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60 babysitters are listed in Latham, NY

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Latham, NY

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Samina A.


Clifton Park, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages

4.9

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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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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

$16/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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Lindsey W.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lindsey! I have 10 years of experience made up by time as a babysitter, a caregiver, and a substitute teacher. I am currently in college working to receive my degree in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. I am enthusiastic about giving kids the space to be themselves while also teaching them what it means to be patient,...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lindsey was awesome! Our son had a blast with her. She was exactly on time and very polite and professional. "

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Cierra B.


Troy, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for caring for children! I have completed my college education and am equipped with skills in child development, I'm a creative person who enjoys coming up with unique ideas and activities. I love to teach, do arts/crafts, explore outside, and most of all create amazing bonds while watching growth unfold before...
Cierra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cierra watched our two kids (3 month old and 2 year old) a couple times before going back to school. She was fantastic and you could tell she really cared about the kids. I would definitely recommend her!"

Meghan M.

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Dana B.


Schenectady, NY

$15-23/hr3 yrs exp

Loving And Active Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents and caregivers, my name is Dana and I just graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Development. While studying, I was also a member and captain of the field hockey team. I have always enjoyed working and interacting with kids and have gained numerous experiences in...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana has cared for our 2 children for the last year and we could not be happier. She is trustworthy and has always kept our children safe. We cannot say enough about Dana, she has become part of the family. She is loving and patient, and very flexible as our...

Jennifer 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...

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Jeanna C.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Jeanna

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience of babysitting. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a child at heart love Disney, dancing, and singing! I am a dance major in college, love teaching dance to young kids. I have experience working with children on the spectrum. I love summer activities. I am a huge planner; I...
Jeanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely amazing, just a joy to be around! My kiddos (and I) love Jeanna and we're already planning to have her back! She was engaged with my kids and they absolutely loved her! Would have her back any time."

Jessica E.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa is very interactive with my son and attentive to his needs. She is easy to communicate with, and flexible with changes in needs. I would highly recommend her. "

Marina N.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anisha is a sweet soul, able to care for your child or your pet with patience and love. Her passion has always been children and animals. "

Alicia M.

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Jean Line L.


Schenectady, NY

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jean Line , I am 27 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Schenectady County Community College earning my Early Childhood degree. Taking care of others has been a passion of mine for a very long time. I love kids. I enjoy being around them making them laugh, teaching them from right and wrong and helping them out...
Jean Line can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Jean Line was great taking me to and from the hospital (very responsible driver) and watching my 6-year-old when I had an outpatient procedure. She was calm and kept checking with me to make sure I didn’t need anything. My daughter had a wonderful time coloring and...

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Khadija A.


Clifton Park, NY

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, My name is Khadija but I go by Kat and I'm a very reliable, honest and passionate childcare provider, I am CPR certified and I care at my house in a very fun and safe environment for the kids. I reside in Clifton Park NY and have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers for over 5 years now! I love...
Khadija can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kat wow very personable and has a lot of experience with children. She was very accommodating to my preferences with my son's diet, was flexible and really truly cared about my son."

Danae K.

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Kayla C.


Cohoes, NY

$16/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kayla! I'm a fun-loving babysitter and nanny with a passion for working with children. I started out babysitting for families in my neighborhood and taught dance to kids ages 3 to 7 at a local studio. Since 2019, I've been a dedicated nanny. I love spending time with children-playing, being goofy, and creating a fun,...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily H.


Albany, NY

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a UAlbany graduate student studying public health and social work seeking babysitting or nannying positions (either one time or reoccurring). I have 7+ years of experience with ages 4months to 12 years old. As a former preschool teacher, I am have tons of knowledge on curriculum development including...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily arrived early, and made an instant connection with both of our kids. We were in town for a wedding and were so relieved that she didn't mind staying until midnight and also worked with us as we requested more time than we originally had. Somehow, she got the...

Theresa G.

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Rose M.


Albany, NY

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always worked in childcare settings as a lead infant teacher in the past and have truly enjoyed being able to help babies develop into inquisitive and happy busy bodies. My personality can best be described as creative, eager, and determined. Currently, I'm in my last year as an early childhood education major with hopes of...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

3.0
"Rose Victoria was excellent with our child, but unfortunately the scheduling didn't fit our needs."

David J.

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Christina D.


Albany, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Weekend And Evening Babysitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am available for weekend or evening babysitting. For the past 10 years I have been a self-employed house cleaner, so if you need help with cleaning, while I am babysitting, or when the children are asleep, we can definitely discuss that.. Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina came to my home on short notice to watch my 2 children. She was absolutely amazing! My kids loved her. My 3 year old wanted to leave with her and her 6 year old who came along to help. I definitely recommend Christina and will use her again."

Connie D.

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Elizabeth D.


Rensselaer, NY

$19-26/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Summer Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a reliable, organized, and energetic person who will ensure your child receives appropriate care and who can also do additional tasks if needed. I've baby sat on and off for years but I am currently a middle school teacher who is looking for a summer job doing what I love most. With my experience and personality, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Elizabeth was great with my intense, energetic, Minecraft-obsessed elementary schooler who can require a lot of patience and flexibility from adults. She took on a full day her first time meeting us when I needed last minute childcare in order to work from home,...

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Christine K.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the child care profession since 1976. I have been employed in several day cares and preschools in the area, as well as seven families as a nanny in their homes. I can also offer care in my home as an option since I have a playroom with many preschool materials to offer to children in my care.... dramatic...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chrissie was my children's nanny for 2 years. She started when my younger one was around 8 months old and was with us till she turned 2.5. I also have an older daughter who was 6 when Chrissie started with us. We couldn't have found a better person than Chrissie to...

Jahnavi J.

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Rene K.


Albany, NY

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Babysitter Hello, I am a recent UAlbany graduate as of May 2020. I am also currently a graduate student, and I am completing an online Master's degree program relating to childhood education. I have over 5 years of teaching experience, and am ready to take on a more challenging, rewarding position. As a teacher, I taught...
Rene can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"René enjoys spending time with children, is very reliable, trustworthy and hardworking. Also great with pets."

Lisa K.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Latham, NY

Samina A.

5.0

Samina has watched our daughter since she was 4 months old. She is now turning 2. I was a wreck leaving my baby for the first time but she made it much easier. She is so warm, loving, and soft spoken. My daughter adores her as if she is family and is ecstatic to go see her every day. 100% recommend...

- Ally J.

Alyssa G.

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 forward to seeing her and share fun...

- Alison S.

Vered O.

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.

Mahnoor A.

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 for. I definitely recommend Maha to...

- Norain S.

Lindsey W.

5.0

Lindsey was awesome! Our son had a blast with her. She was exactly on time and very polite and professional.

- Care member

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