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60 babysitters are listed in Ridge, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Ridge, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lisa and I've been a nanny for over 10 years!!! I work with twins often as it seems to be my thing! I do light housework as needed, like child's laundry, organizing their closets, cleaning up their toys, washing whatever dishes they use or I use during the day and just the general straighten up. I've worked with...
5.0
"Lisa watched our son for three months this past fall (starting at about 14 months old) while we rented a house in Quogue in the fall of 2021. Within just a few months, Lisa became a member of the family. She was loving and dependable, and we and our son were so...
Adam L.
4.4
(5)
Hey, my name is Bree!
Experience
I've been babysitting kids since I was 14 years old, I've babysat family, family friends and also three full years of daycare experience, at times, taking care of 12 babies at once.
A little more about me
I am 22 years old. I'm a kind, loving and empathetic person. I love children of all...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I found Bree on a Facebook group about a week ago! I needed someone to watch over and do light cooking for my grandfather. Even though she expressed that her experience was mostly with kids, she explained that she had some experience with the elderly. I didn’t have...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two amazing adult children. I'm a caretaker at heart. I spent two years with a baby girl since her birth. As she grew, I sat on the floor to be eye level with her and we would play with her blocks and her dolls. We read books and shared many teachable moments. We would draw or just be plain silly. Sharing laughter...
Diane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Diane is INCREDIBLE. She cared for my 7 year old like her own. She is very clear to communicate with and she has the experience and nuance to handle any situation. She provided reliable transportation after camp and filled the data with fun and creative activities....
James A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samm and I am a certified general and special education teacher and teach 8-4. I am looking for a Mary Poppins type position. I have experience with children of all ages and needs. I have my own care and a clean driving record. I am comfortable with pets and just looking to help enhance the lives of others. Thank you...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Samm was so wonderful with our 3 kids! She was excellent in communicating with both us and the children, and we felt totally at ease despite it being the first time leaving our kids with non-family members. We will definitely be using her again in the future!"
Jessica B.
I am a mature, responsible adult with a bright personality. I am very caring and looking out for / keeping an eye on kids is in my nature. You can always find me playing with kids at family parties, etc. I have experience working as a full-time nanny, live-in nanny, and your average date night babysitting. During the pandemic, I...
Erin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Richard M.
Ridge, NY
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello I am 27 years old . I currently work as a Pre K Teacher where I am currently in my 6th year of teaching, besides teaching I also babysit & tutor on the side, I tutor children in reading , writing and math. I am looking forward to connecting with you all.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Natalie. I am currently a student at the University at Buffalo, majoring in Biological Sciences. I am actively searching for a babysitting job while at home. I believe myself to be a very diligent, punctual, and dependable person. I love staying active and would love to keep the kids doing things throughout...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a degree in Adolescence Education Earth Science in May of 2022. I'll be wrapping up my second year of teaching this June. I currently teach high school Earth Science. I am responsible, creative, caring, active and outgoing! Currently, I am looking for a part-time...
Carolyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
I am a certified English teacher (grades 7-12) as well as currently a teaching assistant for a Special Education program! I love to work with children from all age ranges! Working with children has been a passion of mine since I was young, working as a camp counselor and a lacrosse coach. My athletes and students are the reason...
Jamie G.
Ridge, NY
$22-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm 25 years old with a Bachelors degree.
I coached cheerleading and babysat kids all my life so I have experience with all ages. I enjoy helping parents take stress off their day and seeing the kids happy and loved. Also, I grew up around all different types of animals and now have a dog myself who I love dearly. Some words to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amara K.
Ridge, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Amara. I love to help out family's as much as possible, I am currently in my second year of college majoring in childhood education, I would love to be an elementary teacher! I'm a nurturing caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 5 years of experience, I've worked with...
Amara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I am a mature mother of 2 grown boys. I have a 5-year-old grandson. I have a BS degree in Elementary Education. I am experienced in teaching in the classroom and on the ski slopes. I am a fully certified ski instructor on the weekends and experienced working with the seasonal children's groups. I have held management/consulting...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently working M-F 8:30-5 schedule, looking for babysitting job that would be evenings or weekends. I have babysat previously in high school and continued to do so throughout college. While babysitting for the children I am use to bringing them to activities, helping with homework, light house keeping and meal preparation. I...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michaela watched our two kids for us for a while until her new job. The kids loved when she was here and always wanted to know is when she was coming again. She was punctual, polite, and responsible at all times. I would recommend her to anyone needing care for...
Mike O.
Emily R.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there! Are you looking for a nanny/sitter for date nights or weekends? My name is Emily and I am a graduate of the University of CT. I earned a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences while also participating in various youth development programs within the local community. I spent 3 summers as a senior...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Emily is absolutely amazing! We were very lucky to have met Emily as our daughter’s daycare co-teacher and she started sitting for us in 2021 when she moved on to another job. It was so reassuring to have a sitter with professional childcare experience for our then...
Care member
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)
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 girls, a soon to be 6 year old girl and an 8-month-old girl. I love kids and taking care of them. I am a stay at home mom who runs a clean house with healthy food, fun activities and a safe environment with normal rules.
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
Amanda E S.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I have 6 years of experience. I can help with running errands, arts and crafts, homework, carpooling and more! I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher as well!
Amanda E can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Love love love Amanda! She’s caring and loved all my crazy 4 kids as if they were her own. Thankful I found her!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ryan and I'm a registered nurse. I'm 25 years old. I'm from Rocky point and I like to play sports. I love to cook, watch movies, and travel. I like to help people of all ages and have a great time!
Ryan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ryan is a reliable professional, displaying both enthusiasm and caring when working with my child, and a knack for finding fun activities to do. He always provides clear and prompt communication, and this is another reason why I would highly recommend Ryan!"
Michael M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ridge, NY
Lisa L.
5.0
Lisa watched our son for three months this past fall (starting at about 14 months old) while we rented a house in Quogue in the fall of 2021. Within just a few months, Lisa became a member of the family. She was loving and dependable, and we and our son were so happy to see her every morning. We...
- Adam L.
Bree-anna B.
5.0
Bree-anna watched my 1yo old while we were at work. My daughter loved her. She did everything asked and more. When she would leave my daughter would ask for her and be upset she was leaving. I now have the privilege to stay home. But I am thankful that she was the one to watch my daughter when I...
- Care member
Diane H.
5.0
Diane is INCREDIBLE. She cared for my 7 year old like her own. She is very clear to communicate with and she has the experience and nuance to handle any situation. She provided reliable transportation after camp and filled the data with fun and creative activities. I highly recommend her and look...
- James A.
Samantha W.
5.0
Samm was so wonderful with our 3 kids! She was excellent in communicating with both us and the children, and we felt totally at ease despite it being the first time leaving our kids with non-family members. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
- Jessica B.
Michaela M.
5.0
Michaela watched our two kids for us for a while until her new job. The kids loved when she was here and always wanted to know is when she was coming again. She was punctual, polite, and responsible at all times. I would recommend her to anyone needing care for their kids.
- Mike O.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ridge, NY:
How can I find a Ridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ridge, 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 12 babysitters in Ridge, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Ridge, NY?
The average rate for Ridge, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.17 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Ridge, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ridge, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Ridge, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Ridge, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.