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60 babysitters are listed in Dryden, NY
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Dryden, NY
Hello! My name is Mercy. I have been babysitting since I was 12. Children ranging from ages 1 months - 12 years old. I have worked as a After School Counselor at GIAC (Greater Ithaca Activities Center) for about 9 months. I worked with 1st graders along side a co-worker. That job ended due to the pandemic. I have taken 10+ year...
Mercy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I am currently a nursing student at TC3, and have a passion for taking care of children. I've been babysitting since I was 14, and can also take care of pets, housework, and meal prep. I am also available short notice if needed.
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is amazing and so attentive! She is such a gem to our family."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My goal is to empower kids to be curious and respectful, and to give them as much independence as possible. I have > 9 years of professional experience caring for and educating kids. I worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and ages (5-18) as a STEM and Education Specialist for the Boys and Girls Club for 6 years. I was...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah has been fantastic with our twins! She's timely, communicates well, and reliable! She has helped them grow and explore the world around them over the last few months! "
Erica M.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
Cara V.
Ithaca, NY
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have babysat since I was 14, all ages. I graduated college with a degree in psychology and chemistry. I love kids and have hopes to be a pediatric PA some day. I have worked as a nursing assistant and a medical assistant. I am currently in PA school and I am CPR certified.
A little bit about me: I played basketball in...
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cara was great with our three boys! They loved her and want her to come back. "
Care member
5.0
(10)
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ajuné is professional, positive, and our kids loved her! She played lots of games with our two (ages 9 and 12) and kept them in good spirits. We look forward to working with Ajuné again soon!"
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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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Nicole B.
Ithaca, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Upbeat Creative Nanny & Teacher & Tutor With Almost 20 Years Of Experience!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Currently looking for 6-10 hours/week. Weekday afternoon preferred but can be flexible. With almost 20 years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, house manager, tutor, and teacher, I am an enthusiastic, organized, present, and loving caregiver. I love to take kids on adventures like the park, playground, museums and use those...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Nicole is an enthusiastic, responsible, and dedicated babysitter. My girls love her! She reads, takes trips to playgrounds, beaches, the library -- you name it. She is kind and caring and very patient. She is also a great cook and baker, and she regularly makes...
Erica S.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison did a great job caring for our 3 children. She was professional and easy to work with and our kids really liked her. We would love to work with her again."
Caleb B.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gizem and I am currently a college student at Cornell University. I have experience in both Babysitting and Pet sitting. I have 7 years of professional baby sitting and experience with working with children from ages 3 and up. I also have experience with caring for children with special needs. I can also help with...
Gizem can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kelly C.
Lansing, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello families! I have been in the childcare industry for just over 10 years, I have nannied and worked in the classroom as a preschool teacher. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I am energetic so I can keep up with the kids. I enjoy being outside as much as possible. With my teaching background, I like to...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
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...
Hello, my name is Breanna and I'm a kind and creative 21-year-old. I enjoy sports of any kind, but I grew up playing softball. I love reading, writing, board games, puzzles and more. As I am an aunt of 2, I have years worth of experience taking care of children of any age. Prior to that, I have babysat throughout my high school...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a long time babysitter and nanny who is taking a break from my work as a registered nurse. Most recently I served as a home visiting nurse for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program of NYC for 4 years. This is a program for new parents in which they are a paired with an RN who provides a wide range education and support...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Caroline B.
Ithaca, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi There! My Name Is Caroline, And I Recently Moved To Ithaca, NY, To Pursue My Master's Degree.
I'd describe my personality as positive, reliable, and nurturing!
I like working with kids because of the activeness and creativity that comes with the job. I also appreciate the opportunity to have a positive impact on a child's growth and development.
I'm looking for a job that shares my same values of respect, punctuality,...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dryden, NY
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
Savannah P.
5.0
Savannah has been fantastic with our twins! She's timely, communicates well, and reliable! She has helped them grow and explore the world around them over the last few months!
- Erica M.
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.
Cara V.
5.0
Cara was great with our three boys! They loved her and want her to come back.
- Care member
Ajune R.
5.0
Ajune was great with our 18 months old kid. She was patient, attentive and caring.
- Ahmed A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dryden, NY:
How can I find a Dryden babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dryden, 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 2 babysitters in Dryden, 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 Dryden, NY?
The average rate for Dryden, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.50 per hour as of March 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 Dryden, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dryden, 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.