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Find babysitters in Latham, NY that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Latham, NY

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Latham, NY

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Stephanie B.


Cohoes, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello a college grad w/ a Master's in Psychology. I have experience with newborns and up, multiple siblings (and pets!) I work well with all children, including those w/ learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, stress/anxiety/depression, or severe allergies. I have experience w/ kids through various...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I can not say enough about Stephanie. She was amazing with our boys. She is so genuine, caring and fun!! I would highly recommend her!!"

Janelle H.

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Katharine D.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm 24 and have 9 years of experience of child care in many different settings. I have worked with many families with children of all ages (including infants) Most recently I worked with a family and their 5 children for over 6 years. Their reference and contact info is available upon request. I have also worked as a...
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Janelle R.


Clifton Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently working in the financial services industry Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a hybrid schedule. With generous PTO and bank holidays, I am looking to provide childcare to local families in my spare time. For the past 12 years, I have babysat families with multiple children. My father is the oldest...
Janelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future. "

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Cecelia H.


Albany, NY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cecelia and I am a full time Nurse. I have loved children and enjoyed taking care of them for as long as I can remember. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been doing so on and off since! I have so much love to give and I hope you allow me to share that with your children! :)
Cecelia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cecelia was great with our little guy! We have known her for a year now and can't wait to have her watch for us again."

Doug T.

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Maria C.


Clifton Park, NY

$30-46/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Heath Aide / Babysister

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Positive, caring and compassionate Health Aide with more than six years of experience in providing superior in-home care tasks for elderly and child patience
Maria can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She takes amazing care of our infant. She is loving, kind, safe, and dependable. She assists us with household chores, and also takes care of our Labrador. Any family would be lucky to have Maria work with them. We could not...

Kelly O.

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Bonnie R.


Albany, NY

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available Day Hours Or Some Weekends For The Summer.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My first job growing up was sitting! I was certified in First Aid and CPR for many years while working at a Family Shelter as Program Director' I have reliable transportation and no points on my Driver license that I have had for over 38years. I can provide proof of my clean driving record. I love taking care of kids, elderly...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bonnie is wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, responsible, and personable. She is totally flexible and always willing to lend a hand with anything. She is firm but fun with our kids and they love having her around."

Sarah K.

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Kennedy B.


Cohoes, NY

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kennedy and I have nearly 8 years of childcare experience! I have a degree in History with a minor in Education. I worked at a summer camp, coached 8th grade basketball, nannied for a 9-month-old and so much more. I love children of all ages and have experience with a number of different ages!
Kennedy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My daughter loved when Kennedy would come over. She played so much with her and gave her the attention every parent hopes for when they leave them with someone else."

Maura F.

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Teresa K.


Albany, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available

Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tell us about your experience with Teresa K."

Praveen Y.

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Lauren M.


Schenectady, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Night Out? Email Me

My name is Lauren and I am a Social Psychologist who has always liked kids. Their energy and enthusiasm is the best! I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter and taking care of my friends' kids. I can also assist with homework, meal prep and laundry. I work for the Department of Health from Monday-Friday...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Lauren as a friend for 30 years, and she is responsible, kind and dependable. She was a big help after I had my kids ( ages 4 and 1) and would watch them so I could nap or get things done around the house. My kids are always excited to see her and they...

Catherine D.

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Caroline P.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter With Daycare Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello :) My name is Caroline and I have just under one year of experience as a teaching assistant for young children at Care for Kids. As a college student who is home for the season, I am available for recurring care or as-needed sitting until early September. My primary experience is with 3-year-olds. I have also worked...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament."

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Brian E.


Cohoes, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Kids

I'm great with kids of all ages. School age helping with homework and making all subjects fun. I also have experience with babies, keeping them entertained and changing diapers. When babysitting, I can bring cameras (if requested) with live video and audio that would allow parents to see a live view and communicate through the...
Brian can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"He is excellent with my 2 kids i would recommend him to everyone "

Beckie P.

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Sara M.


Troy, NY

$16/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara and I have 7. 5 years working with children! I have experience with working from children as young as 6 weeks to 12 years old. I worked at a daycare for 6. 5 years as a preschool/pre-k teacher and did one year of school age. I have been working as a center manager at a local daycare for about a year. I...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Kristina Y.


