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3,211 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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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)
Hey there! Looking for a part time babysitter? I love interacting with kids and help the parents out as much as I can.
I am currently available 8am-1 p.m.
Also, if you're planning a date night or need some extra help over the weekend, I am more than welcome to help you with. (I am very flexible with the time over those...
Rashell can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rashell came to help out with very short notice when our regular Nanny called out sick. She was awesome with my 2 year old. Ordinarily a really fussy little guy, he took to her right away and he was happily playing with her. Rashell also helped take care of my 4...
Sachin K.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Amy for a date night after our 8 month old baby was already asleep. She was punctual, had a great demeanor, and was trustworthy. We would definitely hire her again!"
Haniya K.
Lily H.
New York, NY
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Lily and I am a senior studying Science, Policy, and Ethics at Barnard College. I am from the East Village and have lived in New York City my whole life.
I have had tons of experience babysitting and being a camp counselor, mostly for children 5 and under.
I am CPR and first aid certified and have also worked in a...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed her time with Lily!"
Tina J.
Symone W.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Flexible And College-educated Sitter (French Speaker)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to the profile of your new weekend babysitter! My name is Symone, I'm a 25-year-old student working toward a dual gradate degree in law and business. I've lived in New York City for several years I wanted to continue to foster my love of connecting with children by continuing to babysit. I have 8+ years of...
Symone can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Symone was great. She was on time, asked great questions and my daughter loved her. She is very responsible and we will happily hire her again. "
Teresa G.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Laurie and I have been taking care of children since I was 14! I am covid vaccinated and CPR/first aid certified. My experience is extensive and it ranges from nannying, babysitting, and working at a school taking care of a class of children! I get immense joy from working with children and I love teaching and...
Flore can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter and I loved Laurie!! She did an amazing job and even washed the dishes we had sitting in the sink haha! "
Lauren T.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi there!
My name is Kalei, I am 26 years old, and I have lived in nyc for the past 8 years. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, and love caring for them. I was a babysitter/nanny throughout my high school and college years, worked as a teacher at a summer theatre camp for 4 years with kids ages 6-17, as...
Kalei can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kalei is a fabulous, caring, experienced babysitter. She jumped right in with my two exuberant toddler/early elementary age kids. One of my kids has asthma and severe allergies, and Kalei managed beautifully. Totally recommend her."
megan C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Lee and I have been caring for children of all ages most of my life. These were not full time positions as I have always worked but now I am doing something I have a passion for.
Currently I was babysitting for two families on a regular basis.
One family, I started caring for their son four years ago at the age of...
Lee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It is with pleasure that I recommend Lee R. as a babysitter and dog walker. She watched my daughter from birth until she no longer needed a babysitter. If I needed to run errands, work late or just have some "me" time, Lee came to my home on time, cheerful and...
Jennifer Z.
Ashley R.
New York, NY
$40-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I reside and babysit in Soho, Manhattan as well as Jersey-City , New Jersey . I have vast experience working with children including teaching, daycare and babysitting. As well as Being a mother of two ( a 7-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl ) . I have been baby sitting all ages for over 10 Yrs. I was the head teacher for a...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured , reliable , on time , a clear communicator . She was very knowledgeable yet was always open and trying to learn...
Paul B.
Sherry S.
New York, NY
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Sherry, I've been babysitting for almost 13 years. I can help around the house while caring for the kids, I love doing fun activities with the kids, for example taking them to the park, museums and another place you guys will be comfortable with me taking them.
Sherry can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sherry is amazing with kids. She looked after both our son and daughter from the ages of 6 - 8. Very hard-working and confident caretaker, Sherry's experience with her own 4 kids shows through in how she cares for others' kids. "
Care member
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I have over years of experience babysitting children across various age groups. My top priority is ensuring that every child in my care feels comfortable and secure. From teaching new skills and doing crafts to exploring the outdoors, I love to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment. Above...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was great, she made us feel very comfortable leaving our two girls with her while we went out. My daughter asked to have her back the next day!"
Sarah K.
Rachel B.
New York, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very experienced babysitter, I grew up with my mom's daycare in our house and also did a ton of babysitting myself! Taking care of kids is second nature to me and I love helping them gain confidence in themselves and learn through play. I also took some Early Childhood Education classes in college. I have experience...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were visiting from out of town and our babysitting plans fell through. A friend recommended care.com and so we tried it for the first time. Rachel responded to the request the day of and was extremely flexible and understanding with our schedule. Thank you...
Gretchen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and I have been a Nanny/babysitter for about 5 years on a part time basis. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. For the past 3 year, I have cared for twin newborns (2 months old) for 2 years till the family...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tina is Amazing! She is not only caring and fun but is patient and dedicated. She worked with us for a little over a year and our son has grown into an incredible and well articulated toddler. We couldn't have been happier with her. We still rely on her when my...
Rae W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tykia . I have over 10 years of experience in child care, ranging from live-in nannying and babysitting to a traveling family assistant & household management. I began volunteering at a daycare in Conyers, Ga while I was 11 years old & that was when I discovered my love for children and teaching. I soon began...
Tykia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet & nice. It was a pleasure having her. We decided on resuming physical school so we had to separate but the experience together was excellent! Thank you Tykia!"
Ufuygu L.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name's Gabrielle, but you can call me Gabby! From drop in babysitting, to full time nannying, I've had experience with it all in my over 10 years of experience! Feel confident when leaving your children with me that they are in safe, capable hands. Very willing and able to help wherever possible. I'm an actress so...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is a loving and caring nanny, she has taken care of my 2 girls (7 and 9) and they always look forward for Gabrielle to babysit them. She helps them with school, plays with them, take care of their meals and helps with light house cleaning."
Maria A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Alexa S.
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.
Gabriela W.
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.
Rashell M.
5.0
Rashell came to help out with very short notice when our regular Nanny called out sick. She was awesome with my 2 year old. Ordinarily a really fussy little guy, he took to her right away and he was happily playing with her. Rashell also helped take care of my 4 year old after school. She picked...
- Sachin K.
Amy S.
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 one of the first people we call for...
- Lauren M.
Lily H.
5.0
Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed her time with Lily!
- Tina J.
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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 3,211 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 $21.28 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 1,079 reviews of the 3,211 listed babysitters.