caregiver Who Is Compassionate, Creative, Loving And Punctual.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Bella and I am 22 years old. I am currently working full-time 7:30am-4 p.m. M-F, and am only available on evenings or weekends. I am looking for a family in the Baldwinsville area that needs limited/part-time help which works with my schedule. I love children and have experience babysitting for friends and...
Bella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bella was so nice and professional from the very first meeting we had. She gave me the impression of being very comfortable with children, very informed, and so calm and collected.
As soon as she met our family I instantly knew she was a great fit, and she...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have a four almost 5-year-old niece who I have helped taken care of since she was born. I also occasionally babysit 4-year-old twins who I have babysat since they were 1. I like kids and enjoy watching them grow and experience life.
Madisyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madisyn is great! My kids were comfortable with her immediately. They had a great time together. She is very kind and helpful."
Christina S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am outgoing, active and enjoy children. I am trained in First Aid and CPR and I am a registered American Red Cross volunteer. I recently retired after a career with an agency that provides services for folks with developmental disabilities. I enjoy having fun and engaging in activities with children. I have many years of...
Debra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deb was amazing with our 10 month old. She got on the floor with him to play and was able to calm him down when he was a little fussy. She has a very warm loving nature and it is obvious she loves kids."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I've had the pleasure of working with kids of all ages, from babies to middle schoolers, and everywhere in between. Whether I was babysitting infants, teaching at an outdoor education center in Georgia, or helping kids conquer their fear of heights by sending them off a zip line at a summer camp , I've had hands-on...
Jenn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You can't go wrong with Jenn! I highly recommend her. Jenn has been cleaning our place for a few months. She does a great job attending to what we need done (dishes, mopping, etc). She is flexible and is great with our cats, which we really value. "
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Julia F.
Cazenovia, NY
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Julia, I am currently a senior in college and I have experience with children ranging from newborns to early teen years. I value building lasting relationships with the families I work for and do best in a relaxed but structured home. If this sounds like a good fit for you please feel free to message me. I look...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting part time since I was 14 and nannying full time for the past 5 years. I was in San Diego, CA for 3 of them, but since moved back to Syracuse, NY where I've continued nannying. I have experience watching children ages newborn to 7 years old. I have the most experience with babies and toddlers. I love caring...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would send me updates with pictures from time to time. Will definitely hire her again!"
Miranda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I would like to be considered for the job, I am an excellent teacher with more than 5 years experience of teaching Math, Spanish and Science in Cuba. I have Teaching Assistant New York State Certificate.
Ariadna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Lianne V.
Syracuse, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
3rd Grade Teacher And Mom Of Six Children. Worked With Children For Several Years.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified elementary teacher with a Masters degree In Elementary Education. I have experience working as an early childhood teacher as well. I also have 6 children of my own. I previously tutored at Syracuse University and through a nonprofit refugee program. These students were high school level and ELLs students. In the past,...
Lianne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lianne is one of the most compassionate, kind, and intuitive people I know. She is great at listening to understand others, and this helps her create great relationships while tutoring, nannying, and/or caregiving. I could not praise her enough!"
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Michelle N.
Syracuse, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 20+ Years Experience With Infants, Children, & Elders Seeking Weekday Position.
5.0
(2)
I started my care career early, when I began babysitting at age 11! I've cared for all age groups, including those with a variety of special needs and disabilities, as an HHA while in Nursing school, and then as an RN for most of my adult life.
Now that I have a toddler of my own with special needs, I have put my Nursing...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is a very kind, compassionate and caring individual. She is trustworthy and highly focused on the quality of her work. I would not hesitate to hire her for any job in a caring profession."
LINDA N.
5.0
(5)
Hello, I'm Emily P. (recently married)!
I'm a 25-year-old mom and wife! I love hiking, rock climbing, traveling and basically anything outdoors! I love doing crafts and playing games with kids, plus any time we have a chance to go swimming is the best (lifeguard of 6 years)!
I have about 13 years of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is wonderful with children of all ages. She pays attention to detail, and shows great patience and love towards children. She is attentive and does her best to entertain the kids safely and educationally! I would highly recommend Emily!"
Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Colleen. I'm a 45-year-old mom of 2 great daughters. I have a home outside of Clinton, NY, and Cleveland, NY. I have experience with newborns - school aged children. I love working with kids and have the patience which I feel is very important. I would love to meet you to see if I would be a good fit for your family.
