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3,205 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
I am a corporate professional with more than 15 years of babysitting experience. I am positive and energetic, and enjoy caring for children of all ages. My priority is to always keep the children I am caring for safe while engaging in entertaining and fun activities. I can assist with homework and select tutoring, as well.
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
I come from a big family, and I have babysat between college and grad school. I often help with my cousins; there are five of them ranging from 4-11.
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Chloe T.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part- Time Babysitter And Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student
I just recently completed my master's in communication sciences and disorders at SUNY New Paltz and am moving back to Manhattan to begin my clinical fellowship year in the fall as an SLP in a school setting. I have a lot of experience with preschoolers with disabilities providing both language and feeding therapy. I lived in NYC...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently the Office Manager of a large office and am looking to add some work to my weekends. I have been babysitting numerous families since I was 12 years old. I also served as a full-time nanny for a family of two little girls (ages 5 and 12) and assistant taught Kindergarten during my senior year of high school. I...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear all, I go by River she/they ( Legal name is Katherine)! I am 26 years old with degrees in psychology and theater. In psychology my focus has been on development through music and vocal psychotherapy and theater my focus has been in acting. All my life my greatest love and passion is taking care of all beings. I have had...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Emily, I grew up in Hamilton and have taught Middle School English and coached soccer, basketball and lax for the past five years! While I teach in the middle school, I have experience working with children of all ages from infant to 15 years old. I truly enjoy working with children and during my summers I seek...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Hello! My name is Destre. I'm an honors student in NYC and I've been babysitting and tutoring kids of all ages for 7 years, throughout High School and College. Comfortable with pets, housekeeping/organizing, cooking, and errands too! CPR and first aid certified; fully vaccinated.
Destre can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a babysitter who has 15 years of experience. I have a broad range of experience and have cared for infants and pre-teens and every age in between! I also work as a tutor, which has been immensely rewarding; there is nothing more gratifying than seeing a child gain confidence and conquer a once challenging subject. As a...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am 30 years old. I live in Fidi/border of battery park city and work fully remote. I do not have any children of my own, but I am great with children and babies. I am very clean and organized and can also clean/tidy up and help out around the house.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Raffaella S.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Caring, Reliable And Enthusiastic Babysitter
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Hello! I'm Ella. I am a reliable, patient, and enthusiastic babysitter with 5+ years of experience- plus I'm an older sister! My highest priority is making sure your children thrive in a safe, comforting and creative environment. I am happy to engage in creative, fun play activities as well as settling down to read out loud...
Raffaella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Valentina and I'm currently a student at FIT; I'm 21 years old with a high school diploma and 3 years of experience with babysitting kids ages 3 to 9. I'm very understanding with each kid's personal needs and tasks they may have to get done. Additionally, I'm more than happy to help with any errands you may...
Valentina can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauren and I am an undergraduate student at Fordham University in the Upper West side! I adore kids and when I am not at school I work as an assistant teacher, for 3 years now, at Little Bird Preschool in PA. I also have been doing babysitting jobs on the side since I was a sophomore in high school. I have my...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Hello!
I'm a 18-year-old college student looking for babysitting jobs while I'm home for break. I have two younger brothers and have been working in childcare since I was 13. I'm confident that have the patience and personality to properly care for your children by not only keeping them safe, but by also engaging with them and...
Hi I'm Jaclyn! I am 26 years old and I live in the West Village. I work in public relations and mostly work from home. Since the age of 14, I have been looking after children of all ages and most recently was a part time nanny for two 2-year-old boys. For that position, I became certified for child and baby First Aid/CPR/AED. I...
Jaclyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Erin T.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced, and Fun Babysitter Available Weeknights and Weekends
Hi! I am a senior at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I have:
-six years of babysitting experience;
-two years of experience as a camp counselor;
-three years experience as a teacher's aid for elementary school children;
-volunteered as a Reading Buddy for children learning to read;
-worked with kids ages 3-16 and cared for...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Hunter and I am a student a Pace University. I have a 10-year-old sister whom I helped raise and was a nanny this past summer for three middle-school aged children. I have been babysitting for four years and love to hang out with kids and having fun, but homework comes first of course :) You can rest assured...
Hunter can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello there! I am passionate about working with kids. My journey with children began when I worked as a first-grade teacher in the Dominican Republic. I am a compassionate and a caring individual who possesses a lot of patience and understanding towards children. I would be delighted to babysit your children and engage them in...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
I love kids and have years of experience with all age ranges, as I babysat for many summers. I was also a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in college. Please reach out if you have any questions and I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Please note, I require introductory calls before confirming any babysitting gigs.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! :) My name is Alyssa and I am a 30-year-old nursing student living on the UES. I am kind, compassionate, responsible, and absolutely love children. I have a lot of experience working with children. I was a babysitter in high school, and in college I was a student tutor at the local elementary school and also taught...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Melanie. I moved to New York about a year ago and have a passion for psychology and child development. I have experience working with children from K-8 from after-school programs, arts and craft events, and baby sitting.
Melanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mel was great with my daughter. Definitely the best nanny I have ever had. She was patient with my newborn and worked with us on her sleep and feeding schedule. She was reliable and showed a lot of compassion when caring for my daughter which made us feel...
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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 3,205 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 1,065 reviews of the 3,205 listed babysitters.