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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
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol is attentive, caring and very reliable. She is always is looking to help the kids with their needs and engaging with them making their day brighter. Highly recommended"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Genesis. I was a preschool teacher before the pandemic. I love working with all kids, I stay positive and patient with any child. I have experience with newborns up to age 12.
I'm really passionate about supporting mothers through birth and even postpartum.
I am CPR certified, have a driver's license, and am...
Genesis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We and our kids love Genesis! She takes amazing care of them and is super reliable and thoughtful. We highly recommend her!"
Heidi E.
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 wonderful help to my family for over three years. Since my daughter was a few months old Andrea took care of her and treated her as her own. They sing, dance and even cook together. She is very dependable, and most importantly my daughter...
Lizzy O.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Alexis. I am located in Upper West Manhattan and a recent Graduate of the dance program at a nearby conservatory. I have much experience caring for children ages 3 months - 11 years as well as teaching dance to ages 4-15. I am great with the younger ones keeping them entertained with crafts, games, and adventures. I can...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We met Alexis as dance leader at vacation Bible school. My kids loved her, and she loved my kids. Alexis knows how to redirect and make things fun."
Jessica C.
Diorra W.
New York, NY
$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have four years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules by instruction.
I'm a friendly, creative, and reliable caregiver who loves being...
Diorra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Diorra is an absolute delight! She watched my 6 yo and 2 yo and treated them with love and kindness. She's also very fun! Most importantly I knew my kids were safe and cared for. She's the best!!"
Joanna W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as adaptable, optimistic, and focused.
I like working with kids because as a child being raised by a single mother. I know the importance of quality childcare. I would like to be able to provide that safety net that allows parents to freely invest their time in other things without having to worry....
Taleda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Taleda was a great responsible nanny. She worked for our family for one year. She is a very caring person. We always maintain very good communication and she was always super punctual. She was always very flexible when it came to overtime and would go above to keep...
Dianela L.
Maile B.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting and love to be around kids! I received my Bachelor's degree in Communications at UC Santa Barbara!
5.0
"She was on-time, reliable, and super good with our girls! We will definitely hire her again in the future!"
Care member
Jess B.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver, Downtown Battery Park City Area, Evenings, Weekends
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing local part-time childcare in Manhattan for the past 15 years, including overnight newborn care.
Hourly rate is $25 (I have completed and annually repeat the American Red Cross BLS (basic life support) training, and CPR for infants.
I have glowing references from local families with newborns, and K-5...
Jess can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jessica for a non conventional Nannie role, needing some assistance on a film set with a number of babies. She was fantastic from start to finish, SO helpful for nervous Mothers and a slipped easily into the groove of being on set whilst taking excellent...
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms Chayla has been working with our family for the past year (4 days a week from 5pm to 8pm). She is extremely reliable, punctual and dependable. She takes care of our 5-year old daughter, picks her up at daycare, does activities, bath time and puts her to sleep....
Judi C.
5.0
(16)
I have worked in a hospital on the Pediatric floors also in the Nursery with newborns. I have more than 10 yrs. of experience. I also have taken care of many newborns/toddlers in my community on the West-side of Manhattan. I love working and teaching children. I have a son of my own who started at the age of 4 yrs. old to read....
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Christine started taking care of our daughter when she was almost 3 months old and stayed with us until she was 16 months. She was very professional (always on time, responsible, attentive), proficient but open to follow directions / schedules, and cared genuinely...
Care member
Kamryn R.
New York, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hello, I'm Kamryn!
I am finishing my sophomore year at the Fashion Institute of Technology studying Marketing. I enjoy spending my time cooking and reading. I am a reliable, caring, energetic, and organized individual with 6 years of experience caring for children from infants to tweens (consisting of three tweens, two...
Kamryn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kamryn was great with my babies! She was a natural with children and always went the extra mile even with keeping things tidy in the house and communicating how the day went. She has remained our top choice babysitter and we are sad she has moved so far away !"
Kate M.
4.7
(16)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shadai and I'm a COVID vaccinated sitter, friend to the environment, and native New Yorker. I like to use imaginative play as a means to explore our world and create new ones.
