Find Babysitters in New York, NY
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in New York, NY and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in New York, NY that you’ll love
3,211 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
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years experience of being a live-in nanny. I enjoy helping children flourish through play, reading stories, and catering to individual needs of every child.
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Alberta H.
New York, NY
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am upbeat and enjoy working with kiddos. I recently finished up school at UW Seattle. I have worked in childcare for the pass 6 years in a wide range of areas, from newbies to high school students. I am have a reliable car, a clean record and am a non-smoker.
Alberta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great phone and in-person interview with Birdie. She is very friendly, organized and was awesome with our kids. We intended to hire her, but ended up getting an unexpected spot in a nearby daycare. We'd definitely recommend connecting with Birdie :)"
Heather B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and...
Amanda F.
5.0
(2)
I am a multilingual very energetic with 36+ years of experience with taking care of kids and education. I have two accomplished sons in terms of life, work, speak several languages and their values.
I have an excellent reputation to be honest, reliable.
Enthusiastic, a good organizer. My abilities in fine arts, fashion, culinary...
Lia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lia is an amazing strong woman and inspiring human being. She has remarkable interpersonal skills being a great storyteller and charismatic motivator as well as listener. She is very empathetic and spreads positive energy among people around her. She’s also...
Care member
Spencer P.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Spencer and I absolutely love children. I've been a NYC Nanny for 3 years but during the pandemic I had to relocate back home to South Jersey. There I was full-time to 2 families one was a 4-week-old (I watched him till 10 months) and the other family had two girls one that was 3 the other one was 1. When theater...
Spencer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Spencer cared for our 1.5 yr old and 3 yr old daughters on a part time basis. She was always very communicative, dependable, and flexible. Spencer seemed to genuinely love hanging out with our kids, and our usually shy girls always looked forward to Spencer coming...
Natalie C.
5.0
(1)
I'm 24 & I have lots of experience with kids. I worked in daycare for a year with ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. I spent three years nannying 2 toddler boys, and last summer with 2 sisters that were 3 & 6. I love making up games, running around, and creating new learning experiences for children. I'm good at calming kids down and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki is so kind and gentle with my son (4 months old). She’s responsible, punctual, fun, incredibly caring and sweet. We don’t currently have a need for a full time nanny as I’m on a long maternity leave, but she would be an excellent choice for any family. Highly...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I have accumulated a lot of experience with children through various different jobs. I have work with newborns and toddlers in a child care setting, while also working with school aged children at a summer camp. I have also had experience as a full time nanny for two different families over the course of two...
Makalynn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makalynn recently took care of my dog. She was very responsible in making sure he got his walks and his meals. She also was a wonderful guest in my house…everything was left exactly as she found it. "
Isabelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hello family,
I have experience with children and believe that their safety should come first. In addition, I really like storytelling, singing lullabies and I develop culinary arts and gardening projects.
I have lovely and strong references
Simone Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Simone worked with our family as a caregiver to our 2y/o from January to November 2022. She is very responsible, respectful, trustworthy. She communicates very well always providing updates throughout the day, and reinforcing routine schedules and behaviors we were...
Angela T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience with 4-5-month-old infants and 1-5-year-old children
Enjoy playing games; hide and seek, peekaboo, board games, and scavenger hunts
Educational activities; flashcards, brain quest, PBS kids games, Phonetics, and Reading
Ability to maintain house; cook, clean, laundry, run errands ect.
Has valid passport and can...
Anjana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Anjana was great with my toddler, I would have hired her permanently if I could have. My son was so excited to see her everyday and will still ask about her now. She took him on outings to the playground, cooked for him when I didn't have time to meal prep and I...
Savana L.
Kyla G.
New York, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over 10 years of experience. Certified in CPR and first aid care. I love reading and blogging. I'm currently in school for computer science. I love working with children. I'm also a pet lover so I can provide pet care and meal prepping. Any light housework. I look forward to meeting you and your little ones!
Kyla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great and responsible caregiver!"
Rachel I.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible childcare professional with over 8 years of experience in childcare and 3 years specifically in infant care. I hold a major in education and early childhood, and I am skilled in guiding children and documenting their learning and development. I have a strong background in leading fun activities that teach new...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is absolutely amazing .She Has been watching my three kids for me For over a year ! My kids love her . She is reliable and trustworthy but she is also so fun and creative!"
Brittany F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna. I am an extremely creative person who loves photography, board games, and crafts.
I have babysat for several families via Care. com, ages ranging from 1-month-old to 10 years old.
I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Villanova University. I am the second oldest of the four children in my family. I...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is an absolute gem and my 5 year old loves her. Would recommend her to any and everyone!"
Suki S.
Kelly M.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I live on the Upper East Side and work at Mount Sinai Hospital. I absolutely adore children and have been a nanny for many years. I'm looking for a weekend/as needed opportunity!
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My children absolutely love Kelly. She is dependable, responsible, loving, and fun."
