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Find babysitters in Oceanside, NY that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Oceanside, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oceanside, NY
Christina R.
Oceanside, NY
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a 23-year-old college student who is currently in my last semester of graduate school for Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education. I love working with children and have grown up around young kids my whole life. I have babysat children of all ages and am looking to babysit in the evenings after my hours as a full...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Kathleen C.
Oceanside, NY
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Devoted Mother And Loves Taking Care Of Children.
I worked in a preschool for the last 6 years and enjoy working with children. I am very caring person.
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Paige and I am 27 years old with lots of experience caring for children and people of all ages. I am currently obtaining my Masters in Social Work degree and intern at a local high school. I have availability Monday and Fridays anytime, with Tues-Thurs being after 3:00 p.m.
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Brittany F.
Bellmore, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brittany and I am a licensed educator with a professional degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working in education professionally for 9 years. I spent my first 6 years in the classroom and my last 3 as the director of a preschool. Currently, I teacher preschool at an Elementary school in Brooklyn. I have...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We have known and have been using Brittany for 2 years+ now and my children adore her. She is always on time and is very dependable. She doesn't just WATCH our children, but plays with them and engages them, she is always coming up with games and activities for...
Kace M.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, It's Cansu. We live in South Merrick for 2 years. I lived in New York City for 5 years. Then lived in San Diego for 3 years. I have more than 8 years babysitting experience between newborn to 10 years old kids. I worked as a nanny with too many families for a long time and for some date nights and weekends.
Now I have 2, 5...
Cansu can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Cansu is the best. She took wonderful care of our two little girls - she picked them up from school, played with them, made them delicious food, gave them baths and really loved them like they were her family. I can’t say enough good things about her. She also was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Colleen and I am 30 years old. I am in my eighth year of teaching as an elementary school teacher. I have babysat since I was in high school for families with children ranging from 6 months to school-aged children. I also have tutored numerous children over the years in reading and mathematics. I am a very...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done around the house. Colleen is incredibly joyful,...
Michelle G.
Maria S.
Uniondale, NY
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I've been a babysitter for 6 years. I love each and every family I've been fortunate enough to work with over the years, and I take great pride in my passionate approach to childcare. I'm reliable, committed, and organized and I look forward to the opportunity to make a lasting impact in your child's life.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
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Hongchen L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Uni student and am looking for extra work during the summer! I love children, I grew up with a brother 10 years younger than I and babysitting was routine. On Sunday nights I currently provide childcare during a church service, where kids have been all with all kinds of temperaments. I am patient, hardworking, and...
Kailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bring your furry friends to the sweetest, kindest, most gentle of humans. Kailey N. will be loving and attentive to your pet as she does her own. She is considerate and playful and extremely sensitive to your pets needs. You and your pet have no need to fret, trust...
JeanEl N.
Alexa F.
Massapequa, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...
Carrie L.
Christina C.
Floral Park, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Christina. I am 46yrs old and reside in Floral Park. I have 13+ years of experience babysitting for children from newborn to teens in their homes and mine as well. I worked in a daycare center for 7 years as a teachers assistant and have been a nanny for the last 10 yrs. I am CPR/First Aid certified. My children...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is simply amazing. She communicates clearly and is always available at the time agreed. I am glad I hired her because she acted more as a mother figure than a sitter. I was never concerned with my daughter's safety because she always kept me informed and...
Crystal V.
Laurynn L.
Jamaica, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as understanding, patient and caring
I like working with kids because I often find myself learning more for children. They are very bright and always eager to discover and learn new things.
I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. My mother worked at a private daycare, where I often...
Laurynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Laurynn was an amazing caretaker for my one year old boy. She was his nanny for four months, and he absolutely adored her! She developed a really good relationship with us and we would love to have her again."
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Soreidy P.
Floral Park, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I'm looking a full time nanny position, around 32-45 hours, open to discuss hours for the right fit.
Spanish is my first language and I speak English as well, I'm 29 years old. I have a lot of experience taking care of children of all ages, mainly infants and toddlers, also I used to work in a kindergarten with kids...
Soreidy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.7
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
GREAT REFERENCES
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
CPR AED BLS CERTIFICATION
I have over 10 years experience.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschooler and preteens.
My services will include:
In-Home or Your home Childcare from a provider who is patient, loving and skilled.
