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3,212 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
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.
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
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)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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)
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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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.
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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great! P (3 yrs) and N (9 months) LOVED her. The next morning, Pen kept asking for her. She is the best kind of sitter-really interacts with the kiddos while ensuring safety and keeping space clean. We have another booking with Emma this week and will continue to...
Asa K.
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have nothing but good thing to say about Stella. She was our first sitter we had when I returned to work after maturity leave. I am a nurse and work 12 hour shifts, and she would care for our two children for almost the whole time. We have used other sitters over...
Allison F.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabelle was timely, smart, responsible and kind towards my kids."
Nadia V.
5.0
(1)
Happy Pride!! My name is Eryk and I'm currently a college student at NYU studying Opera Singing and Business. I am also a licensed tour guide in NYC. I've grown up being a natural babysitter all of my life helping raise my baby cousins. Now I babysit part-time in the evenings here in the city while in school. I can't wait to...
Eryk can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eryk was incredibly professional, responsible, and caring babysitting my children. I loved how Eryk took the time to understand my kids’ individual needs and interests, and was impressed by his ability to maintain a calm and nurturing environment for my children. I...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was in middle school and started working as a nanny during the summers in college. I have experience with school drop off and pick up, meal prep, homework help, bedtime routines and date night sitting. I love reading and doing activities outside with the kids I babysit for.
In high school I also...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am a responsible Astoria resident with an unconditional love for working with kids!
I graduated from Ohio State University where I received a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have experience babysitting and nannying for family friends and I have 4 years of student teaching experience at various elementary...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jada was the nanny of my little ones for 2.5 years starting in 2016. When I hired Jada my eldest son was 5 years old and my baby girl was 5 months old. She did a great job of caring for my children when my husband and I would have work or need to go out of town....
Edwina B.
Katherine H.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I am a fun and friendly 26-year-old pediatric oncology researcher preparing to go back to school and looking to babysit on evenings and weekends. I am located in West Chelsea and have been living in New York for 4+ years. I have worked as a CNA and have both a CPR and BLS certification. I love working with kids and love cooking,...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Katie is wonderful! She is smart, intuitive, genuine and very caring. She has done a little of everything for me from pet sitting my spoiled dog, child care and tutoring in Algebra. She excelled at all!! She has a way of making children feel comfortable And...
Donna M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abigail. This summer, I'm looking for full-time or part-time nanny jobs and babysitting opportunities. I'n only available for full-time/part-time jobs from May to September, but can babysit throughout the year. With over 5 years of experience, I am confident I can provide your kids with excellent care. I have...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Abigail was great with our 3 kids. She cared for them at our house while my husband and I worked from home. Would definitely hire her again."
Christina B.
Sydney K.
New York, NY
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sydney, and I am a recent grad with 8+ years of babysitting experience. I was a competitive dancer my whole life so I babysat many of the younger girls I danced with and have many credible references from those experiences. I have also worked as a mother's helper for 5 children in virtual school while their...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was amazing with our girls. We needed a sitter last minute and we were able to touch base with her. Our girls took to her really fast. She showed up on time, played and interacted with the children from the get go. The next morning our eldest went on and on...
Stacey W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Erin! I'm an alumni from UNC Chapel Hill, currently pursuing my Master's of Social Work (MSW) at Columbia University. I love being outside and enjoy hiking and traveling. I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, and writing. Most of my experience involves caring for children ages 1. 5 to 13 years old; however, I am extremely...
Erin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin took care of our 3 boys last summer and did an amazing job. They really enjoyed playing with her. She was hands on with them and very dependable."
Heather M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Ava V.
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 truly cared for my babies like they...
- Rebecca C.
Laura C.
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 it was a great experience with...
- Nyasa M.
Kimberly C.
5.0
Kim is AMAZING. She has taken care of my two kids since they were 6 mos old and just turning 4 years. They are now 2 and 5 and she still helps us out some nights, though our needs have changed some. But over the past two years, Kim has worked all hours for us - late nights where she's done homework...
- Rebekah D.
Katie B.
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.
Jenny C.
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.
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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 3,212 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 $21.29 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 1,078 reviews of the 3,212 listed babysitters.