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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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and they've always loved me too! I have babysat for many years, and have experience with children of all ages. I love to continuing to positively influence and work with them!
Mikaela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Mikaela is extremely personable, capable, and professional. We hired her after interviewing many candidates, and we did not regret it. She's a wonderful person and a great caregiver."
Daniel C.
Maya C.
New York, NY
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Nanny/Babysitter With 8 Years Experience & Flexibility
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maya, and I am looking for part-time and occasional babysitting jobs! I have 10 years of paid experience, and am CPR certified. I am fully vaccinated and graduated from University. I am finishing my Master's degree. I have experience with all ages, and multiple kids. I can prepare simple meals, tidy up, and...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maya was communicative up to the date we needed her, punctual and friendly. Our son is older but wanted some company for him while we were out in the evening visiting the city and was a perfect match for us. Recommended for an easy and stress free experience....
Jessica J.
Annamarie K.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Fun, And Creative Babysitter On The Upper West Side
4.7
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Annamarie and I have over 15 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages - from newborns to teens. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
In addition to babysitting, I have taught music (I'm a cellist)...
Annamarie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Annamarie was a delight! She stayed with our two children recently and changed my tween's language from "I don't need / want a babysitter" to "Can Annamarie come back again this week?". She was kind and fun and exceeded our expectations in terms of care -- kids...
Ginger B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Liza and I am 29 years old with 13 years of nannying and babysitting experience. I am looking for a full-time position around 7-8 a.m. to 3-4 PM, and possibly a weekend job.
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Liza is a wonderful nanny! We were lucky to have her watch our little boy when he was around a year old. We added onto a nanny share with another family. So, Liza watch our boy and a rambunctious 2 and a half year old together. I especially appreciated how she...
Sarah B.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anissa! Over the past 10 years I have had the joy of helping many families look after their little ones. I have nannied for 15+ families, with the longest duration being 2 years and the shortest being 3 months, and have been babysitting since I was in high school. I have provided after school transportation,...
Anissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We will never find someone as attentive, punctual, considerate, playful, & hard working as Anissa. She's not only a great sitter, but an amazing human being. Total peace of mind leaving my children with her & we absolutely love her!"
Tanya R.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 49 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Erika. I was a third grade teacher for the past 5 years and transitioned to full time nannying this school year. I hold a bachelors degree in childhood education and a masters degree in special education. In addition to my experience in the classroom, I have babysat for many families with children of all ages (newborns...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Erika is an absolute angel! We traveled to NYC so that I could undergo a pretty extensive surgery. Erika went above and beyond to care for and entertain our 4 and 2 year olds over the course of multiple days. She was so flexible, communicative and helpful. It was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily. I started nannying/babysitting/Pet Sitting since the age of 20. I am now 35 with two cats I share with my partner. A Bengal kitten named Lucy and a Tuxedo named 11-E. I had a dog previously and I adored her! I take my cats on walks and strolls in their stroller in the park. As I think it's important for them to...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily was my nanny for more than two years, and I will never be able to replace her! She is everything you want in a nanny. Her number one goal is to keep your children safe and happy, but she goes way beyond that by providing constant entertainment, learning...
Emily C.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.
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.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hello there and thanks for checking out my profile! I'm Julia and I've been babysitting and nannying for as long as I can remember. I grew up caring for kids around the neighborhood & then wound up babysitting all around my town. At this point in my life I am an LMSW working via Telehealth. The relationships that I have created...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Julia is by far our favorite sitter! She met our family when our son was about 2 (he’s almost 8 now), then about a year later we had our daughter. She is an expert juggling the needs of 2 different age kids that are going through different stages. Also, her problem...
Care member
3.8
(4)
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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Katiesha for a Job I posted. She responded back to my job and messages very promptly and professionally. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstance we were not able to hire Ms. Katiesha. However, I would recommend her to any...
Ianthe W.
Shaiza M.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 5 plus years as a babysitter as well as for my own brothers growing up.
I have a lot of experience working with toddlers and children between the age range of 1yr-12yrs of age. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.
Shaiza can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Shaiza is our ”Mary Poppins, ” and loves our two kids like they were her own. She’s very engaging and brings activities to keep the kids entertained. She’s great about following our schedules and making sure the kids stay on routine. My son often asks when she’s...
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Lily D.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily and I am recent graduate of 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi There! My name is Ashley, and I am reaching out regarding your childcare position. With five years of experience working with children ranging from 5 weeks to 12 years old, I have had the privilege of gaining diverse experience in various settings, including nannying, babysitting, daycare teaching, and tutoring.
I am deeply...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Khalea and I am an experienced infant through teen-aged sitter, based in the Bronx, working in the Bronx, Jersey, and Manhattan. I am available for weekends, in the evening during the week, and am a very reliable choice for last minute bookings.
More to note is that I am very comfortable with pets, and light...
Khalea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Khalea was a fantastic sitter for my 18 month old son. She sat for us several times while we were in nyc and arrived early every time. She just had a lovely energy that my son responded very well too. Would highly recommend Khalea. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a Pre-Med student at the University of Washington and hold a B. S. in Medical Anthropology and Global Health. I have a passion for serving marginalized and vulnerable populations, and I also understand how tremendously important early life experiences are. I work to have a positive and lasting impact on every child I have...
Melody can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had a great experience with Melody during her first job with us! She did a wonderful job with the pickup and drop-off, and my child felt comfortable and happy in her care. She was punctual and friendly, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. I would...
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Carol A.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
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, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love working with Carol! She is so sweet with our baby girl (now 10 months). Carol asks all the right questions and is interested in the specifics. For example, she wants to know how we sooth our Baby when she’s upset or fussy, and seeks to understand our...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Mikaela E.
5.0
Mikaela is extremely personable, capable, and professional. We hired her after interviewing many candidates, and we did not regret it. She's a wonderful person and a great caregiver.
- Daniel C.
Maya C.
5.0
Maya was communicative up to the date we needed her, punctual and friendly. Our son is older but wanted some company for him while we were out in the evening visiting the city and was a perfect match for us. Recommended for an easy and stress free experience. Thanks!
- Jessica J.
Annamarie K.
4.0
Kind and patient. A great kid-sitter!
- Chris H.
Liza A.
5.0
she is the sweetest girl we have ever met, we are very thankful for all that she has done for us! the most reliable and trustworthy person you can come across. my girls and my family love this girl. and just let me tell you, consider it a privilege to have this girl work for you. it's not just work...
- Celeste C.
Anissa G.
5.0
We will never find someone as attentive, punctual, considerate, playful, & hard working as Anissa. She's not only a great sitter, but an amazing human being. Total peace of mind leaving my children with her & we absolutely love her!
- Tanya R.
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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.