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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
Hey!! My name is Aly and I'm currently the owner of small business, alongside being a part time party princess!!
I love working with children and have been watching toddlers, and kids since I was 11 years old. My responsibilities have included after school care, fun and engaging crafts, simple meal prep, and even homework help...
Aly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Aly has baby sat for us on numerous occasions and has always been very responsible and caring with our son. "
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Heather C.
Syracuse, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative caregiver and teacher. I have about 7 years of experience working with children, from infants to 12 years old. I am currently teaching reading in an elementary school, but I have also worked in a childcare center as an infant teacher. I have a passion for the outdoors and love...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is a wonderful caregiver. She worked with us as a part-time summer nanny for our 1-year-old. She is responsible, thoughtful, loving, sweet, and communicative. As an educator, she has child development in mind, and our little one learned a lot under her...
Molly H.
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
(16)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
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!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a recent graduate from SUNY Environmental College of Science & Forestry. In the past, I have babysat neighbors' children, relatives and family friends. I have watched up to 6 at once. I have experience in babysitting children of all ages from diapers to potty training and beyond. When I was in a scouting organization in...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am married with a baby girl born in July 2018. I've been watching children since high school which ranged from babysitting children of all ages to teaching a summer riding camp for a couple of years with children 4-12 years old.
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina has been sitting for us for over a year now. She is extremely reliable and is great with our kids. She goes above and beyond and is always helping out with things like laundry and picking up the house. We are grateful to have found such a wonderful...
Liz C.
Mona H.
Syracuse, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For Full-time Job. 10+ Years Of Experience With All Ages.
4.1
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mona I've been caring for children for a long time (20+ yrs) ages range from newborns to teens, my experiences include my 7 kids that I've raised I'm a very patient person I love kids I'd like to think I have a nice personality easy to get along with and I take pride in what I do... my kids would be a perfect example...
Mona can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mona is seriously the best babysitter I've ever had. My son absolutely loves her and often asks if she's coming to watch him. She goes above and beyond and I'm seriously grateful I hired her. She's great with both my son and my rambunctious puppy."
Adrianna G.
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenn is a fantastic caregiver for our 3 year old kiddo and we would highly recommend her. She is trustworthy and reliable, and our daughter (and pets) love her! We use Jenn on a regular basis and have always felt at ease with her. Our daughter always looks forward...
Care member
Beatrice B.
Syracuse, NY
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Beatrice! She is kind, loving, creative, fun loving and just the sweetest Nanny we ever could've wished for. She was the perfect caretaker for our son, and worked with us from C. being 4 months through almost 2 years old....
Kristen B.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alecia watched my twin infants 20 hours a week from 2 months to 8 months old when we moved out of the country. She was AMAZING with them both (and with me--a stressed out and tired momma!). I don't know how I could have gone back to work without someone as caring,...
Danielle H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name's Karin, I recently moved back to Syracuse from Charlotte. I've nannied, worked one on one with children with developmental disabilities, tutored, and cared for children and infants of all ages. Some of the things I enjoy doing are crafts, trips to the park, going on walks, and baking!
Some of the things i'm able...
Karin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karin is sweet and caring and really knows how to interact with children. She is enthusiastic and patient. We have hired her again and would recommend her to any family. "
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of babysitting experience, as well as 1 years worth of daycare experience. I nanny for a family in Pittsburgh right now, but I also live in Syracuse NY when I am home for winter break and summer break. I am pursuing my degree in nutrition science, and I have a guaranteed acceptance to Pitt's physician assistant...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Amelia is a family favorite! She did a great job with watching kids aged 2-10! She was interactive and played games, and was patient! Bubbly and fun personality! "
Chelsey R.
Rebecca L.
East Syracuse, NY
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced, Outgoing, And Kind Kindergarten Teacher Seeking Occasional Babysitting
4.3
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca L and I am a NYS certified teacher in birth through grade 6. I am a Montessori Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher in the Syracuse city school district. I have over 9 years of paid babysitting experience and worked with preschoolers and toddlers (age 1-5) during my college breaks for 4 years. I am very...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Rebecca was wonderful with our 2.5 year old. He bonded with her quickly and really looked forward to seeing her. We would definitely hire her again!"
Lyndsay G.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Elizabeth M.
Syracuse, NY
$20-39/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Elizabeth. Currently enrolled in remote college to gain a medical career degree! I have already obtained my Early Childhood Education degree and loved being a teacher for 5 years! I love every family I help like they are my own while being professional and reliable! I pride myself on learning how things run in the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"This is an amazing woman and sitter. She is knowledgable in many aspects of childcare. All 5 of my kids love her. She is playful and attentive!"
Jamie C.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Central Square, NY
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
Aly C.
5.0
Aly has baby sat for us on numerous occasions and has always been very responsible and caring with our son.
- Care member
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.
Heather C.
5.0
Heather has been a fantastic babysitter for our two little ones. She's reliable, punctual, flexible, communicative and responsible. Heather is fun, creative and so engaging with the kids, frequently reading books, playing games or doing arts and crafts. We're lucky to have found her!
- Shannon R.
Lianne V.
5.0
Lianne was fantastic. She was very communicative and easy to schedule with. She cleaned our home thoroughly with a great eye for detail. We can’t wait to have her come clean again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Central Square, NY:
How can I find a Central Square babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Central Square, 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 3 babysitters in Central Square, 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 Square, NY?
The average rate for Central Square, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.33 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 Square, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Central Square, 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.