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3,200 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 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 reliable, responsible, and caring. I have spent 5 years babysitting kids from 0-14 years old. I can provide amazing references from trustworthy families I have babysat for!
Sophie L.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Energetic Babysitter With Years Of Experience Available Beginning September
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old living in NYC looking for part-time babysitting opportunities! I graduated from Lehigh University as a Division 1 athlete with a major in Psychology and Health in 2023, and I currently work in Marketing. I have 9+ years of babysitting experience with children of all ages, and I love to plan fun activities and...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
I have well over 10 years of child-care experience. I've worked long-term for families in Boston and New York while being in high school and college. I have worked with a range of ages, from newborn to teenagers. I am happy to do light cooking, tutoring/homework help, and fun activities at home or around town! Responsible,...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I have 4+ years experience caring for children 2-15 years of age. I am currently open to scheduling date-night babysitting jobs or short term pet care.
Genevieve can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Joshua L.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
22 Yo Male With Extensive Experience In Childcare, Seeking Babysitter And Nanny Jobs
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student at the Columbia University School of Journalism with a great deal of experience in childcare. Last fall and spring, I was a nanny and tutor for a middle-school aged boy on the Upper East Side, so I understand the unique challenges of childcare in the city.
In high school, I worked as a summer camp...
Joshua can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am an experienced babysitter and tutor. I have been taking care of my younger sisters and cousins since a young age. I have babysat for families consistently for years. I have also been a dog walker and sitter and am comfortable with pets. I have over 3 years of experience tutoring in english, basic math, science and history....
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a 27-year-old young professional seeking occasional/part-time babysitting opportunities on the weekends and evenings. Most recently, while attending law school, I babysat on weekends and occasional evenings for two families. Prior to that, while attending American University in DC, I nannied for...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Hi! My name is Ahrisue, and I currently work at the Child Mind Institute. My job involves working with kids in a research setting and supporting them through MRI appointments. I hope to be a clinical social work therapist and am waiting to hear back from some graduate programs. My approach with children is very intuitive--I...
Ahrisue can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hello, my name is Emily. I am a recent graduate of The College of Staten Island with my Masters degree in English Education 7-12th. I have been a babysitter, nanny, and tutor for the past seven years now. I am passionate about my job in the field of teaching and caring for children. I provide help with transportation, cooking,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Arthur L.
New York, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Fun, And Responsible Babysitter With Ten Years Of Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am a recent college graduate who loves taking care of children and helping them reach their fullest potential. I am young and active, so I know how to meet kids on their level while also maintaining responsibility. I am currently a Masters Student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I am getting my degree in...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of the University of San Francisco and a recent transplant to the East Coast. I have seven years experience caring for children aged 2 and up. I am very patient and tend to get along well with both kids and adults. I am helpful with homework and tutoring, as well as light cooking and child related...
Ida can also help with: Swimming supervision
Kate S.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny, Passionate About Providing Wonderful Care For Kids Of All Ages
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kate and I am 29 years old, with over a decade of experience in providing childcare for newborns-14-year-olds. I have babysat and nannied for a total of 7 years and also have 2 years experience as a camp counselor. I am lucky to have welcomed my first niece into the family recently, and am having a blast...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Sophie C.
New York, NY
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Creative, And Compassionate Nanny/babysitter With 5+ Years Of Experience
I have nannied for kids of all different ages, as well as part time babysit. Through my experience, I have used my creativity and energy to entertain and make up activities for children to have fun and learn. I grew up babysitting my cousins (0-7) years of age, and absolutely loved it. I believe that nannying is rewarding is...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
I've been babysitting for about 7 years now. I have experience with children ranging from ages 4-12. I have been a camp counselor as well for 3 years for ages 4-5, 5-6, and 12-14. I was a teacher's assistant at Temple Beth Israel for about 2-3 months and Bernice. M. Wright Developmental center for about 9 months during the...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hi, I'm Riel! As the eldest sibling, care-giving has always been a part of my daily life. I love children and find joy in helping them grow, adapt, and absorb the world around them. My upbringing spans Toronto, Johannesburg, and Los Angeles. In 2019, I graduated from NYU with a BFA in Performance and have since called New York...
Riel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mollie M.
New York, NY
$25-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Mollie M. Experienced Babysitter and Tutor, Can Help with Homework and Available Most Weeknights!
I am 23 and have been babysitting for over 5 years. I have a BFA from Cornell University, and I have four years of tutoring experience at Boynton Middle School (near Cornell) in Ithaca, NY. I also set up a tutoring program at the middle school so other students from Cornell could help out. I love working with kids and I am an...
Mollie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love kids and have always enjoyed working with them. I have been babysitting for 8 years. I was a group leader in a after school program (grades K-6) for two years. I was a camp counselor for four years (grades K-8). I taught children's dance classes. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a dancer and I love being active!...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lia - I graduated college in May of 2020 and am now applying to medical schools to attend in the fall of 2022. I am looking to earn a little extra money to save up for school; I love to spend time with kids and have 4 years of experience with all ages, from tutoring to babysitting and nannying. Personally, I am...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old female currently living in the lower east side in Manhattan. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 and I now have a full time job in the finance industry and work from home. I have years of experience babysitting kids (many younger cousins, too) and have led various sports and dance camps for kids of all...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi! I'm a 24-year-old student at Columbia obtaining my Master's degree in nursing. I have several years of experience as a babysitter for local families and love working with kids. I'm CPR certified, vaccinated against COVID-19 and will always ensure your children are safe in my care. I can't wait to work with you and your...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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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 3,200 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 $21.32 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 3,200 listed babysitters.