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60 babysitters are listed in Port Jefferson, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Port Jefferson, NY
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very caring and loving caregiver who is very patient and soft spoken. I'm also a Mother of a sweet little girl who just turned 3. My current position will be ended this summer due to their daughter attended Pre-K in September. So I am now looking for a new position, hopefully one that will allow me to bring my daughter. My...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly has been with us for 5 years. She has taken care of our 3 kids in that time. Watching kids throughout the day, preparing meals, bus stop runs, driving kids to pre-school, light housework. She has been great! She is flexible when we need to change the schedule...
Robert M.
5.0
(1)
I'm a Stony Brook graduate. I work full time as a pre k teacher asst. in the sachem school district. I have worked with kids as a camp counselor, tutor, or teacher since the age of 16. I love kids and want to spread more joy, care, compassion, and fun in their lives. I'm looking to personally individualize my skills and time to...
5.0
"Miss Cece is wonderful! She’s pleasant and fun! My kids had a great time and are asking for her again. She was my daughter’s pre-k asst. teacher and I’m grateful for her time and care! "
Samm S.
4.7
(3)
Taking care of children is my passion. Allowing them to grow, explore, and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the children I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CPR and First Aid and BLS certifications. I'm also certified...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"samantha work for my father three years ago and i couldn’t ask for a better person for my father she was so kind and passionate to him that he never want anyone else to take care of him thanks honey keep up the good work 🙏🏽"
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Kelsey R.
Miller Place, NY
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Kelsey R. I'm 23 Years Old And Love Working With Young Kids And Animals.
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as out-going, creative, and kind.
I like working with kids because it's enjoyable and reminds me of how exciting the world can be. I also learn from children and see how creative they can be in ways I wouldn't think.
I'm looking for a job that consists of hanging out/playing with kids of all ages....
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"She's amazing with my children, she's extremely reliable and my kids absolutely love her! Very highly recommended!"
Janine K.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified elementary teacher, special education teacher, and literacy specialist. I have worked as a reading teacher, substitute teacher, and a teaching assistant. I have many years of experience working with children. I have babysat for children in every age group and have tutored for students of various ages as well. I...
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is great with our two kids (3 months and 3 years)! She is friendly, punctual and followed all preferences/requests that we’ve gave her, including updates throughout the day. My daughter talked about how much fun she had days later. Kristine is the best!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of a beautiful 10-year-old child. We live in Desert Ridge area. I am currently starting my photography business again after years of raising my son and was hoping to grab a part time job with an adorable little one! lol! I love kids!!! I love to even photograph kids lol! My babysitting jobs used to end up costing...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is great with children and seniors alike. I have watched her care for both and she is patient, kind, and efficient. Her lively personality makes her a joy to be around!"
Carol N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as an occasional babysitter. I worked as a camp counselor for 6 years and during that time I worked mostly with kids ages 5-11 years old. I also have experience with toddlers. I love to create fun and unique activities. For example, I designed a life-size Memory game for my campers. I enjoy making...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Love her! Reliable, super friendly, kids loved her:-) "
Aggie W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently self-employed full-time and am able to accommodate part-time (8:45-11:45 AM) childcare at my play-based learning childcare business. With extensive experience working with children of all ages (several references available), I truly love and take pride in the responsibility of caring for them.
I understand...
Rita can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Rita watched our 3 boys (6,9,11) with mild special needs on our date nights. She helped prepare dinner, cleaned up, and put the boys to sleep.
Rita has a very warm and loving personality and seemed very comfortable with kids. My kids all said that they liked...
Toby F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Newborn Care Specialist, sleep consultant and Newborn Parent support. I am available for overnight hours or 24 hour shifts.. Also have some daytime hours available for parent training and support. I have 30 years childcare experience. I started out as a live in nanny when I was 18 years old. For the past 7 years I have...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tamara is beyond amazing! She took care of our newborn baby starting from the first night we came back from the hospital. Tamara helped us survive the first month - my husband and I managed to get much needed rest at night knowing our baby is under excellent...
Shuran Y.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Do you want your child be bilingual?
I am 32 years old. My primary language is Russian - so reading books and singing songs in Russian won't be a problem. I love spending time with children. We spend lots of time outdoors.
Please feel free to contact me if you have further question.
Ganna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Iliana Z.
Centereach, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights/Afternoons And Weekends
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
It would be with great pleasure to be the babysitter of your children. I am a hardworking young lady. I am very patient with children. I have been working with my neighbors' children and children of friends and family for almost over 4 years. I have a lot of twin experience. I have babysat two sets of twins and a set of twins. I...
Iliana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Iliana was fantastic! She was warm, kind, and extremely caring for my 11 month old son. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave me updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on my baby's activities. Highly recommend!...
Humberto R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...
