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Background-checked babysitters in New York, NY that you'll love
3,224 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
Parker J.
New York, NY
$28-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Reliable, Full-time, Experienced Caretaker/nanny/babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently enrolled in a Masters Program for Educational Psychology at Hunter University. Available all summer, once the school year comes back my only limitations would be Monday and Tuesday nights. I have experience caring for Newborns to high schoolers, with families up to 3 children.
Parker can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my daughter, punctual and professional."
Giselle A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Love children! Have been babysitting children since I was 13, especially through care. com. I am a registered nurse, so can be trusted in case of emergency. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Amy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy was great. She was able schedule my short notice/urgent child care need. Amy got along great with my children, and I would hire again for sure!"
Rod H.
Kemigisha R.
New York, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
PhD Student At Columbia University And Former Teacher Seeking To Babysit
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kemi and I am a PhD student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I was formerly a teacher for 5 years and taught students in both Elementary and Middle School. I love working with kids and would love to also spend my nights/weekends caring for your children. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College,...
Kemigisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4+ years caregiving and teaching experience with children ages birth-5. I am available mostly on weekends and date nights. I am comfortable around children of all ages and am pet friendly. I am flexible with times and also offer light housekeeping, if needed. I look forward to getting to know you and your kiddos!
- Alyssa
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amanda V.
New York, NY
$24-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Teacher Looking For A Summer Babysitting Job In NYC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a 4th grade teacher working the NYCDOE. I currently live in Lower Manhattan and live close to many subways.
I attended the University of Rhode Island, majoring in elementary education. I graduated from NYU with my Master's in Special Education.
I am also looking for a summer job. I am available from end of June-...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda is a wonderful babysitter. She has looked after my very active 5 year old son and sometimes shy 3 year old daughter. She drives them to activities, takes them swimming, prepares snacks. She is very obliging and accommodating. Most importantly the kids LOVE...
Chloe T.
Oona M.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Patient, And Caring College Student With Teaching And Babysitting Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Oona, I'm 20 and I live in Chelsea and go to school at FIT. I babysat consistently for multiple families since high school and love working with kids. I have experience babysitting as well as teaching ballet to children ages two through 12.
Oona can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls love Oona! She is super sweet and reliable. She plays & interacts with the kids well. She has been one of my girls favorite sitters."
Tracy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name's Alessandra :) I love the outdoors, music and cooking up my own healthy recipes! I enjoy babysitting and nannying because it's refreshing for me to be around young kids. I think we could all use those youthful, vibrant energies in our lives as often as possible and I genuinely have fun entertaining and playing with them...
Alessandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Alessandra worked for us for over a year as our part time Nanny. My kids loved her as did we. She was reliable, FUN for the kids, and had great judgment. Her responsibilities included after school pickups, taking them to activities, and general caretaking. She made...
Krista S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Becca and I am working as a medical assistant at a gynecology practice in Manhattan. Prior to moving to NYC I attended UCSD and completed a 1-year biomedical masters program. I love children and have a lot of child care experience! I am primarily seeking a part-time role as a date night babysitter. In...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Becca this summer to Nanny for our two children who are a handful! They are 3 and 6 and very strong willed. We asked Becca to keep the kids busy and take ownership of their daily activities, which she completely amazed us. She took the kids to the pool,...
Dana G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Meghan & I am nurse in North Scottsdale, AZ. I am looking for a part time/as needed babysitting job to fill in some space in my very flexible schedule. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am CPR cert/first aid cert & I am comfortable with pets. I look forward from hearing from you!
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan is great. She watched our infant and we have already scheduled her again. Punctual, reliable, and was very interactive with our baby. "
Erin L.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a great babysitter, and take very good care of Kids , and make sure the homework is done.
Katiesha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of having Ms. Katiesha as our son's babysitter for the past few months, specifically for taking him to school. During this time, She has consistently proven herself to be a highly reliable, caring, and responsible individual.
First and...
Daphney N.
Diane M.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently enrolled in the Masters of International Affairs program at Columbia University, having previously obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Fordham University. For nearly six years, I have gained experience in babysitting and tutoring while balancing my studies and internships. As a freshman in...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is amazing. Trust worthy. Super responsible. She is our number one babysitter. So reliable and responsive. We love her!!"
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly skilled doula & Newborn Care Specialist looking to support both mom and baby along the childbearing continuum. Over the past 7 years, I have helped 50+ families give birth, breastfeed, sleep train, and nourish their postpartum bodies, .
Let's connect to discuss the many ways I can be of service to your family!
Nelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We started working with Nelle since I was about 30 weeks pregnant. Initially we were looking for a newborn care specialist, but we then learned that Nelle is also a doula. As first-time parents, we had very little knowledge and experience in pretty much anything...
Chi Z.
