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63 babysitters are listed in Elmhurst, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Elmhurst, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm looking for recurring or occasional gigs during the week days from anytime in the morning until 1:30 p.m.
I live in Elmhurst Queens but I have a part time in Greenpoint, so something close by or in the city would be great.
I'm an experienced babysitter for 4 years now and a Figure skating teacher for +4 years, having...
Candela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cande is the sweetest girl I know! As an active performer I have to leave my two daughters in the care of someone responsible and knowledgeable! Candela is all of those and my daughter love her too. Highly recommend that your kiddos are in good care with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jasmine, and I am looking for a part-time position as a caregiver in NYC. I am a very experienced babysitter with over 6 years of childcare experience, and I can assure you that all the families have been very happy with my services!
Some of my other experience also includes working as a summer camp counselor,...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We first made contact with Jasmine when we were looking for a babysitter for our 6 month old daughter. She sat for us several times and our daughter loved spending time with her. When our daughter's daycare was closed during the covid lock-down, Jasmine was...
Karen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I love kids and helping them learn. I have extensive experience working with children. I have participated in events involving teaching and caring for kids ages 3-17. In undergraduate school, I volunteered at a group events helping families in poverty areas providing daycare. I...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam is an exemplary nanny. I can't thank her enough for her love, caring to my newborn baby. She is very creative, professional and willing to work with you to find the best way to take care of your baby. If you are looking for a nanny you can trust completely, Sam...
Thu H.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very well-experienced babysitter with 9 years of experience. I have taken care of children from newborn to 9 years old. I have taken care of multiple kids at a time. I am a very calm, patient, warm, friendly person and all that it takes to be a best babysitter. I take very good care of kids when they are sick and healthy....
Mamata can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have know Mamata for almost 8 years, since she started caring for my first child. Mamata is a kind, loving and intelligent caregiver. She took care of both of my sons as infants into toddlerhood when they went to pre-school, and was always reliable and engaged...
Megan K.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam has been a lifesaver. Like many new parents during the pandemic, we have been nervous about hiring a nanny. But Sam has been so easy to work with. She always arrive on time, if not slightly before her scheduled start time. She lets our son lead in play time....
Regina M.
Karen V.
Elmhurst, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available On Weekends, Afternoons On Weekdays And Available For This Summer
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Karen, I'm 33, I live in Elmhurst, and I'm comfortable babysitting all ages. I am a Spanish Native Speaker and I consider myself responsible, reliable, trustworthy, friendly and easy going.
I currently work in a school as an Assistant Teacher in a mixed age (3-6) Montessori classroom. I have 3 years of...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Karen is a very warm person who has a natural affinity with children, and she's also extremely thoughtful AND punctual! We hadn't left our 15 month old daughter with many babysitters in the past and so were a little nervous at first, but from the moment she stepped...
Joel B.
Michelle M.
Elmhurst, NY
$23-41/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents, I am a Filipino nanny for 9 years I've been taking care the babies, toddlers and grown up children .. the activities that me and the children does all the time are some learning activities like art , reading, singing, dancing, cooking, outside activities and sports.. I believe that children learn to developed their...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle did a wonderful job of keeping our 18 mo happy and engaged everyday. She stepped in quickly when we needed short term emergency care. We would have loved to keep her but had already registered our daughter at daycare. "
Norah L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have long patience, reliable and responsible. I have lots of experience with infants, toddlers including twin babies. I am flexible and a hard working person. I have also respect if you have house rules and you will make sure that I have a good manners that your children can adapt. I can also do some light cleaning. I am also...
Jessa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessa is absolutely wonderful and we miss her very much! The next family she works with will be very lucky to have her. Jessa is kind, gentle, and patient with children and does as much as she can to encourage development and learning. She's very receptive to...
Kelly H.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 26-year-old LGA based flight attendant with American Airlines. While I love customer service and the travel benefits I get with my current career.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is a warm, gregarious, and fun babysitter. She bonded easily with my 3-year-old daughter, taught her lots of new games, and kept her safe and happy while I worked from home or ran errands. Elizabeth is kind and professional and I would recommend her...
Anne R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I strongly believe the main role of a nanny is to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop. General responsibilities include undertaking most all tasks related to the children's care. Each nanny may have slightly different responsibilities, depending on the family...
