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60 babysitters are listed in Lancaster, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Lancaster, NY
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Merrick is punctual, responsible and my boys have a lot of fun when she babysits."
Bethany W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to earn a little extra cash as a college student. My experience includes babysitting for families on care. com, working at a daycare for almost 2 years, babysitting my nieces, nephews, and my a few of my friends' children. I have taken child developmental courses in psychology. I have also worked with children with...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brianna has been coming to our house twice a week for the month of June and my children love her. My 7 year old stepson constantly says she's the best babysitter ever and never wants her to leave. My 20 month old daughter never cries when I have to leave her with...
Heather T.
Mia M.
East Amherst, NY
$16-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A UB Student Who Is Experienced In Working With Kids And Absolutely Loves It
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mia and I would love to help you out looking after your kiddos :)
I absolutely adore the way kids see the world. They interpret the world around them completely different from adults, and it's so much fun to watch and take part in. When I work with kids, I always do my best to get involved, play with them, and...
Mia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely love Mia. She has been our weekly sitter for a few months and we hope she’ll stay with us for a long time! She is extremely reliable and punctual with school pickups, manages the kids’ busy schedules, and is very safe. Our three kids love her. Mia is...
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Alexa C.
Buffalo, NY
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 8 years of experience, I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn. My previous babysitting roles affirmed my desire to support families and provide reliable childcare. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children. I believe in open communication with parents...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa did a fantastic job watching our 11-month old boy for 10+ hours. Would highly recommend her."
Douglas S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education in May of 2019. I obtained my New York State Teaching Certification in June 2019 in Birth through Grade 6. I am currently attending Buffalo State College to get a masters in Special Education (1-6). I work for the Town of Amherst as a...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kara was a sweetheart! She was on time and made herself available in short notice. My two kids loved playing with her. I will definitely hire her again."
Elizabeth C.
Evelyn Q.
Buffalo, NY
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have medical experience working with children. I am BLS and ACLS certified. I have over 4 years experience tutoring children in math, science and English. I am compassionate, attentive, dedicated and caring.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Evelyn was prompt, warm, and very attentive to my son during our interview. She followed up our interview with a thoughtful email and showed initiative by looking up the answers to some questions that came up during our conversation. I needed a different...
Stephanie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Colleen! I am currently a student at ECC North Campus studying dental assisting and on occasion work at my job at a retail store. I am 23 years old and have been babysitting kids since I was 13. I don't have any children of my own but I have a 9-year-old niece and an 8-year-old nephew who I adore, along with...
Colleen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have used Colleen for childcare for 4 years. She started with my girls when they were 3 and 5 and they love her! What sets Colleen apart is her connection with the kids. She's not just a caretaker, she engages with them and encourages them to be creative and have...
Tracey M.
Lauren B.
Clarence Center, NY
$16-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a college student who previously studied at Keuka College for Occupational Therapy but took some time off with covid and am now taking classes at ECC before going back to a full program. I have a lot of experience from children as young as 2 weeks old. I have been watching kids since middle school...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has been working with our family for a few months now and has been great with our 8 month old and 5 year old. She has been a huge help!"
Sara M.
Jessica L.
East Amherst, NY
$40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi! My name is Jessica and I have been baby-sitting since I was 11 years old. Previously I worked as a gymnastics teacher for children from the ages of two through 12. This has provided me with extensive knowledge on the best interactive activities for children. I would love to help out as best as I can! I am available to help...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica truly enjoys spending time with little ones. Babysitting is not just a means to make money for Jessica - all of her assignments turn into genuine relationships that are long lasting. Often you find a sitter that kids love but parents tolerate or a sitter...
Amy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Andrea. I am currently a School Counselor. I have had a handful of experiences working with toddlers, adolescents, and neuro divergent children/young adults. Previous jobs I have held were caring for a 3-month-old, babysitting for two little boys (3 and 8 years old), providing early intervention to 12...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved having Andrea watch our son! She watched him on recurring schedule and was always reliable and dependable. She was great with our 4 1/2 month old son. As a new mother, I felt completely comfortable leaving my infant with her. I would recommend her to...
Lindsay K.
Brittany L.
