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60 babysitters are listed in New Paltz, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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! I'm an Education major at SUNY New Paltz, home for the summer. I am CPR certified and have my own transportation.. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and adolescents!
5.0
"Macy is very pleasant, personable, professional and communicates very well. Also very good for overnights and will definitely hire again. My daughter had nothing but good things to say. "
Roma M.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Marina, I've been working as a nanny for 14 years. I'm current working part time for a family in New Paltz since 2018 taking care of one child who's 6 years old now. I'm responsible for picking her up after school, giving snack, taking to activities, park and light housekeeping.
I also worked for a family in...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marina came to watch our two kids (3&1) for a date night. Another review mentions this, you can instantly tell that Marina is incredibly kind and she connected with both kids instantly. She arrived a few minutes early and was really attentive to the details of our...
Kate B.
5.0
(5)
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...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela did a fabulous job sitting our 3-year-old son two nights in a row when we were visiting the area for a family wedding. He's normally quite shy, but took to her almost immediately. She took him outside for fresh air, exercise, and exploring. He had a great...
Courtney B.
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 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...
Rachel W.
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Kateri M.
New Paltz, NY
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My Name is Kateri, I was an after school babysitter consistently for the past four years. During COVID, I babysat children of multiple families all day and assisted with teaching/homeschooling, while also doing my own schoolwork. I have babysat children from ages 1-12 years old, both boy and girl. I prioritize building...
I'd describe my personality as creative, a great sense of humor (or so I hope), and imaginative!
I like working with kids because they inspire me to be more openminded, optimistic, and carefree!
I started working with kids when I was just a kid myself! I grew up going to music festivals (My dad was a bass player!) and...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Keaton H.
New Paltz, NY
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a local college student (theater major, education minor) here for the spring and excited to meet you and your kids! I grew up babysitting my cousins and worked as an assistant teacher at the Reformed Church Sunday School for 4 years. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
Keaton can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Makenna S.
New Paltz, NY
$15-16/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...
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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.
Macy M.
5.0
Macy is very pleasant, personable, professional and communicates very well. Also very good for overnights and will definitely hire again. My daughter had nothing but good things to say.
- Roma M.
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.
Marina S.
5.0
Marina is WONDERFUL, we absolutely love her. She is so warm and kind to my son. She smiles and laughs and plays. Marina is also generous with the light-housekeeping aspect :) You can trust that your child is in excellent hands.
- Care member
Gabriela M.
5.0
Gabriela is fantastic! She had events planned and gave our kids a great day.
- Care member
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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 41 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 $18.66 per hour as of November 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 New Paltz, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Paltz, 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 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 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.