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60 babysitters are listed in Cohoes, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cohoes, NY
Rene K.
Albany, NY
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitter
Hello, I am a recent UAlbany graduate as of May 2020. I am also currently a graduate student, and I am completing an online Master's degree program relating to childhood education. I have over 5 years of teaching experience, and am ready to take on a more challenging, rewarding position. As a teacher, I taught...
Rene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"René enjoys spending time with children, is very reliable, trustworthy and hardworking. Also great with pets."
Lisa K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am available for weekend or evening babysitting. For the past 10 years I have been a self-employed house cleaner, so if you need help with cleaning, while I am babysitting, or when the children are asleep, we can definitely discuss that..
Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Christina came to my home on short notice to watch my 2 children. She was absolutely amazing! My kids loved her. My 3 year old wanted to leave with her and her 6 year old who came along to help. I definitely recommend Christina and will use her again."
Connie D.
5.0
(3)
Hi there! I am a Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience. I consider myself to be an excellent candidate for babysitting because of my healthcare knowledge and experience in the clinical setting. I have 2+ yrs of unpaid in-hospital experience working with children with disabilities, geriatrics, newborns & postpartum mothers,...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Francesca is CPR certified and has been going to school for nursing. She is a dependable child care provider and has a kind and gentle approach. She would be an asset to any employer."
Jaineen P.
Sara M.
Troy, NY
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara and I have 7. 5 years working with children! I have experience with working from children as young as 6 weeks to 12 years old. I worked at a daycare for 6. 5 years as a preschool/pre-k teacher and did one year of school age. I have been working as a center manager at a local daycare for about a year.
I...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Maggie S.
Schenectady, NY
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Maggie, I'm a student in college working for my teaching degree. I have always loved spending time with kids and watching them grow, I have about a year of professional babysitting and I will always jump for opportunities when I can. I can arrange fun games to play with the little ones and also be there to help with...
5.0
"Maggie is currently watching my son part time. I'm so glad we found her! She is dependable and reliable! She always responds to my calls and texts and my son really loves her. Such a nice person as well. I would definitely recommend!"
Sarah P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY .
I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Missy is responsible, experienced and interactive with the kids. She has a calm demeanor and is very patient. "
Jill B.
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience with the elderly as well as children dating back to when I was 16 years old. I am passionate about it because it's where I excel the most. I am fully vaccinated with the booster for Covid. Last year I retired from NYS Office of the State Comptroller after 36 years of service. I enjoy working with...
Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eva is wonderful! She has been helping me out since I needed extra help around the house. She is extremely reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. In my household she has done cooking, baking, cleaning, and running errands. She has excelled at all of these! "
Anne S.
Stephanie D.
Latham, NY
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Been in the Early Childhood field for 19years. I have worked in daycares as a teacher and administration. I am currently looking for evening and some weekend care like date nights. I am also open to before school care depending on location and hours as I do have a day job.
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie loves my kids and treats them as her own. I rarely trust people with my kids but with her i have no worries! my kids are always happy when she watches them."
Care member
Jean Line L.
Schenectady, NY
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Jean Line , I am 27 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Schenectady County Community College earning my Early Childhood degree. Taking care of others has been a passion of mine for a very long time. I love kids. I enjoy being around them making them laugh, teaching them from right and wrong and helping them out...
Jean Line can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jean Line is quite possibly the best babysitter we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Our toddler, who's usually shy, loved her right away and gave her a big smile when she came back the next day. No complaints whatsoever, only praise! "
Aleksy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Positive, caring and compassionate Health Aide with more than six years of experience in providing superior in-home care tasks for elderly and child patience
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She takes amazing care of our infant. She is loving, kind, safe, and dependable. She assists us with household chores, and also takes care of our Labrador. Any family would be lucky to have Maria work with them. We could not...
Kelly O.
Bibi Z.
Schenectady, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to 9-years old , as well as twins. I am loving, very nice, reliable , responsible, and a very respectful person whom anyone can trust to take care of their children. I have three children of my own 2 daughters who are 28 and 25, and a son who's 23. I treat the...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Bibi. She came into our lives when we needed a full-time caretaker (8am-4pm M-F) for my youngest son (age 1) at the last minute and she sounded too good to be true. However, we soon found out she really is just that wonderful....
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Lauren and I am a Social Psychologist who has always liked kids. Their energy and enthusiasm is the best! I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter and taking care of my friends' kids. I can also assist with homework, meal prep and laundry.