Tanya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from preschool. I was able to work from home, but needed help watching and preparing him for kindergarten. We were so...
Stephanie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old retired veteran from the United States Coast Guard. I have worked with children since I was 13. In high school I took a child development class where I learned about child growth and learning development. I have worked at a local daycare center, and worked with teaching kids how to swim from ages 2 months to...
Robyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Robyn babysat my 2 year old daughter and was the best babysitter I've ever had. She was attentive and engaging and usually brought activities to play. Before Robyn, my daughter cried when I left for work, but before long, she was excited for Robyn to come every...
Stuart G.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brianna! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Stony Brook University. I'm currently working toward my Master's in Social Work, which I expect to complete by May 2025. I'm available for childcare on Saturday evenings and Sunday anytime....
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brianna was amazing! She was quick to respond if I texted her during the day. She kept my grandson active and happy. My home was well organized and cleaner than I left it! I could not have asked for a better babysitter. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Savi, and my experiences with children include that I Babysat for my own 5th grade teacher (3 children) after elementary for 6 years and assisted her in her classroom for 5 years, I was a live in nanny in Washington state for 6 months(2 children). Currently take care of a 2-year-old (since 10 months) and an...
Savanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Savannah is an exceptional babysitter who goes above and beyond in every aspect of childcare. From the very start, her punctuality and professionalism stood out—she always arrives on time and fully prepared for the day.
One of the things that sets Savannah apart...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old, with 7 years experience of teaching young kids new things!! I grew up with one consistent babysitter/nanny as a child and there were a lot of things I have learned from her as I grew up. I absolutely adore children. I have a very creative and active mind, I will be able to keep your children both physically...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is very responsible and has great communication. My daughter warmed up to her right away. Would definitely recommend! "
Joyce H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nayra, I'm 28 years old and I'm from Brazil! I love working with children!
I have 5 years of experience taking care of children of all ages, as young as infants/toddlers to as old as 16 years old! I used to be an Au Pair and a nanny and I love to spend time with kids and have lots of fun!
I have experience in all the...
Nayra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nayra is an awesome person! So organized and always very punctual! She has a lot of skills that help her so
Much with the kids ! The kids always love her"
Brianna M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Anweshi. I have pretty much raised my younger cousin, then was a babysitter for our family friend's children. I have 2 years of baby-sitting experience as I have tutored kids with special needs and babysat young kids and teenagers. I have worked with mostly kids aged 4+ to teenagers of age 15-16. I work well...
Anweshi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Even before the session, Rashi asked lots of questions to establish the key areas to focus on and was very specific.
During the session, Rashi is patient and allowed time for my son to think and respond to her questions.
Also, she was very good at encouraging...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alyssa and I am currently working on becoming a certified teacher in New York! I taught 5th grade for 2 years in South Carolina and loved every minute of it. Since I do not teach over the summer, I am looking for a job(s)! I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, so I could tutor your child, as...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is simply amazing. Her experience and training as a teacher come through clearly in her work. She is caring, patient, creative, and bonded immediately with our boys. She was firm when she needed to be and took the time to teach them things, not just...
James S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in Miller Place and currently a Sound Beach resident. I am a pet mommy to three cats and a dog. I have over 20 years experience in childcare and I am a proud aunt of 13 nieces and nephews.
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Words cannot express how lucky we were to cross paths with Lindsey. We have only been working with her a short bit but couldn't be happier! The girls love her and she's truly been a life saver! My little one even naps for her, something that is a struggle even for...
Nicole D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Port Jefferson, NY
Kelly P.
5.0
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Kelly P. as a babysitter. She has watched my 7 year old son (when needed) from the time he was 1 to the present. She always comes to my home on time, cheerful, and ready to engage my son in enriching activities. My son just loves Kelly P. and he looks...
- Tina B.
Syerra B.
5.0
Miss Cece is wonderful! She’s pleasant and fun! My kids had a great time and are asking for her again. She was my daughter’s pre-k asst. teacher and I’m grateful for her time and care!
- Samm S.
Samantha W.
5.0
samantha work for my father three years ago and i couldn’t ask for a better person for my father she was so kind and passionate to him that he never want anyone else to take care of him thanks honey keep up the good work 🙏🏽
- Care member
Kelsey R.
5.0
She's amazing with my children, she's extremely reliable and my kids absolutely love her! Very highly recommended!
- Janine K.
Kristine W.
5.0
Kristine is great with our two kids (3 months and 3 years)! She is friendly, punctual and followed all preferences/requests that we’ve gave her, including updates throughout the day. My daughter talked about how much fun she had days later. Kristine is the best!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Port Jefferson, NY:
How can I find a Port Jefferson babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Port Jefferson, 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 16 babysitters in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY?
The average rate for Port Jefferson, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.62 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 Port Jefferson, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Port Jefferson, 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.