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60 babysitters are listed in Rensselaer, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rensselaer, NY
Jessica J.
Troy, NY
$16-24/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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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 love working with kids and work during the school year as an elementary school counselor. I obtained my masters in school counseling in 2019 and have been working as a school counselor ever since. With that in mind, I am available to work during the summers and after school hours. I am creative, fun and full of energy. I have...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Grace was our neighbor and cared for our three children when they were young. She was punctual, reliable and good with the kids."
Nancy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! To begin, I started watching children at age 15 by caring for my cousins when they were babies.
Additionally, I am the oldest of three siblings, and I have taken that role very seriously and still do.
My most recent job was caring for a family who has 3 boys, aged 2, 5, and 8. I had worked with them for over a year, and...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Alyssa has babysat 1-2x/week for my two children (ages 3 & 5) for about 3 months. She is prompt, flexible, responsible, and fun. She initiates play w my children, takes the time to teach them, is creative in her play with them, and they just love her. They look...
Alison S.
Stephanie M.
Averill Park, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an occasional/drop in sitter looking to fill my night and weekend calendar! I am pet friendly, a non-smoker, have reliable transportation and CPR certified. I do have a little one that may need to tag a long depending on the day. Experience with multiples, infants and disabilities. LQBTQ+ friendly.
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Rene K.
Albany, NY
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitter
Hello, I am a recent UAlbany graduate as of May 2020. I am also currently a graduate student, and I am completing an online Master's degree program relating to childhood education. I have over 5 years of teaching experience, and am ready to take on a more challenging, rewarding position. As a teacher, I taught...
Rene can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"René enjoys spending time with children, is very reliable, trustworthy and hardworking. Also great with pets."
Lisa K.
Cecelia H.
Albany, NY
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cecelia and I am a full time Nurse. I have loved children and enjoyed taking care of them for as long as I can remember. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been doing so on and off since! I have so much love to give and I hope you allow me to share that with your children! :)
Cecelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cecelia was great with our little guy! We have known her for a year now and can't wait to have her watch for us again."
Doug T.
Asia J.
East Greenbush, NY
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I Am Asia , Thank You For Visiting My Page I Hope My Page Interest U In Picking Me To Assist You.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi I Am Asia , I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring , and energetic. I started working with kids 10 years ago , I started volunteer work being a teachers assistant for 2 years and then they offered me a paid position through the summer youth program. I worked in 2 schools as an after school teacher for ages 4-13 And...
Asia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Asia is assisting 18 year old son and is kind, personable and reliable. Thank you."
Betsy B.
5.0
(1)
Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tell us about your experience with Teresa K."
Praveen Y.
5.0
(4)
I have many years experience with kids. I taught snowboarding for 5 years at Jiminy Peaks to children. I was a lifeguard for the YMCA for many years too. I completed various courses at HVCC, like first-aid and more.
I am gifted with strong empathy skills
Understanding children comes naturally. I feel it's wise to respect their...
Guiliana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Guiliana us a very caring young woman. She is appropriate, knowledgeable and eager to learn. She strives to help others. She is well versed in nutrition and loves to prepare meals. She would be an asset to anyone in need.
She recently helped me through a...
Joan B.
5.0
(3)
Hi there! I am a Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience. I consider myself to be an excellent candidate for babysitting because of my healthcare knowledge and experience in the clinical setting. I have 2+ yrs of unpaid in-hospital experience working with children with disabilities, geriatrics, newborns & postpartum mothers,...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Francesca is CPR certified and has been going to school for nursing. She is a dependable child care provider and has a kind and gentle approach. She would be an asset to any employer."
Jaineen P.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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
(5)
Hi! My name is Reilly! I've been working professionally with kids for the past 4 years now but I've babysat for family and friends for almost 10 years now. Im currently earning my teaching degree in B-6th general education and I'm hoping to teach either 1st or 2nd grade when I'm done! I have experience with kids from infants to...
Reilly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Reilly is our go-to for babysitting! For the parents, she is on time, professional and easy to communicate with. For the kids, she is fun and attentive. Our kids love when she is over and we never have any worries while we’re away "
Alissa C.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament."
Care member
Brittany H.
Albany, NY
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have previously worked at two after school and summer camp programs. At the after school programs, I was working directly with children ages 5-12. I have also done a lot of babysitting with children as young as 6 months old. I am very comfortable working with children up to the age of 13. I love working with children and I am...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! Thank you so much for engaging with my page. My name is Grace, and I am a 21-year-old childcare professional. Due to my previous program changing schools, I am seeking out families to assist at this time! Please see my job preferences below my introduction :) Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
As an...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Hello my name is Daniela and I am 29 years old. I am finishing up my online masters program to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I am currently completing a placement in Watervliet, NY providing Speech therapy services to children ages 3-5, in a variety of settings (i. e., home, daycare, school).
I love babysitting my...
Danela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Nicole H.
Watervliet, NY
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Nicole, I have 5 years of experience with childcare in a babysitting setting however I also have a much younger sibling who I assisted in caring for for many years. I'm able to assist with cooking, light housework, homework, and laundry among other tasks. I love hiking, reading and art and I heavily prioritize patience...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
I've always been a caregiver, first within my own family and eventually as a babysitter in my neighborhood. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, combined with my positive babysitting experiences, inspired me to become a childcare provider.
With seven years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to...
Hi! My name is Ivanna , I am 19 years old and currently a student at the UAlbany. I'm bilingual, so I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I'm looking for any babysitting opportunities, and i'm flexible with hours. Feel free to contact me for more information!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 38 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rensselaer, NY
Jessica J.
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 she could still be ours!
- Care member
Grace M.
5.0
Grace was our neighbor and cared for our three children when they were young. She was punctual, reliable and good with the kids.
- Nancy C.
Alyssa G.
5.0
Alyssa has babysat 1-2x/week for my two children (ages 3 & 5) for about 3 months. She is prompt, flexible, responsible, and fun. She initiates play w my children, takes the time to teach them, is creative in her play with them, and they just love her. They look forward to seeing her and share fun...
- Alison S.
Rene K.
5.0
René is amazing. I hired her as my son's nanny for a few months when I returned to work and he just adored her! My son has a hard time adjusting and warming up to new babysitters, but he just loved René! I felt very comfortable leaving him with her and had an overall great experience. She was always...
- Maryanna P.
Cecelia H.
5.0
Cecelia was great with our little guy! We have known her for a year now and can't wait to have her watch for us again.
- Doug T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rensselaer, NY:
How can I find a Rensselaer babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rensselaer, 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 8 babysitters in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY?
The average rate for Rensselaer, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.75 per hour as of February 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 Rensselaer, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rensselaer, 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.