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Bella was so nice and professional from the very first meeting we had. She gave me the impression of being very comfortable with children,…
Review for Bella S. by Care member
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…
Review for Elizabeth M. by Jamie C.
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…
Review for Makaela R. by Aislinn H.
Babysitters in Clay, NY
I am currently a graduate student at Syracuse University receiving my Masters Degree in Education. I have been babysitting for 10+ years, have been a nanny for multiple children for 2 years, taught pre school for 1 year and have a younger sister with Down Syndrome so I am also very comfortable with children with special needs. I...
Julianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, 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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Shana S.
Phoenix, NY
$16-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a large family of five in Michigan. I love children and enjoy doing trips to the zoo, museum, and of course heading to the park. I have two BAs in history and political science, I have a 17-year-old special needs child, a 2-year-old, and a 6-month-old- with that I understand how much it means to know that your child...
Shana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shana is funny and intelligent. She has watched my two children multiple times and I love the chance to have her come over. If you're contemplating having her watch your little ones, go for it. You couldn't pick a better nanny. "
Eric S.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
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: Meal prep, travel, 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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Morgan, 22. I have a little one of my own. I'm available Monday-Friday and some weekends! in your home or mine. I love kids. Lots of experiences and references.
5.0
"My son and I absolutely adore you!!!! Thank so much for everything you truly are a Rockstar and thank you for everything!!!! You have gone above and beyond my expectations thank you so much!!!!!!"
Katie L.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Aly was a GREAT sitter! She got along with my two babies very well, giving them all of the attention needed. "
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oh, where do I even begin with Bea?! We had the absolute pleasure of having her take care of our 6 month old for the summer, and we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful and engaging caregiver.
From the very first day, it was clear she had a special connection...
Kadi W.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Olivia!
** I'm currently full-time with a family but am booking for occasional & date nights! **
About me:
I have experience working with children ages newborn - 12+. I love nature and anything crafty. I'm very outgoing and friendly. I'm CPR & First Aid Certified through American Red Cross. I am pursuing a...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very relatable, caring, outgoing, does light house work, and lastly my daughter (2.5 years old.)couldn’t wait till Olivia to come and hang out with her while I was at work."
Care member
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Angelina, a 20-year-old from Liverpool, NY. I am from a very close-knit family and love to spend my summers with my younger cousins. I have over 8 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. We love to play board games, bake treats, do crafts, walk to the park, or swim in the pool!
I am currently a...
Angelina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Angelina made me feel very comfortable as soon as I met her! She is great with my 1.5 year old daughter. She is very interactive while playing, reading, and making sure my daughters needs are met! "
Chelsey R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Clay, NY:
How can I find a Clay babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Clay, 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 1 babysitters in Clay, 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 Clay, NY?
The average rate for Clay, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 per hour as of May 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 Clay, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Clay, 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.