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60 babysitters are listed in Locust Valley, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Locust Valley, NY
Juana P.
Port Washington, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as flexible, and understanding. I like working with kids because they're fun, easy going and super cute, I started working with children when I was 21 years old with my own family and friends. I had my son at the age of 23, Now I'm 33 years old and my son is 10 ( best years of my life ). With the time...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly enough! "
Amanda Z.
Yennifer F.
Hicksville, NY
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Yennifer. I'm 23 years old. I'm from a big family, from an early age I use to take care of my younger siblings and cousins, which has made me responsible, reliable, and self sufficient. I like to play soccer, listen to music and I love animals. Spanish is my primary language. I am certified in CPR. I am also a...
Yennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Yenifer is a kind person who knows how to interact with kids and cares for them"
Yakelinne A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diana, I am 25 years old and I am a nursing student! I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I love it so much. I am super creative, energetic, loving and I love to have fun with the kids! I have experience with babysitting children and coaching children. I have taught gymnastics for kids ages 2-16. I can...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking ."
Ileana R.
Adriana O.
Mineola, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Adriana I am 22 years old studying pre-med. I am a very outgoing and caring person. I have four younger siblings that I would take care of on a daily basis. I also worked at a summer camp in the summer of 2018. Additionally I volunteered for a program that was once a week that allowed me to work one on one with...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she...
Kristina F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is ashley and I am 31 years old! I have been a nanny for over 10 years!
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We interviewed Ashley over the phone and in person. She showed up to our scheduled appointment right on time. We ended up finding other care for our son and decided not to use a nanny; however, had we chosen the nanny path, we would have loved to have had Ashley...
Rory N.
Shanisha M.
Hicksville, NY
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
4.6
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello , My name is Shanisha I just recieved my Masters in Social Work May 2024. I am a full time therapist for at risk adolescents. I have many years of experience with children of the ages of new born- Teen yrs. I am CPR/first Aid Certified , I'm very social and friendly and love to be around children . I can prepare meals ,...
Shanisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"In interviewing Shanisha it was clear to me that she is a smart, driven and thoughtful person who listens and observes children in her care in order to best support them. When she spoke about her experience she shared examples that made it clear to me that she...
Evelyn Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Am very friendly love spending time with kids I have over 12 years of experience take care of them like if they was my own. I have done private and daycare childcare I enjoy every minute of it.
Lleny can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jenny is awesome! She is so sweet and kind, she is diligent about meeting your needs and following any schedule you set for your child. My daughter was pretty fussy this month as she is beginning to teeth and Jenny was able to soothe just as well as I can. She is a...
Beth F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a an enthusiastic, friendly, dependable worker with a variety of talents and interests including reading, writing, baking, arts and crafts, ballroom dancing, horse back riding and fencing. I am certified by New York State Department of Education as a Teaching Assistant and have 8 years experience working with infants,...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney has watched my son on several occasions now. Keeps him engaged for my long work hours. Arrives on time and flexible with her hours that she is available, which makes her ideal for us."
Danielle C.
3.7
(3)
R u looking for Mary Poppins! Well I do have an umbrella n I like to set certain standards I'm not her. But pretty close! As well as caring for the last family for 7 years. So I ran n did everyone's food shop, butchers, n lots of pharmaceutical runs. Giving cheer where I was able. I enjoyed it considerably. I have worked thru...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deborah has taken phenomenal care of our children (now 13 and 9) for the last 5 years. She is reliable, punctual, loving and considerate. She loves my kids like they are her own and puts their health, safety and well-being above all else. She is kind to their...
Karen W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired School Psychologist. During my 20 plus year career I specialized in working with children from birth to age five years with special needs. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities, speech delays, autism, cerebral palsy and who are mentally retarded. I have also dealt with many children who have...
Debra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Debbie was professional and attentive with my children. She is a very well spoken, educated woman who clearly enjoys being around children and knows how to handle them with ease. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tierra. I am college graduate who enjoys playing with and teaching children. My experience with children is limited to watching my five younger siblings-the youngest of which is currently eight - and babysitting for family friends.
Tierra can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Can't say anything other than amazing !! She came to help us very last minute and when we needed it the most. My daughter took to her instantly and so did we as a family.
Look forward to continue to have Tierra help us whenever is needed :)"
Valeria L.
Marisela B.
