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60 babysitters are listed in Long Island City, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Long Island City, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey There! I'm Brianna. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish (some Italian). I have tons of energy, caring, extremely open and honest, nurturing, organized and reliable! My experience with children is 5+ years including all ages. I love working with children, it has always been a passion of mine, its a natural gift I would...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Brianna has worked for our family for the last year. She took care of my two children ages 4 and 6 as a part time after school babysitter. She picked the kids up every day after school, she was on time, took them to their activities, planned play dates,and helped...
Michele M.
Chinonso A.
Long Island City, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependent and passionate babysitter/nanny. I pride myself in getting along with all ages and adapt to any situation. Out of the 10 years I have been in this field, I've worked in a daycare for 6. I have a minor in communications and use that to my advantage when getting to know children and figuring out their individual...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chinonso is the real deal! She is kind, compassionate, dependable and knowledgeable. We always feel safe and secure with her watching our children. She is punctual and communicative. We have felt so fortunate to have found her and it has been our pleasure working...
Karie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I attended University of Pittsburgh and graduated from UMB with my MSW. I recently moved to NYC. have experience with children in a care giving and educational setting. I have experience with children age 3 months to teenagers, and have cared for children with autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth has been babysitting for our family since fall of 2021 and we have nothing but positive things to say about her! Elizabeth is consistent, dependable, and caring. She is everything you want in a caregiver for your children. Our kids absolutely love her and...
Abigail B.
Kelly Alejandra T.
Long Island City, NY
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Spanish Speaker Experienced Sitter With Recurring Availability On Fridays Mornings And Saturdays.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm experienced Nanny/ babysitter with over 4 years of experience. I have taken care of newborns, toddlers, big kids, and middle-high school kids . Love working with kids and learning from them every day. Im very creative, love art and doing crafts.
I am available on Fridays morning and Saturdays during the day- night....
Kelly Alejandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alejandra is a wonderful nanny. She is supportive, caring, hardworking and always eager to help. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which was very helpful. We continue to hire her whenever we can as she is amazing! Highly recommended!"
David K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
My name is Cecilia, but everyone calls me CC.
I am a 25-year-old incoming nursing student this September 2022 at Mount Sinai. I graduated from Wellesley College in Boston. I studied Psychology and Africana Studies.
I love to be with kids; however, what I find most important is the understanding and patience...
Cecilia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Cecilia to take care of our 30 month old daughter - for a two week stint - while our regular nanny was recovering from surgery.
Our daughter took to Cecilia immediately and they established a deep bond over that period of time.
Cecilia is very...
Heather R.
5.0
(1)
It's safe to say that I have a lot of experience when it comes to providing different levels of care! I have been a public health professional for the last 10 years and have worked with multiple different populations, including elderly, adolescents, infants and children in numerous different settings. My background started in...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Never let me down always on time very caring and attentive"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah, I reside in Astoria/LIC, Queens, with my husband and our fur babies. I am a passionate learner and creative individual. My background comes from Culinary Arts, Nursing and now as a Doula. I focus my practice as a Doula mainly on postpartum/infant care, as well as postnatal nutrition.
Prior to...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Can't recommend Sarah highly enough! She worked with our family from when our son was 3 months old until he was 12 months old and started daycare. The things that stand out the most about Sarah are:
1) Her patience. Our son was a total COVID baby and really...
Stacey R.
Laurent S.
Long Island City, NY
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My nanny journey started when I was an au pair (2 years in North Carolina), and then I moved to San Diego, where I worked as a nanny for 4+ years. I've been a professional nanny for six years and have at least another decade of caring for nieces/nephews/ neighborhood kids. I love to be out exploring nature and parks....
Laurent can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laurent is excellent with my 6 month old and 9 year old. For 6 month old she is playing, singing, teaching Spanish (my request), taking her outside, preparing food and snacks for her. She is also helping driving both kids to whatever is needed. She is great with...
Amy V.
Sophie P.
Long Island City, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Nanny Looking Forward To Connecting With Families And Attending To Their Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sophie, i've had lots of experience with children raging from infants to 11 years old. I enjoy engaging in fun activities such as painting to tap into creativity. I'm also a certified yoga instructor and have taught to children back in 2020. I love integrating yoga as a fun healthy exercise along with meditation to calm...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She does a fantastic job cleaning and organizing. She pays attention to any special request I have, but I also really appreciate that she has her own ideas to help make my place nicer and more organized!"
Chris S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ashley and I live in Long Island City. I am happy to assist with child care, tutoring, and pet care.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Paromita D.
