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Cassie M.
Shokan, NY
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Thanks Again For Reviewing My Profile- I'd Welcome The Opportunity To Meet With You And Your Family.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cassie!
Thanks for reviewing my profile.
I'm a Kid's Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher searching for more work due to COVID-19 lay-offs. Whether caregiving or teaching, I've been described as warm, gentle, engaging, patient, energetic, & fun.
Following a 2-decade career in marketing & event production, & some major life...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie really cares about connecting with kids. She is great with my 5 and 2-year old. She is punctual, responsive, knowledgeable about what kids need, and extremely responsible. I know my kids are in great hands with her."
Kerry M.
Angela P.
Lake Katrine, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/babysitter Available Full-time And Some Weekend.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Angela I am an experience child care provider with a Bachelor Degree in early childhood education. I am interested in being part of a loving family. I have 15 years experience in childcare. I worked in childcare setting as an early childhood teacher. I have had the opportunity to work with children of various...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela took care of our 5 month old for a month. We would have loved to have her longer, but she had previous commitments she had to move on to. She was extremely attentive, thoughtful, and caring to our little babe. It was great having someone with her experience...
Adrienne K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a personnel care aide for 6 years now and I am certified. I would love to go in greater depth and answer all of your questions about my qualifications. Thank you
Salimata can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Subject: Experienced Newborn Care Specialist Available
Hello,
I came across your job posting and would love the opportunity to assist your family. My name is Keyondrah, and I am an experienced Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and Night Nanny with a strong background in overnight care for newborns.
I understand how...
Keyondrah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Keke as my kids call her :) Is exceptional.
She has created a whole schedule/Routine for my children and they thrive from it. Being able to leave my kids alone with another person is terrifying but with her I don't worry one second. She is apart of our family."
Hayley M.
5.0
(1)
I have experience working with children, from an after-school program to 1 on 1 working for an individual family. I have the tools and skills to facilitate a child's needs and keep them engaged and happy throughout the day.
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"would recommend 100% to any families looking for childcare!"
Liberty H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Ariel and I have been working in childcare and as a professional nanny for almost 15 years. I am currently working full-time as a nanny for a wonderful family in Woodstock for the past 4+ years, and am only looking for occasional date night and weekend jobs. I am CPR and First Aid certified through the Red...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Let me save you some time on your babysitting search. Ariel is the best babysitter we have EVER had, bar none. It is a true pleasure for me to write this review. I have 2 daughters (4 and 7) and we hired Ariel to watch our kids throughout a wedding weekend for my...
Blaire P.
Ilanya P.
Kingston, NY
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, understanding, and open minded
I like working with kids because I've always gotten a joy out of it, even just being around kids since I was younger. I always tried to take care of my niece or little cousins.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help out the parents in their...
Skills:
CPR
Sarah S.
Catskill, NY
$28-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Sarah from Catskill, NY. I'm a cook who loves nature and spending time with kids. I grew up in Rhinebeck and had the chance to live in Brazil for six years and Italy for one. After high school, I took some time off to do service work and explore different places. I studied Liberal Arts and Aviation Management and have...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Maddisyn, but I go by Maddie. I started working with kids when I was about 13, babysitting my cousins. When I was 15 I took a few babysitting courses and learned lots more. Since then i've been working with kids from newborns to around 10 years old. I love working with kids as I've been around them my whole...
Maddisyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Julie R.
Kingston, NY
$25-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there!
My name is Jules and I am currently studying English at SUNY New Paltz. I am originally from Saugerties, but I currently reside in Kingston. I grew up with a large family, which is where my love for being a nanny comes from! I have been around kids my whole life and babysat various families throughout high school. I...
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am seeking a nannying position starting Spring 2025. I am 27 years old and hold a degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from SUNY New Paltz, along with an initial teaching certification in both areas.
My experience includes working as a preschool forest teacher, where I taught children ages 2 to 5, fostering a...
Misa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hi there, my name is Sarah and I'm an energetic and creative 31-year-old! I was the oldest cousin in a large and tight knit family, and I gained experience at an early age as the go-to babysitter in both my family and my neighborhood. Over the years I also taught a summer class for the children of refugees, been a camp counselor...
Hi, I'm Brenna! I am 23 years old. I have experience as a recurring nanny as well as working in child care programs with the YMCA for several years! Off the books I have been helping out with my 15 younger cousins (ranging from 4 mo to 14yrs) for as long as I can remember.
I have always adored working with children. I am very...
Brenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Childcare has been a part of my entire life. My mother was a home daycare provider for most of my young life. I started babysitting at 12 years old. I was able to start working at 14 years old and my first job was as a preschool teacher's aide for two summers. Throughout high school, I volunteered at a local Boys and Girls club....
Jess can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I am 28 years old have a BA in community education and currently working towards my masters in Social Work. I have been working with children and family in various roles from being a case manager to being a family educator. My approach to working with kids, especially as a babysitter is to be very interactive and prefer to...
Ky can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kirsten C.
Kingston, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kirsten. I am an experienced babysitter/nanny with over 10 years of child care experience. I'm comfortable with ages 4-months to 12-years, and am currently working at a daycare as the lead school age (Kindergarten-7th) teacher! I help maintain zoom/school schedules as well as homework assistance for the different...
Kirsten can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I'm a mother of a beautiful outgoing 8-month-old. I have 7 years child experience, love kids. Just moved back to this area. Looking for something for the side and to give my little man some friends too!
I also love working with elderly. I took care of my gramma before she passed away, I worked in two nursing homes for about 8...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hi I am Sarah. I am 20 years old. I have around 3 years experience watching kids. I can plan activities for them as well as do some light house work and cooking. I can plan both indoor and outdoor play.
I like working with kids because they are the future. My cousin's wife told me a quote years ago that I have lived by since...
Haille H.
Cairo, NY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my names Haille! Being at the age of 23 I have had experience with children from newborn to the tween years. I currently have 4 nephews and 4 nieces. The youngest right now is a year old and the oldest is 12. I'm willing to adjust to whatever makes you and your little ones happy when you are unable to be around. Some of my...
Hello, to whomever is reading!
I like to go by Koya. I tutor and nanny.
I am a 24-year-old artist and farm worker.
I care deeply about community care, creativity, and sustainability.
I have worked as both a nanny and a tutor for the last 8 years. I love both the academics as a whole and the arts. My specific skillset...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elka Park, NY
Cassie M.
5.0
Cassie really cares about connecting with kids. She is great with my 5 and 2-year old. She is punctual, responsive, knowledgeable about what kids need, and extremely responsible. I know my kids are in great hands with her.
- Kerry M.
Angela P.
5.0
Angela babysat our 15-month-old while we had a date night. She was excellent! She has our complete trust. We look forward to hiring her again!!
- Lyndsey B.
Keyondrah M.
5.0
Keyondrah babysat weekly for me and she never disappointed. My daughter absolutely loved her and she is engaging
- Care member
Abigail H.
5.0
would recommend 100% to any families looking for childcare!
- Liberty H.
Ariel J.
5.0
Let me save you some time on your babysitting search. Ariel is the best babysitter we have EVER had, bar none. It is a true pleasure for me to write this review. I have 2 daughters (4 and 7) and we hired Ariel to watch our kids throughout a wedding weekend for my brother in the Catskills. I knew...
- Blaire P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elka Park, NY:
How can I find a Elka Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elka Park, 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 1 babysitters in Elka Park, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Elka Park, NY?
The average rate for Elka Park, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Elka Park, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elka Park, 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.