Troy, NY

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristina! I just graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelors in history and theatre with the intention of pursuing a career in childhood education. I have a strong passion for working with kids, and am willing to adapt to whatever your child needs. Whether your child wants to sing and dance, do crafts, play...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kristina arrived a few minutes early and jumped right in. She was pleasant and had great communication leading up to the job. Our 6yo had a great night playing games and building forts. We will definitely be hiring Kristina again!"

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Samina A.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Samina and I have been providing childcare services for 25+ years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. I successfully ran my own licensed daycare for 15+ years and am currently providing services in the Clifton Park area. I enjoy...
Samina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samina took care of my 3 month old colicky baby girl like her own!! The love and the dedication she has given to my child gave me the peace of mind knowing that my baby would never be left unattended without her loving arms! Definitely a wonderful environment to...

Patricia O.

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Alyssa G.


Albany, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! To begin, I started watching children at age 15 by caring for my cousins when they were babies. Additionally, I am the oldest of three siblings, and I have taken that role very seriously and still do. My most recent job was caring for a family who has 3 boys, aged 2, 5, and 8. I had worked with them for over a year, and...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Alyssa has babysat 1-2x/week for my two children (ages 3 & 5) for about 3 months. She is prompt, flexible, responsible, and fun. She initiates play w my children, takes the time to teach them, is creative in her play with them, and they just love her. They look...

Alison S.

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Vered O.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a fun, warm, and responsible 24-year-old living on the Upper West Side. I look forward to talking to you and seeing if I can be the right fit for your family!
Vered can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Vered is creative, fun and energetic . She connects great with kids. She is responsible and very reliable! I highly recommend Vered!"

Ruth M.

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Mahnoor A.


Clifton Park, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello Childcare Seekers! I'm a very reliable honest caring babysitter who has a passion for childcare. I reside in Clifton Park NY. I am CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I love being around kids, helping them learn, spend quality time with them, playing(outdoor/indoor...
Mahnoor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mahnoor (Maha) is an exceptional, caring sitter that my daughter loves going to! She is extremely responsive, responsible, and a great communicator. Always sends pictures and updates. My daughter always comes back happy, clean, fed, and very obviously well-cared...

Norain S.

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Bibi Z.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to 9-years old , as well as twins. I am loving, very nice, reliable , responsible, and a very respectful person whom anyone can trust to take care of their children. I have three children of my own 2 daughters who are 28 and 25, and a son who's 23. I treat the...
5.0
"Bibi took care of my daughter from the age of 6 weeks to 15 months. We had to part ways only because we relocated to another state when my daughter was 15 months, else would have continued all the way into preschool. She was very loving, organized, and fully...

Care member

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Melissa T.


Schenectady, NY

$16-23/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Weekend Babysitter With Variable

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY . I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science experiments with her. She even washed the dishes! I definitely plan on having Melissa sit for us again!"

Alison K.

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Anisha O.


Troy, NY

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Anisha. I have a lot of experience nannying and babysitting. I am certified in the NY department of education as an assistant teacher and I also have my associates in child development. I have taken over 40 online courses on child care related topics. ( transportation, food safety, SIDs, obesity prevention, first aid...
Anisha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Anisha to mind our two children, ages 2 and 3 years-old. They liked Anisha immediately and she actively played and sang with them the whole time. She sent me pictures regularly throughout in which I could see how engaged the children were. She brought her...

Kenneth S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Latham, NY

Stephanie B.

5.0

Words cannot express what Stephanie has meant to our family. She has been with us for a little over a year caring for our, now, 15-month daughter and large golden retriever. My daughter lights up when Stephanie enters a room and cries when they say goodbye for the day. When we first hired Stephanie...

- Kim M.

Janelle R.

5.0

Janelle was so wonderful and sweet! This was our first time hiring a babysitter for our 5 month old and couldn’t have chosen better. Our daughter took to her immediately and loved spending time together. Will definitely be hiring her again in the near future.

- Care member

Cecelia H.

5.0

Cecelia was great with our little guy! We have known her for a year now and can't wait to have her watch for us again.

- Doug T.

Maria C.

5.0

Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She takes amazing care of our infant. She is loving, kind, safe, and dependable. She assists us with household chores, and also takes care of our Labrador. Any family would be lucky to have Maria work with them. We could not recommend her more. She is the best.

- Kelly O.

Bonnie R.

5.0

Bonnie nannied for our daughter from ages ~1.5-3. She was responsive, considerate, timely, communicative, and genuinely loved our daughter. She was thoughtful about helping us out even when she wasn't scheduled to work, and even helped us donate furniture when we moved due to her extensive community...

- Ashley K.

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