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3,199 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have the professional attitude and qualities of the perfect babysitter yet also eager to meet and get to know your precious gift on a friend to friend basis. Having your child meet someone new for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking. I want to ensure you that I will create an open and warm environment for your little...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hayley was fantastic with our son. He couldn't stop talking about all the fun they had together and how much he wants to have her back. We cannot wait to work with Hayley again."
Josh R.
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)
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
(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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sherry was an attentive, consistent and structured presence in our child’s life for 5 years. Sherry is especially gifted and knowledgeable in working with newborns and she really guided me and shared so much knowledge with me as a first time parent. She’d be an...
Care member
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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 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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Katie B.
New York, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, im Katie! I'm originally from the Bay Area and have been babysitting, nannying, and working in daycares for about 15 years. In high school, I took a class called Childhood Occupations where I worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. As a teen and college student, I taught gymnastics and cheerleading and have worked in...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie babysits for my 3 year old son in Boulder, Colorado. They would play at our house, walk to the park and do short outings around town. Katie has a playful, positive energy and my son loved hanging out with her."
Kate R.
Laura C.
New York, NY
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Laura C and I am currently studying developmental psychology at Hunter College. I have gained babysitting experience working with numerous families in both the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, coaching young children, and serving as a camp counselor. This experience has given me the skills and knowledge to...
5.0
"Laura babysit for my 2 kids every evening for 2 weeks. She's an excellent caregiver and friend to my kids. They looked forward to her coming every evening. She came on time and helped with light house work, spent time with the kids and helped with bedtime. Overall...
Nyasa M.
Alix M.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Alix. I'm a sweet, dependable, loving, patient and trustworthy caregiver that loves to work with children. I have worked with them for 10 years and it's been nothing but amazing to see them grow and develop in their own person. I believe I have all the necessary qualities to make a great nanny/...
Alix can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alix was our amazing nanny for 4 wonderful years. I can't recommend her enough. She became a real part of our family. Our two small boys adore her, as do we. She is incredibly responsible, dependable, trustworthy, loving, and caring. She was able to blend being...
Jennifer W.
Jenny C.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have extensive experience in working with children in a professional capacity. My experience includes working in nurseries and also babysitting and teaching on a private basis.
I enjoy working with children and find it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I feel that I have all the necessary qualities that make a good...
Jenny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Interviewed very well! The timing didn't work out for our family, otherwise we would have hired her in a minute! She was so warm with both the baby and dog. We're sad we won't have her close to our family.
"
Julie L.
Laura K.
New York, NY
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Laura! I am experienced nanny with a masters in social work from New York University. I am originally from a small town on Long Island. I have an overall end goal to become a child psychologist to help kids express their emotions and help them with processing big events. I am currently working odd jobs while I work on...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is a true pleasure. I know Laura for 14 years. To see her grow into a mature adult is nothing less than a joy. She is extremely kind, very easy to get along with. She takes and accepts challenges and looks for positive ways to solve them. Laura is also...
Jeanne V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am writing to apply for the babysitter position. I am a compassionate and dynamic individual seasoned in child care, clinical care, scientific research and public health service. I have demonstrated mastery of child care, patient care, research management, project management, health services, tutoring and client...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe is an extremely organized person, taking pride in creating and maintaining a schedule and identifying her immediate priorities. Her assignment and school-related activities have also been at the top of her priority list. However, she has always remained...
Tanya B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
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Jay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...
Ali can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly comfortable. She's warm and enthusiastic, and our son took to her immediately. She continued to babysit for us off and...
Katie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated.
Working with children isn't just a job for me. It has been what I wanted to do since I was young. It is something I am extremely passionate about and take very serious.
I am from Washington Heights and am comfortable using public transportation and walking.
I'd describe my personality as attentive,...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced babysitter with a passion for caring for children and creating a fun, active environment for them. Over the past seven years, I've had the pleasure of working with four different long-term families, fostering lasting relationships and providing consistent, loving care.
I believe in the importance of staying...
5.0
"Olivia started helping our family this transporting to multiple camps around the city and ended up doing so much more! She’s proven to be extremely reliable, punctual, friendly, and great with the girls who both love her. Our eldest had a cross-country try out and...
Nikej S.
Emma T.
New York, NY
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced Caregiver Seeking Childcare Opportunities!
5.0
(4)
Hi, families! My name is Emma and I'm a current Columbia nursing student pursuing my Masters'.
I am caring, patient, and fun, plus passionate about working with kids! I've been babysitting/nannying for six years, and before starting nursing school, I taught preschool on the UWS for three years. I hold a BA in Childhood...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Emma nannied part-time for our family for a year and a half until we moved to CT. I have two toddlers (1.5 and 3.5) who can be a lot, and Emma took them on in stride. The children were always learning something: new songs and dances, numbers and letter sounds for...
Chloe L.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ava. I am attending university and currently pursuing a career in pre-med. I am available for childcare five days a week and possess a genuine passion for working with children and infants. Over the past six years, I have honed my childcare skills through extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, building...
Ava can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family had such an amazing experience with Ava! She was such a helpful and reliable nanny with only the best intentions for my kiddos. I recommend her to anyone in need of infant or childcare needs. My kids loved her and were always so exited to see her! She...
Rebecca C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yasmyne. I've been working with kids since I was about 13 years old. I started my caregiver journey with my younger siblings, when the parents needed me, I was always there to help. Further into my journey, I began babysitting for various friends and family. Now, I'm both a nanny and babysitter and have worked...
Yasmyne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love working with Yasmyne! Our 5 month old absolutely loved spending the day with her. Yasmyne was our first experience hiring a nanny and she was incredible! She was extremely punctual and dependable. The only reason we parted ways was that we moved. Wishing...
Merissa Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Haley H.
5.0
Hayley was fantastic with our son. He couldn't stop talking about all the fun they had together and how much he wants to have her back. We cannot wait to work with Hayley again.
- Josh R.
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.
Xavier B.
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.
Rebecca M.
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.
Sherry S.
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 smiling and happy within just a...
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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 3,199 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 $21.73 per hour as of February 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 953 reviews of the 3,199 listed babysitters.