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5.0
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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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anisha is a sweet soul, able to care for your child or your pet with patience and love. Her passion has always been children and animals.
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Alicia M.
5.0
(6)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Kennedy B.
Cohoes, NY
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kennedy is a top notch sitter. We trust her with everything we have....our children, dog, and home. She babysits for us and dog and house sits for us when we are out of town. She is our daughters' favorite sitter. She is hands on with our girls and hands off with...
Kathleen C.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
Tiffany F.
Schaghticoke, NY
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
A Passionate, Experienced Sitter From Schaghticoke, New York.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica N.
Pittsfield, MA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Kristina Y.
Troy, NY
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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!"
Care member
Jessica J.
Troy, NY
$15-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time college student looking to help families where they need it. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, and Homework. I am highly creative, I love to paint and draw. I can play several instruments including the guitar. I have minimal French and am currently learning ASL...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have have babysitting experience. In the past I have helped watch four children ages four and under.
*I am also completely vaccinated
Alexis can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I worked at a daycare for 3 summers, where I aided in overseeing up to 10 children at a time. I was responsible for preparing meals, daily activities with the children including crafts, playing outside etc., and ensuring children were safe. I have also been hired for miscellaneous babysitting jobs for family friends in which I...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Savannah M.
Troy, NY
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an 18-year-old girl that just moved to Troy about a month ago. I'm attending Hudson Valley Community college and going for my nursing degree. I started babysitting when I was about 11 and have been on and off since. I'm available Monday- Friday from about 3 til whenever needed. I'm great with any ages and love working with...
Taryn M.
Troy, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a classroom teacher for seven years! I taught kindergarten for six years and now I am teaching fourth grade. I am married with two small dogs but have no problem leaving them to babysit on date nights or overnights! I babysat my way through high school, college, and graduate school. Now that I have been teaching for...
Taryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Petersburg, NY
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.
Brian E.
5.0
He is excellent with my 2 kids i would recommend him to everyone
- Beckie P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Petersburg, NY:
How can I find a Petersburg babysitter near me?
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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 January 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.