I work for the Department of Health from Monday-Friday...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Lauren as a friend for 30 years, and she is responsible, kind and dependable. She was a big help after I had my kids ( ages 4 and 1) and would watch them so I could nap or get things done around the house. My kids are always excited to see her and they...
Catherine D.
Cuwani C.
Schenectady, NY
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a childcare provider with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. My interest in caring for children stems from my passion for nurturing their growth and development. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for making children feel comfortable and safe. I am also very comfortable enforcing...
Cuwani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cuwani was able to adapt to the needs of my children and connect with them to gain their trust."
Joel B.
Vered O.
Albany, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a fun, warm, and responsible 24-year-old living on the Upper West Side. I look forward to talking to you and seeing if I can be the right fit for your family!
Vered can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Vered is creative, fun and energetic . She connects great with kids. She is responsible and very reliable!
I highly recommend Vered!"
Ruth M.
5.0
(1)
Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tell us about your experience with Teresa K."
Praveen Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! To begin, I started watching children at age 15 by caring for my cousins when they were babies.
Additionally, I am the oldest of three siblings, and I have taken that role very seriously and still do.
My most recent job was caring for a family who has 3 boys, aged 2, 5, and 8. I had worked with them for over a year, and...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Alyssa has babysat 1-2x/week for my two children (ages 3 & 5) for about 3 months. She is prompt, flexible, responsible, and fun. She initiates play w my children, takes the time to teach them, is creative in her play with them, and they just love her. They look...
Alison S.
Khadija A.
Clifton Park, NY
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
My name is Khadija but I go by Kat and I'm a very reliable, honest and passionate childcare provider, I am CPR certified and I care at my house in a very fun and safe environment for the kids. I reside in Clifton Park NY and have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers for over 5 years now!
I love...
Khadija can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Khadija is a great caregiver . We are very lucky to find her. She is responsible, caring and professional. My son have a lot of allergies and we trust her 100% . She always make sure the food is safe for him.
and will buy exactly what he can eat. We highly...
Tahel M.
Katharine D.
Troy, NY
$16-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm 24 and have 9 years of experience of child care in many different settings. I have worked with many families with children of all ages (including infants) Most recently I worked with a family and their 5 children for over 6 years. Their reference and contact info is available upon request. I have also worked as a...
Katharine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cecelia H.
Albany, NY
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cecelia and I am a full time Nurse. I have loved children and enjoyed taking care of them for as long as I can remember. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been doing so on and off since! I have so much love to give and I hope you allow me to share that with your children! :)
Cecelia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cecelia was great with our little guy! We have known her for a year now and can't wait to have her watch for us again."
Doug T.
Bonnie R.
Albany, NY
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Giver Available Day Hours Or Some Weekends For The Summer.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My first job growing up was sitting! I was certified in First Aid and CPR for many years while working at a Family Shelter as Program Director'
I have reliable transportation and no points on my Driver license that I have had for over 38years. I can provide proof of my clean driving record.
I love taking care of kids, elderly...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bonnie cared for our two energetic boys on a regular schedule. She was always on time and had great communication. She was playful and engaging with our boys and they really liked playing with her. Bonnie is super sweet, we would definitely hire her again. "
Lauren M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cohoes, NY
Rene K.
5.0
René is amazing. I hired her as my son's nanny for a few months when I returned to work and he just adored her! My son has a hard time adjusting and warming up to new babysitters, but he just loved René! I felt very comfortable leaving him with her and had an overall great experience. She was always...
- Maryanna P.
Christina D.
5.0
She is very smart and effective, a problem solver with a good work ethic and positive attitude!
- Emily S.
Francesca P.
5.0
Francesca is CPR certified and has been going to school for nursing. She is a dependable child care provider and has a kind and gentle approach. She would be an asset to any employer.
- Jaineen P.
Maggie S.
5.0
Maggie is currently watching my son part time. I'm so glad we found her! She is dependable and reliable! She always responds to my calls and texts and my son really loves her. Such a nice person as well. I would definitely recommend!
- Sarah P.
Melissa T.
5.0
Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science experiments with her. She even washed the dishes! I definitely plan on having Melissa sit for us again!
- Alison K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cohoes, NY:
How can I find a Cohoes babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cohoes, 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 17 babysitters in Cohoes, 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 Cohoes, NY?
The average rate for Cohoes, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.41 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 Cohoes, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cohoes, 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.
Ratings for Cohoes, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Cohoes, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.