Huntington, NY
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic nanny that absolutely loves child care. I started off babysitting for children ranging from 1 year-14 years of age around my neighborhood. Many of the families that I have worked for in the past then starting to introduce me to their friends and family which I then started to work...
5.0
"Marisela is such a responsible and caring person. My son loves her! Has such a great heart for others! Would highly recommend her!"
Jennifer C.
5.0
(4)
Hi, My name is Mariana. I'm from Mount Vernon, NY. I am 27 years old. I am Brazilian, I speak English, Portuguese, and conversational Spanish. I absolutely adore kids! I'm a former preschool teacher and am great with children of all ages. I most recently worked as a live in nanny in New York and it was the best experience! I...
Mariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariana worked as a nanny for our family for over a year, and still continues to care for them. I have a 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter who ADORE her! She is mature, responsible, trustworthy, and also incredibly kind, warm and nurturing to them. We think of...
Katie O.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kiran and 36 years old having 2 kids going to school, living to joint family. I'm working with kids since last 10 years. I'm very punctual, dedicated and soft heart and patience listener.
I would love to follow schedule. I'm comfortable with any age of kids, like from newly born to toddlers or even teenagers. Love to...
Kiranpreet can also help with: Travel
5.0
"She is self-motivated, responsible and able to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment."
Shish P.
5.0
(1)
I worked in a day care and have raised two of my own children. Love to cook, have cooked in daycare and private settings. Responsible, can be flexible with times needed. I currently work as a cook at at church in E Npt in the evenings.
Anne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Salima T.
Harrison, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Salima! I have 15 years experience in childcare as well as a 19-year-old daughter of my own. I have my own car, a clean driving record and I'm able to provide you with references. I live in Harrison and I'm looking to start anytime this month. It'd be great if you could get back to me thank you!
Salima can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Salima was an amazing find- she and my son connected immediately. She is dependable and responsible. She is a well rounded person and great with young kids. I would highly recommend Salima!"
Jen R.
Zaira H.
Westbury, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Nice to meet you, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I work at a school, I mostly babysit on my free time. After graduating from high school 10 years ago I started working at a daycare and since then working with kids has been my passion.
I'd describe my personality as understanding, patient, caring
I started...
Zaira can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zaira was so helpful with my 10 month old daughter. She's very sweet and patient. Would recommend 10/10."
Pawanjeet K.
3.9
(7)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have experience being a childcare provider who has a huge heart for children of all ages. I am active, energetic and giving. Aside from some of my qualities I am certified in CPR and First Aid.
Gilda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So lucky Jilda responded to a short notice job post, she arrived early to get all the information, asked the right questions and put the kids immediately at ease. My kids had a great time with her and already want her to come back and play. Will definitely be...
Nicholas P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily was great! She was punctual, easy-going, and professional."
Lauren L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lydia! I work full-time as a pediatric speech-language pathologist who would love to babysit and provide child care for families. I mainly work in the field with children aged 0-5 years. I have worked with and babysat children with a variety of abilities. I am open to helping with transportation and evening or...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We highly recommend Lydia. We met on Care.com and she was great. Lydia is reliable, responsible, and punctual.
She drove our daughter home from school for a couple of months and was never late for pick-up. She also helped with homework. She always sent me...
Nelamar P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Locust Valley, NY
Juana P.
5.0
Juana has been working with us for several months. She is extremely responsible in caring for both our 1 1/2 year old and 5 year. She is active, attentive, caring and patient. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
- Amanda Z.
Yennifer F.
5.0
Yenifer is a kind person who knows how to interact with kids and cares for them
- Yakelinne A.
Diana A.
5.0
She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking .
- Ileana R.
Adriana O.
5.0
Adriana solely cared for our daughter from 3 months old to 11 months old. It is not easy to find the right fit when looking for a nanny for your new born! Luckily, Adriana saved the day and applied to our listing. We interviewed her before the baby was born and she reliably remained available until...
- Kristina F.
Ashley H.
5.0
We interviewed Ashley over the phone and in person. She showed up to our scheduled appointment right on time. We ended up finding other care for our son and decided not to use a nanny; however, had we chosen the nanny path, we would have loved to have had Ashley help care for our son.
- Rory N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Locust Valley, NY:
How can I find a Locust Valley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Locust Valley, 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 9 babysitters in Locust Valley, 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 Locust Valley, NY?
The average rate for Locust Valley, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.11 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 Locust Valley, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Locust Valley, 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.