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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
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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Taleda worked for us for 5 years as a nanny. She is a wonderful human being and an incredible nanny and babysitter. She is smart, capable, loving and knows how to get things done. She was always respectful of our wishes about safety, food, homework, travel and then...
rachel S.
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 looking to support both mom and baby along the childbearing continuum. Over the last 7 years I have supported 40+ families give birth, breastfeed, sleep train, and nourish their postpartum bodies.
Let's connect to discuss the many ways in which I can be of service to your family!
Nelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arnelle is simply amazing. We were terrified expecting parents and knew we would need support given we don't have family in town. It was a miracle we found her after sifting through all the applications on here.
She is educated, passionate, and truly cares...
Matthew E.
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 6 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
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is incredibly nice and wonderful! She watched my dog Ruby and took amazing care of her! Ruby had the best time and I plan on using Jess again to watch Ruby! Additionally I will be having Jess watch my 4 month old daughter for date nights "
Care member
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
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Christine is so amazing!!!!! She was so sweet with our newborn and very accommodating to our routine! She is also so knowledgeable and has many years of experience. She taught us a lot and we always felt more comfortable with her around. She constantly engaged with...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 16 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah Lynn has worked with my family for a very long time. I was lucky enough to discover her on Care.com. She has taken care of my kids through COVID and home schooling, through their transition back to in person school and through many amazing milestones. She is...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to communicate from a young age. In particular, she was frequently interacting with her both in one-one conversations and...
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: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kamryn was a god send - I was a first time parent and super nervous leaving my infant with someone I didn't know and she was so wonderful. Very sweet and great with M! She was very accommodating to our schedule and still keeps in touch if she's home from school. We...
Sara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Arianna! I am a first year dental resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and am certified in basic life support for healthcare professionals. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. In the past, my role has been pick ups and drop offs, meal prep,...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arianna was great with our 1.5 year old daughter! She is engaging, punctual and caring. We are sad to have moved out of Buffalo otherwise we would be continuing to hire her on a regular basis!"
Aaron F.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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 Savannah an experienced and compassionate babysitter. I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I have babysat for neighbors and worked at a preschool last summer! Safety is my top priority. I am CPR certified and I engage children in educational games and creative activities, promoting...
5.0
"Fantastic- took initiative, super helpful!"
Shreya G.
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
(7)
Hi!
My name is Natalie and I'm here to make your life easier. I have been babysitting my whole life! I started as soon as my parents would let me at 13, and have been helping out families since. I am the eldest daughter in a family of 6... so LOTS of experience caretaking. I currently work a full time job but have evenings and...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is the best! She is caring and engaging with my child and always goes above and beyond to connect with them. I completely trust her with their life. She is fun, creative, and has innate motherly instincts. She is also great with animals!!"
Mary M.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paula, 29 y. o, I'm from Colombia, and I would love to share about my experience as a Nanny, Au pair and babysitter. I'm very passionate about my work and flexible and compassionate. In my free time I will be running, visiting with my friends or developing a new hobby!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Former Infant Qualified Au...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula has been a wonderful caregiver to our 6 month old son. She has a lot of experience caring for babies, and it shows! She is very intuitive, engaging, and loving with our son, and he is always happy in her care. She is responsible and communicative. I highly...
Dana I.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Steph and I currently reside in Jersey City. I've been babysitting and nannying for over 15 years & have experience with children of all ages (including babies). Additionally, I've worked as a summer nanny, piano teacher, musical theatre & dance teacher, tutor, camp counselor, and volunteered as a mentor for middle...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie has watched my infant on a few occasions and she house-sat for our dog last weekend. She is dependable and responsible. We felt relieved to know someone we trust is there watching over our loved ones when we aren t."
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, interactive, and warmhearted babysitter. I always strive to make sure the children I'm caring for have a fun, creative, and engaging time. I have experience with boys and girls with a variety of temperaments ranging from new born all the way up to 10+ years. I have had 4 long-term nanny positions and have babysat for...
Larah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Larah was great and so sweet with my 7yr old son. My son had a blast playing lots of games and reading with Larah. We were very lucky to have her and will hire her again!"
Staci S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Taleda O.
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 the kids happy and active. I would...
- Dianela L.
Diane M.
5.0
Diane spent all of her time engaging with my 4.5 yo. They played board game, built with magnet tiles, and discussed maps together. My child had a great time and wanted her to be back again:) Diane is a very authentic person, very easy to take yo and I felt so comfortable leaving my child in her...
- Care member
Nelle C.
5.0
We hired Nelle for overnight support with our son and would hire back in a heartbeat. Her support and expertise in breastfeeding, infant sleep, and maternal mental health helped us to feel more confident as first-time parents as well as catch up on much needed rest. In addition to her expertise,...
- Care member
Jess B.
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 of the babies. Would absolutely...
- Care member
Christine R.
5.0
Christine is so amazing!!!!! She was so sweet with our newborn and very accommodating to our routine! She is also so knowledgeable and has many years of experience. She taught us a lot and we always felt more comfortable with her around. She constantly engaged with our baby and did many activities...
- Care member
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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.