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60 babysitters are listed in Rensselaer, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Rensselaer, NY

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Elizabeth D.


Rensselaer, NY

$19-26/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Summer Sitter :)

5.0

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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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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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Melissa D.


Rensselaer, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available Most Weekends And Some Nights During The Week

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for the last 20 years, watching children from newborn to 6-year-olds. I have an Associates degree in Early childhood education. I also work as a child care provider in a daycare, I have worked in both the toddler and infant rooms. I love children and watching them grow and learn new things is amazing. I...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kaile W.


Rensselaer, NY

$5-15/hr7 yrs exp

Looking to Babysit

I have been a nanny for two families and have been a babysitter for multiple families as well. Currently, a mom to a toddler. University of Albany graduate. I work full time and looking to help with childcare needs on nights and weekends.
Kaile can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Enjoy working with children. Bilingual - Spanish, multi task, Motivation/goal setting and creative thinking. Please communicate any restrictions or special needs. Again, I am here to help and support. Let's build a long lasting relationship that helps your children feel comfortable while you are away. I have worked with...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
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Rachel P.


Rensselaer, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hi there! My name is Rachel, I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development while assisting parents in this unpredictable world. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages and have a deep understanding of their unique needs. My...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Timothy A.


Rensselaer, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

For many years I've worked in an elementary school where I enjoyed teaching and learning with children. Before teaching, I was a camp counselor, and before that, I had regular families I babysat for. This is not a role I take lightly, and with me, I bring my years of experience as a kind, patient, and supportive...
Timothy can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer E.


Watervliet, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 36 years old. I have several years of experience in babysitting. I'm trustworthy, responsible, and reliable. I love children. I cook, clean, help with homework and love doing fun and educational activities with the children an have a Vehicle I have worked with infants since I was 18 years old. I am a certified teacher...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice."

Sandra I.

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Christina D.


Albany, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Weekend And Evening Babysitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am available for weekend or evening babysitting. For the past 10 years I have been a self-employed house cleaner, so if you need help with cleaning, while I am babysitting, or when the children are asleep, we can definitely discuss that.. Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is very smart and effective, a problem solver with a good work ethic and positive attitude!"

Emily S.

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Maria R.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 3+ years of experience, former au pair. I am comfortable with newborns and infants, though I've taken care of teenagers before. Speaking both English and Spanish, I'm creative, reliable and punctual. can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I appreciated how she was so patient and caring to my son. She was very playful with him as well, I definitely recommend her to anybody looking for a babysitter, she's great."

Yolanda C.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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 D.


Latham, NY

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Been in the Early Childhood field for 19years. I have worked in daycares as a teacher and administration. I am currently looking for evening and some weekend care like date nights. I am also open to before school care depending on location and hours as I do have a day job.
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie loves my kids and treats them as her own. I rarely trust people with my kids but with her i have no worries! my kids are always happy when she watches them."

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Ashley B.


Slingerlands, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full-time, certified teacher. I have extensive experience babysitting for children of all ages. I am interested in part-time summer care and/or tutoring.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Krista S.


Averill Park, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am 23 years old with CPR, and first aid training. I have also taken babysitting courses. I have worked with children for 9 and a half years as an assistant dance teacher. I am student in the masters program extending my major through middle school and high school. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Andrea P.

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Sara M.


Troy, NY

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara and I have 7. 5 years working with children! I have experience with working from children as young as 6 weeks to 12 years old. I worked at a daycare for 6. 5 years as a preschool/pre-k teacher and did one year of school age. I have been working as a center manager at a local daycare for about a year. I...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Danielle C.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Mommy & Teacher Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Special Education Teacher, with a Master's Degree in Education and about 8 years of experience with kids of all ages and abilities. While I loved working with students, most of my passion for caring for and learning with children has come from my time as mom and in-home childcare provider for the past 4 years. My...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danielle was a wonderful person to work with and has become a friend of mine. She worked with children who had special needs. The kids loved working with Danielle. She took the time to build a relationship with each of the kids. All of the families we worked...

Amy R.

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Katharine D.


Troy, NY

$10-20/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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marissa S.


Selkirk, NY

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Volunteer In The Community And I Love Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently only on here for pet sitting!! Insured for pet sitting and dog walking.. My name is Marissa. I work as a substitute for the Chatham Central School District and love working with kids! I have 15 years of babysitting experience including those with disabilities. I also took a safety sitters course and am certified in...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Most dependable babysitter I've ever had! Gets my kids ready in the morning and to camp on time. I trust her driving them, and my daughter tells me she drives better than me. She's also super flexible, which I highly appreciate!"

Stephanie Q.

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Emily H.


Albany, NY

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a UAlbany graduate student studying public health and social work seeking babysitting or nannying positions (either one time or reoccurring). I have 7+ years of experience with ages 4months to 12 years old. As a former preschool teacher, I am have tons of knowledge on curriculum development including...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily arrived early, and made an instant connection with both of our kids. We were in town for a wedding and were so relieved that she didn't mind staying until midnight and also worked with us as we requested more time than we originally had. Somehow, she got the...

Theresa G.

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Vered O.


Albany, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a fun, warm, and responsible 24-year-old living on the Upper West Side. I look forward to talking to you and seeing if I can be the right fit for your family!
Vered can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Vered is creative, fun and energetic . She connects great with kids. She is responsible and very reliable! I highly recommend Vered!"

Ruth M.

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Bonnie R.


Albany, NY

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available Day Hours Or Some Weekends For The Summer.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My first job growing up was sitting! I was certified in First Aid and CPR for many years while working at a Family Shelter as Program Director' I have reliable transportation and no points on my Driver license that I have had for over 38years. I can provide proof of my clean driving record. I love taking care of kids, elderly...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bonnie cared for our two energetic boys on a regular schedule. She was always on time and had great communication. She was playful and engaging with our boys and they really liked playing with her. Bonnie is super sweet, we would definitely hire her again. "

Lauren M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rensselaer, NY

Elizabeth D.

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, and did amazing at making it a fun...

- Care member

Jennifer E.

5.0

Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice.

- Sandra I.

Christina D.

5.0

She is very smart and effective, a problem solver with a good work ethic and positive attitude!

- Emily S.

Maria R.

5.0

I appreciated how she was so patient and caring to my son. She was very playful with him as well, I definitely recommend her to anybody looking for a babysitter, she's great.

- Yolanda C.

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.

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