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Babysitters in Central Square, NY
Sierra T.
Pennellville, NY
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Sierra, I'm currently a college student at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale Tennessee, but I do live in Syracuse New York, I will be frequently bouncing back between being college and being at home, but I'm totally open to helping out both in New York and Tennessee during the times that I am in...
Sierra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caitlin B.
Phoenix, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
27-year-old with experience in child care from ages 0-10! CPR/First Aid Certified and MAT certified. I love animals, music and books so my free time is usually spent with my niece and nephew doing an activity involving those things! I work part time as a hairstylist in Baldwinsville, as well! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Amanda I.
Pennellville, NY
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Weekdays, Weekends if Necessary and Full-Time if Needed
I have been a babysitter since I was 16 for family members, teachers, and my hairdresser. I have babysat for two children for my hairdresser, the youngest boy was 2 when I started and the girl was 4. I have babysat them for 5 years. My teacher's kids I have babysat for a year until I graduated high school. They were also 5 and...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked in a Children's Library for six years and enjoy reading to and taking care of children. I have also babysat on and off for the last 10 years.
Akilah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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 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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Arianne P.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Going back to work was hard, but Jude made it much easier! I had full confidence that my little one was in excellent hands each day AND was going to have a great day. Jude makes every day fun and engaging. She is very punctual, communicative, and happy to help in...
Katie P.
Hanna C.
Baldwinsville, NY
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi, my name is Hanna! I am seeing if anyone is in need of childcare/nanny in my home. I am located in Baldwinsville. I currently have an almost 3-month-old baby girl, I am a stay at home mom, currently, and I am married to my wonderful husband Ezekiel. We are a Christian, bi-racial couple and we love the outdoors, pets, family,...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hanna is a very caring person. She is a wonderful homemaker and takes care of her family well. Her husband Zeke and their beautiful baby girl, M. She will take very good care of your children. She grew up as the oldest child of 5 siblings and helped her parents...
Darryl C.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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
(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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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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
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.
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
Kelly M.
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.
Michelle N.
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.
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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 2 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 $21.00 per hour as of February 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.