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3,224 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Tykia for a temporary Nannying gig at the end of 2021. she was absolutely fantastic. Our kids loved her, we adored her. She is very reliable, and communicative."
Courtney N.
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
(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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Kimberly C.
New York, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I started my babysitting career about 10 years ago. I grew up being a volunteer at an after school and then became a summer camp counselor at the center in the neighborhood. I am currently living in Inwood, NY. I am also completed my master's in social work and will be graduated in May 2022 with an emphasis in child...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Kimberly is a fun loving energetic individual that works well with children in keeping them educationally entertained."
Amanda K.
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.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Stella R.
New York, NY
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I am Stella. I am a junior business major at College of Charleston. I have been babysitting for about 6 years now! I have experience caring for children ranging from 1 month to 13 years. I used to work part time at Anderson Preparatory Preschool in Anderson, SC in their infant room, caring for seven infants ages 2...
Stella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stella was very helpful when I had to return to work. My kids absolutely adore her and light up when she comes in. She is always on time and was willing to help me around the house when I needed it. We will miss her!"
Jennifer D.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
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 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
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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.
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 arrived early, asked questions about the children, and showed genuine interest. She is very tactful, responsible, and punctual. My kids loved her! I highly recommend Olivia to anyone considering hiring a babysitter."
Anastasia A.
Emma T.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced Caregiver Seeking Childcare Opportunities!
5.0
(4)
Hi, families! My name is Emma and I'm an UWS preschool teacher and recent Columbia grad with a degree in Childhood Education and Political Science.
I am enthusiastic, patient, caring, and fun, and I am passionate about working with kids! I've been babysitting/nannying for five years, and I've worked as a preschool teacher for...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
"
Jay M.
Yasmyne Y.
New York, NY
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
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 babysitting with my 4 younger siblings and then began babysitting for multiple friends and outside family, now I'm both a nanny and babysitter and have worked with several families within the city. I've have worked with children from...
Yasmyne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loves Yasmyne! She's very caring and was attentive to his needs. She's reliable and dependable, kept my son entertained. I highly recommend her!"
Jasmine L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Izzy and I am a young professional who loves to babysit on the side. I work in finance and graduated from Duke University in 2022. I am great with cooking, bedtime, homework help, and more. I am fun, outgoing, and kind yet assertive. Would love to help you and your family!
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabelle was timely, smart, responsible and kind towards my kids."
Nadia V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Rachel B.
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 Rachel!
- Gretchen D.
Tykia R.
5.0
We hired Tykia for a temporary Nannying gig at the end of 2021. she was absolutely fantastic. Our kids loved her, we adored her. She is very reliable, and communicative.
- Courtney N.
Neissa S.
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 parents aren't able to keep J while we...
- Rae W.
Paula R.
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.
Laura K.
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 extremely dependable and...
- Jeanne V.
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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.