Lauren J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren! I babysat all throughout high school and it really is a joy. I love watching kids have fun and smile. Safety is also a big priority because you can't really have any fun if you're not being safe! I was a camp consular this past summer. I was watching 10-12 kids for 22 hours a day. Some weeks I would...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"My girls loved Lauren! They had a lot of fun playing with her and talking to her. Also, she was very friendly, responsive, punctual, and responsible. We will definitely be hiring her again for our childcare needs!"
Ariel Z.
5.0
(1)
My name is Marianna, I am very energetic, friendly and hardworking. l have experience as a nanny with responsibilities that ranged from school pick up to grocery runs and dinner prep. I have been in childcare since the age of 12 and have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns- preteens. I am happy to cook, clean and run...
Marianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Renata R.
New York, NY
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Punctual And Responsible Nanny Available Starting In June!
4.8
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with +10 years of experience caring for newborns and children. Moved to the US in the fall of 2016, am college-educated, graduated in BA, fluent in Portuguese and English, have both CPR and first AID training. I also have a NY drive license and am available for domestic trips.
Recently I completed a...
Renata can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Renata was a wonderful nanny to our 22 month old son. She was always on time, easy to communicate with and a pleasure to have around. She feed him his meals, took him to play outside and engaged in fun activities with him. He adored her!"
Kim P.
Camilla B.
New York, NY
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Experienced Care Taker, Excited For This New Role
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as welcoming, warm, and creative.
I like working with kids because they inspire me! I love being able to play with them and be silly. Over the years, I have been able to see them grow older and see how their minds grow.
I'm looking for a job that keeps me active. I am a jewelry designer by day and...
Camilla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Camilla took great care of my three boys. They were all happy staying with her. We will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
Courtney T.
New York, NY
$22-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Courtney and I am a born and raised New Yorker (from the UES). I am 27 years old and have worked with many families in the past aged from 3-10yrs old. I was formerly a head group counselor at Hillard Day Camp and a nanny for a 3-year-old for a year and half. I'm currently a Real Estate Agent but I love working...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Courtney babysat for my 3 boys the other evening. She was very nurturing and affectionate. She has a wonderful, bubbly personality. I feel she would be a great sitter for young kids in particular!"
Heather B.
5.0
(8)
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, social, and responsible.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I babysat for multiple families in my neighborhood. When I was in college, I babysat for families in the area as well.
Some feedback I've received entails that the kids love the food I cooked for them, the...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley has babysat my kids for years and is the absolute best there is! I’ve gone through several sitters and she has always exceeded expectations. My children absolutely adore her! I never have to worry, can truly trust her in any given situation. So glad we have...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of Boston Conservatory, with a BFA in Musical Theater. I'd love to help out with date nights and on weekends, as my schedule allows. Some of my skills include light house keeping, cooking simple and healthy meals, crafts, singing and piano. I look forward to meeting you and your family.
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is such a sweet and responsible person. My kids loved her! We left her with the monumental task of a) taking care of 4 kids, b) two sets of kids from separate families with separate bedtimes, and c) watching the kids while we were still in the house for a...
Katherine H.
Showing 301 - 320 of 3213
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Alberta H.
5.0
We had a great phone and in-person interview with Birdie. She is very friendly, organized and was awesome with our kids. We intended to hire her, but ended up getting an unexpected spot in a nearby daycare. We'd definitely recommend connecting with Birdie :)
- Heather B.
Riley M.
5.0
Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and solutions to caring for the kids. He...
- Amanda F.
Lia V.
5.0
Everyone will be lucky to have Lia as a nanny or helper for the housework, as she is very hardworking and responsible person. She always arrived early or on time, giving me peace of mind that kids would be safe and supervised after school. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm for seeing children...
- Care member
Spencer P.
5.0
Spencer has been AMAZING with our 6 year old daughter!! She is creative, kind and above all patient! :) She has a lot of energy and has no trouble keeping up with our girl. She is trustworthy, responsible and warmhearted. It has been a completely joy having Spencer join us to help us out!
- Kelly G.
Nicolette K.
5.0
Nikki is so kind and gentle with my son (4 months old). She’s responsible, punctual, fun, incredibly caring and sweet. We don’t currently have a need for a full time nanny as I’m on a long maternity leave, but she would be an excellent choice for any family. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
How to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day for kids
January 6th, 2025 With a fresh year just beginning, this is an opportune time to help children set a respectful and kind tone for the year ahead. Many offices and schools wil... Read more
101 fun winter activities for kids
December 3rd, 2024 Unlike spring, summer and fall, when the weather is almost always ripe for open-ended outdoor activities, winter takes a little more planning. While snowy d... Read more
What to do on a snow day? 7 fun snow day activities for kids
November 29th, 2024 Snow days can be tricky for parents and caregivers, but for kids, it’s a chance to frolic outside building snowmen, having snowball fights and making snow a... Read more
101 snow games and activities for kids
December 2nd, 2024 After a heavy snowfall hits, it can be tempting to stay snuggled indoors with a few board games and a kettle of hot cocoa — but after a day or two, the cabi... Read more
20 free educational apps for kids
December 23rd, 2024 Any busy parent or caregiver with small children will tell you that having a few fun, educational apps on your phone can be a real lifesaver. For example, w... Read more
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 3,211 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 $21.33 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 1,068 reviews of the 3,211 listed babysitters.