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60 babysitters are listed in Middle Island,Ā NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Middle Island, NY
5.0
(1)
I'm a Stony Brook graduate. I work full time as a pre k teacher asst. in the sachem school district. I have worked with kids as a camp counselor, tutor, or teacher since the age of 16. I love kids and want to spread more joy, care, compassion, and fun in their lives. I'm looking to personally individualize my skills and time to...
5.0
"Miss Cece is wonderful! Sheās pleasant and fun! My kids had a great time and are asking for her again. She was my daughterās pre-k asst. teacher and Iām grateful for her time and care! "
Samm S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Amanda and I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a large loving family surrounded by wonderful children. I love children and growing up with a mother that ran her own daycare opened up my eyes and heart to the world of child care. I have been a babysitter since the age of...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda watched our 4 month old daughter while we were vacationing in the Hamptons this summer. She was so kind and made us feel reassured and completely calm about going out. I would absolutely recommend her to any of my family and friends, as well as anyone...
Caroline M.
4.4
(5)
Hey, my name is Bree!
Experience
I've been babysitting kids since I was 14 years old, I've babysat family, family friends and also three full years of daycare experience, at times, taking care of 12 babies at once.
A little more about me
I am 22 years old. I'm a kind, loving and empathetic person. I love children of all...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I found Bree on a Facebook group about a week ago! I needed someone to watch over and do light cooking for my grandfather. Even though she expressed that her experience was mostly with kids, she explained that she had some experience with the elderly. I didnāt have...
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Emma M.
Rocky Point, NY
$26-32/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emma! I am a dependable and devoted child care worker and nanny since 2014 with a wealth of experience guiding children in daycare, school, and home settings. I am inspired by leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage development. I've lead group activities with children of all ages, changed diapers,...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After just a few sessions, Emma has become like a treasured member of our family. With her extensive caregiving experience, she is giving me (as a first time mom) helpful hints about my often challenging toddler! She has such great energy, providing hours of...
Amy C.
Kelsey R.
Miller Place, NY
$20-50/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Kelsey R. I'm 23 Years Old And Love Working With Young Kids And Animals.
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as out-going, creative, and kind.
I like working with kids because it's enjoyable and reminds me of how exciting the world can be. I also learn from children and see how creative they can be in ways I wouldn't think.
I'm looking for a job that consists of hanging out/playing with kids of all ages....
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She's amazing with my children, she's extremely reliable and my kids absolutely love her! Very highly recommended!"
Janine K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
" I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very much. We would highly recommend her! "
Liz B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Savi, and my experiences with children include that I Babysat for my own 5th grade teacher (3 children) after elementary for 6 years and assisted her in her classroom for 5 years, I was a live in nanny in Washington state for 6 months(2 children). Currently take care of a 2-year-old (since 10 months) and an...
Savanna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Savi is an excellent nanny because she is so trustworthy. She is always on-time and held to high responsibility. My family has never known her not to be forthcoming and honest. Plus my baby loves to be with her."
Yaesol C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest!
Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining their attention and making those in her care beg to see her more often. She is punctual and trustworthy. i never need...
Jennifer G.
Gloria B.
Medford, NY
$20-24/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
Part Or Full Time Babysitting Available In My Home Or Yours
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced caregiver with a decade of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and encouraged to explore their creativity and imagination. I strongly believe in open...
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gloria is a consummate professional, always on time, never late. In the multiple years she worked with my family i think she took 2 days off total and had let us know weeks in advance both times with multiple reminders. My kids adore her & she was even...
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Aprillina S.
Shirley, NY
$20-40/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Aprillina. I'm a single mom to a sweet 6 years old boy. I have always loved babies & kids ever since I was young. I've worked at a few summer camps for several years, to now babysitting and nannying different kids ranging from 0-12. I'm empathetic, friendly, creative, patient and kids are naturally drawn to me....
Aprillina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Aprillina is a pleasure to work with. She's always on time, friendly, engaging, communicative and makes an effort to connect with the kids. I feel safe going out knowing my daughter is in good hands."
Maya-Lin G.
4.7
(3)
Taking care of children is my passion. Allowing them to grow, explore, and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the children I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CPR and First Aid and BLS certifications. I'm also certified...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"samantha work for my father three years ago and i couldnāt ask for a better person for my father she was so kind and passionate to him that he never want anyone else to take care of him thanks honey keep up the good work šš½"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old retired veteran from the United States Coast Guard. I have worked with children since I was 13. In high school I took a child development class where I learned about child growth and learning development. I have worked at a local daycare center, and worked with teaching kids how to swim from ages 2 months to...
Robyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Robyn babysat my 2 year old daughter and was the best babysitter I've ever had. She was attentive and engaging and usually brought activities to play. Before Robyn, my daughter cried when I left for work, but before long, she was excited for Robyn to come every...
Stuart G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as an occasional babysitter. I worked as a camp counselor for 6 years and during that time I worked mostly with kids ages 5-11 years old. I also have experience with toddlers. I love to create fun and unique activities. For example, I designed a life-size Memory game for my campers. I enjoy making...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Love her! Reliable, super friendly, kids loved her:-) "
Aggie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Newborn Care Specialist, sleep consultant and Newborn Parent support. I am available for overnight hours or 24 hour shifts.. Also have some daytime hours available for parent training and support. I have 30 years childcare experience. I started out as a live in nanny when I was 18 years old. For the past 7 years I have...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tamara is beyond amazing! She took care of our newborn baby starting from the first night we came back from the hospital. Tamara helped us survive the first month - my husband and I managed to get much needed rest at night knowing our baby is under excellent...
Shuran Y.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have babysat for children in every age group and have tutored for students of various ages as well. I...
Kristine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kristine is great with our two kids (3 months and 3 years)! She is friendly, punctual and followed all preferences/requests that weāve gave her, including updates throughout the day. My daughter talked about how much fun she had days later. Kristine is the best!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaylee, and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I have been 13 years old. I have experience of caring for children of all ages! I have siblings ages of 18, 17, 12, and 8 years old. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person! I love playing games and doing crafts. I could also help around the house...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 2 daughters. She was easy to communicate with, she showed up on time, and most importantly our daughters had a great time."
Nicole W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently self-employed full-time and am able to accommodate part-time (8:45-11:45 AM) childcare at my play-based learning childcare business. With extensive experience working with children of all ages (several references available), I truly love and take pride in the responsibility of caring for them.
I understand...
Rita can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"I hired Rita to care for my infant all day, as well as meeting the needs of my kindergartener (getting ready for school, packing lunch, drop off/pick up, homework etc). She was so warm and caring, my daughter was comfortable with her right away. She learned the...
Francesca S.
Emily R.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$20/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello there! Are you looking for a nanny/sitter for date nights or weekends? My name is Emily and I am a graduate of the University of CT. I earned a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences while also participating in various youth development programs within the local community. I spent 3 summers as a senior...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emily became a favorite from day 1. Her calm and professional manner made us at ease leaving our newborn and 3 year old in her care. This was 4+ years ago! The two of them have come to love her so much that they ask all the time for her even when sheās not...
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Alyssa C.
East Setauket, NY
$20-25/hr ā¢ 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit."
Michelle G.
5.0
(2)
I like working with kids because I've always wanted to be that inspiring person for kids and be someone they feel comfortable opening up to and to be able to teach them things is so powerful. I also just enjoy the energy they bring.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible, I have a bit of a chaotic schedule so I need to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is amazing!! Seriously cannot say enough great things about her. She watched my two children (aged 4 and 8) and was so attentive and upbeat the whole time. Never had any issues or concerns, I could not imagine leaving my children with anyone else!! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Middle Island, NY
Syerra B.
5.0
Miss Cece is wonderful! Sheās pleasant and fun! My kids had a great time and are asking for her again. She was my daughterās pre-k asst. teacher and Iām grateful for her time and care!
- Samm S.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda joined us for a day we needed coverage quickly. Our 2 year old took to her energy quickly and they hit it off immediately. Knowledgable, friendly, caring and able to follow along with our schedule with little turn around or prep time. Amanda is great! Contact her for your own peace of mind.
- Care member
Bree-anna B.
5.0
Bree-anna watched my 1yo old while we were at work. My daughter loved her. She did everything asked and more. When she would leave my daughter would ask for her and be upset she was leaving. I now have the privilege to stay home. But I am thankful that she was the one to watch my daughter when I...
- Care member
Emma M.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Emma care for our two children. She looked after our first child from 4 months to 2 years old and our second child from 4 months to 18 months.
Emma was consistently reliable and made sure our children were safe and well-cared for. She was loving and attentive, creating...
- Michael P.
Kelsey R.
5.0
She's amazing with my children, she's extremely reliable and my kids absolutely love her! Very highly recommended!
- Janine K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Middle Island, NY:
How can I find a Middle Island babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Middle Island, 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 12 babysitters in Middle Island, 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 Middle Island, NY?
The average rate for Middle Island, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 per hour as of April 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 Middle Island, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Middle Island, 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.