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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat my sibling since I was 11 and for other families since I was 13. I am happy to cook according to dietary restrictions, carpool, grocery shop, and keep up with light cleaning. I love children and bonding with them as a role model.
Saniah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Saniah was sincerely a delight to have help us. Both my children really enjoyed their time with her. We would highly recommend."
Steve And Mary M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Alexis and would love to babysit for you!
I am currently a sophomore attending college. Outside of school and studying, I like to spend time with my friends and family.
I have been working with children for roughly 5 years now and am currently CPR certified. I have my own transportation and have flexible hours....
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexis was great with our daughter and pets. Will definitely hire her again."
Angella G.
Alice M.
Albuquerque, NM
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started caring for children when I practically still was one myself, when my favorite people on Earth, my little cousins, were born. As I became more professional, I started building a client base for babysitting and tutoring, then become a nanny, then worked for a daycare until I went to college. Now that I'm finished with...
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alice is respectful, responsible, sweet and empathetic. Our preschooler loved her.
Have, and will book again."
Stina S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of 3 grown children and, the truth is, we all need a little help sometimes! I want to help you :) I am looking for families that are interested in forming lasting relationships. I never say "that's not my job" so if you need help... contact me. I am honest, reliable, versatile, hardworking and CPR certified.
I am...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol has worked for our family for 2+ years. She is always on time, communicative, kind, and friendly. She is great with our kiddos and they really enjoy time with her. She is very willing to help and flexible with her time."
Sarah P.
Diane P.
Rio Rancho, NM
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter With Over 20 Years Experience, Flexible Availability.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
*Message required before booking*
20+ years experience and knowledge, newborn through teens. Kind, loving, reliable and great with kids (and babies). I will actively engage and play with your children. I love children and they usually love me too!
I will provide part-time care and support children need to feel safe, secure, &...
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Diane was professional in letting us know what to expect she could do for our dog. She even sent us updates with how he was doing each day and a photo. We felt
she was an excellent fit for our dog."
Kelly L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Danmay.
I have had 7 years of paid child care of experience. I started babysitting when I was 13 and have continued on from there. I choose to start babysitting because kids are so much fun to be around and they always brighten my day!
I am a recent graduate from UNM with bachelor's degree in Business Administration-...
Danmay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danmay was always on time, sometimes even early. She was flexible and available on short notice. She watched both children (4 year old and 8 month old) with ease and was quite adept with feedings, diaper changes and playtime. I'd definitely recommend Danmay to...
Genia L.
Andrea C.
Albuquerque, NM
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny with a degree in Early Childhood Education and certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. I have nannied for 5 families over the last 6 years. I love to help children learn and grow through creative and educational activities! I have my own minivan and I am willing and able to transport children. I...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Andrea is a phenomenal nanny. She is patient, creative and extremely qualified. Our daughters thrived under Andrea's care, and we were always impressed with the activities and outings Andrea proactively came up with. We learned so much from Andrea, and I'm...
Chelsea C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children and have devoted my life to find ways to help develop them from the early stages all the way up t o 6th grade. Because of my background I have the ability of teaching them also to learn Spanish and have been recognized for my patience and dedication.
I'm interested in doing baby sitting because I don't feel I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy is amazing with children of all ages. She's sweet, caring and very attentive to their needs. My children absolutely adore her and love when she comes over. She has a lot of child education knowledge and years of child care experience so I always feel at ease...
Yuri H.
Sarah K.
Albuquerque, NM
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a responsible and caring babysitter with 9 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have always loved spending time with kids and find it incredibly rewarding to be able to provide parents with peace of mind while they're away.
In addition to my experience, I am also certified in CPR and first...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is our regular sitter and my kids adore her! She's creative in play, makes the BEST blanket forts and is more than dependable. She's very kind and especially considerate and I always appreciate her open communication.
All around she's an excellent...
Kelli H.
Nina P.
Albuquerque, NM
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nina! I have my BA in Psychology and am pursuing a Masters in Social Work. I am a fun and kind person who adores being around kids. I am an American Red Cross certified babysitter, and I have experience with children ages 5 months-10 years old. I am creative, I love dancing, and I love playing outside. I have...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Nina is incredibly sweet and works well with my two girls. She has been on time (and early) for every day that I have needed her. She also helps me out with some light house cleaning, and she is great at it! My kids love to spend time with her, which for me says a...
Ariel W.
Lhadze B.
Albuquerque, NM
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter For Date Nights, Weekends And Outings
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Families!
I am a UNM alumni currently in the works to apply for medical school. I have a degree in Population Health and a second in Chemistry. I am looking for a side gig to help pay for my MCAT and other prep. My experience with animals ranges from birds, dogs, cats and reptiles.
Note: I do have an active practicing NM...
Lhadze can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Always smiling, a bit shy but at the touch of a text would reply within 30 minutes. She watched my child with love and never let the smallest things go without say. Texts to update if my kid was okay and would let me know when my child really needed me."
Stephanie G.
Agnes A.
Albuquerque, NM
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced caregiver. I have education in early childhood, current CPR certification, and 45 hrs. class required by the state. I have over 20 years of experience with newborns, toddlers and school age children.
