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3,207 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
5.0
(1)
My name is Courtney and I would be very happy to help with your children! My babysitting experience ranges from infants to toddlers and all ages. In addition to personal babysitting, I have been a tennis instructor and lacrosse instructor to various ages. I am very comfortable with pets as well, and am happy to help with walking...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Grace and am a musical theatre performer living in New York. I love kids and recently returned from performing on the The Musical National Tour/West End run in London. I have experience babysitting and teaching children from many different backgrounds.
Whether it's on stage, in the audition room or in the...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Have you ever wanted your own Mary Poppins? Meet Grace. I looked for someone for a long time that felt like our own family and can make my son as happy as we make him. Once we hired Grace, she blew my expectations out of the water. She is sooo much fun, full of...
Rachel M.
Sarah S.
New York, NY
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I recent graduate of Howard University, and I would love to be your next babysitter!
I absolutely love kids of all ages., ages ranging from infant-12 years old, and I have experience as a baby sitter, a teaching artist, and as a schoolteacher.
I am also the founder of a children's arts organization, and I would love to...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Sarah has helped me care for my baby since he was born. She is great with kids. In addition to caring for them, she is extremely effective and knowledgeable on child development. Her areas of expertise include drastically improving gross/fine motor, cognitive,...
Yoana S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I just graduated with my Master of Accounting Degree. I have been babysitting for 8 years of kids of all ages. I love babysitting because it is such an awarding experience watching kids grow and learn. I also love being able to play games, go outside to play, help teach children and help with anything...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has been a fantastic caretaker for my family for the last two years. She is very reliable and respectful. Would highly recommend hiring Lauren to take care of your loved ones. "
Care member
Elyce R.
New York, NY
$30-39/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elyce! I have a degree in biology and am currently a student getting a second degree in nursing! I have babysat and watched multiple kids over the years including infants and toddlers. In addition, I am CPR certified in both adults and children. I love spending time with kids as my future goal is to be a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have 4 kids, 3 of them ranging from ages 2mo-3yo and Elyce was great! We came into the city for a few days during winter break, and needed a last minute baby sitter for date night. She was more than helpful, and super dependable. This was the first time using...
Kiana E.
Zali W.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am fun, loving NYU student looking to find a family to grow with while moving into a new city. I have experience working at a daycare as well as nannying/babysitting for many families. Depending on my school schedule and workload, my hours are flexible. As someone who has worked in a daycare before, I am very good at...
Zali can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a...
Jennifer M.
Denise A.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I come from a large, fun-loving, and theatrical family and have always loved babies and children. The caring, maternal instinct is strong in me! In addition to being a mom, I am also a proud aunt to five nieces and five nephews who I cared for all through my middle and high school years while maintaining multiple other part-time...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great fit for our family, so fun and caring and all round great care from her."
Ghislaine A.
Felishia H.
New York, NY
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! :) My name is Felishia, I am 21 years old and I have about 2 years of babysitting experience, I previously worked with children ages 7-14, and I also have experience caring for a teen on the autism spectrum. I worked as an assistant teacher at a preschool for the Jumpstart program for 3 years where I spent many days...
Felishia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Allison G.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Registered Nurse Looking For An Occasional Date Night Sitter Position
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Allison and I am a nurse anesthetist moving back to NYC. I am CPR and AED certified and have extensive experience working with children. I have been babysitting for 14 years and love working with children. I am looking for a date night/occasional babysitting position.
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alli was awesome with my five year old son. He loved her and can't wait to see her again!"
Montgomery M.
5.0
(4)
I moved to New York at the end of August from St. Louis, Missouri. I graduated from the University of Missouri in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Communication. Back home, I worked with a professional sitting agency and continue to work for their management team. In addition to babysitting, I have experience as a camp...
Jewell can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jewell is AMAZING, and the kids absolutely love her!"
James P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior at Barnard College studying neuroscience on the pre-med track. As a Barnard Babysitter I have worked with over 20 local families here in Manhattan with children ages 1 month to 5 years. I am a New York native, here year round. I am Red Cross certified in infant and child CPR as well as first aid. I worked full-time...
