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Find babysitters in New Paltz, NY that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in New Paltz, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in New Paltz, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 27-year-old early childhood education major. I've been working with children since I was 14, including babysitting, assistant directing children's theater productions, working with children with special needs, and teaching preschool in a federal building, which involves a high-security clearance. Most recently, I've...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our daughter loves Julia and we're very sad to no longer be working with her. She was very communicative and...
Claire K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a recent grad of SUNY NEW PALTZ. I have current experience babysitting a 3-year-old while taking him to the library and engaging in play, and arts and crafts. I also worked as a daytime babysitter to a 4-year-old boy where we set up a schedule to play. I have also worked as a tutor . I worked...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Caroline (M/s CoCo) for our 3 and an half year old boy in January '21 for 6 months (until it was time for him to resume daycare). She was an absolute delight. She was very patient and would fine tune herself and her schedule per child's needs. Our son...
Manish W.
Olivia Z.
New Paltz, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia and I'm an early childhood education major at Suny New Paltz. I love children and have babysat for my neighbors, family, and friends since I was in high school. I am a patient, kind, and energetic person who can keep up with children of all ages.
My starting rate is $20 an hour. However, my rates depend...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia was very dependable and great for taking care of our 2 sons. She is compassionate and the boys love being with her. Olivia is someone you can trust and you know your children will be in good hands"
Nick T.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan and I regularly babysat three little girls for 5+ years in my hometown, I'm new to Boulder and looking for some new clients:) I have my lifeguard certification and am amazing with kids. I can help cook, clean, and transport. I have a clean driving record and can be up very early if needed. I graduated in...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 7 years of experience in childcare, working with children of various ages in different settings. My experience includes babysitting, daycare assistance, and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. I am skilled in creating engaging activities, supporting early childhood development, and...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Newly retired RN, mother of two, available to provide childcare, your home or mine; flexible schedule, overnights possible also. Spring, summer and fall I prefer children to come to my home in the Village of New Paltz. Everything is within easy walking distance, like fabulous playgrounds, indoor community Play Space, the...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a 24-year-old SUNY New Paltz graduate who has since opted to stay in the area. I love to learn and explore, and this easily translates into engaging, hands on activities with kids of all ages, 3-13+. I'm a big believer in limited screen-time; the time I spend with my kids is filled with arts & crafts,...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Silvie and Ive had experience babysitting all throughout high school and college. Im now in my final year of school at SUNY New Paltz, happily willing to serve the New Paltz area.
Silvie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Alexis K.
New Paltz, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lexi, and I'm looking for babysitting jobs in the evening here and there. I have 5 1/2 years of experience in home and daycare facility experience. I am currently a lead toddler teacher but have worked in both the pre-k room and school-aged room as well. I am CPR certified and a non-smoker. I will be able to...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Makenna S.
New Paltz, NY
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like working with kids because their joyfulness always brings me up.
I've been surrounding by little kids and babies since I was a toddler myself. I started getting paid for babysitting when I was around 13. I mainly babysat for my moms friends at that time but once I go into high school I babysat for my teachers too.
One...
Madeline M.
New Paltz, NY
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a communication disorders student at SUNY New Paltz. For the last three years I've worked as a DSP- a one-on-one caregiver for people with special needs. Now that I'm in school, I'm looking for part-time babysitting gigs. I love playing games outside, exploring public libraries and museums, and learning new things.
I'm...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling
Natalie C.
New Paltz, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am an extremely experienced caretaker of children! I have worked with children in many settings, including home care (babysitting & nannying), daycare centers where I have taught as both the assistant teacher and the lead teacher, and elementary schools! I am a NYS certified teacher Newborn-6th grade, and I have a...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
ello! My name is Rianna, I'm 23 years old and I am an artist that loves to paint and I also studied as a Theatre major in college. I love creative expression and believe that babysitting should be fun and interactive. I have so many ideas from arts and crafts to fun science projects that will spark a child's interest to learn....
Rianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hello! I am currently majoring in Art Education SUNY New Paltz, and would love to gain more experience working in child care! I have more 5 years of experience that include babysitting for family and friends. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and other tasks throughout the home. I love doing crafts and...
Aminah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Highly experienced and engaging babysitter! Currently enrolled, working towards a BS in psychology!
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brial M.
New Paltz, NY
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they offer a lot of insight from a perspective many can often overlook!
Hello, I'm Brial and I'm looking to nanny or babysit in the New Paltz Village!
I started working with kids in 2019, as a volunteer at a summer camp! I really enjoyed my time volunteering as a counselor, working as one, and...
Brial can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and an energetic person to be around. I've been babysitting my neighbors and family members for about 10 years now. I am a junior at SUNY New Paltz with a very flexible schedule. I am willing to help out with house work, take your kids to and from school and activities, and much more!
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! My name is Julia , I am 26 years old and I have had experience working with children over the past several years. I graduated from The College of New Jersey in May 2020 and I have a flexible schedule. Currently, I am available for part-time work, as I have a full-time job Monday-Friday.
In addition, I am fingerprinted...
Julia M can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Vera M.
New Paltz, NY
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Vera! I am 19 years old and born and raised in Manhattan. I am currently a sophomore at college in New Paltz, New York and I'm looking to babysit during my winter break. I will be in Manhattan until January 20th and I am happy to commute to any borough! I am basically available everyday between now and then, and I'm very...
Shealyn F.
New Paltz, NY
$16-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for seven years because I have a deep passion for helping children grow and develop. I'm creative and imaginative when it comes to keeping kids engaged, and my friendly approach makes me easily approachable. I've had positive experiences in previous babysitting and daycare roles, which solidified...
Shealyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Paltz, NY
Julia W.
5.0
Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our daughter loves Julia and we're very sad to no longer be working with her. She was very communicative and despite a long commute, was very punctual...
- Claire K.
Caroline G.
5.0
We hired Caroline (M/s CoCo) for our 3 and an half year old boy in January '21 for 6 months (until it was time for him to resume daycare). She was an absolute delight. She was very patient and would fine tune herself and her schedule per child's needs. Our son still wakes up some days asking if M/s...
- Manish W.
Olivia Z.
5.0
Olivia has been amazing as a date night baby sitter and now our once per week caregiver for our one year old. She is energetic, fun loving, and creative, and treats our son with care, empathy, and curiosity. She is always thinking about how to incorporate learning into play, but without ever...
- Rachel W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Paltz, NY:
How can I find a New Paltz babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Paltz, 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 39 babysitters in New Paltz, 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 New Paltz, NY?
The average rate for New Paltz, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.46 per hour as of March 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 New Paltz, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Paltz, 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.
Ratings for New Paltz, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in New Paltz, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.