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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"
Sally W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Newborn Care Specialist, sleep consultant and Newborn Parent support. I am available for overnight hours or 24 hour shifts.. Also have some daytime hours available for parent training and support. I have 30 years childcare experience. I started out as a live in nanny when I was 18 years old. For the past 7 years I have...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tamara is beyond amazing! She took care of our newborn baby starting from the first night we came back from the hospital. Tamara helped us survive the first month - my husband and I managed to get much needed rest at night knowing our baby is under excellent...
Shuran Y.
Agnes S.
Deer Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Agnes am 29years old I have five years experience in babysitting I love to care for kids. I care for kids of any age.
Agnes can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Agnes worked for us for about 3 years in taking care of our daughter. She is responsible and loving person, and she is great with kids. We love and appreciate her for all she did for our baby. "
Elizabeth W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort watching their little ones. I'm a mom of 3 older children. I started babysitting about 8 years ago at NYSC in Commack in their daycare for 2 years but then decided to move on to care in homes. I've cared for triplet boys for a few months till they hired a FT nanny. I cared for an...
Sari can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter! She can be trusted with infants (she started when my son was 3 months old) and high maintenance toddlers. She is reliable and trustworthy, with experience at delicate ages. I'm very happy with her child care services."
Marissa M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Wendy was with our family for 5 years. She started watching my children from the ages of 3 & 5 and now they are 8 & 10. She is extremely punctual, dependable and responsible. She was great with my children in and out of the house as she brought them to various...
Meredith F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Angela. I live in Commack. I have many years experience in working with local families. In addition to that I worked in Half Hollow school district for 9 years. I just retired this year. I still sub there time to time. I am trustworthy and extremely reliable. Fully vaccinated.
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were fortunate enough to have found in Angela such a responsible, respectful and trustworthy individual to watch our son. Knowing that he was in good hands made it easier for my wife and I to be away from home when we needed to be. Angela has such a positive...
Peter S.
Iliana Z.
Centereach, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights/Afternoons And Weekends
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
It would be with great pleasure to be the babysitter of your children. I am a hardworking young lady. I am very patient with children. I have been working with my neighbors' children and children of friends and family for almost over 4 years. I have a lot of twin experience. I have babysat two sets of twins and a set of twins. I...
Iliana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Iliana was fantastic! She was warm, kind, and extremely caring for my 11 month old son. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave me updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on my baby's activities. Highly recommend!...
Humberto R.
Krista A.
Hauppauge, NY
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Krista! I'm a 24-year-old graduate student with 9 years of work experience. I love kids and have babysat numerous times. I've also coached a children's gymnastics team, worked at many summer camps, and am a soccer trainer. I played Division II soccer for Adelphi University and am now an assistant coach for their women's...
5.0
"It was our first time having someone other than family watch our two kids and Krista made the whole process very comforting. She agreed to come and meet us before she actually watched our kids. Right away we knew she was a great fit for us, our kids loved her and...
Jacqueline P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alyssa and I am currently working on becoming a certified teacher in New York! I taught 5th grade for 2 years in South Carolina and loved every minute of it. Since I do not teach over the summer, I am looking for a job(s)! I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, so I could tutor your child, as...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is simply amazing. Her experience and training as a teacher come through clearly in her work. She is caring, patient, creative, and bonded immediately with our boys. She was firm when she needed to be and took the time to teach them things, not just...
James S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! name is Ashley and I'm 23 years old. I am a NON-smoker! I am currently enrolled at New York Institute of Beauty to receive my Esthetics license this coming June of 2019. If you are looking for a trustworthy caregiver and positive influence on your child, I am the one for you! Some things you should know about me is I...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ashley Is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! And I Highly recommend Her! She is always and time and 100% Trustworthy"
Amber G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of a beautiful 10-year-old child. We live in Desert Ridge area. I am currently starting my photography business again after years of raising my son and was hoping to grab a part time job with an adorable little one! lol! I love kids!!! I love to even photograph kids lol! My babysitting jobs used to end up costing...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica is great with children and seniors alike. I have watched her care for both and she is patient, kind, and efficient. Her lively personality makes her a joy to be around!"
