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3,072 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello
My Name is Nehra I am 24 years old and originally from Switzerland where I as well attended the BFS School in Winterthur. Next to that I worked in two different Nursery schools, I can provide you my References through Mail.
Why working with Children?
To be honest, because I am happy.
Teaching kids something in different...
Nehra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nehra was a fantastic help for our family during our stay in NYC in 2019. After the first day the kids were excited to see her again and together they had a lot of fun in various museums and parks. Nehra was always punctual and helpful, we would definitely hire her...
Bernhard S.
5.0
(5)
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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Delphine is a wonderful babysitter. She is reliable, she takes a real interest in kids, and she’s creative with activities. She babysat for our son from ages 4 through 6, and he always looked forward to hanging out with her. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 28-year-old living on the UES and working at a publishing company in NYC and am looking for some part-time babysitting to add to my schedule. I love children of all ages and try to make babysitting a fun and enjoyable experience.
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa was extremely responsive in all of our email exchanges."
Dana N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
My name is Fernanda, and I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I'm honest, caring, and reliable, and I recently moved to NYC, looking for a great family to work with.
I've worked as a Sunday school teacher, YMCA after-school program leader, and private nanny in San Diego. My approach is warm, engaging, and...
Fernanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Fernanda has been caring for our 8 month old baby during work hours for the last week or so. She has been incredibly attentive with our child and communicative with us. She’s always on time and has a big smile and warm greeting for the family. We especially like...
Care member
5.0
(2)
My name is Marin, I am 27 years old, I have a college degree, and love working with kids! I have a pretty flexible schedule and am very easy going. I have been everything from a babysitter, nanny, to an after school teacher. I am so excited to work with your family!
Marin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Without Marin I wouldn't have been able to start working again after my first born. I was so nervous about leaving my baby but after meeting her I was comfortable knowing she would be in good hands. Marin was always on time and ready to work! I would recommend her...
Karen D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny/babysitter providing childcare for the past 5+ years for children ranging in age from infants to teenagers.
Adept at planning children's daily schedules, including meals, school, and extracurricular activities. Capable of communicating with kids at various developmental stages.
I care for children's ranging from 0-12...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsible caring and reliable my two child are always happy and safe when they are around her great communication when picking and dropping kids off to school, play dates, sport practice etc"
Shanda L.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
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!"
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Eliza M.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Experienced Babysitter, Tutor & Dog Walker. Dartmouth College Alum W A MA In Contemporary Art
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza and I have a BA in English Literature from Dartmouth College and an MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute of Art. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for kids ranging from toddlers to high schoolers. I love working with kids and spent two summers in high school teaching middle school students...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza is wonderful! She was the very first sitter we hired on Care, and the first non-family sitter my (then 5 year old) ever had. I'm a protective mom, and my daughter is very attached to me and was very shy and reluctant to be left with a sitter. Eliza won both...
Khana L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic 28-year-old psychology student at Columbia & nanny/babysitter looking for jobs in the NYC area. I live in Hell's Kitchen and I have 6 years of professional experience with kids age 0-15. I am dedicated, reliable, and trustworthy, I am willing to help with homework/homeschooling, light housekeeping, meal...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Carol is a great nanny! She manages our 7 and 10 year old daughter's post-school schedules in the afternoons and takes care of our 2 year old son later in the day. The kids love spending time with her. She is creative, fun, and engages all three at their level, but...
Aamir B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Molly, and I'm a graduate student at Columbia University. I am looking for a part-time nannying job for evenings and weekends. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience for families with kids ages 1-8 years old. I am also a teacher and tutor, so I am great with homework help. I love to cook, tidy, and spend...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Molly is the best nanny I've ever had. She's punctual, reliable, wonderful with kids, and took exquisite care of my 16-month-old son, B. I trust her implicitly and would recommend her to anyone. She also went above and beyond helping me organize my home (we had...
Andrea Z.
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting for 5+ years watching 2 different sets of children ranging from ages 1-9. I have always enjoyed playing with children and being a positive influence to guide them in their formative years. I am also American Red Cross First Aid/AED/CPR Certified
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith is wonderful with my 6 year old daughter. She gives my daughter her full attention at all times. Faith is creative, always finding ways to make things interesting for my daughter. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a part-time or full time...
Anthony 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
Alexa D.
New York, NY
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Enthusiastic And Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny For The Winter!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Alexa and I'm a recent college grad with a 3. 7 GPA and a B. S in Advertising. I was also a babysitter for a few months to a family with two wonderful kids (4&7) and for a few weeks with a 2-year-old and 4-month-old that I found through Care. com, and I'd love to have that wonderful experience again! After working at...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Alexa helped us with our sons ages 3 years and 6 months, for a week while we were in NY. She was on time, communicative, flexible, friendly and competent. She was able to go with the flow of our constantly changing schedule, which was a huge help.
She had not...
Alison M.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliette watched our three year old twins at our home. She has a friendly and calm demeanor with our kids and even brought arts and crafts for them. They could not stop talking about Juliette and we have hired her to come back a few times already. She is punctual,...
Beatrice M.
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!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Nehra H.
5.0
Nehra was a fantastic help for our family during our stay in NYC in 2019. After the first day the kids were excited to see her again and together they had a lot of fun in various museums and parks. Nehra was always punctual and helpful, we would definitely hire her again.
- Bernhard S.
Vera W.
5.0
Vera is responsible, calm, and supportive with my kids and absolutely trustworthy.
- Anna S.
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.
Delphine K.
5.0
Delphine is a wonderful babysitter. She is reliable, she takes a real interest in kids, and she’s creative with activities. She babysat for our son from ages 4 through 6, and he always looked forward to hanging out with her.
- Care member
Alyssa B.
5.0
Alyssa was extremely responsive in all of our email exchanges.
- Dana N.
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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 3,072 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 $22.23 per hour as of April 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 1,207 reviews of the 3,072 listed babysitters.