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Babysitters in Petersburg, NY

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Brooke J.


North Adams, MA

$15-25/hr13 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

4.7

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & 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.

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Kayla C.


Cohoes, NY

$16/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kayla! I'm a fun-loving babysitter and nanny with a passion for working with children. I started out babysitting for families in my neighborhood and taught dance to kids ages 3 to 7 at a local studio. Since 2019, I've been a dedicated nanny. I love spending time with children-playing, being goofy, and creating a fun,...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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/hr10 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Anisha O.


Troy, NY

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Anisha. I have a lot of experience nannying and babysitting. I am certified in the NY department of education as an assistant teacher and I also have my associates in child development. I have taken over 40 online courses on child care related topics. ( transportation, food safety, SIDs, obesity prevention, first aid...
Anisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Anisha to mind our two children, ages 2 and 3 years-old. They liked Anisha immediately and she actively played and sang with them the whole time. She sent me pictures regularly throughout in which I could see how engaged the children were. She brought her...

Kenneth S.

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Stephanie B.


Cohoes, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello a college grad w/ a Master's in Psychology. I have experience with newborns and up, multiple siblings (and pets!) I work well with all children, including those w/ learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, stress/anxiety/depression, or severe allergies. I have experience w/ kids through various...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I can not say enough about Stephanie. She was amazing with our boys. She is so genuine, caring and fun!! I would highly recommend her!!"

Janelle H.

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Kennedy B.


Cohoes, NY

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kennedy and I have nearly 8 years of childcare experience! I have a degree in History with a minor in Education. I worked at a summer camp, coached 8th grade basketball, nannied for a 9-month-old and so much more. I love children of all ages and have experience with a number of different ages!
Kennedy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My daughter loved when Kennedy would come over. She played so much with her and gave her the attention every parent hopes for when they leave them with someone else."

Maura F.

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Brian E.


Cohoes, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Kids

I'm great with kids of all ages. School age helping with homework and making all subjects fun. I also have experience with babies, keeping them entertained and changing diapers. When babysitting, I can bring cameras (if requested) with live video and audio that would allow parents to see a live view and communicate through the...
Brian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"He is excellent with my 2 kids i would recommend him to everyone "

Beckie P.

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Cierra B.


Troy, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for caring for children! I have completed my college education and am equipped with skills in child development, I'm a creative person who enjoys coming up with unique ideas and activities. I love to teach, do arts/crafts, explore outside, and most of all create amazing bonds while watching growth unfold before...
Cierra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cierra watched our two kids (3 month old and 2 year old) a couple times before going back to school. She was fantastic and you could tell she really cared about the kids. I would definitely recommend her!"

Meghan M.

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Tiffany F.


Schaghticoke, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

A Passionate, Experienced Sitter From Schaghticoke, New York.

I'm Tiffany, a passionate, experienced sitter living in Schaghticoke, New York. I specialize in caring for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. I have 3 years of experience and my services include providing a safe and nurturing environment, engaging activities to promote learning and growth, light housekeeping and meal...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Oh my, where do I start? Tiffany is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was such a blessing to our family during her time with us and most importantly, our children absolutely adored her. Tiffany was punctual, loving/caring, careful and safe, had a joyful attitude every single...

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Julia C.


Waterford, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over three years of experience in daycare and babysitting ages 0-4, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. I strive to create a positive...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia has been our regular babysitter for a long time and we can't say enough good things about her. She's very reliable for us and our daughter is excited to see her every time she comes over. Highly recommend. "

Steven M.

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Elizabeth D.


Rensselaer, NY

$19-26/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Summer Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a reliable, organized, and energetic person who will ensure your child receives appropriate care and who can also do additional tasks if needed. I've baby sat on and off for years but I am currently a middle school teacher who is looking for a summer job doing what I love most. With my experience and personality, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Elizabeth was great with my intense, energetic, Minecraft-obsessed elementary schooler who can require a lot of patience and flexibility from adults. She took on a full day her first time meeting us when I needed last minute childcare in order to work from home,...

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Caroline P.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter With Daycare Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello :) My name is Caroline and I have just under one year of experience as a teaching assistant for young children at Care for Kids. As a college student who is home for the season, I am available for recurring care or as-needed sitting until early September. My primary experience is with 3-year-olds. I have also worked...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament."