Alexa Von can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa was an amazing date night babysitter, she came early , was great with our daughter Ella and was a joy to work with"
Care member
Perla T.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
The Creativity And Happiness That Represents A Child Is The Thing That I Love About Children.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Perla. I've been babysitting for about 3 years and I have been caring for a 2-year-old girl, also a 3-month-old boy and I'm confident with my experience working. and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I also love to cook healthy meals and as needed, I prioritize fun and engagement...
Perla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Since day once she gave me a good vibe. My kids love her and she treats them well and with love."
Estefany P.
5.0
(1)
I am a PhD student who enjoys being an occasional babysitter. I now primarily work in research and miss being around children. I taught for 6 years as a middle school special education math teacher. I've been babysitting basically my whole life as the oldest of six children. I love being with kids, especially reading and playing...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria has been coming to care for my 1 year old daughter since she was just a few months old—her face lights up every time Victoria arrives!
Victoria is always right on time, so easygoing and such a pro with our daughter! She has done a great job with mealtime...
Care member
5.0
(6)
As long as I can remember, I have always had a love and passion for serving and working with children. I am the oldest of four siblings, so my childcare career began as a teenager when I started babysitting my younger brother and sisters. This initial responsibility quickly grew into many more opportunities to serve and work...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Kate H.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since seventh grade. In high school, I babysat at least once every weekend. In college I worked as a part time nanny and during the summers I worked full time nanny for a few different families. I have babysat for all ages; the youngest was 3 weeks old. I am CPR certified. I am a very organized, fun,...
Kate can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Kate to watch our three kids (ages 7, 5 & 3) for an evening out while we were on vacation in Harwich. As soon as I reached out to her through Care, she set up time to come by and introduce herself. She was very professional and also very personable. Most...
Paul A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Talula and I am from NYC. I just graduated from college and am back in the city. I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was 13. I babysat all the kids on my block as a teenager and continued to babysit kids of all ages from new horns to tweens. I am more than happy to help with...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Talula was fantastic!! My family and I were visiting NYC for the holidays with my 9 yr old A. When I talked to Talula on the phone, I expressed worry as this was the first time leaving my little one at the hotel with a babysitter, and she offered to do a video call...
Delilah B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a college student and an older sister with a passion for helping children learn. I enjoy being with children and feel that we can learn just as much from them as they do from us. I have had experience working with children with mental and physical disabilities through my years of work with Best Buddies. I have also...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kamman R.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kami, and I am a compassionate and experienced babysitter ready to support your family's needs. I have over six years of babysitting experience. I studied at Boston University and completed courses in psychology, sociology, and child development in high school. I bring a unique blend of academic knowledge and...
Kamman can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is always on time very dependable"
Maria K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Laura, from Colombia. Children bring so much joy, peace, and happiness in my life. I consider myself a very positive, energetic, happy, responsible, and caring person. I pride myself on good communication, a positive outlook. I have experienced working with children over 10 years, Children safety is the most important for...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We could not have asked for a better nanny for our son. Laura was always punctual, reliable,
sweet, nurturing and responsible. She's an extremely quick learner and only needs to be asked
to do something once. Laura has the most gentle and loving disposition. She...
Kara P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Grace H.
5.0
Have you ever wanted your own Mary Poppins? Meet Grace. I looked for someone for a long time that felt like our own family and can make my son as happy as we make him. Once we hired Grace, she blew my expectations out of the water. She is sooo much fun, full of energy, connects instantly with kids...
- Rachel M.
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah has helped me care for my baby since he was born. She is great with kids. In addition to caring for them, she is extremely effective and knowledgeable on child development. Her areas of expertise include drastically improving gross/fine motor, cognitive, speech, self-care, and social-emotional...
- Yoana S.
Lauren E.
5.0
Lauren has been a fantastic caretaker for my family for the last two years. She is very reliable and respectful. Would highly recommend hiring Lauren to take care of your loved ones.
- Care member
Elyce R.
5.0
I have 4 kids, 3 of them ranging from ages 2mo-3yo and Elyce was great! We came into the city for a few days during winter break, and needed a last minute baby sitter for date night. She was more than helpful, and super dependable. This was the first time using the app, and even a first hiring a...
- Kiana E.
Rachel S.
5.0
I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a longstanding history of working with...
- Jennifer M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New York, NY:
How can I find a New York babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New York, 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 3,207 babysitters in New York, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 York, NY?
The average rate for New York, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.30 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 New York, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New York, 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 York, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,071 reviews of the 3,207 listed babysitters.