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60 babysitters are listed in Darien Center, NY
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Darien Center, NY
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a 27-year-old preschool teacher aide and am looking for a full time nanny job! I have 3 years of childcare experience (ages 1-6) and 1 year of professional cleaning experience. I work best with ages 2-5 and love pets.
I started babysitting when I was a teenager but started working with children full time in 2020.
Gia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gia is wonderful! We have 3 younger aged children and they always have a great time when Gia babysits them! I constantly get asked when she can come back again. Gia does activities and plays game with our children and definitely keeps them entertained the entire...
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4.3
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have watched on a semi-regular basis 4 children ages 3 months, 4 years old, 6 years old, and a 10-year-old. I have also watched a 15-month-old for 9 hours at a time several times. I have also previously worked as a nanny 20 hours a week watching a 1-year-old. I have taken the American Red Cross Babysitter's Course.
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is a great caregiver! She is super sweet, arrives on time and is confident with her abilities to care for children. My 4yo daughter was comfortable with her immediately and quickly warmed up to playing with lauren! My daughter couldnt stop talking about all...
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Alissa R.
Corfu, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up with four younger brothers and sisters has prepared me to assist with child care. I have done it all from playing out side, changing diapers, preparing meals, bandaging the boo boos, and cleaning messy faces. While in the military, I have had great opportunities to babysit. A good friend of mine asked me to babysit...
Alissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alissa began working for us in late summer/early fall 2016 and has since become like a member of the family. We have 3 boys who love her, and she makes our day-to-day lives easier. Her responsibilities are picking up the boys from school and taking them to their...
Amy M.
Linda R.
Alden, NY
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
I live in Marilla and I am a married woman who loves children. My husband and I have a young adult daughter. I volunteer at my Church youth group. I am a non-smoker with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
When I babysit, I don't sit them in front of the TV! We play games, color, put puzzles together, read...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda is wonderful! She watched my daughter for over a year when she was a toddler and took great care of her. She was also a great help with minor housekeeping, kids laundry etc. Totally dependable. Excellent communication. Strongly recommend for anyone looking...
Nitu K.
Hailey B.
Attica, NY
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old and live in attica. I've been working with babies and toddlers since I was 17. I have been a nanny for 2 families for each about 2 years. Working with children has always been something I love. I will make sure your kids have the most fun and are fed well, other than that I will make sure the house is cleaned...
I like working with kids because the way they view the world is so inspiring. They're so kind and compassionate and truly the best things to happen to people!
In my spare time, I like to read books and go for walks! Getting active is important to me and being outside is great for every age.
One thing you should know about me...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Kailynn. I have 2 years of experience working with children in a daycare and school setting as well as 3 to 4 years of experience babysitting children. I received my Bachelor's Degree in B-6 Childhood and Special Education in December of 2022. I was a daycare director for a year and a half. I'm very comfortable around...
Kailynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have babysat cousins and children of friends. I am also a volunteer camp counselor at a camp for developmentally disabled adults. Being a counselor has given me experience in caring for another individual, conflict management strategies, and interpersonal skills.
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Lily G.
Attica, NY
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, hardworking, caring for others.
I like working with kids because they have so much personality and energy.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible with hours.
I started working with kids when I was 16.
In my spare time, I like to play video games and hangout with friends.
One thing you...
Aurora D.
Buffalo, NY
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aurora and I would love to work with you :)
I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a job as a babysitter. I have several years of experience working with children of various ages. I am fluent both in English and Italian. I lived in Italy for several years. I attended school there and I worked part time...
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of prof. nanny experience. I have nannied all ages, from newborns to young teens. My passion for arts and crafts has allowed me to create countless fun and educational activities that spark creativity and engagement in children. I pride myself on my dependability and flexibility, with an open schedule that allows...
Jacquelene can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Jacqlene to work as a nanny for our daughter almost three years ago. Jacqlene has been a reliable, fun, loving, and hard-working full-time nanny for our girl since she was just an infant. She has literally seen our three-year-old daughter grow up and has...
Adwaa A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in the suburbs of Buffalo, NY, I learned how to navigate our winters, cheer for the Bills, & cherish America's Friendliest City. Proud St. Bonaventure University graduate in Marketing/Communications, which included a semester "studying" abroad in Italy (eating pasta & drinking wine).
Family: Navigating the intricate...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carolyn was wonderful with my 3 kids! They love having her watch them!"
