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3,202 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
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kamryn is professional, organized and very good with children and people of all ages. Patient, kind and diligent are a few, of many admirable, characteristics Kamryn exhibits consistently. Honest and transparent communication make working with Kamryn easy and...
Natasha 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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Shadai was sweet and down to earth when we hired her to baby sit our 3 kids for our time in New York. We had a little bit of mix up about the times but that was soon sorted out. She came with a pleasant attitude and made sure the kids were well looked after. She...
Olu K.
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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
(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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paula is a wonderful childcare provider! She is warm, nurturing, and responsible. I always felt comfortable leaving my two kids (5 and 3 years old) with her. She is also great at helping to tidy up the apartment, which is much appreciated as a busy working mom! "
Jen F.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our girls LOVE Steph! They took to her right away and she is great with them! Our daughter now ASKS for us to go on date nights so she can see Steph!"
Jessica A.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is Smart dependable and very responsible .. she is the 2nd of 4 children and has been involved in child care since her early teens"
Alison H.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Larah was so wonderful with picking up and handling my 10 year old's son's after school activities over the past year. She always had a great attitude - even when my son wanted to play outside after school in 20 degree weather and when my son balked at doing...
Rona S.
5.0
(1)
I am 25 years old and have babysitting and nannying experience all throughout high school and college. I am working in New York City at the Cartier Corporate Office. I am looking to get back into occasional/nannying on nights and and weekends. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, music, cooking, and reading. I look...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa worked for me over the school summer break and did a terrific job caring for my children. She was a friend to them and a responsible supervisor. She is reliable, punctual, dedicated, and kind."
Melissa G.
Lucy B.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a trustworthy, positive and patient sitter. With several pets and a little brother of my own, I started babysitting at an early age and eventually progressed to becoming a nanny for various families (children ranging from 18 months to 10 years old). I have a multitude of experience in childcare outside of nannying as...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Lucy cared for my two young daughters for several months last summer / fall. She was consistently energetic and engaging with the girls, who adored her, and she brought a notably high level of professionalism to her role. We are a super busy family and Lucy was...
Angela F.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Esther and I have 5+ years of relevant experience as a babysitter and elementary school tutor working with infants, toddlers, as well as children ages 3-12.
I am very reliable and patient and can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping as well as tutoring from grades pre-k to 8th grade. I'm fully vaccinated...
Esther can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have to say, Esther was a very kind and proactive babysitter who really helped take care of not just my two very energetic young girls, but also the overall household as she somehow managed to keep the space clean and organized which was a much-needed blessing...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I am currently on a gap year before going to college. I have a lot of experience with care giving. I am an older brother of a High School sophomore, and I used to babysit kids for multiple families within my old building. I spent my High school community service hours at homework help in my old middle school.
My...
5.0
"Xavier is tons of fun. We've known him for many years, my kids love having him sit for them. Bonus - he is super tidy, always cleans up after himself and the kids! He's super reliable."
Anna W.
Amy S.
New York, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy and I am 25-year-old actress and I am looking to start a part time babysitting position. I am a compassionate, responsible and creative person and I genuinely enjoy spending time with children. Most importantly though, I am a hard worker and I believe that I would be great fit in any family.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Amy as our full time nanny July '17 - April '18. She was always on time and very responsible. Our son adores her and they have a lot of fun together. The reason she left was because my work ended and we no longer needed full-time childcare. She is still...
Lauren M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently work full-time in HR/Talent Acquisition but have availability on week nights and weekends as needed. I love working with kids and have 10+ years of babysitting experience with mostly infants and toddlers. I have no problem assisting with light housekeeping, homework, meal prep, pets, etc. Please feel free to...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is FANTASTIC!!! My kids are always excited when they know she is coming over. In fact, I will be sorry to lose her in time. She is SUPER reliable and responsible and I trust her 110%+ to care for my kids. She arrives on time or early which I LOVE! She...
Sarah S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Leslie R.
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 a great week while in her care....
- Laura P.
Kamryn R.
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 would hire her in a New York...
- Sara B.
Shadai P.
5.0
Shadai was fantastic with our kids! We were in New York for a week and Shadai helped look after our toddler (sometimes our 6 month old infant). Our kids loved her. After Shadai's first day our toddler was already looking forward to spending more time with her! Every morning he would eagerly ask "Is...
- Njideka A.
Lisa L.
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 she was often reading books with...
- Care member
Arianna L.
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.
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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 3,202 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 $21.36 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 986 reviews of the 3,202 listed babysitters.