Excellent driving record and have a safe...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am so grateful that Maria was able to help me out on such short notice, My regular babysitter had a medical emergency and I had and important meeting to attend. I contacted her, she contacted me right away. I gave her and extensive list to follow due to my...
Sue K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diana, I am 25 years old and I am a nursing student! I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I love it so much. I am super creative, energetic, loving and I love to have fun with the kids! I have experience with babysitting children and coaching children. I have taught gymnastics for kids ages 2-16. I can...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana is very friendly and great with children. Diana is very creative when it comes to playing games with children and helping them engage in activities that are fun and beneficial for their development. Diana is also very trustworthy and dependable. Diana enjoys...
Vanessa C.
Emily O.
Massapequa, NY
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name's Emily. I'm 25 years old currently living in Massapequa. I have completed an 8 hour babysitting course when I was 14 and received my certificate through the state including CPR training. I've been working as a paid babysitter since then working with children of all ages. I'm a responsible, young adult. I have my...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been a phenomenal nanny for my two sons for the last 3 years. My husband and I highly recommend her as a nanny/caregiver. Very sweet, great with the boys and always helping out in any way she can. "
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Jenna F.
Floral Park, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Teacher Seeks Part-Time Nannying Job (Fully Vaccinated, Nonsmoker, Clean Driving Record)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 35-year-old former elementary education teacher who left a customer service position this summer to find a way back to working with children, my true passion. While being in a traditional classroom setting was not the right path for me, I gained a wealth of knowledge about child development, learning styles, & engagement....
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is an awesome babysitter. She is responsible, punctual and experienced. If you are looking for someone please contact her!"
Ellen L.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and babysat for many families in Rockland County, as well as in Manhattan. I have CPR training, including that for babies. I have multiple families that can provide a reference if need be.
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Becky is a dependable, reliable, fun sitter to my two children. She loves reading Dr Seuss books and playing games with them. She serves dinner and gets them ready for bed. She will stay with them if they need extra time falling asleep."
Lindsay B.
Mary K.
Franklin Square, NY
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Mary And I Am Currently Attending College To Obtain My Degree In Child Psychology.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as calm, caring and understanding
I like working with kids because they give you a new perspective on life
I'm looking for a job that will give me experience in my future in child psychology
I started working with kids when I was in high school as a baby sitter and watching my cousins children...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Mary K was very attentive and caring with our 2 and 5 year old children our kids said they had a great time playing games and building legos with Mary K
we will definitely hire Mary K again"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as babysitter for 20+ years, I enjoy helping people with their needs and learn from their knowledge, my life as a babysitter it has been full of joy and good experiences. I provide children's the best care, I'm trustworthy, self motivated, serious, conscious, patient, punctual, honest, willing to help with...
Lucretia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Have known Mirna for sometime. She is a loving and wonderful person who goes out of her way to ensure her clients are well taken care of and always pleased with her services.
I have referred her to a number of people over the years and everyone says the same...
Erik P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oceanside, NY
Brittany F.
5.0
Ms Brittany is very punctual and caring for the kids. She is a preschool teacher so I feel safe to let her take care of my son. She did a lot of activities with my son instead giving him an iPad. She is also good at cooking. I will recommend her to everyone.
- Wenwen W.
Samantha N.
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 various activities and prepare their...
- Shannon G.
Cansu E.
5.0
Cansu was incredible with our daughter whom she took care of from 3 months to 1 year. Our daughter was very well taken care of. Cansu was engaging and mindful and always ready to take any suggestions or directions. She helped with baby led weening including meal prep, sleep schedule transitions,...
- Care member
Colleen M.
5.0
We love Ms. Colleen! We initially hired Colleen to help us with childcare so I could attend multiple Doctor's appointments, and have since hired her for date nights and even in home care while I get things done around the house. Colleen is incredibly joyful, bubbly, punctual and communicates...
- Michelle G.
Maria S.
5.0
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I am delighted to write a glowing review for Maria, our 16-month toddler babysitter. Maria has been an absolute blessing for our family. Her dedication, warmth, and...
- Hongchen L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oceanside, NY:
How can I find a Oceanside babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oceanside, 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 23 babysitters in Oceanside, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Oceanside, NY?
The average rate for Oceanside, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.35 per hour as of April 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 Oceanside, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oceanside, 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.