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Find babysitters in Mechanicville, NY that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Mechanicville, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Mechanicville, NY

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Elizabeth M.


Mechanicville, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always enjoyed "hangin' out" with the little ones! Aside from starting to babysit for family and family-friends once I was "old enough", I also have earned my CDA Certification (along with First Aid and CPR, of course) and enjoyed being a Lead Preschool Teacher for a few years.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Liz was wonderful! She helped me out on short notice and was amazing with my foster son. I am definitely hiring Liz again and would suggest others do as well!"

Salley Z.

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Julia A.


Mechanicville, NY

$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Tutor, Transporter, Housekeeper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Julia and I am a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. I'm an Albany area native and have over 6 years of experience working with children and animals! I am calm, empathetic, and I love to do crafts and spend time outside. I love to cook, bake, and try new things. I am conversational in Spanish as well. I have reliable...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Arianna N.


Mechanicville, NY

$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a college student studying medicine with a background in childcare. I have had CPR training with American Red Cross, up to date TB shot, and fingerprint screening with the NYS childcare database. Some of my experience with childcare include hands on with my younger siblings, daycare settings, as well as in home childcare...
Skills:

CPR

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Laura D.


Mechanicville, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a current HHA , former CNA, patient care technician, and medical assistant with over 20 years experience caring for elderly, long term care, dementia and oncology/hospice patients. I enjoy giving loving care to my patients and treat them as if they were family.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Emily C.


Schaghticoke, NY

$16-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Can Craft And Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full time college student looking to help families where they need it. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, and Homework. I am highly creative, I love to paint and draw. I can play several instruments including the guitar. I have minimal French and am currently learning ASL...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaisi A.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Little About Me

I am a 22-year-old college student living in Saratoga Springs, NY. I have been babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting for family and friends since I was a freshman in high school. I have the most experience with toddlers and young children, however am capable and open to all ages. I also am very animal friendly and have...
5.0
"We recently hired Kaisi to housesit/dog sit while we were out of town for a few days. We have 2 smaller dogs, one of whom is blind and she came to the house before the weekend to meet with us and the pups so that she could see her routine, and meet the other one,...

Jennifer K.

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Mahnoor A.


Clifton Park, NY

$10-15/hr • 6 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
"Maha is the ABSOLUTE BEST. I do not trust my 4 month old with anyone else but her. She is so caring and not just towards the kids but the parents. Understands the anxiety that comes with leaving little ones and sends updates and reassurance. Our son will be with...

Celine F.

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Khadija A.


Clifton Park, NY

$17/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, meal prep
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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Aubrey N.


Clifton Park, NY

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Aubrey! I'm 23 and I just graduated with my bachelors in human development and family studies. I love kids and I've had the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience through babysitting and working at a daycare. I started working as a "mother's helper" at the age of 13 and that progressed into babysitting on a...
Aubrey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We absolutely loved having Aubrey! She took care of our son for a few weeks before she went back to college. She is very punctual, flexible and dependable. You can tell that childcare and development is her passion! She was so patient and kind with my son. I would...

Jaleen C.

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Valene K.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher

I am a returning full-time college student, attending Russell Sage to pursue my Physical Education degree, starting at the end of August. I am hoping to find a position that is flexible with my class schedule; ideally, after school care, so I am able to potentially have a serving job in the evenings. I have experience...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Val was great with my twins! They looked forward to seeing her and they never really gave me a problem when I left them with her. She was always on time and flexible with her hours. We were sad to lose her because we were really growing close with her. "

Lisa F.

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Kathryn C.


Ballston Lake, NY

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kathryn and I am love working with children. I am certified to teach early childhood and childhood education. I am also CPR and Medication Administration trained. I would love to get to know your family while provided a fun nurturing environment to learn and play in.
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kathryn is wonderful; flexible, fun and obviously LOVES children. My kids enjoyed their time with her and we hope to use her again as a babysitter in the future."

Lisa A.

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Jessica W.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a vaccinated elementary teacher looking to care for children part-time over the summer. I have worked for several families and children ages 0-16. I hope to keep your child/children busy with fun activities and possibly local trips. I can cook and have no problem preparing delicious and healthy meals for your...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Jessica when traveling out of state with our children to attend a wedding. As the wedding was adults only we needed care for our two children, 10 and 7. Jessica was amazing. She met us at the hotel and got the know the kids. She was interactive, friendly...