Carol N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Eleanore and I love working with children. I graduated from Loyola University Maryland in 2018 with a Bachelors Degree in elementary education. During my summers I was also a camp counselor to fifth and sixth grade girls. After graduating, I taught sixth grade for three years in Maryland. I moved back to...
Eleanore can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Eleanore is wonderful and I highly recommend her! She was flexible and always on time. She responded to all of my communications in a timely manner. I plan to hire her again in the near future."
Kelli D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nayra, I'm 28 years old and I'm from Brazil! I love working with children!
I have 5 years of experience taking care of children of all ages, as young as infants/toddlers to as old as 16 years old! I used to be an Au Pair and a nanny and I love to spend time with kids and have lots of fun!
I have experience in all the...
Nayra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Nayra is a good person, she has a good heart and she transmit the all this good energy to the kids! The kids always love her and she always come up with a lot of ideas of new games and activities"
Aline Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat in my hometown for about 7 years and 2-3 years while away at college. I have been finished with college and looking to work evenings after I'm out of work during the week as well as if you need weekend sitting. I love children and I am very energetic, as well as outgoing to be able to keep up with them. I have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is great with kids! My boys look forward to seeing her every time she comes over. She helps with homework and cooking if needed and she is always doing activities with the boys to keep them busy. She is caring, trustworthy and very reliable."
Christy H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Umadai. Im 54. I am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I have 10+ years experience working with kids newborn-teen. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I do not mind helping with small household chores. I look forward to hearing from you!
5.0
"Umadai has been taking care of my child for the last 7 years. He is special needs. She is very caring, Responsible, and attentive to all his needs. I would highly recommend her.
She is phenomenal."
Omaira V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear Parents: I am a fun-loving, warm Licensed Family Daycare provider in my Bay Shore Home. Small group size lets me fill their day with painting, songs, giggles, dancing, storytelling, outdoor play! I have 28 years of experience. Serving ages 6 weeks thru age 4.
Kristine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am beyond thankful that I found Kristine to care for my son for the past year (now 17 months old).
I had planned on having my mom take care of my son when I went back to work but unfortunately she became ill and was no longer able to help care for him. I knew it...
Katie S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My nickname was little mother. I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 and babysitting at 12. I worked at Apple Dumpling Play School when I was in high school then when Brookhaven Lab opened a day care, I worked there with all ages infant through 5 years. I then got an offer to work as a children's counselor on a cruise...
Kerrie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kerrie has cared for my children from 3 months old to their toddler years. She is kind, trustworthy, patient and an excellent communicator. Under her care my children have flourished— reaching milestones like crawling, walking, talking and speaking early. After...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaylee, and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I have been 13 years old. I have experience of caring for children of all ages! I have siblings ages of 18, 17, 12, and 8 years old. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person! I love playing games and doing crafts. I could also help around the house...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 2 daughters. She was easy to communicate with, she showed up on time, and most importantly our daughters had a great time."
Nicole W.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...
Jocelynne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there for my kid(s). I've trusted her with my daughter (5 years old) and wouldn't trust anyone else. Whenever I...
Mila C.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have babysat for children in every age group and have tutored for students of various ages as well. I...
Kristine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is great with our two kids (3 months and 3 years)! She is friendly, punctual and followed all preferences/requests that we’ve gave her, including updates throughout the day. My daughter talked about how much fun she had days later. Kristine is the best!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Central Islip, NY
Laura E.
5.0
Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!
- Sally W.
Tamara L.
5.0
Tamara is beyond amazing! She took care of our newborn baby starting from the first night we came back from the hospital. Tamara helped us survive the first month - my husband and I managed to get much needed rest at night knowing our baby is under excellent care.
Tamara is super knowledgeable...
- Shuran Y.
Agnes S.
5.0
Agnes worked for us for about 3 years in taking care of our daughter. She is responsible and loving person, and she is great with kids. We love and appreciate her for all she did for our baby.
- Elizabeth W.
Sari A.
5.0
A very warm, kind, responsible nanny. I always felt comfortable and new my children were safe and happy. I highly recommend!!!
- Care member
Wendy M.
5.0
Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family. Anyone would be lucky to have her.
- Andrea I.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Central Islip, NY:
How can I find a Central Islip babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Central Islip, 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 16 babysitters in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip, NY?
The average rate for Central Islip, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.25 per hour as of April 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 Central Islip, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Central Islip, 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.