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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
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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.
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
(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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Steph was great with my kids and dog. She was energetic and very creative. She was very responsible with meal preparation, and kept the kids away from the television which we were very thankful for. We would love to have her come back (my daughter has already been...
Carol 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Symone was wonderful! I had to change plans very last minute and she was extremely accommodating of my needs. My little guy did great with her! When I got home he was tucked in comfortably and she was clearing my dishes. She is a very lovely young woman and I would...
Candice P.
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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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.
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Sherry S.
New York, NY
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherry Ann is a wonderful person and we were always extremely happy with her. We felt comfortable with her right from the start. More importantly, our daughter took an immediate liking to her, which made it seamless for us to leave her with a new person, as she was...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Lucy was an integral part of our family for 6 months. She immediately bonded with our two boys, ages 4 and 5, and they couldn't wait for her to arrive each day. She assisted with school / extra-curricular pick-up and drop-off and was actively engaged with them...
Lauren S.
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
(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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & 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
(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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
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
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lee is warm and treated my daughter with much love. My husband and I split and Lee helped by picking up my daughter from school, helping with homework and being her friend during that difficult time. My daughter was eight when we first hired Lee, whom we knew from...
Margaret Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Gabrielle F.
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.
Savannah H.
5.0
Fantastic- took initiative, super helpful!
- Shreya G.
Stephanie P.
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.
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.
Symone W.
5.0
All three of my kids really loves Symone. She is caring and compassionate and very mature for her age. We would love for her to come back to do some occasional sitting for our family any time.
- Lisa 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.