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60 babysitters are listed in Purchase, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Purchase, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Shirley, 32 years old with 14 years of experience caring for children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I've worked with kids who have eating behavior issues, sight problems, epilepsy symptoms, and allergies. I love taking kids outdoors to the pool, parks, libraries, and events, and on rainy days, we do...
Shirley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, adventurous and adaptable.
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them bloom into their own personalities! I also understand how important love and affection is to the proper development of a child.
I'm looking for a job that I can become apart of the family. A family that...
5.0
"Tracy was a wonderful caregiver for our baby girl! She was very thoughtful about how she held, fed, played with and handled her overall, to ensure she was happy, safe and engaged. She was respectful of our preferences as parents. As a mother herself, we knew Tracy...
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Melissa C.
Stamford, CT
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa I currently have over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages. My current family is leaving out of state and I am looking for a family I can grow into. I come with exceptional references. I am extremely organized and clean and in addition very sweet and patient with children. My hours of...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is extremely amiable. As soon as I met her, her spirit enlightened our home. She is extremely delicate and clean. She cleaned our home and took care of our son. Immediately she transpired a level of trust that is hard to come by. Hire Melissa and you will...
Angela S.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since my early teens and have experience with children of all ages. My schedule is very flexible. I come from a big family and I am very close to them. I enjoy being outdoors, playing board games, cooking, coloring, dancing, reading, going for walks, swimming and sports.
Caterina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cat is a wonderful babysitter. She is caring, hard working and reliable."
Elyse K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my experience, I love working with children. I have experience with children of all ages. I also understand the responsibilities, of bathing time, snack time, homework help and getting a child to bed. I graduated MAnhattanville College with a Bachelors Biology and Psychology in 2019 and recently graduated nursing school. I...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"I interviewed Vanessa and I was thoroughly impressed with this young lady. She came fully prepared with her references and asked all the right questions. She was very polite, sincere, and yet confident. She was hired right away. No doubt that this review will...
Erin K.
Michelle H.
Tuckahoe, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outgoing, Warmhearted, Caregiver To Provide Safety For Your Child/children
5.0
(5)
I have over 27 years experience taking care of children. My job duties were but unlimited to I've made sure the children were prepared for school, I've prepared meals daily, drove the children to and from school and extra activities. For example homework, play dates, took them to the park, the zoo, the movies and sports...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is amazing with kids! She's always on time and my daughter absolutely loves her! She has a way with kids like I've ever seen before and I've never felt more comfortable leaving my daughter with anyone else! We love Michelle !! "
Alexis K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in a day care facility 5 years. I have been working as a private nanny/babysitter for 12+ years. I have experience working with newborns, young children, and teens. I have no problems handling laundry, food prep, cooking, errands, and pick up and drop offs. I am reliable, punctual, and hard working. I love working...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmine is very loving child are provider. She is reliable, hardworking, and very flexible. I really enjoyed having her as part of our family. She committed herself to our family for a year and a half. I lost my job otherwise she would still be apart of my family....
Katherine H.
Dalai M.
New Rochelle, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello parents! My name is Dalai! I am a mature, patient, responsible, creative, and organized nanny. Some details about me are that I have my own car, I am CPR certified and am fluent in both English and Spanish. I've had the responsibility of caring for children for almost 7 years now ranging from the ages of newborn to...
Dalai can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have 2 children, now ages 8 and 6. Dalai has known my children since ages 1 and 3. She is dependable, loving, caring, responsible and everything you would want someone caring for your child to be! Feel free to reach out to me if you would like more details. Dalai...
Sarah B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...
Nathanael B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I am currently a Junior at the University of Virginia studying Economics. I am one of 8 children and have 4 younger siblings so I have been around children my entire life. I've babysat for children in my neighborhood, been a camp counselor for children 4-7 years old and have also tutored kids k-12 in...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Mariane R.
Greenwich, CT
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in NY for 7 years and I have been working as a nanny I am looking for a part nanny opportunity!
I am currently living in Greenwich and I have a drivers license and a car.
Thank you!
Katherin R.
White Plains, NY
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids. I enjoy every minute of it! I'm skilled in creativity fun activities, schedules, following commitments and maintaining routines. I am a responsible and adaptable caregiver. I am mindful of individual child's needs. I am organized. Effective in leader and mentor. I am good with helping with homework and...
Katherin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Katherin is very lovely with the kids. My 2 year old loves her, is like they have a connection when he sees her. Katherin teach him to walk when he was 15 months. Took very good care of him like if he was her son. She is very organized and clean, always kept him...
Sonia F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Angelica
I'm a full time babysitter, with five years of experience with two different families.
Taking care of four kids of six, four, two and, six months years old with my first family.