Giselle R.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Nanny With More Than 20 Years Of Exp. CPR-AED- First Aide, BBP, NCS, LPN, HHA And More.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience as a Nanny. I am CPR- AED- First Aid Certified in Infant, Child and Adult. I am also Certified in Bloodborne Pathogens Infectious Disease Control Best Practices/ Precautions. I have medical studies as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and a Night Baby Nurse (NCS).
My goal as a Nanny is...
Giselle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"As a nurse myself I was very cautious and selective when hiring a night nurse for our baby girl. Giselle is an amazing baby Nurse. She is thorough, professional, kind and empathetic. Each baby is different and she has experience with many different babies so will...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children ages newborn to 13 years old for the last 25+ years. I am a classically trained opera singer, but I have been caring for children as a profession for the last 25 years. I have found that my training as a musician has been incredibly helpful when caring for children on a variety of levels. Many...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently hired Leslie to watch our 2 month old while I went back to work and I immediately felt comfortable leaving my daughter in her care. Leslie is energetic yet very calming and friendly. She sang and talked to my daughter all day - it was clear Penelope had...
Laura P.
5.0
(3)
Hello, I am 25 years old. I've been taking care of kids since the age of 12. New born to teenagers.
I've been babysitting kids for more than 10 years! I was a teachers assistant for Girls Inc. Babysat over 5 families with nothing but good reviews and I have a good relationship with all of my previous employers. I am a kids...
Sergie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sergie is very awesome! She was always on time and the kids absolutely felt so comfortable with her! She is very patient and keeps a good relationship with us and the kids. Her communication skills are so awesome. She would also send pictures throughout the day of...
Maria W.
Raina R.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Raina. I graduated from Marist College with B. F. A in Fashion Design. I currently live in the Upper East Side and have over 8 years experience. I love children and have two younger siblings that I've grown up helping to care for. I have babysit up to 7 children at a time with the youngest being 1-year-old. I...
5.0
"If you are looking for a highly reliable sitter in NYC, look no further than Raina. She was a reassuring presence throughout, from our introductory screening video call to showing up on time at our hotel, to establishing a warm and friendly connection with our two...
Franz D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Laura, from Colombia. Children bring so much joy, peace, and happiness in my life. I consider myself a very positive, energetic, happy, responsible, and caring person. I pride myself on good communication, a positive outlook. I have experienced working with children over 10 years, Children safety is the most important for...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was excellent with our 3 month old son. She was consistently engaging him by playing or reading to him. She is professional, kind and patient. I would definitely recommend her to families."
Erika D.
Hannah M.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children and as one of five kids, I had plenty of experience taking care of my younger siblings even before I started babysitting for other families. My siblings also gave me a great deal of practice in navigating big families - keeping an eye out for multiple children at once, appealing to different ages...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Hannah is a dream child care provider. We have known her for 5 years. She is excellent with children, super-reliable, trustworthy, kind, and punctual. She thinks of creative activities for the children and we couldn't be happier with her care for our children."
Eleanor H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a baby sitter and mother's helper since I was old enough to take on that responsibility, working with families in my synagogue and community, and I was a youth services librarian at Brooklyn Public Library for four years (until 2019). I love playing games with children and helping them learn in a cooperative...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa watched over my 7 year old son after school. She was great: genuinely enjoyed playing with him, kept him busy with both indoor and outdoor activities, and addressed with him calmly and positively his misbehaviors. She is respectful and open-minded of...
Caroline D.
Carol A.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Carol and I am an energetic mom of three grown children. I have many years of experience caring for any age and stage your child is in. I am at my best when I am around babies and children! I am a warm, kind, and understanding person and am quick to solve any situation that can be challenging in a calm way. I...
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol was absolutely amazing! She is trustworthy, dependable, and I would absolutely hire her again.
My daughter loved her time with Carol and we felt so comfortable as soon as she came in. She agreed to come in for a date night and she quickly put us at ease."
Asia M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Parker J.
5.0
Parker has gone above & beyond our expectations and my kids absolutely love her! She not only helps with the daily house chores she takes my kids on special memorable outings that they love! I hope she gets to stay with our family for a long time!
- Kate H.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy was great. She was able schedule my short notice/urgent child care need. Amy got along great with my children, and I would hire again for sure!
- Rod H.
Amanda V.
5.0
Amanda is a wonderful babysitter. She has looked after my very active 5 year old son and sometimes shy 3 year old daughter. She drives them to activities, takes them swimming, prepares snacks. She is very obliging and accommodating. Most importantly the kids LOVE her.
- Chloe T.
Oona M.
5.0
My girls love Oona! She is super sweet and reliable. She plays & interacts with the kids well. She has been one of my girls favorite sitters.
- Tracy S.
Alessandra F.
5.0
We love Alessandra. She is incredible and engages with our son and his friends. She gets down on the floor and plays with the kids. She has been there for us during Covid and has helped our family tremendously. We are very grateful. Alessandra is top notch!
- Stacy I.
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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.