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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
Jillian B.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jillian , and I am originally from New Orleans but attend University at Lincoln Center in New York City. I have been babysitting for a few years now in New Orleans, and would love to continue to do so here in the city! I have maintained a great relationship with the families in New Orleans that I have worked for,...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Jillian has babysat for my three girls for the last few years in the summer when she’s home from college. I love that Jillian is so dependable, always on time, and really engages with my girls. She takes them all over town, to camp, to afternoon activities, etc. I...
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Katherine B.
New York, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!"
Ashleigh S.
Ethan M.
New York, NY
$18-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Part-time Sitter With An (honorary) Degree In Board Games, Mac N'cheese, And Going To Bed On Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an actor and creative looking for part-time babysitting/nanny work to fill out my schedule. I have 2 years of experience, speak English fluently and German at an intermediate/conversational level, am happy to help with homework, and can make easy dinners. I also have experience babysitting children with autism and...
Ethan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Ethan for a one-time evening sitting job for my two kids age 4 and 6. I specifically chose Ethan because of his German language skills. While Ethan's German is basic and a bit rusty, it was good enough to communicate with my children in that language.
He...
Minh N.
5.0
(1)
Hi There! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Elise, and I have over 10 years of childcare experience in a variety of fields as a nanny, babysitter, and camp counselor. In addition to my experience in childcare, I am a comedian and screenwriter who has written at Nickelodeon Animation and most recently worked in the...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elise is extremely intelligent, caring, and talented. She is a young woman of great integrity that is far beyond her years. I have, and always will, entrust her with all my students of varied ages. I highly recommend her."
Ralph C.
Alexis M.
New York, NY
$13-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part Time Care For Watching, Entertaining, Preparing Food For, Dropping Off/picking Up,and Tutoring
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Alexis and I'd love to be your next babysitter, transportation, or honorary big sibling! I have loved working with kids from a young age (going on 6 years of babysitting experience now), and have ample experience with children ranging from 1-year-old all the way through high schoolers. I have one younger brother and...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis was amazing! We hired her to babysit our 18 month old and it was perfect. We had a great evening out knowing our little girl was in good hands. We would hire her again anytime!"
Lucie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising junior at Columbia University, and a local Hamptons gal looking to have the best summer ever with your children! I have a younger sibling, care for my uncle with special needs at home, and have years of babysitting experience with children ages 2-12. Additionally, I have CPR training, beginner...
Shea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child. She's very warm and playful, especially w toddlers. Shea is a Hamptons native and knows a lot about the area and what to do...
Vera N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Howdy! My name is Madison. I'm originally from Texas, and recently graduated from college. I've been babysitting since high school (5+ years) and see every family as a new adventure. I love to play games with kids and learn about their favorite things. I currently am a middle school science teacher, so I'm always ready to help...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was great with my 5yo son and 2yo daughter. She played with both of them whole time, and told my son so many cool dinosaur facts he loved. She even picked up all the toys in their bedroom which made it so much easier to put them to bed when I got home!"
Jasmine K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alexie and I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I have a lot of experience with a lot of different age groups. I previously nannied for four boys aging between 4 and 8. I have also worked in a Daycare Center in Upstate New York for about a year where I worked with children ages 2 months- 5 years...
Alexie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hope to keep her forever. We LOVE her. She is my children's most favorite babysitter ever."
Jessica M.
Michael W.
New York, NY
$35-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Michael!
I have lots of experience working with kids, I nannied for a family with two kids (ages 7 & 12) for two years. As well as a family with 3 children (ages 7, 9, &11) last summer and I have also been a nanny to two children (ages 2 & 9), a newborn in BK up until he was four months, and a 1-year-old for 6...
Michael can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Michael was such a positive energy to have in the house. She was very sweet with our 3 month old (was with us for 8 weeks for half days), and kept him happy, fed, changed, and well-rested!"
Libby D.
5.0
(8)
Hi there! I'm Rosa. I have been caring for children for over 15 years as a babysitter and Nanny. I experience working with infants as well as toddlers, I formally directed an after school program ages 5-11. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow, teach and develop....
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Es una persona confiable 18 años conociéndola, y hasta la fecha no he tenido nada negativo de ella amable,respetuosa,con un muy buen nivel de educación especialmente con los niños."
Carmen P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily, I am proudly from Chicago attending college in New York. With years of experience, working at daycares, employed as a teacher assistant and various babysitting jobs, I can provide a safe, supervised loving environment for your child. My mom always told me to do a job you would do for free, although...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was so good with our 7 month old son! She was punctual, has an upbeat personality and sent me an update with photo of my baby. My son loved hanging out with her and look forward to having her back!"
Sylvia T.
Hannah M.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children and as one of five kids, I had plenty of experience taking care of my younger siblings even before I started babysitting for other families. My siblings also gave me a great deal of practice in navigating big families - keeping an eye out for multiple children at once, appealing to different ages...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Hannah has been wonderful. She shows up on time, communicates well and handles the kids like a pro. Hannah is kind, calm and caring."
Michelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Tashfiah, a 21-year-old architecture student at Pierce College. I have a year of experience working at Angie's Day Care and 6+ years of experience tutoring, providing both care and academic support for children. I have a proven track record of raising students' grades and have maintained a 95% positive feedback from...
Tashfiah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tash, has been a savior for my family. We had an unusual situation with my scheduling and it was hard to find someone that would fit our needs. My daughter loved her after the first day she watched her. She is a safe driver, good at cooking (making healthy meals...
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Alexandra M.
New York, NY
$17-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi !
I'm Lexi and would love to connect . I am currently a medical assistant but also have experience in camp counselor , babysitting , and volunteering. I have been nannying for the past few years and babysitting a lot before then as well. I am applying to medical school for next year. I am CPR certified as well as trained in...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"As Lexi is my friend I know that she is extremely accountable, outgoing, and hardworking. When working with Lexi at a local rec camp she was punctual, allowed for the kids to have an amazing time due to her energy, and caring as well. I know that Lexi is committed...
Nina G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sheila! I am 26 and am excited to meet you and potentially babysit, nanny or tutor. I am a high school science teacher and am comfortable tutoring and providing child care for all ages. I have a wide range of experiences from newborns to teenagers, occasional date night sitting to nannying for the summer. I look...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sheila was fantastic! She was very responsive prior to caring for my children and was great with them when she was with them. Both my 9 year old twin boys really liked her which is high praise in my book. Additionally, she was unflappable when my dog had an...
Katy C.
Clara M.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, and camp counselor with children of all ages, and have the most experience with the 8-year-old age group. CPR certified and have a driver's license with a clean record.
I have found childcare to be one of the most rewarding things in the world, and can't wait to meet your family!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clara did a great job! Reliable and proactive with a fun attitude."
Nadeen F.
Bernarda M.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for full time job in Manhattan.
I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter and have good references from my previous jobs. Non smoker, CPR certified.
I'm a math teacher from Paraguay (not teaching now).
I speak Spanish, Portuguese and English.
I love children and pets. I can cook.
Hourly rate cash: for 1 child $30 +...
Bernarda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bernarda has been with us since 2017, just before our daughter turned 2. She has been beyond wonderful with our daughter (and us). The changes from age 2 to 4 are constant and big. We've been so lucky to know our daughter is with someone who is always patient,...
Alison S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very fun, patient, and easy-going person with around 6 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for kids from 8 months to 13 years, so I have experience with all ages! I also have experience with special needs children. While babysitting, I love to play games, watch movies, and just chill and hang out! I make...
Oni can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Oni is absolutely amazing with my kids! I have two crazy boys who are 5 and 7 and they love when Oni comes to babysit them. She is punctual, responsible, dependable, and lots of fun. The only bad thing is that she's in school at NYU and we live in MD so we can't...
Kasey M.
Cailyne H.
New York, NY
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey Families, I'm Cailyne I Am 18 Years Old. Yes I'm Still In School But I Get Out Very Early
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because they teach me something new everyday, I enjoy watching them grow and excel in everything from speech to walking yo how they maneuver.
I'm looking for a job that is easy going and challenging at the same time, where I can work and help around and still enjoy everything I do
I started working...
5.0
"Cailyne helped me when I was going through postpartum with my 3rd child, she would take care of my other 2 children when I would care for the newborn. She would take them to the park, to the movies, fairs etc. overall she was wonderful and very helpful. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an organized, reliable, and trustworthy sitter who is passionate about fostering children's growth. I am a New York State certified school counselor and children's dance instructor. As a professional dancer, I am extremely creative and aim to help children find joy in everyday life.
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Lindsey is a nurturing young woman. She possesses a maturity beyond her chronological years. Not only is she intuitive, but she is also creative and engaging with activities kids enjoy. I would recommend Lindsey as a caregiver for children without the slightest...
Melinda B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Jillian B.
5.0
Jillian has babysat for my three girls for the last few years in the summer when she’s home from college. I love that Jillian is so dependable, always on time, and really engages with my girls. She takes them all over town, to camp, to afternoon activities, etc. I would have not have any hesitation...
- Care member
Katherine B.
5.0
Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!
- Ashleigh S.
Ethan M.
5.0
I hired Ethan for a one-time evening sitting job for my two kids age 4 and 6. I specifically chose Ethan because of his German language skills. While Ethan's German is basic and a bit rusty, it was good enough to communicate with my children in that language.
He was on time (actually he came 15...
- Minh N.
Elise R.
5.0
Elise is extremely intelligent, caring, and talented. She is a young woman of great integrity that is far beyond her years. I have, and always will, entrust her with all my students of varied ages. I highly recommend her.
- Ralph C.
Alexis M.
5.0
Alexis was amazing! We hired her to babysit our 18 month old and it was perfect. We had a great evening out knowing our little girl was in good hands. We would hire her again anytime!
- Lucie 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.