My second family, I worked with two children of four and 2 years old.
In both jobs I was in charge of drive the kids to the school, after...
Angelica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Angie has been taking care of my children (ages 5 and 7) for the last year. She truly cares about my children, plays with them both inside and outside, organizes play dates for them and of course, brings them to their activities. What's been wonderful is that she...
Carissa G.
Jackie S.
Stamford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For more than 10 years I have cared for children of all ages, ranging from newborns to 12-year-olds. In addition to my experience, I also have a Masters degree in psychology and great knowledge of child development. I am professional and former collegiate volleyball player with lots of energy. I look forward to working with you!
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Jackie is phenomenal. I have a Covid baby who is use to watching a lot of tv while I work from home. She's able to keep him busy with reading, meaningful playtime and activities. My son warmed up to her very quickly. Definitely grateful to have found her."
Christina M.
Angelica G.
Pleasantville, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Sitter And Smile Creator/ First Aid & CPR Certified
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience includes babysitting and mother's assistant roles caring for children ranging from newborn to age 13.
Take pride in exceeding parent expectations and delighting children with fun, engaging activities.
College education, US resident, clean driver's license, background check, have worked for doctor's office in the...
Angelica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angelica has worked part time for our family for the past 2+ years. She provided childcare, light housekeeping and pet care as well. Angie showed initiative around the house when it came to organization. She has a wonderful energy and was very playful and...
Lesley F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed part time as an assistant to an elderly couple ages 94 and 92. The wife has dementia and I am responsible for doing vitals, exercising with her, taking both to appointments and running errands. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with 10+ years experience in both hospital and doctors office. I also have a...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Laurie has been with us since our youngest was born. For the past seven years she has been a lifesaver and truly become part of our family. She is always on time and always going above and beyond. I don't know where we would be without her."
Jared R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Laura and I am very experienced in child care. I am 28 years old. I live in New Rochelle. I have my own and reliable car. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I've always watched at least two children at a time. I've watched children as young as 2 months and I am comfortable in watching younger. I've always...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nicole M.
Stamford, CT
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dancer, an artist, and a fashion lover! I have 7+ years of experience as a caretaker and teacher. I am a huge pet lover, tidy by nature, reliable, and drive a car that can transport up to 3/4 kids. I am happy to help with housekeeping, errands, meal prep, and homework.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was everything we hoped for to help out with our two active boys this summer! She was always on time, dependable, flexible with our crazy schedule and FUN! I trusted her to drive my boys to and from activities! She's amazing - I would hire her again with no...
Sarah C.
5.0
(9)
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked as an educator for the past 10 years. I am dedicated and passionate about developing and delivering dynamic life plans that cater to diverse learning styles. My skills and experience allow me to create engaging and interactive...
Travis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son. Travis is an extraordinary mentor/life coach and very gifted special education teacher. He has incredible experience working...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
II am a college graduate and I have babysat children as young as 6 months old and as old as 9 years old. I have had CPR and First Aid training and I have my own car, so getting around is no problem. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children and my schedule is flexible.
I am a non-smoker and a pet lover. I am...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie is a very dependable, punctual and responsible babysitter. Despite being young, Cassie shows maturity well beyond her years, and we have always been confident in her abilities to care for our daughter. She has been working with our 3 year old (on weekends)...
Rie T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Purchase, NY
Tracyann W.
5.0
Tracy was a wonderful caregiver for our baby girl! She was very thoughtful about how she held, fed, played with and handled her overall, to ensure she was happy, safe and engaged. She was respectful of our preferences as parents. As a mother herself, we knew Tracy would always be mindful of the...
- Care member
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa is extremely amiable. As soon as I met her, her spirit enlightened our home. She is extremely delicate and clean. She cleaned our home and took care of our son. Immediately she transpired a level of trust that is hard to come by. Hire Melissa and you will not be disappointed. Her level of...
- Angela S.
Caterina M.
5.0
Cat is a wonderful babysitter. She is caring, hard working and reliable.
- Elyse K.
Vanessa M.
5.0
I interviewed Vanessa and I was thoroughly impressed with this young lady. She came fully prepared with her references and asked all the right questions. She was very polite, sincere, and yet confident. She was hired right away. No doubt that this review will soon be a job well done review!
- Erin K.
Michelle H.
5.0
Michelle is a very loyal and responsible person and reliable. Once she is committed to a job that is transparent and guarantees what she is looking for, she will do her best to meet those needs.
She has worked with children , as well as the elderly. She evened watched my niece a couple of times...
- Karlene H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Purchase, NY:
How can I find a Purchase babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Purchase, 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 9 babysitters in Purchase, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.3. 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 Purchase, NY?
The average rate for Purchase, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.89 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 Purchase, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Purchase, 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.