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60 babysitters are listed in Mechanicville, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Mechanicville, NY
Julia M.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.
Brooke M.
Ballston Spa, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for considering me and looking at my profile. My name is Brooke and I am 32 years old. I have worked in a preschool as an assistant teacher, nannied for many wonderful families and have three little boys myself! It's safe to say I have a lot of experience with children.
In September of 2010, I was the head Cross...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke worked with our family on a daily basis to care for our daughter. She started when our daughter was 3 months old and has been with us for the past 9 months. Leaving your baby with someone else can be tough, but we felt comfortable with her from the moment...
Khristin F.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced educator and mentor, I have had countless opportunities to work with children and create safe, welcoming environments. I recently completed my third year as an art teacher for grades K-8th. I also have had the privilege of being a nanny to infants and toddlers for the past year. I am thrilled to begin new...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Communicative, creative, reliable. A true educator who is wholly present with children. My own kids consider her family! "
Katyana N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a compassionate mother of two little children (5 and 6) so I have a great deal of experience with little kids. I am currently a stay at home mom and I am working on getting my masters as a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst). I know the importance of finding a reliable and caring person to watch over your own, I...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Andrea was absolutely wonderful with my children. She was responsible, reliable and the kids looked forward to spending time with her. I felt comfort knowing that Andrea has children of, and which gave her high expectations as a caregiver. She is so sweet and...
Annie C.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently working full-time as an environmental consultant in Albany and I and looking for occasional babysitting opportunities. I am available weekends or after 5 on weekdays. For 10 years I have worked as a ski instructor. I taught large groups of children between the ages of 4-12 how to ski for several hours. I get along...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Sarah was great! Our 3 year old son had nothing but good things to say about her. She arrived on time and was even able to stay later than expected. We appreciate her flexibility and definitely plan to use her again!"
Jaclyn P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have been working with children since I was able to babysit at 12 years old! I have always enjoyed caring, laughing, and being a part of kid's lives. I am a mother of 2 myself, and I am a certified substitute teacher of 4 years with a BA in Human Development. I have worked with families and their children of all ages...
Kathleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was with us from March 2011 - June 2012, she took excellent care of our little boy who was 9 months when she started and 2 yrs old when she left us. She is very creative, provides excellent one-on-one and put energy into making sure our son got exposure to...
Sara H.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.
Mckenna C.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$20-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is McKenna , and I moved to the Saratoga area a little over a year ago. I work in one of the Ballston Spa Elementary Schools as a Special Education Aide. I've worked with students with a variety of different abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. From special needs to trauma and behaviors, I can adapt to each child I work...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Isabella D.
Ballston Spa, NY
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a 19-year-old who just finished her first year of college. I started working with kids when I was a senior in high school helping out with classes and doing summer babysitting jobs
In my spare time, I like to play piano, row, swim, read, sing, watch movies, and hang out with my siblings
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Lucille M.
Ballston Spa, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends
My name is Lucy and I have been babysitting for about 10 years. When I was in high school I volunteered at a daycare that I attended. I'm a very energetic and outgoing person. I am a Certified Phlebotomist and used to be an EMT. I have watched kids of all ages and I love children.
Lucille can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Fourth Grade teacher who is looking to care for your child. I love working with children and have 8+ years of experience doing so. I have worked at a daycare with children from the ages of 0-6 for six years. Babysitting is what I LOVE to do!
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Emmett G.
Clifton Park, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Candidate Looking For Nanny And Babysitting Jobs
Hello! I'm Emmett! I am a newly certified English teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with childcare and education including teaching martial arts, counseling summer camps, nannying and substitute teaching. Working with kids is my passion! I am enthusiastic and compassionate and creative!
Emmett can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
In my years of experience I have stayed over night with multiple children and gone on vacation to babysit. My ages range from newborns to 16+. I have watched a single child to multiple children at a time. I enjoy making a connection with families and being trusted to care for their children. I am very active and love to play and...
Aly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Madison D.
Clifton Park, NY
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Madison. I've Been Working With Kids Ever Since I Was Young And Would Love To Help!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, energetic and athletic.
I like working with kids because they make me happy. My goal is to be a nurse in the NICU!
I'm looking for a job that brings me enjoyment.
I started working with kids when I was 14.
In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends and go to the pool or...
Kristie D.
Clifton Park, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Kristie! I am a dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of babysitting experience, nurturing a passion for children and learning. I'm committed to making life easier for both children and parents while ensuring a fun, engaging, and safe environment.
I am going to be a sophomore at Suny Cortland in the fall pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working summer camps for the last 3 summers and previous babysitting jobs. I'm looking for a summer babysitting job until I go back to school in the fall!
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
I'm a female at the age of 26 yrs old and have plenty of experience with many children. I have 11 siblings and always was the first one my parents ran to when it came to watching the kids. I am very active and love to do sports, arts and crafts, reading, and just playing with kids. Always free on the weekends and have siblings...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicville, NY
Julia M.
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 mention the fact that they did lots of...
- Gina G.
Kiely R.
5.0
Kiely is responsible and fun! Always on time and took great care of our very active two year old!
- Katharine H.
Brooke M.
5.0
We had such a wonderful experienced with Brooke. She was a full time nanny for our 3 yr old son, who absolutely adored her! She made sure to communicate her plan for the day and we always felt our son was very safe, she treated him like gold! She has such a warm, loving energy to her and always a...
- Alexandra H.
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
Alicia M.
5.0
Communicative, creative, reliable. A true educator who is wholly present with children. My own kids consider her family!
- Katyana N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mechanicville, NY:
How can I find a Mechanicville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mechanicville, 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 6 babysitters in Mechanicville, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Mechanicville, NY?
The average rate for Mechanicville, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.33 per hour as of January 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 Mechanicville, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mechanicville, 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.