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3,224 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Vera. I recently graduated from college in Philadelphia and I'm now living in New York, working as an artist. I have taken care of kids for many years. I babysat throughout high school and college and worked as a nanny and a preschool art teacher since graduating. I have experience with children ages three months to 14...
Vera can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"All around great person, especially with kids!"
Chris B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brianna. I am 27 years old and I have 11 years experience working with children ages birth-16 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I currently work in NYC at a private school for children with special needs. I am extremely outgoing,...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brianna was really great with my 2 kids (4yo girl and 18mo boy). She was dependable and reliable as well as caring and creative. My kids loved her. Would hire her again without hesitation."
Steven G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Delphine and I'm currently a college student at Sarah Lawrence College studying to get my Bachelors degree with a focus on Developmental Psychology and Music. I am 21 years old and have been babysitting since the age of 14. I have since babysat for over 4 separate families and love working with kids!
On top of...
Delphine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Delphine was simply incredible with my super high-energy son. She played along with all of his silliness but made sure he stayed safe. She was reliable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We will absolutely hire her again any time she is available!"
Jessica L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...
Loren W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Nicole! I'm looking to do some babysitting or nannying while I apply for jobs as a full time Physician assistant in the upcoming year. I just earned my master's degree as a PA, and will be available to babysit or nanny until at least the new year. I love to be with kids, and have many years of experience working as a camp...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is awesome! She is very responsive, a planner, and timely! She has helped me out on a few weekends and my son loves her! She’s great with finding activities and things to do in the neighborhood when she comes during the day. At night she somehow always...
Danielle M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza and I am a mental health counselor here in NYC. I have been babysitting for over 9 years and have had experience nannying full time (9-6 M-F). I have cared for children ages 1-15 and have experience with twins. I have a master's degree in counseling psychology and have taken child development courses, which...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza was a great playmate for our 4y. She even brought little activities for her to do, as we had just moved. She was punctual, reliable, and very trustworthy. Highly recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an International Business BA graduate from Florida International University in Miami (3.6 GPA). I've currently returned to New York City!
I have babysitting experience from an early age, 3 years of lifeguard/swim coach experience, and 1 year part-time nanny experience caring from a 9-year-old. I am extremely warm, gentle...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elana was truly a blessing to me and my family. She was very professional and took time out to ensure my kids safety was a priority. Elane always had fun and exciting ways to reach my daughter when tutoring her also. I can go on and on but only going to say one...
Dennis H.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in...
Amy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced childcare provider with 10+ years of experience working with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. I hold a BA in psychology and MS in environmental science and policy, and I am a former gymnast and current dancer. In addition to nannying, I have worked as a summer camp counselor, after-school...
Maia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maia cared for our son from when he was 18 months to two years old, until we had to move away. He will miss her a lot! He has endless energy, needs to play constantly, and has had a hard time warming up to nannies but he loved his time with Maia. We trust her, she...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sara! I am new to the city and looking to pick up date night / weekend babysitting gigs! I have babysat and nannied since high school. I love kids and I have the most experience with newborn to 7 years old. I'm patient, responsible, organized, and self-motivated.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sara nannied for me this summer and has also done occasional and date night babysitting for my 2 year old and 2 month old. I would absolutely recommend her to other moms! She is reliable, trustworthy and punctual. My toddler is a handful and hates it when I...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
8 years of experience taking care of newborns to 11-year-olds as well as elderly care. I am responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. I also work as a private chef and caterer and will happily help with meal prep in the house along with dinners. I am always filled with energy...
Katya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katya is warm, energetic, and has a positive attitude. She prepared delicious meals for my family, including my 3 year old son. "
Monica G.
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as efficient, playful, responsible, caring, kind, respectful.
I like working with kids because they are fun and loving. They have great imagination, and they can also show us adults things that we have forgotten about, like enjoy life, have a laugh, and take your time.
I have another job,...
5.0
"We are very happy with the care Barbara provides to our 5 year old daughter and dog. My daughter looks forward to doing crafts and learning Spanish with her every time she is here. She is polite, kind and trustworthy. She is amazing!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was 13 years old, I have been caring for neighbors and family friend's children. I have been available during the day as well as at night and am comfortable driving children to activities during the day. I have had experience working with children ages 3 to 15. I am a college-educated 25-year-old engineer who is in...
