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5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been a Teacher for the past 11 years and a Tutor for the past 13 years. In addition to this, I have been a: Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Teacher, After School Program Assistant Teacher, After School Program Teacher and super-involved Aunt of 5 young children. I am: caring, creative, detail-oriented,...
Allison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 39 and I am from Colombia and I am a psychologist in my country. I am a patient and carrying an active person.
Thing about me:
Experience with kids newborns - 6 years old.
I have more than 8 years of experience in the field.
Spanish is my native language
Organized and extremely neat person.
Patient and...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Laura has been our nanny for our daughter for over a year and a half. Laura started with us when our daughter was just 4 months old. In that time, she has become a valuable member of our family. She takes incredible care of our daughter and is very thoughtful in...
Care member
Joy L.
Bronx, NY
$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Joy! I look forward to helping you take good care of your little one! Ive worked with the NYS DOE for over 6 years with a diverse set of student's. I've assisted students on a daily basis garnering my experience in the classroom which included helping as a Spanish bilingual interpreter, as well as children with...
5.0
"Families need to know that Joy is very good with children, joy and myself work with children for over a year she's dependable very patient, team player , I am sure you will enjoy Joy working for you and your family."
Wendy W.
Kat C.
East Elmhurst, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I love interacting with and caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart. I have been working with children for the past 10 years - from babysitting on care to camps and daycares. I am very punctual, responsible and flexible.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kat was punctual, reliable, and flexible. She saved us from a childcare disaster when our plans fell through. She gave our son (4 months old) a ton of love and really worked with him on tummy time and sitting up. She was a pleasure to have work with us."
Melissa T.
Yasmin B.
Brooklyn, NY
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Yasmin and I have been working in child care for over 10 years and absolutely love it! I currently work part-time as a publishing assistant. I love reading and writing and especially love reading with kids and working with them in all of their creative explorations!
Yasmin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yasmin was exactly the help I needed: punctual, communicative, kids liked her, no issues or complications at all. Very easy to work with and I will absolutely use her help in the future."
Landon P.
Nube P.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 16 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids. I'm a very loving person, I have a lot of patience, I love taking the kids to place like the park and the library. I've been a care giver for about 10 years to other kids . I have a lot experience and good references. I'm certification in:
CPR, NEWBORNS, CHILD CARE, NUTRITION.
Nube can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing babysitter, gave us all the time we needed. Helped around the house without being asked. She was excellent with all of our kids, i really love Nube and so do my kids, I've recommended her to many of my family members and friends."
Julia P.
5.0
(1)
Educated professional with 8 years experience of dealing with children from 3mons to 10 years of age. Good skills of handling and caring for kids in the absence of their parents. Good at keeping the children engage with playing with them and educating them.
Jenevieve can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jenevieve has been an outstanding and helpful individual, very easy to get along with , cared for my children as if they were her own which is an amazing feeling knowing they are safe and sound at all times when I am at work or away on a business trip. I would...
David S.
Gabriella G.
Ridgewood, NY
$32-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time/full Time Reliable, Responsible, Young, Fun, Caring And Sweet Nanny.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Social, emotional and educational needs for children is what I'm specialized in. The Montessori method is a learning method I truely recommend, though I will adapt to any way you would prefer for him or her to learn. Fun activities can include play dates, take them on museum adventures, go to the playground, make crafts, sing...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gaby spent a week caring for my 18m old son to cover for my regular nanny's vacation. I was extremely worried that my son would have difficulty adjusting to another caregiver for such a short time, but all my fears dissolved the minute our family met Gaby. From day...
Clark J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
At this time, I have limited professional experience caring for children. However, I've provided care for my younger sister as she was growing up and my friend's children. In addition, my degree focus under my major of Behavioral Science is Family Science, Trauma Informed Practice, and Child Advocacy, so I'm well informed about...
Edana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Edana is wonderful. She arrived to her interview on time and had a great positive energetic vibe that I loved so much I decided to hire her on the spot. I explained things around the house and she was showing initiative and enthusiasm. I hired her to help me clean...
Giovanna G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love work with babies, and I have experience with kids all ages. My last experience I use to take care of 3 kids, 9months 3 and 5 years. drop of and pick up for school and activities, including meal preparation and feeding baby, kids laundry, reading and home activities bath and bed time.
Hanane can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Hanane was a wonderful nanny to our 3 children. She picked them up from school, took them to the park, made sure they did their homework, fed them dinner, gave them a bath and packed their lunch for the next day. Our family life was smooth and pleasant when she was...
Zahra A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm currently a graduate student at St John's University studying clinical mental health counseling. I worked as an assistant director and preschool teacher and am looking for new opportunities this summer to give back and support my community!
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie (Funmi) has been such a wonderful help with my newborn and toddler. She is so caring and patient, even when the newborn is being extra fussy! My toddler is very shy with people, even with people she's known her whole life, but has really warmed up to...
