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3,196 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
Carly G.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Carly ! I am a 24-year-old graduate of Penn State University, currently living in Gramercy. I am in between jobs at the moment and looking for some part time work! I have years of experience working with kids. I was a camp counselor for 2 years, which included running birthday parties and supervising groups of up...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have been babysitting ever since I was in the eighth grade and have tremendous experience. I am 26 years old and have an 8-year-old brother who I would often look after as well as my other younger brother who is 15. I am a graduate from Ithaca College and currently live in Manhattan working a full time 9-5 job. This past...
Jayne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Olivia M.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
My babysitting history began as many's did when I was 16 years old, babysitting the local children in my neighborhood. I started out babysitting for a family who at the time had two daughters and had their third a few months after I started babysitting for them. I taught the two older daughters piano, as I have played since I...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Natalie C.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm a very experienced sitter who loves spending time with kids and pets. I have a sister with special needs so I can also assist with any of those specific care giving situations. I currently work in entertainment communications with a flexible schedule and am looking for more opportunities to babysit as I really...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maggie R.
New York, NY
$10-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi!!! My name is Maggie. I am a University of South Carolina graduate. I am moving to the city and am super excited. I have over 6 years of experience with kids. I have always loved babysitting kids and spending time with kids. I am very active and always doing everything I can to help young children have fun! I know how...
Hello! I am 23 years old currently living in downtown NYC. I am originally from Long Island where I grew up going to camp every summer. I have experience with all ages and absolutely adore kids. I have experience being a camp counselor as well as babysitting for families. I am comfortable changing diapers, cooking, cleaning,...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I have had a vast experience working with children throughout my life. When I was 5 years old my mom gave birth to twins. Because my dad was working in another country for the first three years of their lives, I became very comfortable caring for small children through my moms coaching. When I was 12 years old I began...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Jenna F.
New York, NY
$20-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Currently working in media and looking to earn some extra money. I love kids and have been babysitting since grade 9!
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hi everyone!
My name is Valerie I am 21 years old and a full time student. I am a junior in college and have over 6 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. I am super active and am able to do meal prepping and some transportation if needed.
Please reach out if you are interested and would like to chat...
Valerie can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Suzanne W.
New York, NY
$49/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am very excited to begin my teaching career in a few months! My background in psychology and teaching has helped improve my babysitting skills. Since I was 16 years old I have been a sitter; most recently I was a nanny for 3 boys (ages 6-10). In addition, I am willing to aid in virtual school!
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi!! My name is Maggie and I am looking to babysit/nanny for families! I am 23 years old and have been babysitting since I was 15! I am definitely a people person and I just adore kids so much!
Rebecca L.
New York, NY
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey there! I am a reliable, caring, and energetic recent college graduate looking to make some supplemental income. I have 5 years of experience teaching dance and theatre classes to kids ages 5-16 as well as camp counselor experience with children ages 5-12. In addition, I have been babysitting my 5 nieces and nephews since...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi NYC friends and families! I am 25 and have been nannying, babysitting, and au pairing off and on for probably 10 years! I just moved here from Dallas and would love to meet new people, and would be honored to help you out however you need. I joined Care. com to do something I love on the side of my full-time job.
Would love...
Marian can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marian is wonderful! She watched our 2 & 4 yo girls and they had so much fun together- Marian is so trustworthy and kind, will definitely reach out to her again in the future! "
Beth A.
Haley K.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Haley and I am a 26-year-old business professional and Florida Southern College graduate with a dual major in Business Administration and Health Sciences. I am located in Manhattan looking for part-time babysitting and or Nannying jobs. I am a sitter with over 13 years of caregiving experience of children...
Haley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Clara B.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Clara and I'm currently a rising Junior at Wesleyan University. I'm looking for a part time babysitting job to go along with a summer internship at the American Museum of Natural History. I have experience working as a Teacher's Assistant at the Saint Anns preschool and many babysitting jobs, I also have worked as...
Clara can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Sabrina and I attend New York University. I am home for the summer and looking for a temporary babysitting job before I leave to start the next semester. I have a lot of cousins
that I have looked after and have volunteered regularly around my community helping kids receive tutoring. I can't wait to meet your...
Annie M.
New York, NY
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a 25-year-old first-year law student, living and studying on the Upper West Side. I have extensive experience babysitting. During undergrad, I was a nanny for three children ages 2, 5, and 0-1. 5yrs. Additionally, I regularly babysat at night for another family, with children ages 4, 6, and 8. I was also a certified...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience babysitting since first earning a state certificate in Maryland at 13 years old. Most of my referencfes are based in my hometown of Potomac, Maryland and since moving to NYC, I have been working in media and hospitality between graduate school. Working with children, to me, is a more engaged level...
Skylar can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Rut Karoliina (I just go by Karoliina), and I'm a fun and outgoing babysitter who loves spending time with children. I currently live in the Upper East Side, NY. I have 10 years of overall experience caring for and playing with little ones. My experience includes working as a swim instructor/lifeguard, camp...
Rut can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sara K.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Ex Ski Instructor, Camp Counselor, Teacher's Assistant & Nanny
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of various ages from teaching skiing, nannying, babysitting, and serving as a camp counselor and teaching assistant. Comfortable with kids of all ages, I can also help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, etc. I'm comfortable with dogs and pets (allergic to cats, sorry!)....
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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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 3,196 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 $21.61 per hour as of January 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 984 reviews of the 3,196 listed babysitters.