Alex B.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19, I attend ECC for early childhood development, I was also a lead toddler teacher im the 2-3-year-old room. I love children and have been caring for them since I was 10. I am fully vaccinated. I have reliable references and am so excited to care for children again! I am also willing to discuss the statement on my profile...
Carley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I liked that Carley understood my child's needs and never hesitated to ask me questions when she wasn’t sure about certain rules we had"
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Danaya H.
Buffalo, NY
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I'm A Sophomore At SUNY Brockport. I'm Looking For A Part-time And/or One-time Job For Extra $$.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because of the opportunity to teach and be a positive light, in a growing little one's life.
I started proactively working with kids in 2017. I watched my moms coworkers daughter, three times a week, for all four of my high school years. Her daughter was 2-5 years old, back then. I have experience with...
Danaya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Awesome service! I am very happy when someone keeps their word and even more happy when they deliver on what they say. Dayana is very punctual and professional and I recommend her cleaning service to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough house cleaner!"
Travis D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I provide childcare from infancy to teens. I also provide elder care, we all know how challenging it is to juggle work family life and help our parents, its a balancing act. And for those of us who dont have children, but need care for our dogs (angels on 4 legs) our fur babies, I have you...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Michele watched our 3 year old daughter for several months 3 times a week. She was very patient with our daughter who can be tricky to win over sometimes! Michele kept at it and gained her trust and love. She would still be watching her but we’re now in school full...
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Leah W.
Lancaster, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a professional nanny and I would love to meet your family! I have over eight years of childcare experience, including working at a daycare and being a live in nanny.
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Leah is so good with babies! She takes great care of my little one and is always flexible with whatever we need. She is gentle, patient, flexible, and dependable. You can tell she has a passion for what she does, and our whole family loves her!"
Angelica T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Andrea. I am currently a School Counselor. I have had a handful of experiences working with toddlers, adolescents, and neuro divergent children/young adults. Previous jobs I have held were caring for a 3-month-old, babysitting for two little boys (3 and 8 years old), providing early intervention to 12...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved having Andrea watch our son! She watched him on recurring schedule and was always reliable and dependable. She was great with our 4 1/2 month old son. As a new mother, I felt completely comfortable leaving my infant with her. I would recommend her to...
Lindsay K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education in May of 2019. I obtained my New York State Teaching Certification in June 2019 in Birth through Grade 6. I am currently attending Buffalo State College to get a masters in Special Education (1-6). I work for the Town of Amherst as a...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kara was a sweetheart! She was on time and made herself available in short notice. My two kids loved playing with her. I will definitely hire her again."
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. My mother ran a daycare in our home growing up so children were always a part of my life. I learned early on how to help out with little ones and enjoy babysitting whenever an opportunity arises. I babysat all throughout high school and college as well as for family and friends....
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were so lucky to have found Nicole to care for our daughter. From the very first day, she was warm, responsible, and highly attentive to our little one’s needs. She always arrives on time and ready to have fun!
Nicole is incredibly thoughtful and very...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and caring teacher and babysitter. I have experience caring for children of all ages. I also have experience watching multiple children at once. I am great at getting along with children. I am responsible and caring. I love playing games indoors and outdoors as well as getting creative with crafts. I am available...
Hanna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien Center, NY
Gia F.
5.0
Gia worked with my son at his daycare center. He can be a difficult child but she made such a difference in his behavior once she began working there. He no longer attends the program so she now will babysit for us. My kids love her.
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Lauren P.
3.0
Lauren has always been on time and we have never had any issues with her. She is very reliable.
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Alissa R.
5.0
Alissa began working for us in late summer/early fall 2016 and has since become like a member of the family. We have 3 boys who love her, and she makes our day-to-day lives easier. Her responsibilities are picking up the boys from school and taking them to their various activities then home. On...
- Amy M.
Linda R.
5.0
Linda was great. An absolute lifesaver. My kids liked her, and she said they were "great kids". I was like, "who's kids did you just watch?" Joking.. Kinda. She answered around 9:00PM to watch my children at 7:30AM the next morning.
- Andy L.
Jacquelene B.
5.0
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Jackie as our nanny! As a medical resident with a demanding schedule, I needed someone who could be flexible and adapt to our ever-changing needs. Jackie was always willing to stay late or come in early on short notice, which was a huge relief for our family....
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How can I find a Darien Center babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Darien Center, NY?
The average rate for Darien Center, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 per hour as of April 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 Darien Center, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Darien Center, 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.