Michelle G.
Danna R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Danna, i'm 27 years old, I'm very responsible, trustworthy, hardworking, organized, respectful, creative, caring, fun, energetic, happy and above all, I love kids!
Have most experience taking care of newborns, babies, toddlers but I'm open to any age. I'm fluent in Spanish and I would love to teach it to the kids and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Madi and I have been living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 2 years. I am a creative, confident, responsible, and innovative educator and caregiver. I have 6 years of teaching experience as a special education teacher in middle school, which has allowed me to have a wide range of skills in supporting youth and adults...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Madi was a perfect fit for our 1 year old daughter. She nannied for us for 8 months, and we only had to let her go because I switched jobs and no longer needed childcare. We would have been happy to continue with Madi because our daughter loved spending time with...
Megan T.
Jaely M.
Valley Stream, NY
$22-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I where very pleased with Jaely. She was great with our kids. Our kids where comfortable with her which is a plus. Will be using her again for the future."
Monique C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla and I am a Youth Non-profit worker and Postpartum Doula.
I have over 10years of childcare experience, 4 years of postpartum doula experience and 6 plus years of youth nonprofit experience. I currently work full time at a Basketball/Education Youth Non-profit, and take on doula clients infrequently.
My...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is awesome and I absolutely recommend her! She helps me once a week and is willing to do anything I need (postpartum Douala) which is to mostly care for my 2 month old so I can get projects done or attend to some self care. Her demeanor is patient and kind...
David H.
5.0
(3)
Growing up I was the last of 9 children. I learned a lot from my brothers and sisters about growing up. As I grew up my siblings started to have children which made me "The favorite aunt". I enjoy helping my siblings raise their children ! My sister opened up a family daycare in Maryland called "Brighten my day" It was a great...
Deniece can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Deniece is a very warm hearted girl. She is very loving,caring, and trust worthy. I've known her for 5 years and she has never let me down! If you hire her I believe that you will have another family member added to your family tree ! Thumps up ! "
Tenisha P.
5.0
(1)
I have always cared for children, from my siblings, to neighborhood children, to helping to raise my friends children.
Tracey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
3.0
(1)
In search of a part-time child care provider position. I am available 3-4 days a week (Weekdays). I currently reside in Franklin Square and have my own means of transportation. I am an energetic, young at heart, patient, retired grandmother. I will do light housework and will be flexible with hours if need be. I am very...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
3.0
"Carol applied for our position and we decided on a date for an interview; then she made excuses to not show up without stating why she changed her mind about the job."
Wendy L.
Samantha N.
Franklin Square, NY
$40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am 23 years old and I have tons of experience babysitting. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. My experience with children has led me to know I want to become a teacher! I have experience with children from infancy thru pre-teens. I also have two younger sisters and have been my Mom's "mother's...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha has been my after school babysitter since January 2018.
Samantha is very dependable has become like a big sister to my girls. She loves them like they are her own sisters.
Sam is very responsible and I trust her to drive my children to and from...
Shannon G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey There! I'm Brianna. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish (some Italian). I have tons of energy, caring, extremely open and honest, nurturing, organized and reliable! My experience with children is 5+ years including all ages. I love working with children, it has always been a passion of mine, its a natural gift I would...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Brianna worked for us for 18 months, transporting and caring for our 12-year-old son. She is extremely dependable, punctual and flexible, and he absolutely adored her. We would highly recommend Brianna for child care! "
Joy J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland Gardens, NY
Laura G.
5.0
Laura was a wonderful caretaker for my elderly parents. She was always on time and responsible. Laura followed our requests and took inititiative when completing home tasks.
- Care member
Joy L.
5.0
Families need to know that Joy is very good with children, joy and myself work with children for over a year she's dependable very patient, team player , I am sure you will enjoy Joy working for you and your family.
- Wendy W.
Kat C.
5.0
Kat was punctual, reliable, and flexible. She saved us from a childcare disaster when our plans fell through. She gave our son (4 months old) a ton of love and really worked with him on tummy time and sitting up. She was a pleasure to have work with us.
- Melissa T.
Yasmin B.
5.0
Yasmin babysat our 6 year old daughter. She immediately took to Yasmin and they both had a great time playing together. We will absolutely hire her again for date nights and school holidays.
- Benjamin K.
Nube P.
5.0
Amazing babysitter, gave us all the time we needed. Helped around the house without being asked. She was excellent with all of our kids, i really love Nube and so do my kids, I've recommended her to many of my family members and friends.
- Julia P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland Gardens, NY:
How can I find a Oakland Gardens babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland Gardens, 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 12 babysitters in Oakland Gardens, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
The average rate for Oakland Gardens, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.92 per hour as of March 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland Gardens, 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.