Suphangkaew can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Suphangkaew as our very first babysitter/nanny for our 11 months son. She arrived on time and fulfilled her duty with our 100% satisfaction. We will definitely hire her again on our next outing. A+"
Gabriel D.
I am looking for a full time job as a babysitter. I love working with children. I have at past worked with phenomenal kids which has made me passionate about this job. I can offer exceptional care as well as assistance with homework. I am very patient with children and love helping them learn while also having fun. Safety is my...
Kajal can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hi my name is Jhosselyn , I have been a professional nannying and babysitting in New York for the past 7 years now. I am a bilingual person who speaks english and spanish fluently. I've worked with newborns to 8 years old now. I have a lot of experience with kids.
I love kids a lot which means I love working with children and I...
Jhosselyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Xiaoyan and I am from China. I have over 8 years experience on babysitting. The babies love me and they even cried before I left. I'm 66 years old but I am very healthy. I'm responsible, patient, quiet, organized. And I like staying with children. I'm an experienced mother and I know how to connect with babies and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Leidy and I have a strong passion for kids. I started taking care of kids at a very young age and have over 5 years of experience. I recently graduated college and I am looking for a full-time job, I am very flexible with my working hours and days as well. I am fully vaccinated and have CPR training. I am looking...
Leidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi Families! I'm from Colombia, I speak Spanish and English, I graduated as a flight attendant, I'm 26 years old. I have fourth years of childcare experience, two years in a kinder garden in my country. I'm a kind person and I love work with kids because I like spent time with them, and try to show them new things. I know to...
Yudy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Aida, and I am a US Citizen. For more than 6 years I have been working as a nanny/babysitter. I do infant care, diapering, sponge bath or tub bath, swaddling, burping and monitoring the baby's nutritional intake, cleaning baby's utensils/sterilize and doing laundry for the baby, organizing, and keeping the nursery clean....
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
(Sorry, currently not available! )I'm 27 years old. I'm graduated from university in China. Last year I'm coming to America to take care of Two boys by myself at home. They're 1year old- 2year old. I work there 1year. They all love me so much. But I need to come to New York to study.
I pass the training about taking care of...
Siyang can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Bertha M.
Elmhurst, NY
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I have a granddaughter enjoy thise moment with her
I'm looking for a job that
I started working with kids when ny granddaugther born
In my spare time, I like to go the Church . and enjoy my family
One thing you should know about me is I am very responsable
very...
Nancy R.
Elmhurst, NY
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been immersed in childcare for the past three years, having started as a babysitter and gradually expanding my experience. My passion for supporting families and ensuring children are well-cared for has led me to become a professional childcare provider.
My patient and calm nature, coupled with a creative and imaginative...
Juliana A.
Elmhurst, NY
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a patient, calm, and friendly childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have honed my skills in creatively engaging children and ensuring their well-being.
As an experienced caregiver with five years of experience, I am confident in caring for up to two...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmhurst, NY
Candela I.
5.0
Candela is super sweet, good at communicating, and punctual. We will hire again!
- Lauren T.
Jasmine A.
5.0
We first made contact with Jasmine when we were looking for a babysitter for our 6 month old daughter. She sat for us several times and our daughter loved spending time with her. When our daughter's daycare was closed during the covid lock-down, Jasmine was available almost every weekday to watch...
- Karen C.
Samantha M.
5.0
Sam is an exemplary nanny. I can't thank her enough for her love, caring to my newborn baby. She is very creative, professional and willing to work with you to find the best way to take care of your baby. If you are looking for a nanny you can trust completely, Sam is the one.
- Thu H.
Mamata B.
5.0
I have know Mamata for almost 8 years, since she started caring for my first child. Mamata is a kind, loving and intelligent caregiver. She took care of both of my sons as infants into toddlerhood when they went to pre-school, and was always reliable and engaged with them. She took them out...
- Megan K.
Sam T.
5.0
Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little Man was well taken care of and kept...
- Lynette M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elmhurst, NY:
How can I find a Elmhurst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elmhurst, 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 63 babysitters in Elmhurst, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Elmhurst, NY?
The average rate for Elmhurst, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.49 per hour as of January 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 Elmhurst, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elmhurst, 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.
Ratings for Elmhurst, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Elmhurst, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 63 listed babysitters.