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60 babysitters are listed in Lancaster, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Lancaster, NY
Julie H.
Lancaster, NY
$10-15/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.
Leah W.
Lancaster, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a professional nanny and I would love to meet your family! I have over eight years of childcare experience, including working at a daycare and being a live in nanny.
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I only trust a handful of people with my now 1 year old, and Leah is one of them. She does so many activities with my son ranging from sensory bins, themed photo shoots, and trips to the zoo. Not only is my son extremely comfortable with her as his nanny, but she...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for almost all my life, taking care of siblings and neighbors around me. I am very patient, responsible and empathetic. I love children and pets. Seeing a smile on their faces brings joy to me.
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am a college student who has numerous years of experience of caring for children. With a sibling 11 years younger and 2 cousins even younger than that, I have been babysitting for years. I absolutely love caring for children!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please note, I am a teacher looking for summer work.
Hi there! My name is Brittany. I am a NYS Certified Teacher, with years of experience with nannying & babysitting!
Beyond that, I am currently a teacher, nannied for 2 families long-term (ages 3 months - 8 years), and worked with kids of all ages in various academic &...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kimberlee K.
Lancaster, NY
$16-25/hr
Hello, I am a mother of 3 boys who are now in their twenties. I also am a grandmother of 1 beautiful little girl and a boy on the way. I have a lot of experience raising three boys, one having epilepsy. I simply love children and helping them learn and grow at every stage of their lives. My strengths as a nanny Are that i'm...
Kimberlee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 40 years of childcare experience. I have worked at daycare centers with infants up to 4-5-year-olds from my Senior year in high school until I graduated from Buffalo State College with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology. I've babysat since I was 13 years old and have 2 children of my own, ages 24 and 20. I'm also...
Tricia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
I'd describe my personality as Responsible, Fun and Flexible.
I like working with kids because since high school I have always wanted to work with kids. I am good with kids, I am a patient and understanding person. I work at Maryvale Primary as a Teacher Aid and I have gained a lot of knowledge.
Tracy E.
Lancaster, NY
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Kyla, I am 19 and I just finished my first year of college at Ithaca College, studying health sciences. I also run cross country and track for Ithaca. I have my own car, so I would have transportation. Also depending how you feel- I would be willing to drive to go places with the kids like the park or zoo or anywhere...
Judith C.
Lancaster, NY
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Spunky Grandma Looking To Help AFTERSCHOOL HOURS In LANCASTER, DEPEW, Or ELMA...
My name is Judy and I am a proud mother and grandmother to three wonderful grown boys. I have many years of experience caring for children and am still very actively involved in my grandsons' sports and life activities. I loved my career as a major department store manager. I enjoy sewing and cooking and am an avid sports fan. I...
Judith can also help with: Meal prep
Maria C.
Lancaster, NY
$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Center Director With Over 20 Years Of Childcare Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a center director of a childcare center. I run the day to day operations and have on average 75 children under my care daily. I am CPR/first aid trained and MAT trained through NYS OCFS. I have traveled for nanny positions, taken children to after school activities and enjoy keeping up with household tasks such as...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Certified personal care aide with over 4 years of experience managing and coordinating care for individuals with physical disabilities.
Proven ability to build meaningful relationships with my cases and their families, effectively communicate needs, and adapt care plans based on changing circumstances.
Demonstrated empathy...
Glenda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Cory P.
Lancaster, NY
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I Have Around Two Years Of Experience I Am A Fire Fighter Also
I work at the Ymca I specialize in kids with autism I have been working there for around 2 years I am certified in I first aid I am a volunteer fire fighter
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My mother was the neighborhood babysitter, so growing up, there were always young children in the house. I started babysitting on my own at 16. Since then, I have continued to babysit on a part-time basis for friends and family. I have worked in nursing for 25 years with current CPR and trained in first aide. Have experience...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Rachel E.
Buffalo, NY
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is a very sweet and caring person. She is the best I've ever had."
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Arlene C.
Buffalo, NY
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Recently moved from Las Vegas to Williamsville area and looking for a full time/ part time babysitting job.
Arlene can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"We hired Arlene 2 years ago to watch our newborn son and 81 year old mother that has Alzheimer's. She is the most loving, caring, and trustworthy person you will every meet. We were so lucky to have her apart of our family. We are so sad she is moving away. She...
Amanda T.
Cherissa M.
Buffalo, NY
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was super young. I would watch my nieces and kids around the neighborhood. I got my first daycare job at 16. I went to school and got my CDA in early childhood. I have been working at the summit center and absolutely love it! As lead teacher in the Summit Center I have the knowledge not only to...
5.0
"She is an awesome person and my baby loved her immediately!
Thank you for your help"
Alaa A.
Diavian T.
Buffalo, NY
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Diavian and I am a 24-year-old nurse (Lpn)I have worked as a CNA since I was 18 and started at high pointe nursing home. One of the only nursing homes in buffalo that has a pediatric unit. So I've worked with babies and children with all kinds of disorders. I also used to volunteer at Westminster early childhood...
5.0
"Diavian was very caring, great communicator and super engaged with my son. She has a very pleasant personality. I would recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Merrick! I started doing small babysitting jobs when I was 13 and since then have worked for 5 families as a serious nanny which has been on and off since 2020 according to the families needs. Each family I have worked with has at least 2 or more kids. I've also worked with special ed kids as well! Right now I am...
Merrick can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Merrick is great! Our boys love her and always get very excited when she comes to babysit. She's very nice and can handle the craziness well. We are very excited to have her consistently over the summer with them."
Elicia M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lancaster, NY
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.
Leah W.
5.0
I only trust a handful of people with my now 1 year old, and Leah is one of them. She does so many activities with my son ranging from sensory bins, themed photo shoots, and trips to the zoo. Not only is my son extremely comfortable with her as his nanny, but she is an excellent employee. She...
- Care member
Rachel E.
5.0
Rachel is the best! My busy toddler keeps her going all day long and she keeps up right alongside her. She makes sure to double check things with me if she has any questions throughout the day and is super respectful of my preferences.
- Ashley X.
Arlene C.
5.0
We hired Arlene 2 years ago to watch our newborn son and 81 year old mother that has Alzheimer's. She is the most loving, caring, and trustworthy person you will every meet. We were so lucky to have her apart of our family. We are so sad she is moving away. She treated our family like her own. My...
- Amanda T.
Cherissa M.
5.0
Cherissa was so helpful today. She went above and beyond. My son immediately took to her and that means so much to me. I would definitely book her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lancaster, NY:
How can I find a Lancaster babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lancaster, 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 14 babysitters in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, NY?
The average rate for Lancaster, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.64 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 Lancaster, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Lancaster, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.