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60 babysitters are listed in Cortland, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cortland, NY
Dariana P.
Ithaca, NY
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
For years I have been caring for infants as young as newborns and children of many ages. One of my favorite things to do with children is to go to the park and do art. Sound fun? Send me a message :)
I usually respond within the hour or the day after.
Important:
(I am currently only taking housekeeping work)
Dariana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"My family and I are new to town. We were looking for someone to clean the house and found Dariana on Care.com. Dariana has come to clean a couple times now and she is amazing! She is very thorough, reliable, professional and does an amazing job cleaning the house....
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Willow L.
Ithaca, NY
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Willow, I am currently a student at Binghamton University! I am looking for part time work while I'll be home on breaks! I am the oldest of 4 and have been around kids my whole life. I lots have experience watching kids and helping out with house hold tasks. I also coach soccer to girls under 10, and love to do...
5.0
"My son loved Willow! He even asked for her when he woke up in the morning. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a third year college student who has been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have a little brother who is 6 years old that I helped take care of a lot so I am comfortable with alI ages. Besides babysitting I also used to tutor and I still petsit so I could help with those needs as well. I have a car and I am willing to...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison watched my dogs for a few days. One of them is recovering from surgery so needed additional attention. The dogs seemed well cared for and she was also willing to help by staying longer than planned when it looked like my travel was going to be significantly...
Selena T.
Morgan T.
Ithaca, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers and kids since I was 16 years old. I also have experience with children through working with the children's ministry at church, directing the youth choir, and tutoring children. My tasks in previous babysitting roles included pick-up/drop-off to extracurricular...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is amazing and so attentive! She is such a gem to our family."
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Emelia P.
Ithaca, NY
$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 20-year-old college student seeking part-time work during my breaks in northern CT (Granby, Simsbury, Suffield area) and during the school year near my college in Ithaca, NY. I will graduate in 2024 with a degree in Applied Psychology.
I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am...
Emelia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Emmy is amazing with kids! She helped us over the winter break to watch our toddler son who was home for two months with a broken leg. Emmy went above and beyond to help our son while he learned to walk again, and even helped with potty training. Emmy is a pro -...
Jess M.
Colleen B.
Ithaca, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Colleen! I am 27 years old and currently going to school at Ithaca College to obtain my Master's of Physician Assistant. I have babysitting experience for the past 15 years. I love to have fun and get kids motivated, whether it be in their favorite sport, hobby, or school. I love to inspire them and watch them grow.
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Colleen is great! She watched my 6 month old son weekly and picked up my daughter from school when needed. Kept a great schedule for both of them and was very interactive. I would absolutely recommend her"
Andrea M.
Kayla H.
Tully, NY
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I used to babysit for a family of three girls when I was only 16 years old. I loved watching them grow and helping them get through life. I'm a very outgoing person and just enjoy being around people. I love helping others and just making everyone feel included.
Hello! My Name is Ashley. I am 34 years old and an Army Veteran. I am a certified medical assistant but love working for families with children! I have 1 child and 2 step children that I care for a would treat your children like my own! I have been babysitting and nannying children since I was 15 years old, and absolutely love...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
I currently live in Denver, CO. I have been a full time preschool assistant teacher for the past 4 years. Prior to working in the classroom I've worked many years of Summer camp with mainly preschool age children, as well as babysitting. I love spending time with kids of all ages!
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ajuné, I'm 22, and I'm a student at Cornell University. I'm majoring in Psychology in order to become a clinical child psychologist. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I've always been great with younger children and have felt like they gravitate towards me. Their...
Ajune can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! I am currently a student at Ithaca College and work part time at Panera Bread. Originally, I'm from Buffalo, NY. Go Bills!
I adore working with kids! For the past two summers, I have worked as an overnight camp counselor. I've cared for kids ranging from age 5 to age 16. My campers have always loved me for my energetic...
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sadie B.
Tully, NY
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a naturally nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over 5 years of experience, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient, calm, and creative personality puts children at ease and allows them to explore...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently just graduated with my DPT and have moved back to NJ. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and have two younger sisters of my own. I love doing crafts, playing games, going to different experiences like museums or movie theatres and taking children to their scheduled sport practices. I also have experience with...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I've been working in childcare for most of high school, and have experience working in preschools, elementary schools, and after-school programs. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
I'd describe my personality as responsible, curious, and calm.
I like working with kids because I enjoy their perspectives and getting to...
I completed a dual Masters program in Social Work and Public Health and was working at a hospital managing grants and community programs until I had my son in November 2022. I am now home with him, which I love! We have a play area outside with a mud kitchen, a beautiful sunroom play area inside with many developmentally...
Carly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Avery I'm 24 and live in Somerset, NJ. I'm in my 2nd year of graduate school at Rutgers in New Brunswick, and I'm looking for a way to simultaneously gain childcare/tutoring experience while also supplementing my income a bit. I have babysat for a wide age range of children in the past, and have always found it to...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Isabella M.
Ithaca, NY
$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Isabelle and I am so excited to work with your family! I am currently a Sophomore at Cornell University studying Child Development and Psychology. I love working with children and have had 3 years of experience as a babysitter and 5+ years of experience studying Education and Education Policy. Some things I am...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annalyse. I relocated to the Ithaca area after graduating college. I'm currently an L&D and postpartum registered nurse and I am great with infants :)
Annalyse can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there, my name is Bella and I'm 20 years old. I'm originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. I currently attend Cornell University as a sophomore studying Hotel Management. I have 5 years of childcare experience as I have babysat my cousins from ages 1-12, helped in my church's nursery, and worked at my old preschool for 4 summers...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, NY
Dariana P.
5.0
My family and I are new to town. We were looking for someone to clean the house and found Dariana on Care.com. Dariana has come to clean a couple times now and she is amazing! She is very thorough, reliable, professional and does an amazing job cleaning the house. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Willow L.
5.0
My son loved Willow! He even asked for her when he woke up in the morning.
- Care member
Madison R.
5.0
Madison watched my dogs for a few days. One of them is recovering from surgery so needed additional attention. The dogs seemed well cared for and she was also willing to help by staying longer than planned when it looked like my travel was going to be significantly delayed. Thanks Madison!
- Selena T.
Morgan T.
5.0
We had the absolute pleasure of having Morgan watch our two kids for an entire weekend, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she is thoughtful, kind, and truly attentive. She went above and beyond to make sure our kids felt comfortable and entertained, and...
- Care member
Emelia P.
5.0
Emmy is amazing with kids! She helped us over the winter break to watch our toddler son who was home for two months with a broken leg. Emmy went above and beyond to help our son while he learned to walk again, and even helped with potty training. Emmy is a pro - our son warmed up to her right away...
- Jess M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cortland, NY:
How can I find a Cortland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cortland, 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 15 babysitters in Cortland, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Cortland, NY?
The average rate for Cortland, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.87 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 Cortland, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cortland, 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.