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Katharine D.


Troy, NY

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm 24 and have 9 years of experience of child care in many different settings. I have worked with many families with children of all ages (including infants) Most recently I worked with a family and their 5 children for over 6 years. Their reference and contact info is available upon request. I have also worked as a...
Katharine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica N.


Pittsfield, MA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jessica and I have been babysitting for 7 years. I work well with infants up to elementary. I am an early education major.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica was a much needed help to our family taking care of our child from when they were 3 months old to about 6 months old. I can tell they both had fun! We really appreciated how flexible she was to our changing schedules."

Corey S.

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Eva S.


Wynantskill, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time

I have many years of experience with the elderly as well as children dating back to when I was 16 years old. I am passionate about it because it's where I excel the most. I am fully vaccinated with the booster for Covid. Last year I retired from NYS Office of the State Comptroller after 36 years of service. I enjoy working with...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Eva is wonderful! She has been helping me out since I needed extra help around the house. She is extremely reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. In my household she has done cooking, baking, cleaning, and running errands. She has excelled at all of these! "

Anne S.

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Eileen Z.


Adams, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 13. I've babysat infants to 9-year-olds. I love children and almost always clear up my schedule to fit your needs.
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Eileen was fantastic with our infant, who can sometimes be a bit fussy with new people. I found her courteous and professional, but also very engaging, and especially sweet with the little one. She has extensive experience in care-giving and it really shows. A...

Bozena W.

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Kristina Y.


Troy, NY

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristina! I just graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelors in history and theatre with the intention of pursuing a career in childhood education. I have a strong passion for working with kids, and am willing to adapt to whatever your child needs. Whether your child wants to sing and dance, do crafts, play...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristina arrived a few minutes early and jumped right in. She was pleasant and had great communication leading up to the job. Our 6yo had a great night playing games and building forts. We will definitely be hiring Kristina again!"

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Jessica J.


Troy, NY

$16-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hi families!! My name is Jeddy J., I'm 26 and looking for a full-time or part-time nannying job for the summer. I am willing to serve families anywhere in the metro Detroit area and have tons of experience babysitting children ages 2 and up. I have worked with children for 8+ years now so I know how to tend to a child's basic...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was an amazing nanny to my 3 year old Talia! She is very attentive and has a calm and nurturing energy about her. Talia still talks about “going to the park with Miss Jeddy.” Any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny, I wish we hadn’t moved away so...

Care member

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Caitlin E.


Cohoes, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet, Calm, Nurturing, Orderly

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Cait. I am looking to babysit regularly or occasionally for families on Saturday's and/or Sunday's. Short shifts are welcome! Thanks for considering me! Specialty toddlers and infants. Easy going and entertaining personality. Professionally mature with a child psychology background. My favorite activities to engage...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin started working for me in my subway restaurant. She excelled there so much that we decided to give her a shot watching our 2 children. They adored her and she was wonderful with them. When our 3rd came she was the only person we would trust to watch all of...

Tina T.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Petersburg, NY

Brooke J.

5.0

Brooke is delightful and we've worked with her every summer for a number of years in the Berkshires. She is super responsive and communicative, as well as very punctual and responsible. She always has our daughters (and our friends' kids!) well fed and in bed on time, and our oldest tells us in the...

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Crystal M.

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 such a positive attitude. We will...

- Care member

Anisha O.

5.0

We hired Anisha to mind our two children, ages 2 and 3 years-old. They liked Anisha immediately and she actively played and sang with them the whole time. She sent me pictures regularly throughout in which I could see how engaged the children were. She brought her pet lizard too, which was a hit...

- Kenneth S.

Stephanie B.

5.0

Words cannot express what Stephanie has meant to our family. She has been with us for a little over a year caring for our, now, 15-month daughter and large golden retriever. My daughter lights up when Stephanie enters a room and cries when they say goodbye for the day. When we first hired Stephanie...

- Kim M.

Kennedy B.

5.0

My daughter loved when Kennedy would come over. She played so much with her and gave her the attention every parent hopes for when they leave them with someone else.

- Maura F.

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