I attended NYU, and there I developed a love of creative writing and team building. I also have experience working in a middle school and high...
Shadai can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We reached out to Shadai with short notice in need of childcare for a few days for our 2 very young children (2 1/2, and 1 1/2). Our children took to Shadai immediately and I felt complete confidence in her. Shadai is warm, caring, energetic and responsible. We...
Rachel E.
Lisa L.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}
5.0
(11)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a sunshine, very sweet and punctual.
I really liked her approach and could feel my baby was in good hands and having fun.
She is attentive to every details and checked all the boxes. She reads, plays and has a lot of musical culture.
I would have...
Agnes D.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah, I'm an actor living in New York City. I am an aunt of five, and have a passion for baking and cooking. I am CPR & First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross (adult and pediatric). I have 8+ years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 12 years. I've worked for families with children of...
Sarah Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah Lynn is incredible. Not only is she a warm, comforting, and expert presence in caring for our almost 4 month old, but she is also a delight to have in our home. Our daughter absolutely adores her, as do we. She goes above and beyond, and when we've been in a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm a fun and engaging babysitter with 4 years of experience under my belt. I babysat two girls from ages 4 to 8 while at college at Northeastern University in Boston and loved every minute of it. I graduated from Northeastern last May and now live in NYC working at Deloitte. I'm looking to find a family I can...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Cat's been working with my family for the past 4 years and we love her. Cat is 100% reliable and responsible. She's also so much fun - my girls love her and always beg to have her take care of them when we are looking for a sitter. I can't say enough good things...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate with a degree in Communications. I currently work for FENDI as a Public Relations Specialist. I am mainly available on weekday nights and weekends and would love to help you and your family out! I am an energetic and engaged sitter that loves spending time with kids! I...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Gabriella a few times to look after my 1 year old daughter while I worked from home. She was super sweet and calm, but also entertaining. My daughter warmed up to her instantly and fell asleep in her arms on the first day! Would definitely hire her again."
Ashley C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi There! My name is Cameron and I am a family and youth therapist looking to make a little extra cash. I have been babysitting for 10+ years and have experience working with children of all ages. I am looking for a part time childcare position. I love children immensely and would love to continue working as a childcare...
Cameron can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cameron was such an asset to my life. She was dependable, flexible, and reliable childcare. She was a delight to have around and I felt completely comfortable that my child was in capable and caring hands. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Sam S.
Emma H.
New York, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 26 and am looking for childcare work in the NYC area. I've been babysitting since I was 12, watching children ranging in age from newborn 12 years. I have a little sister who is 13 years younger, so I have gained a lot of experience by being around and helping to take care of her. In addition to taking care of children,...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love Emma! She was with us part-time for about five months. She is so kind, quick to learn, trustworthy, and calm around our baby. Our baby loves her, even when she was going through stranger danger. Emma can be late occasionally, but is very dependable and...
Katie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily, and I recently graduated from Cornell University where I studied Sociology and health equity. I'm now back in my hometown of New York City, and would love to find a family to babysit for occasionally or part-time. I absolutely love kids - their energy, their imagination, their creativity. I have babysat...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily was watching our daughter for the summer and she was an absolute gem! She was on-time and dependable and really a joy for our daughter to spend time with."
Preeti P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Carol A.
5.0
Carol is a kind and diligent caregiver. She helped us with on-site babysitting during my son's wedding. We had a room upstairs and the 2 two year olds could come and go; one fell asleep during the evening. My daughter needed a rest and she was on the couch in the next room and heard Carol...
- Beth G.
Maelynn U.
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.
Genesis L.
5.0
Genesis was a huge help to me with my baby, L., I hired her for overnight help when she was a newborn and also just recently when I was back in NYC and needed a lot of daytime care. She has also watched my older daughter who is now six, and I trust Genesis and know my daughters are in good hands...
- Jennifer F.
Andrea J.
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 timely.
- Care member
Alexis N.
5.0
Alexis is fantastic! She is incredibly responsible, mature, always on time, courteous, and my kids love her!
- Afton M.
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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.