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60 babysitters are listed in Ithaca, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Ithaca, NY
Ritisha G.
Ithaca, NY
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of babysitting experience, but many years teaching and working with kids! I am excited to help your child thrive.
Ritisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nicole B.
Ithaca, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Upbeat Creative Nanny & Teacher & Tutor With Almost 20 Years Of Experience!
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Molly S.
Ithaca, NY
$18-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Molly! I have 2 years of experience in babysitting. I love to play board games, make crafts, and read books. I also enjoy spending time outside. I can help with light Housekeeping, errands, transportation, and pet care.
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Gabrielle S.
Ithaca, NY
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi I'm Gabby! I Am A Rising Senior At Ithaca College And Have Spent My Summers As A Camp Counselor!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gabby. I just graduated from Ithaca College and am home for the summer and coming school year. I have experience in childcare as I have been a sleep-away camp counselor and a babysitter. I love to have fun and learn with and from the kids I care for! Additionally I love music, nature, hiking, and baking!
Jacqueline H.
Ithaca, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jackie, I am 26 years old and I live in downtown Ithaca. I am looking to meet the perfect family to help out with, and I am hoping you'll be a match! I have experience with all age groups (infant through 17) in a variety of settings, allowing me to offer many different options and perspectives when caring for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olivia S.
Ithaca, NY
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Olivia! I am a Physician Assistant graduate student with experience as a babysitter, housekeeper, and pet caretaker. My favorite age group to work with are toddlers, but I have experience will all ages, and am comfortable with all pets.
I am CPR/First Aid certified and have 7 years of experience as a...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I'm a young and energetic college aged female sitter looking for a loving family to help with! I have had at least six years of babysitting experience as well as multiple years as a certified lifeguard, first responder, swim instructor, camp counselor, special education one on one aid, and certifications of AED/CPR. Due...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi I'm Mia, an energetic and responsible individual with a passion for nurturing young minds. With years of experience in childcare, I have babysat for around 3 years now, I took an early childhood development class for 2 years at BOCES, I've worked as a summer camp counselor at Greater Ithaca Activity Center for many...
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Lily H. and I am a 21-year-old senior at Ithaca College with 5 years of experience caring for children ages 6 months - 11 years. I have been both a babysitter and an elderly caregiver and enjoy helping people of all ages.
I live an active lifestyle spending lots of time outside and playing club sports during the...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am currently attending Cornell University as a Master's student in the Design & Environmental Analysis program. Prior to moving to New York, I worked as an early childhood music teacher for the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have a natural gift for communicating and engaging with children....
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
I began my babysitting career as a "Mother's Helper" in 2011. I helped keep kids busy while parents held events or just needed some time off. I officially started babysitting in 2015 for all ages. Extensive time spent watching 3-4-month-old twin boys. I was a camp counselor for 3 summers ages 3+, as well as a personal ski...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Vyda V.
Ithaca, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Vyda. I have extensive experience working with children, including babysitting for various families with ages ranging from 1 to 10, and organizing sports camps for younger children. I'm well-equipped to provide care and support, while hopefully providing some fun for your kiddos! Please don't hesitate to reach out...
Vyda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently just graduated with my DPT and have moved back to NJ. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and have two younger sisters of my own. I love doing crafts, playing games, going to different experiences like museums or movie theatres and taking children to their scheduled sport practices. I also have experience with...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
***Vaccinated
Currently a graduate student at Ithaca College in the Speech-Language Pathology program.
I have 9 years of experience working with children ranging in age from 2 to 10 years of age. This experience includes multiple long term families and employment at a daycare center where I was responsible for maintaining an...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Maci N.
Ithaca, NY
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maci and I'm 23 years old. I'm currently earning an associates degree in Human Services. I'm passionate about early childhood education and like to be creative with teaching, especially between the ages of 1-2 years. I'm comfortable driving children to different extracurricular activities and I have a 2019 Subaru...
Maci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Hello there!
I am available for part-time care, dropping off to activities, date nights, and weekend care for babies, toddlers, and older kids too.
I was an au pair for 2 years, and I've been nannying for the last 5 years for different families. I am responsible, caring, and I love kids so much.
I can help meal prepping, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Cara V.
Ithaca, NY
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Grace K.
Ithaca, NY
$16-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
As a compassionate and responsible caregiver with seven years of experience, I thrive in nurturing environments where I can make a positive impact on children's lives. With a passion for child development and a strong desire to support families, I offer a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones.
My patient and calm...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ithaca, NY:
How can I find a Ithaca babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ithaca, 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 60 babysitters in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, NY?
The average rate for Ithaca, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.57 per hour as of February 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 Ithaca, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Ithaca, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.