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60 babysitters are listed in Canastota, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Canastota, NY
4.7
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in daycare for over 40 years. I have been a private nanny for eight.
I have my Early Child Care Certificate. I have been teaching Pre-K Sunday School since my son was 3 years old and now he is 30 and I lead our youth group program. I enjoy the outdoors and going for walks.
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Aileen has been my part-time nanny for a few months for my toddler. She has also helped with both my children when my husband and I had a date. Aileen was professional, caring, and a reliable nanny. She was very good at keeping my toddler busy and would spend time...
Shantelle L.
Makaela R.
Syracuse, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Makaela and I am reliable, fun, and organized care giver! I just recently moved to the area to attend graduate school and am looking to make a little extra money. I have 12/13 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so over...
Makaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makaela is a clear communicator and punctual, and most importantly was beloved almost immediately by my shy toddler. We look forward to working with her again soon!"
Lauren P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! Previously I worked as a physical therapist assistant in various nursing homes however the stress finally got to me after 10 years and I'm looking for part time work to add to my current families I'm working for. I've been working with children and babysitting for different families since I was 12! I love children...
Alecia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alecia exceeded expectations by prioritizing my 5-year-old's well-being. Despite having a valid reason to cancel, she not only showed up but also enthusiastically embraced and nurtured my child's imaginative ideas. Alecia maintained the schedule I provided,...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Skylar is kindhearted, smart, fun and was a perfect addition to our family. She treated our kids like her own, even leaving them little notes when she knew she would be gone for a couple days! She is one of those that quickly became someone that I as a mom could...
Sarah N.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Dan S.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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. "
Care member
Julia F.
Cazenovia, NY
$16-25/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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Eleanor. I just recently moved to Santa Fe after finishing graduate school in New York. I am currently a professional triathlete in the area, so when I am not training I would be happy to help with child and pet care needs! I've been using care. com for close to five years and have plenty of experience with...
Eleanor can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is amazing with children! She has done a great job with my 7 month old daughter. I come home to a clean living room, the dishes done, and the baby happily sleeping. I fully trust Ellie with my daughter and she would do great with multiple children of all...
Raynee R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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.
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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lianne it's so kind, caring, and understanding. She's an excellent teacher, and she provides kids with a loving environment in which they are pushed to grow and learn productively."
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Michelle N.
Syracuse, NY
$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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is amazing. My kids loved her. She took care of my one year old and 5-month old regularly for several months and was extremely qualified, dependable and trustworthy.
I would definitely hire her again in the future."
Lisa H.
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, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In a word, Jude is fantastic. She is spirited, friendly, highly intelligent, and possesses a social awareness which allows her to seamlessly slip into the lives of perfect strangers. You would be hard pressed to find someone more joyful and loving around children....
Brian N.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lauren is extremely reliable and detail oriented. She was my summer nanny and managed a very busy schedule. My son had gym classes and therapy sessions on random days and time but she handled it well and never had an issue. Her son is amazing and was an excellent...
Samantha S.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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
$16/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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canastota, NY
Aileen S.
4.0
Aileen helped us take care of our daughter part time from the time she was about a year old until she was just about a year and a half. Our daughter seemed comfortable and happy around Aileen and we loved that Aileen would take her for walks to get fresh air, was able to keep to our daughter’s...
- Care member
Makaela R.
5.0
Makaela is great! She is reliable and very flexible. Our son is always in great hands and cared for. She is smart, helpful, and a true professional.
- Aislinn H.
Alecia M.
5.0
Alecia exceeded expectations by prioritizing my 5-year-old's well-being. Despite having a valid reason to cancel, she not only showed up but also enthusiastically embraced and nurtured my child's imaginative ideas. Alecia maintained the schedule I provided, demonstrating her reliability. I highly...
- Care member
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.
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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 9 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 $18.11 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 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.