I am very big animal lover. I consider myself trustworthy and compassionate.
I am non smoker, with no criminal...
Agnes can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's like my ideal babysitter! I couldn't ask for more. My son is 7 months old and shy with new people, but he instantly loved her. It was like love at first sight. She's friendly, thoughtful, caring, responsible, and she treats my son like her own son and gives...
Junko O.
Catie C.
Rio Rancho, NM
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello all! My name is Catherine, but I prefer my nickname, Catie. I am a young college student that is looking for a stable nanny job. Some things you should know about me is that I adore kids, love being outside, enjoy dogs, am CPR certified, and love learning about cars.
My job experience(s) include Starbucks, Sandoval...
5.0
"She was very pleasant to chat with And I felt an instant connection."
Erika S.
Britt M.
Albuquerque, NM
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Seeking New Family For Full-Time Position/Pick-up Babysitting Over The Summer
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello prospective families! I have 18+ years of experience providing in-home childcare to N. M. families including: caring for preemies, newborns, twins, toddlers, pre-school and school-age kids.
I recently concluded a long term nanny placement, when my employers relocated. I am ultimately looking for a great new F/T position,...
Britt can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Britt cared for our son from about 4 months of age to 1 year of age. I always felt comfortable leaving him in Britt's care, and he loved spending time with her. Britt established a developmentally appropriate sleeping and eating schedule for him and always had...
Elizabeth J.
Aneesah D.
Albuquerque, NM
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience with babysitting, nannying, and pet sitting. I can help with errands, housekeeping, general babysitting, or whatever you need!
Aneesah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Aneesah was great with our little one!! "
Care member
Hannah C.
Albuquerque, NM
$20-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter. Available On Short Notice. Pet And Infant Friendly!
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah. I am an experienced caregiver living in Albuquerque. I have gained most of my experience through working in a residential treatment center with at risk youth, as well as through my education I speech and hearing sciences. I am passionate about building loving close relationships with the kids I work with....
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is awesome, extremely organized, and my kid keeps dropping hints about "Mommy and Daddy going out to dinner again" so that she can spend an evening with her. Strongly recommend!"
Karen W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katie! I recently moved back home to New Mexico and I am looking to find a new family to work with. I absolutely love children and was previously going to school for pediatric nursing.
I worked at UNM hospital in the intermediate care nursery as a tech for a year and a half. Most recently I worked for 2 boys...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was our nanny for our 2 year old daughter for 6 months! During those 6 months Katie took our daughter on countless adventures, helped with speaking, counting, and coloring with her. Katie did most household chores (even when we didn’t ask her, she is a...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Olá amigos! My name is Micaela (Me-ka-ela)! I'm 30 years old. Now, I live in Albuquerque with my husband and a puppy Nola. I speak Portuguese, English and basic Spanish. I love animals. I love outdoor activities, art, crafting, and morning walks. I have had plenty of experience with new born babies (since 3 months old), putting...
Micaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Micaela was so genuine at what she does. I felt very comfortable leaving my daughter in her care. She was also able to stay longer without hesitation when we asked her. I would strongly recommend Micaela, she is an AMAZING sitter/nanny who will truly care for your...
Joanah Y.
5.0
(49)
Hired by 58 families in your neighborhood
I recently retired from the Albuquerque Public School after 19 years of service. I am a mother of three grown children and have a total of 7 beautiful grandkids. Even though I wish I could spend more time with my grandkids, most of them live out of state. I enjoy babysitting on an occasional basis and for date nights to give...
Florence can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Prompt response. punctual and easy to work with. Would hire again!"
Sarah N.
4.1
(15)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology & double minor in Pre-Law and Psychology in 2019! After that, I got recruited to play basketball in Canada and I graduated with my Masters in Social Justice in 2021! I will be attending Law School in the fall of 2022! I have coached/trained...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We highly recommend Megan!! We are so thankful and blessed to have someone who loves and care for our kids the way she does. Not only that my kids adore her, but they love the learning experience with her as well. She loves bringing and showing my kids fun games...
Keith M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Placitas, NM
Saniah R.
5.0
Saniah was sincerely a delight to have help us. Both my children really enjoyed their time with her. We would highly recommend.
- Steve And Mary M.
Alexis H.
5.0
Alexis was great with our daughter and pets. Will definitely hire her again.
- Angella G.
Alice M.
5.0
Alice was punctual, jumped right in to help on a busy morning. good communication and flexibility!
- Heather A.
Carol J.
5.0
Carol has worked for our family for 2+ years. She is always on time, communicative, kind, and friendly. She is great with our kiddos and they really enjoy time with her. She is very willing to help and flexible with her time.
- Sarah P.
Diane P.
5.0
Diane was professional in letting us know what to expect she could do for our dog. She even sent us updates with how he was doing each day and a photo. We felt
she was an excellent fit for our dog.
- Kelly L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Placitas, NM:
How can I find a Placitas babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Placitas, NM 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 1 babysitters in Placitas, NM 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 Placitas, NM?
The average rate for Placitas, NM babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Placitas, NM?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Placitas, NM 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.