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3,199 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Abigail D.
New York, NY
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting for years and have been my family's babysitter for even longer. I've also worked with kids as a camp counselor, at a children's theater program, tutoring, as an after school teacher, and spent the last school year teaching a museum based program to grades 1, 3, and 5.
I love kids and am fully...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"She is so great with our baby boy! He loves when she comes over and so do we!!!"
Brittany C.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old college graduate. I am good at following parents' instructions and following through with bedtimes, making meals, and helping kids with homework. I have 10+ years of experience with babysitting. I am available for part-time babysitting. I have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. I currently...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa has been incredible for our family. Both our kids took to her instantly and beg us to ask us to call her to come over constantly. We're all sad that she's going away to Boston for college but I know whatever family she serves while she's there is getting an...
Lilian G.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Emma L.
New York, NY
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emma and I am a fantastic babysitter. I have years of experience working with kids aged newborn-teens. I am passionate about music, crafts, outdoor play, and make believe games. I am loving and patient and work well with emotional and active kids. I can't wait to meet you!
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Emma has been working with our family for just around a year. She has never been late once, is warm and friendly, incredibly responsive, and dependable. She started working with our newborn, and now he's a year and a half! She plays, sings, and takes him to the...
Catherine C.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, 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.
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.
Laura M.
New York, NY
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have Always Had A Passion For Child Care, And I Can't Wait To Further My Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible, reliable, extremely patient and love to have fun with the kids. I have spent time babysitting kids from ages 0-12 years old. I have years of experience and a soft spot for kids....
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura was a great baby sitter for us. She was very communicative, on-time and full of energy. Our son was pretty cranky and she never gave up trying to keep him entertained while making sure he was cared for."
Elisa K.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zairoon(Wendy) and I've been a babysitter for more than 19 years. I'm a High School graduate with certificates in Patient Care Technician(PCT), EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) CPR trained, and I'm also the holder of a New York State License. My hobbies are reading, cooking,...
Zairoon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We know Zairoon for more than four years, since our youngest daughter was 5 months old and our oldest was 3 years old. Zairoon worked as our children's nanny in a full-time position for 3 years and she still comes frequently to babysit. she started working with us...
Gilad A.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meagan, and with my 15+ years of experience as both a babysitter and nanny in Brooklyn and Manhattan I am just the sitter you need. While nurturing my endeavors in the film and television industry, I've leaned on my love for early childhood connections! I have always found working with children and families both...
Meagan M can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meagan is everything you are looking for in a nanny and more. She was punctual, reliable, communicative, creative and truly cared for my son with love and tenderness. She is a natural and offered to run small errands for me. She even looked into activities and took...
Ellen P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Alyssa as our Nanny to watch our 4 month old daughter when I returned to work. From the moment I met Alyssa I knew she would be a great fit. She is warm, caring, loving, responsible and attentive. She engaged my daughter from day one, singing, reading,...
Samantha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ally and I would love to be your next nanny/babysitter/ housekeeper/ home organizer! I have worked with children for many years, in a classroom setting, as a nanny, and as a director. I have also had experience working with a Company, where we provided magic for birthday parties and events by bringing fairy...
Allysun can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wow - wish I could give her 10 stars! I asked Ally a few questions before meeting her and her answers were 100% in tune with our expectations of a care taker for our 5 year old son. We invited her over for an interview and just adored her. She immediately clicked...
Tiffany Z.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a graduate student with part time availability to care for your child(ren). I have extensive experience as an NYC babysitter, teacher and tutor for children ages 2 through 13 with an emphasis on creative education for little ones and after school homework help for older kids. I worked as an after school counselor...
Mara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Mara both on the phone and in person. You couldn't ask for a more experienced and thoughtful caregiver for small children in NYC! As I told my husband, I'd have zero worries while our kids were with Mara - safety-conscious, fun, and educational....
Joan R.
5.0
(1)
I have been a devoted and reliable nanny with 12 years in childcare. I have both long-term and short-term experience with children of all ages ranging from newborns to pre-teens and teens. I bring a high energy to all nanny jobs and supply loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for each child. I...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anne is incredibly professional, responsible and caring. She has babysat for my two boys since they were babies and I trust her completely. She has taken care of them overnight and helped with homework and meals. They are now 10 and 13.
She also helped with...
Jennifer B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
--Available for weeknights starting at 6pm, and weekends--
Hello! My name is Carly, and I am 28 years old. I work full-time now with a family in Morningside, but have open availability on nights and weekends!
I have nannied and babysat for more than a dozen different families (mostly long term, some temporary fill-in gigs)...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Carly was with us for two years. She had become so much a member of our family that we asked her to consider coming with us for a month when we moved to help the kids (ages 5 & 2 now) gets settled. There aren't words to adequately describe the lengths Carly went to...
Edoardo B.
Hana M.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am highly dedicated, skilled in cooking and cleaning, and committed to meeting all your child's needs. Fluent in English and Amharic, I have five years of babysitting experience, which I genuinely enjoy. With CNA experience aiding the elderly, I assist with daily tasks like dressing and feeding, and my empathy and patience...
Hana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I've worked with her quite a few times now. My kids loved having her care for them. She's an absolute sweetheart and very reliable. I'll definitely be using her services again!"
Leah M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Abigail D.
5.0
Abigale is very respectful, responsible and understanding of how hard it can be to leave you child with a babysitter. She was sure to understand my instructions for bed time and bottles. Most of all my daughter was happy while Abigail was with her!
- Care member
Alyssa B.
5.0
Alyssa has been incredible for our family. Both our kids took to her instantly and beg us to ask us to call her to come over constantly. We're all sad that she's going away to Boston for college but I know whatever family she serves while she's there is getting an amazing help. Alyssa, let us know...
- Lilian G.
Alexa Von M.
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
Emma L.
5.0
Emma watched my two children- now 4.5 and 2.5 for a year regularly. We adore her and wish we lived closer now to have her babysit frequently. She is fun and creative, has a ton of energy, and keeps our kids safe and following our rules. I have no reservations recommending her!
- Care member
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 3,199 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 $21.73 per hour as of February 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 953 reviews of the 3,199 listed babysitters.