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"We hired Colleen to watch our 3 year old daughter and 11 year old niece. She is a very nice, trustworthy person. She was punctual, professional and was responsive to communication. We would highly recommend her to other Care.com users in the area."
Edward B.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jude - a real-life, Irish-American Mary Poppins with a funny accent. My husband is a Colonel in the military - we moved to Anchorage a year ago - and I have a 25-year-old daughter who has just finished her 2nd Master's Degree in London, England. I absolutely adore children, I'm lots of fun, really kind, stable,...
Jude can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jude is an extraordinary caregiver for our nearly three-year-old son. She is everything we want and need in a caregiver: loving and thoughtful; experienced and competent; creative and interesting; and mature and patient. With every encounter, she surprises and...
Jessica G.
Lauren G.
Jamesville, NY
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Nanny With Amazing References And Resume Upon Request
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Mom to an 8-year-old and infant. Looking for a summer position. I am also looking for a position that understands my role as a mama, and allows me to bring my kids along with us, whenever my oldest isn't in a camp (this is what I did with my son right up until school too!).
I live in Jamesville and drive an SUV with four rear...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was the perfect fit for what we needed! She arrived early, was very friendly, everyone got along from the start, and she even got him to take a nap! She's definitely on our short list going forward."
Zachary H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Meghan and I am currently a primary teacher at a local district. I've obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, and am currently working on my Master's to provide English as a New Language service to students. This experience has helped me to create an enriching environment and a strong rapport between...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Meghan blew us away when she babysat for our 2 year old son. We had her watch him part-time, a few days a week. Not only did she put our minds at ease the second we met her at her interview with us, but we never worried when we left our son with her because of how...
Sarah L.
Molly B.
Verona, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Molly!
I come from a large family with 6 younger siblings so I have always loved childcare, it comes naturally to me. I love to make sure children feel seen while being cared for & that we can have fun while making sure to complete tasks.
5.0
"Molly has been an amazing nanny to my now 9 month old son, and at times, my now 2 year old daughter. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, attentive nanny. She's also amazing with my large, annoying English bulldog, which is much...
Kristina M.
Beatrice B.
Syracuse, NY
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bea, and as the fourth out of six kids, my experience with childcare started with caring for my younger brothers. Since then, I have gained extensive experience caring for infants and children of families found through both personal connections and Care. com. I have always loved spending time with children, and...
Beatrice can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Miss Bea was the best nanny for our new baby, Marina! She was always on time and very helpful - and our daughter adored her. Highly recommend Bea!"
Robin L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 6 years of experience working with children. I am certified through NYS to care for infants and toddlers. I previously worked at the JCC as a teacher located in DeWitt. My mission is to communicate with parents and remain devoted to helping children think creatively. Being proactive, consistent, and educating...
Felicia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Felicia took care of our 18-month old toddler for 4 months during the academic term while I taught, and she was the BEST thing that happened to our family! Our son adored her, and she was always calm, caring, soothing, and affectionate with him. I had never trusted...
Zahra V.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience in babysitting. I am certified in CPR/ AED and First Aid for adult and pediatrics. I was also an EMT for three years. I'm accustomed to watching two children at a time but have watched as many as five. I am comfortable with cooking and housekeeping.
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canastota, NY
Juliette V.
5.0
Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged with him, and kept his space tidy....
- Arianne P.
Skylar M.
5.0
My children light up when they see Skylar and ask about her all the time! She exudes joy and positivity, and is full of fun and creative ideas to engage my little ones. Skylar is responsible and nurturing and I know my kids feel safe around her.
- Megan V.
Bella S.
5.0
Bella was so nice and professional from the very first meeting we had. She gave me the impression of being very comfortable with children, very informed, and so calm and collected.
As soon as she met our family I instantly knew she was a great fit, and she instantly became part of the family. Not...
- Care member
Madisyn M.
5.0
Madisyn is great! My kids were comfortable with her immediately. They had a great time together. She is very kind and helpful.
- Christina S.
Debra P.
5.0
Debra is very friendly and has great communication. She worked as a nanny for our 2 year old and kept him entertained and happy. She was always on time and was great with keeping our son engaged in activities and meal times. She was very attentive to his likes/dislikes and he enjoyed having her play...
- Dan S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Canastota, NY:
How can I find a Canastota babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Canastota, 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 7 babysitters in Canastota, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Canastota, NY?
The average rate for Canastota, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of January 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 Canastota, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Canastota, 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.