Buffalo, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Brittany, friends and family call me Brit! I've been in the caregiving profession most of my life, being the oldest cousin and sibling set me up for a natural affinity for taking care of others. I babysat for teachers, bosses and family friends up until and throughout a portion of nursing school. Upon my...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is not only the best with all three of my kids including my son who is severely speech delayed, but she helps us so much around the house as well. She is kind, reliable and an amazing assets to our family. The kids love her and my weeks go so much...
Megan S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I provide childcare from infancy to teens. I also provide elder care, we all know how challenging it is to juggle work family life and help our parents, its a balancing act. And for those of us who dont have children, but need care for our dogs (angels on 4 legs) our fur babies, I have you...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Michele watched our 3 year old daughter for several months 3 times a week. She was very patient with our daughter who can be tricky to win over sometimes! Michele kept at it and gained her trust and love. She would still be watching her but we’re now in school full...
Care member
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19, I attend ECC for early childhood development, I was also a lead toddler teacher im the 2-3-year-old room. I love children and have been caring for them since I was 10. I am fully vaccinated. I have reliable references and am so excited to care for children again! I am also willing to discuss the statement on my profile...
Carley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Carley has been watching my children for about a year now. I have 2 boys (2&5) and my boyfriend has 4 children, ranging from 2-12 and they all love when she babysits! She plays games with the kids, prepares food for them, and does overnights with ease. I speak...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of prof. nanny experience. I have nannied all ages, from newborns to young teens. My passion for arts and crafts has allowed me to create countless fun and educational activities that spark creativity and engagement in children. I pride myself on my dependability and flexibility, with an open schedule that allows...
Jacquelene can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Jacqlene to work as a nanny for our daughter almost three years ago. Jacqlene has been a reliable, fun, loving, and hard-working full-time nanny for our girl since she was just an infant. She has literally seen our three-year-old daughter grow up and has...
Adwaa A.
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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ashley a recent graduate with a Master's degree. I love the outdoors, sports, and playing board games. I grew up the oldest of four kids and was constantly watching my three brothers.
I currently have evening and weekend availability if you're looking for an occasional sitter! I'm great with kids of all ages and feel...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ashley is amazing! She watched my 7 year old, 3 year old, and 5 month old for a few hours one evening recently. She is so warm and kind the big kids immediately loved her. She also remained so calm and cool despite the "stranger danger" baby screaming his head off...
Caitlin S.
Mary H.
Clarence, NY
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Loving mother of three and grandmother to eight looking full or part time near my Clarence home. Have plenty of experience and references caring for all ages, newborns to teens. I know how important it is for moms to have someone they can rely on and trust. I'm willing to help with some housekeeping chores and willing to take...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mary babysat my two daughters full time for almost four years when they were babies. She was very loving and nurturing. She has a very gentle way about her and is a very gentle disciplinarian. She always cleaned up with the kids before she left for the day. She...
Tracy R.
Linda R.
Alden, NY
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
I live in Marilla and I am a married woman who loves children. My husband and I have a young adult daughter. I volunteer at my Church youth group. I am a non-smoker with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
When I babysit, I don't sit them in front of the TV! We play games, color, put puzzles together, read...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda has become a part of our family. She is a wonderful person and fantastic with children. Always has been very reliable. Linda is very detailed and truly listens to provide the best care for our child."
Samantha W.
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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. Keeping the child's well-being is something I take very seriously. I am a healthy balance of an easy going/ patient attitude, and assertive when...
Leanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leanne was very easy to communicate with and on time for her interview. Ultimately we went with somebody we know, but will keep Leanne in mind for the future."
Christine P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lancaster, NY
Merrick T.
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.
Brianna B.
5.0
Brianna has been coming to our house twice a week for the month of June and my children love her. My 7 year old stepson constantly says she's the best babysitter ever and never wants her to leave. My 20 month old daughter never cries when I have to leave her with Brianna and hugs her goodbye. She...
- Heather T.
Mia M.
5.0
Mia is awesome. She arrived early and asked great questions. Then she watched our 2 children, both under 4, for 5 hours.
This was the kids first time with a new babysitter and Mia made it a wonderful experience. L had so much fun!
We will definitely be booking Mia again!
- Joe F.
Alexa C.
5.0
Alexa did a fantastic job watching our 11-month old boy for 10+ hours. Would highly recommend her.
- Douglas S.
Kara H.
5.0
Kara was a sweetheart! She was on time and made herself available in short notice. My two kids loved playing with her. I will definitely hire her again.
- Elizabeth C.
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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 15 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 $18.80 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 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 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.