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3,214 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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
"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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful to have had Giselle as our night nurse for the first six weeks of our newborn’s life. From day one, she demonstrated an exceptional skill set and a wealth of knowledge regarding everything related to caring for a newborn. Her expertise in...
Care member
5.0
(17)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I have over 9 years of experience working with children ages 1-18 as a childcare provider, youth dance instructor, and substitute teacher, collectively. I've also had the pleasure of helping my older sister with raising my 15-year-old niece. I absolutely love children and am known to be very patient, attentive, encouraging,...
Chayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms.Chayla worked with our family on a weekly basis for several months. She is an exceptional nanny for my 18 month old son. She was energetic and enthusiastic while playing with him throughout the day. She always seemed excited to come to watch him and was always...
Andrea L.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"One of the best Nannies we have had! She's so bubbly. Always on time and communicates everything! We had a 6 month old and a 3 year old and they love her so much! She's one who deeply cares!"
Barbara W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Izzy and I am a young professional who loves to babysit on the side. I work in finance and graduated from Duke University in 2022. I am great with cooking, bedtime, homework help, and more. I am fun, outgoing, and kind yet assertive. Would love to help you and your family!
Isabelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Izzy is absolutely amazing with my two boys age 2 and 5! They love her and look forward to when she comes to babysit! Izzy is always on time, super reliable, smart, fun and kind. Any family hiring Izzy is beyond lucky to have her! We LOVE her!!!!!!"
Tara S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yasmyne. I've been working with kids since I was about 13 years old. I started my caregiver journey with my younger siblings, when the parents needed me, I was always there to help. Further into my journey, I began babysitting for various friends and family. Now, I'm both a nanny and babysitter and have worked...
Yasmyne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son loves Yasmyne! She's very caring and was attentive to his needs. She's reliable and dependable, kept my son entertained. I highly recommend her!"
Jasmine L.
Lily D.
New York, NY
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily and I am a senior theatre student at The New School I have been babysitting since high school and have also worked as a summer theatre camp counselor.
I am CPR and first aid certified. I pride myself on being kind, patient, quick-thinking, and adaptable.
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily was reliable, helpful and knowledgeable! We felt very comfortable with Lily watching our infant!"
Marybeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meagan, and with my 15+ years of experience as both a babysitter and nanny in Brooklyn and Manhattan I am just the sitter you need. While nurturing my endeavors in the film and television industry, I've leaned on my love for early childhood connections! I have always found working with children and families both...
Meagan M can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meagan is everything you are looking for in a nanny and more. She was punctual, reliable, communicative, creative and truly cared for my son with love and tenderness. She is a natural and offered to run small errands for me. She even looked into activities and took...
Ellen P.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hannah has been wonderful. She shows up on time, communicates well and handles the kids like a pro. Hannah is kind, calm and caring."
Michelle G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 5years of Experience in babysitting., I live in Harlem. I speak French and English fluently and I am a creative person since I am in the Arts and love working with kids
Solange can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Solange was punctual and was attentive to my child. Solange was ready to offer her words of encouragement, or a helpful hand or a snack."
Care member
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids! I am a mother of 2 (girl and boy) who are now in their 20s. I also love teaching kids basic life skills, so I worked in a private school as a floating teacher for 17 years, taking care of, making activities, teaching kids from infant to 5 years old. I am very experienced with children' basic needs such...
Anayansi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great nanny / babysitter. Anayansi is warm, genuinely loves kids, and a quick learner. Highly recommended!"
Benjamin And Maayan W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am Sabrina. I have worked in child care as a nanny and as a teacher since 2015. The parents I worked for have children ranging in age from new born to 15 years old. As a teacher in China, my students were both local Chinese and international foreign students, with instruction in English. As a nanny, I have experience...
Wanwan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wanwan goes by Sabrina. We have 3 kids ages 4 months, 2.75 years and 4.75 years old. She knows how to care for all of them in their own needed and nuanced ways. We are both working doctors. Busy jobs busy family life busy busy times. She is flexible and yet She...
Benjamin H.
Maelynn U.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have 2 years of experience as a substitute preschool teacher, and thus have ample experience caring for children ages 0-5. I have also babysat and tutored older children, and I was a teaching assistant for students up to age 14. I can help with Housekeeping and Meal Preparation amongst other things. I have a college degree...
Maelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Where do I even start?! Maelynn is the best babysitter ever! My daughters love her. She adapted to our family's culture super quickly and made my girls feel super comfortable. We can't wait to have her back!"
Samira K.
Andrea J.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi, my name is Andrea. I have been a caregiver for over 15 years. Caring for children is my passion. I have been in child care for over 15 years, working with infant to school age. My experience and references will help show you that I would be the perfect nanny for your child or children. I am very patient, reliable, and...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Andrea has been a true gift to our family. I found her on Care. com and could not be happier. My almost three year old sees her as another parent. She asks about her all week end and is thrilled to see her every Monday morning. She is reliable, honest, caring and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Theodora and I am a 26-year-old, moving from Boston to NYC to pursue culinary school. I have 4 years of experience as a full time nanny. One year as a live-in nanny in UWS of Manhattan, and the last three years as a full time live-out nanny in Boston. I've also spent three summers live-in nannying in the...
Theodora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theodora was the primary nanny for my, then, 9 year old daughter. I really appreciated her attentiveness and gentle care towards my daughter's needs. She has helped open up my daughter to new things and a newfound love for the outdoors. I trust Theodora a lot and...
Deb S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
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.
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.
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.
Rebecca I.
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, peach picking, the firehouse, drove...
- Dana G.
Meghan M.
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.
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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 3,214 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 $21.29 per hour as of December 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 1,080 reviews of the 3,214 listed babysitters.