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60 babysitters are listed in Cohoes, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Cohoes, NY

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Kristina Y.


Troy, NY

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristina! I just graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelors in history and theatre with the intention of pursuing a career in childhood education. I have a strong passion for working with kids, and am willing to adapt to whatever your child needs. Whether your child wants to sing and dance, do crafts, play...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kristina arrived a few minutes early and jumped right in. She was pleasant and had great communication leading up to the job. Our 6yo had a great night playing games and building forts. We will definitely be hiring Kristina again!"

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Mahnoor A.


Clifton Park, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello Childcare Seekers! I'm a very reliable honest caring babysitter who has a passion for childcare. I reside in Clifton Park NY. I am CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I love being around kids, helping them learn, spend quality time with them, playing(outdoor/indoor...
Mahnoor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maha has been caring for my two boys (4 and 2) for the last 8 months and I cannot say enough good things about her! She cares for my children like they were her own, planning special holiday parties, daily activities, plenty of outdoor time etc. While we were on...

Jennifer M.

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Jonna W.


Albany, NY

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jonna. I finished my undergrad in December 2021 and earned my bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences. I started working towards my master's degree at The College of Saint Rose, however I am finishing my final semester online due to their closure. Over the past summers I babysat five days a...
Jonna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Jonna is the most trustworthy person I know. I've known her my whole life. She is so kind and caring."

Emily P.

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Rene K.


Albany, NY

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

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 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...

Maryanna P.

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Christina D.


Albany, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Weekend And Evening Babysitting

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & 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.

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Sara M.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara. I have 8 years experience working with children between the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I currently teach pre-K for head start and worked in day care as a teacher for 6. 5 years and a manager for 1 year. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a bachelors in psychology. I'm CPR...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa T.


Schenectady, NY

$16-23/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Weekend Babysitter With Variable

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Jennifer E.


Watervliet, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 38 years old. I have several years of experience in babysitting. I'm trustworthy, responsible, and reliable. I love children. I cook, clean, help with homework and love doing fun and educational activities with the children an have a Vehicle I have worked with infants since I was 18 years old. I am a certified teacher...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice."

Sandra I.

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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Mommy & Teacher Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Special Education Teacher, with a Master's Degree in Education and about 8 years of experience with kids of all ages and abilities. While I loved working with students, most of my passion for caring for and learning with children has come from my time as mom and in-home childcare provider for the past 4 years. My...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"While the timing didn't work out for our family, we were very impressed with Danielle and her approach to childcare. I think any family would be lucky to hire her. "

Skye A.

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Eva S.


Wynantskill, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Stephanie D.


Latham, NY

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

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."

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Nicholle G.


Albany, NY

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently work full-time as a school administrator at a Montessori School since 2018. On occasion I teach extracurricular classes like gardening, theater, photography, and yearbook. I am looking for any part-time work for evenings, dates nights, or weekends. I have worked as a babysitter, full-time nanny, camp arts...
Nicholle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicholle babysat for us when my husband and I went out for the first time since your daughter has been born. She knew I was nervous and she was great with me. She came over a night before and we showed her where everything is and took her through the bedtime...

Kim S.

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Jessica S.


Albany, NY

$17-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

Debbie F.

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Jean Line L.


Schenectady, NY

$21/hr10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Jean Line was great taking me to and from the hospital (very responsible driver) and watching my 6-year-old when I had an outpatient procedure. She was calm and kept checking with me to make sure I didn’t need anything. My daughter had a wonderful time coloring and...

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Maria C.


Clifton Park, NY

$30-46/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Heath Aide / Babysister

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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Bibi Z.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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
"Bibi took care of my daughter from the age of 6 weeks to 15 months. We had to part ways only because we relocated to another state when my daughter was 15 months, else would have continued all the way into preschool. She was very loving, organized, and fully...

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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Night Out? Email Me

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.

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Cuwani C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Cuwani was warm and wonderful- the kids took to her immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and I would happily rehire!"

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Vered O.


Albany, NY

$16/hr8 yrs exp

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.

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Jeanna C.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Jeanna

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience of babysitting. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a child at heart love Disney, dancing, and singing! I am a dance major in college, love teaching dance to young kids. I have experience working with children on the spectrum. I love summer activities. I am a huge planner; I...
Jeanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely amazing, just a joy to be around! My kiddos (and I) love Jeanna and we're already planning to have her back! She was engaged with my kids and they absolutely loved her! Would have her back any time."

Jessica E.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cohoes, NY

Kristina Y.

5.0

Kristina arrived a few minutes early and jumped right in. She was pleasant and had great communication leading up to the job. Our 6yo had a great night playing games and building forts. We will definitely be hiring Kristina again!

- Care member

Mahnoor A.

5.0

Mahnoor (Maha) is an exceptional, caring sitter that my daughter loves going to! She is extremely responsive, responsible, and a great communicator. Always sends pictures and updates. My daughter always comes back happy, clean, fed, and very obviously well-cared for. I definitely recommend Maha to...

- Norain S.

Jonna W.

5.0

Jonna is the most trustworthy person I know. I've known her my whole life. She is so kind and caring.

- Emily P.

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.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Cohoes, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.