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Rachel E.
Buffalo, NY
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would describe myself as a patient, creative and reliable nanny with 4 years of nanny experience and two years of mothers helper experience. I am state certified and CPR/First Aid certified. I am currently a tattoo apprentice so I love to add age appropriate art lessons to my child care! My hair is currently red and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is incredible with our 7 month old. She’s very patient with the chaos that comes from a young tiny human, follows direction well, engages her in play and is incredibly reliable. I would highly recommend her for any care role and I am thankful to have her to...
Care member
Julie H.
Lancaster, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom of 9-year-old twins. I am a loyal, honest and dependable person. I have worked at a nanny and worked in day cares for 20 years. I am available to watch children at my home, please contact me if this is something that would interest you and your family. Thank you!
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julie helped me with the care of my children for years. She came to help with my toddler when I was pregnant and on bed rest with triplets, and then after the triplets came and my immediate family wasn't available to help, Julie stepped in! She is an amazing mother...
Amanda H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Colleen! I'm currently working as a dental assistant on the weekdays but I'm available on the weekends or the occasional weekday to babysit. I am 27 years old and have been babysitting kids since I was 13. I don't have any children of my own but I have a niece and nephew who I adore, along with my fur baby, Chip....
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen is the best sitter I've ever had! She is very reliable and kind. I like how she engages with my children and doesn't sit on the couch with her phone. My kids loved her so much and was sad to her go."
Kaitlin C.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madison/Maddy and I'm looking to help a few families with date nights:) I've been doing this for over 17 years, I'm reliable , trustworthy and here to help!
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Madison, they cannot wait for her to come back!
She was on time, we immediately loved her personality and the kids warmed up within minutes.
We came home to a sleeping toddler and a very happy 5 year old, who didn't want her to leave.
I would...
Katie O.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college student at the University at Buffalo, majoring in Occupational Therapy. Currently looking for a part-time babysitting job. I have experience with children from working as teacher aid in an elementary school. During the school semester I babysit for families in the area. I was a Girl Scout for 6 years and...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, starting with babysitting for family and friends. I know how to keep kids engaged and entertained, whether it's through fun activities or just being there to listen.
I'd be a great nanny because I genuinely love working with kids and have a soft spot for animals too. I have many...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Samantha K.
Buffalo, NY
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Samantha I'm from Buffalo NY, I am newly graduated from from Suny Oneonta. I have 7 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I own a car so I can do pickups/drop-offs/ errands and I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I will be in Buffalo until the end of August as I will be heading to live...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jaycee F.
Buffalo, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is Jaycee and I am looking for a part time nannying/babysitting position. I am first aid & CPR trained and have 8 years experience working with children of all ages including special needs!
Jaycee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi my name is Brittany! I graduated with my Bachelor's in English and Communication in 2016. Afterwards, I attended the University at Buffalo and graduated with my Master of Social Work in 2019.
I have tutored in multiple subjects for children and teenagers including those with special needs. I also have babysitting...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Audrey K. I grew up in a very rural town in Illinois but now live in Nashville. I graduated from Belmont University in December of 2020 with a degree in Studio Art. I grew up babysitting local children and several younger cousins in my community throughout the years. I also participated in several Vacation Bible...
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Emily C.
Buffalo, NY
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have years of experience babysitting for children of all ages. I also work in a library doing Youth programming, so I have experience with story times, doing craft and activities, and leading groups of children.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I passed the babysitting certification course. I can also help with Travel and Errands as I have a car. I was a nanny of 2 (8-month-old and 3-year-old) boys for a year, helping with cooking, bedtime, crafts, learning, etc. Im currently a Youth and Rec employee for my town, so my whole...
Emm can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
I've been a teacher assistant for 16 years in the Buffalo Public School system, mainly in Pre-K, Kindergarten & First Grade. I also worked at a daycare center in South Buffalo for 10 years. I am a Mother of three and Grandmother of three. Currently searching for a family in need of summer care.
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience with caring for children has grown over the past years. I am a childcare working for almost 3 years. I am also finishing up my CDA (Child Development Associate) in Infant/Toddler. I also plan to go back to school in the future for Early Childhood. I am FULLY Covid vaccinated.
I am CPR Certified and MAT certified...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Hannah! I am 24 years old and received my Bachelors in Childhood Education/Special Education degree from Daemen College! I have 7 siblings ranging in ages from 23 to 6 so I have spent a lot of time taking care of them while I was growing up. I also have experience working in a daycare setting ranging from infants...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Breanna M.
Buffalo, NY
$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Bre. I have an almost 3-year-old nephew and a 3-month-old niece. I've always babysat for them. I love all animals! I'm a very energetic person, but I am always observant and paying attention. I would love to help!
Leah O.
Depew, NY
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider who has always been passionate about helping children grow and develop. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, with a focus on nurturing their creativity, curiosity, and independence. I'm a patient, calm, and friendly person, and I believe that building a strong relationship...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Kailey S.
Depew, NY
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and have been a babysitter for over 5 years. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. When communicating with parents, I prefer verbal updates at pickup and regular text updates. I follow the parents' lead when it comes to enforcing household rules. My favorite...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elma, NY
Rachel E.
5.0
Rachel is incredible with our 7 month old. She’s very patient with the chaos that comes from a young tiny human, follows direction well, engages her in play and is incredibly reliable. I would highly recommend her for any care role and I am thankful to have her to watch our girl.
- Care member
Julie H.
5.0
I have two children, a toddler and a newborn, if I need help or someone to watch them I can always count on Julie.
- Kristine D.
Colleen C.
5.0
Colleen is the best sitter I've ever had! She is very reliable and kind. I like how she engages with my children and doesn't sit on the couch with her phone. My kids loved her so much and was sad to her go.
- Kaitlin C.
Madison W.
5.0
My kids loved Madison, they cannot wait for her to come back!
She was on time, we immediately loved her personality and the kids warmed up within minutes.
We came home to a sleeping toddler and a very happy 5 year old, who didn't want her to leave.
I would absolutely recommend Madison for a...
- Katie O.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elma, NY:
How can I find a Elma babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elma, 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 6 babysitters in Elma, 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 Elma, NY?
The average rate for Elma, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 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 Elma, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elma, 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.