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Kathryn B.
Petersburg, NY
$50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a caregiver who's passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering their development. With over six years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various age groups. My journey into caregiving began with babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and making a...
I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. I grew up with a big family and would always help take care of the young children. I have experience in working at the YMCA as a camp counselor, Unit leader, and have also worked in the daycare. At the YMCA, I enjoyed creating activities for the kids to create a fun-filled...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old with CPR, and first aid training. I have also taken babysitting courses. I have worked with children for 9 and a half years as an assistant dance teacher. I am student in the masters program extending my major through middle school and high school. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a...
Krista can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!"
Andrea P.
Stephanie M.
Averill Park, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an occasional/drop in sitter looking to fill my night and weekend calendar! I am pet friendly, a non-smoker, have reliable transportation and CPR certified. I do have a little one that may need to tag a long depending on the day. Experience with multiples, infants and disabilities. LQBTQ+ friendly.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
(4)
I have many years experience with kids. I taught snowboarding for 5 years at Jiminy Peaks to children. I was a lifeguard for the YMCA for many years too. I completed various courses at HVCC, like first-aid and more.
I am gifted with strong empathy skills
Understanding children comes naturally. I feel it's wise to respect their...
Guiliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Guiliana us a very caring young woman. She is appropriate, knowledgeable and eager to learn. She strives to help others. She is well versed in nutrition and loves to prepare meals. She would be an asset to anyone in need.
She recently helped me through a...
Joan B.
Kori S.
Averill Park, NY
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a caring and patient individual, I find great joy in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. Throughout my four years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of young ones and their families. My calm and friendly demeanor, coupled with my strong sense...
Abigail S.
Williamstown, MA
$17-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm an attentive, creative, and gentle childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth. My experience includes one year of caring for children aged one to three, where I joyfully engaged them in outdoor activities, art projects, and educational games. I firmly believe in open and honest communication, so...
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Patient, high-energy, trustworthy nanny with a true enthusiasm for childcare. Provides safe and fun conditions while accommodating social, emotional and developmental needs of children. Can assist with meal preparation, bathing, toileting, homework assistance, and light housework. Implements creative activities while providing a...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have been providing childcare services in one form or another since my early teens. I started out by picking up babysitting jobs for family friends and discovered I loved caring for children then. I also worked as a camp counselor most summers during high school. When I went back to college, I decided to pursue a Bachelor's of...
Madeline F.
Averill Park, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Sitter/Nanny With Tons Of Childcare Experience!
Hello there! I have just arrived to New York from Maine. I am a fun loving, responsible, and friendly young professional looking for a compatible family to nanny/sit for!
Currently I am looking for part time work as I teach kids / adult dance and stretch a few nights a week. However, my schedule is open and I am hoping to work...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Emma P.
Williamstown, MA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emma and i've been babysitting and nannying locally for the past 5 years as well as working at the Williamstown Youth Center summer camp in 2022 and 2023. I currently attend Siena College as a nursing major and just earned my RN license! I am certified in pediatric/infant CPR and first aid and love being around kids! I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Angelica B.
Cropseyville, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello. I am a sixth year Special Education teacher working and living in the Capital District. I am looking for side work babysitting. I am available weekends and evenings till the end of June and then I will have more full time availability after July 4th until the end of the summer. I love working with kids of all ages!
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! I have a full time job overseeing day programs for an agency that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because of that, I'm only available for date nights and some weekends. I am comfortable with children of all ages including newborns.
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sara M.
Troy, NY
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara and I have 7. 5 years working with children! I have experience with working from children as young as 6 weeks to 12 years old. I worked at a daycare for 6. 5 years as a preschool/pre-k teacher and did one year of school age. I have been working as a center manager at a local daycare for about a year.
I...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Bianca Z.
Valley Falls, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Bianca, I am 31 years old and have been caring for children as long as I can remember. I am a certified school counselor with a masters degree from Capella University.
I'm responsible and attentive in addition to being CPR certified. I am always in favor of outdoor play arts and crafts reading and storytelling...
Bianca can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Bianca was our babysitter for 5 months, she took care of my 1.5 years old daughter. She was amazing and very dependable. She was my daughter's best friend and surprised her with new toys almost every day. She is not a simple babysitter, she is also a good teacher...
Elahe Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm currently looking mostly for night shifts, some weekends, and Wed or Fri day shifts
I'm the oldest of 7 children, the youngest now being 6 - and I have helped raise each one of them so I have experience of all ages! I've also been babysitting children between newborn-10 years recently and have references if you'd...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sabrina took care of my 4 children while I was in the hospital giving birth to our 5th baby. Our children were well taken care of while I was away and I was extremely pleased with her work. The home was clean when we returned home and the kids happy. Sabrina is a...
Diane D.
Asia J.
East Greenbush, NY
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I Am Asia , Thank You For Visiting My Page I Hope My Page Interest U In Picking Me To Assist You.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi I Am Asia , I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring , and energetic. I started working with kids 10 years ago , I started volunteer work being a teachers assistant for 2 years and then they offered me a paid position through the summer youth program. I worked in 2 schools as an after school teacher for ages 4-13 And...
Asia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Asia is assisting 18 year old son and is kind, personable and reliable. Thank you."
Betsy B.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Brooke! I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting and working with kids for over 10 years now. I have experience working with different aged children from a museum(kid space), from a YMCA, and from the 30+ families I've cared for from Care. com. I've cared for children as young as 3mths and as old as 13yrs. The...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family has worked with Brooke and her sister for well over a year. We have 4 girls and they care for 3 of them aged 10-4. She is punctual, dependable and loving. Our girls look forward to seeing her everyday. She is well versed in positive and effective...
Mama S.
5.0
(2)
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...
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Wendi H.
Pittsfield, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a nanny and care giver for many years and have experience with all ages and stages. I'd love to find a family to care for!
Wendi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Petersburg, NY
Krista S.
5.0
Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!
- Andrea P.
Guiliana V.
5.0
Guiliana was great with both my boys. She played games with them and kept them entertained.
- Alyssa G.
Bianca Z.
5.0
Bianca was our babysitter for 5 months, she took care of my 1.5 years old daughter. She was amazing and very dependable. She was my daughter's best friend and surprised her with new toys almost every day. She is not a simple babysitter, she is also a good teacher and friend. My daughter learned too...
- Elahe Y.
Sabrina M.
5.0
Sabrina took care of my 4 children while I was in the hospital giving birth to our 5th baby. Our children were well taken care of while I was away and I was extremely pleased with her work. The home was clean when we returned home and the kids happy. Sabrina is a caring, kind-hearted person that can...
- Diane D.
Asia J.
5.0
Asia stayed with my son because I had some long shifts to work. She was very good at keeping me informed about my son and how his is doing. She has such a wonderful personality that compliments her work ethic. She is so accommodating with last minutes notice. I definitely would book her again, also...
- Mia W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Petersburg, NY:
How can I find a Petersburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Petersburg, 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 2 babysitters in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, NY?
The average rate for Petersburg, NY babysitters on Care.com is $30.00 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 Petersburg, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Petersburg, 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.