Long Island City, NY
$14-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Joyful Babysitter And Early Childhood Educator In Queens
Quality childcare is important for the happiness of the kids and the peace of mind of the family. I have served as a regular babysitter for four different families, with infants and toddlers. I have also worked as a substitute teacher at early childcare centers. As a babysitter, I make sure to connect with parents regarding how...
Paromita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Kelsey, I'm a recent graduate of St. John's University. I am currently working as a manager and receptionist at a health club in Manhattan, where I aspire to become a personal trainer. In addition to my work in the fitness industry, I have eight years of child care experience. As a longtime babysitter I have...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as:
energetic, positive and cheerful
I like working with kids because: everyday is a new experience and you can explore the world from another angle.
I'm looking for a job that let's me support and impact in a positive way others and at the same time develop myself.
I started working with kids 7...
I live in LIC with my husband and our two dogs and 1 cat. I work full time and am in the office 3x a week, but am flexible with the two days I work from home as well as evenings and weekends. I have a car If needed. I can help with homework, Spanish, or pickups, or date nights! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I...
Debby can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting children from a wide range of ages since I was 12 years old. I am very passionate about working with kids and and consider myself to be an engaging, but mature caregiver. I live on the Lower East Side and I am willing to entertain children in the home as well as the surrounding area. I graduated from...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Hi I'm Priscilla, a trustworthy, adaptable and reliable 24-year-old. I have 3 years of professional babysitting experience and even more caring for children of family members throughout my life. I've also worked in a daycare in my past. I have experience caring for children of various ages ranging from 1-15. I am comfortable...
Hi families! My name is Johanna, a 26-year-old enthusiastic caregiver living in Long Island City, near Queensboro Plaza. I have extensive experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and children of all ages.
I specialize in supporting infant and toddler development, helping them achieve key milestones like rolling over,...
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My S.
Long Island City, NY
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Date Nights And Short-notice Care! **Available On NYE**
Growing up in a big family taught me how much I love kids and while I'm not ready for my own, I love babysitting. My experiences are diverse but have one thing in common - a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Whether your kids enjoy writing & reading, physical activity such as soccer, ballet or martial arts - all of...
My can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mercy D.
Long Island City, NY
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Young Professional/Part-Time Grad Student Seeking Experience
I currently have experience babysitting for my niece (10 y. o.) and nephews (13 y. o. and 3 y. o.), and I have worked as an assistant teacher in an after school art class for 2nd and 3rd graders, as well as volunteered with a children's theater program in the past. Some of my favorite activities with kids include crafts and...
Mercy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Mirele M.
Long Island City, NY
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Mirele is a Long Island City based clinical social work student who is excited to connect with and babysit for local children and adolescents. Mirele graduated from Binghamton University in 2019 with a B. A. in Psychology. Mirele brings experience working with children and teens as a camp counselor and lifeguard at Avnet Country...
Mirele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Long Island City, NY
Brianna A.
5.0
Brianna is very kind and my kids (including my difficult tween) liked her a lot.
She was trustworthy and did everything we asked, including some chores.
She likes to follow a plan so it's good to talk ahead of time about meals and activities.
We will miss her
- Liz B.
Chinonso A.
5.0
Chinonso is the real deal! She is kind, compassionate, dependable and knowledgeable. We always feel safe and secure with her watching our children. She is punctual and communicative. We have felt so fortunate to have found her and it has been our pleasure working with her. The best proof is in how...
- Karie D.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Elizabeth has been babysitting for our family since fall of 2021 and we have nothing but positive things to say about her! Elizabeth is consistent, dependable, and caring. She is everything you want in a caregiver for your children. Our kids absolutely love her and as parents, we trust her...
- Abigail B.
Kelly Alejandra T.
5.0
Alejandra is a wonderful nanny. She is supportive, caring, hardworking and always eager to help. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which was very helpful. We continue to hire her whenever we can as she is amazing! Highly recommended!
- David K.
Cecilia B.
5.0
We hired Cecilia to take care of our 30 month old daughter - for a two week stint - while our regular nanny was recovering from surgery.
Our daughter took to Cecilia immediately and they established a deep bond over that period of time.
Cecilia is very willing to take direction and always made...
- Heather R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Long Island City, NY:
How can I find a Long Island City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Long Island City, 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 51 babysitters in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City, NY?
The average rate for Long Island City, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.55 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Long Island City, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Long Island City, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Long Island City, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Long Island City, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.