Vibha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and I have a lot of patience. I work at an elementary school as an aide and I'm in a graduate program to become a certified teacher. Additionally, I cared for one 9-year-old boy for the 22/23 school year. I love helping with crafts, and I am great at coming up with ideas for educational and interesting projects. I'm...
Juliette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliette really came through in a pinch and was a pleasure to have in our home."
Aja P.
5.0
(1)
Hello ! My name is Ashley and I have over 8 years of experience in childcare, when I was 10 years old my little sister was born giving me the ability to first hand learn the day to day care and love a child needs. For 9 years I have learned to bath, feed, love & teach my little sister daily. Because of my sister I learned how...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley watched over my 3 kids over the summer 2021 and she was amazing with them, she took them to the theater, the park, the beach and so many other places over the summer. I never felt unsafe with them in her care she would always keep me updated as-well as make...
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Katie, an experienced nanny on the UES looking for new evening and weekend opportunities. While I work in-office four days a week at my full-time job, I've also been a weekend nanny to a family of 5 kids on the UWS for the past 2 years. Unfortunately, they are planning on moving soon - so I am beginning to look for some...
Katie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Katie interacted amazingly with my kids, they all love her. She is present, energetic, and can engage with my kids for hours. She has helped drive my kids places when I am not able to. She is reliable and has excellent communication skills all around. "
Bryan M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Professional bilingual English-Spanish Nanny/Babysitter with college degree, offering more than 8 years of child care work with new born, toddler and infants, twins and siblings.
Experienced with sleeping training, teething season, introducing the first solid food, potty training, Spanish tutor. I'm easy going, detail oriented,...
Elidig can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eli was our son's nanny from the time he was 3 months - 1 year old, when a scheduling conflict forced us to find a replacement caregiver. Eli is a very trustworthy and reliable person, very punctual and conscientious about her duties. Eli helped us through many...
Sarah M.
Madison P.
New York, NY
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Most Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 25-year-old graduate of Syracuse University with 10+ of experience babysitting newborn-all ages and was previously a dance teacher for children ages 2-12 years old. I've found the last several families I've sat for via Care. com and would love to give you their contact info for a reference if necessary. I'm comfortable...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Madison is a fantastic sitter!! She was available for us on short-notice and several nights to follow which was relieving. Madison was very communicative, and we texted each other for updates on the sitting and how things were going while we were gone. She was...
Taylor H.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working 32 hours a week with a 6-year-old deaf autistic boy who lives on Wall Street, and he is about to head back to school. Once he's back he sadly won't need me, so I am looking for a new full time position. His parents asked that I note "we will absolutely recommend you as the best nanny to absolutely...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"When Rebecca left Boston I felt I lost my hands...
She is great with everything she is touching. Not only the cleaning was fast and superb, she put together and attached to the wall a foldable Ikea desk.
She helped me sort through the clutter and I was working...
Alena Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for a dance studio in Venezuela for 12 years as a dance teacher and artistic director. I've taught children of all ages and my main purpose is to show them the value of love. I am very proactive, funny, loving and gentle with a lot of creativity. My patience is unlimited and of course, I love kids, I love to play with...
Yanitza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been working with Yany for about three months on weekends days. She has been responsible, communicative, and polite. My seven years old son enjoys being with her in home, going outside to the park, or in play dates as well. "
Paola R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Vera W.
5.0
Vera is responsible, calm, and supportive with my kids and absolutely trustworthy.
- Anna S.
Brianna D.
5.0
Brianna was really great with my 2 kids (4yo girl and 18mo boy). She was dependable and reliable as well as caring and creative. My kids loved her. Would hire her again without hesitation.
- Steven G.
Delphine K.
5.0
Delphine was simply incredible with my super high-energy son. She played along with all of his silliness but made sure he stayed safe. She was reliable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We will absolutely hire her again any time she is available!
- Jessica L.
Liza M.
5.0
We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that Liza really takes the time to learn...
- Loren W.
Nicole W.
5.0
Nicole is awesome! She is very responsive, a planner, and timely! She has helped me out on a few weekends and my son loves her! She’s great with finding activities and things to do in the neighborhood when she comes during the day. At night she somehow always manages to get my son down quickly and...
- Danielle 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 3,224 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 $21.25 per hour as of November 2024. 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 2024, 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 1,119 reviews of the 3,224 listed babysitters.