Catherine M.

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Julia M.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, Julia here! Few things ale chilbout me: I'm the middd with one older sister & a younger brother, I have my cosmetology license, as well as a bachelors degree in HR & business administration. In my free time I like to cook, spend time on the lake with friends & family, take my 8-year-old baby (dog) on long...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Julia was super amazing and the 8 month baby loved her. She was always on time and made sure to give me updates on any schedule changes. They went on outings together and the baby was always super happy. Julia also did amazing on handling my baby while she was...

Micayla D.

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Samina A.


Clifton Park, NY

$15-30/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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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Ann M.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a registered occupational therapist who works full time however is looking for occasional child care jobs! I have clinical experience working with children ages birth-3 years old, and have been babysitting for the past 15 years. I am a very reliable, compassionate, and positive person and think I would be a great fit to...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"After a wonderful interview in our home, I hired Ann to babysit our 2 yr. old. She is a very talented, experienced, confident, bubbly, cheerful, energetic, and super nice woman who cares a lot for children and it shows! She is easy-going and ready for anything....

Lynne P.

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Colby D.


Stillwater, NY

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Let me just start by saying I absolutely love kids! I have been baby sitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with watching twins and triplets! Kids are my passion, I'm the oldest grand child of a very large family, so I've been helping kids grow and learn my entire life. CPR Certified.
Colby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Colby was a great fit for our family. She has experience sitting for multiple young children and appeared to enjoy spending time with our kids. She was on time and tried to be available whenever possible. "

Meghan S.

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Mikaela M.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Responsible/Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently moved to the Ballston Lake area where I am currently looking for any babysitting/nanny jobs! I have many years of experience working with kids in day camps and babysitting/nannying. I love working with children of all ages and creating a fun, healthy environment for them!
Mikaela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Tiffany F.


Schaghticoke, NY

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

A Passionate, Experienced Sitter From Schaghticoke, New York.

I'm Tiffany, a passionate, experienced sitter living in Schaghticoke, New York. I specialize in caring for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. I have 3 years of experience and my services include providing a safe and nurturing environment, engaging activities to promote learning and growth, light housekeeping and meal...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Oh my, where do I start? Tiffany is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was such a blessing to our family during her time with us and most importantly, our children absolutely adored her. Tiffany was punctual, loving/caring, careful and safe, had a joyful attitude every single...

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Julia M.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have loads of experience with children birth - 12 years, with most of my experience focusing on 6 months - 3 years. Additionally, I am a college graduate and completed coursework related to childhood education and speech pathology. While I am not working, you can find me at the gym, outdoors, or just relaxing. Please feel...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julia helped my family out during a tough time in between our child care situation. She was amazing keeping our toddler on a schedule while also watching after our newborn! We couldn't rave more about Julia and how caring, kind and dependable she was! Also to...

Gina G.

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Kiely R.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

RPI Student Looking For Summer Job!

My favorite things to do with kids are go outside, read and create! I am free all hours of the day, but only this coming summer. I could possibly do a very low commitment through the school year since I will only be in Troy.
Kiely can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kiely is responsible and fun! Always on time and took great care of our very active two year old!"

Katharine H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicville, NY

Elizabeth M.

5.0

Liz was wonderful! She helped me out on short notice and was amazing with my foster son. I am definitely hiring Liz again and would suggest others do as well!

- Salley Z.

Kaisi A.

5.0

We recently hired Kaisi to housesit/dog sit while we were out of town for a few days. We have 2 smaller dogs, one of whom is blind and she came to the house before the weekend to meet with us and the pups so that she could see her routine, and meet the other one, who can be very shy around...

- Jennifer K.

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.

Khadija A.

5.0

We love Kat!!! Kat has filled in many times and we couldn't be happier with them both! We love them like family and they care for and love our kiddos like their own. I would recommend her a million times over!

- Lindsey D.

Aubrey N.

5.0

We absolutely loved having Aubrey! She took care of our son for a few weeks before she went back to college. She is very punctual, flexible and dependable. You can tell that childcare and development is her passion! She was so patient and kind with my son. I would 100% recommended and hire again.

- Jaleen C.

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