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96 babysitters are listed in Ridgewood, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Ridgewood, NY
My name is Tatiana, I am a 42 years old reliable and responsible person. I love talking to people. I am great with kids and pets. My friend's children called me the "cool" auntie. It is awesome how much you can learn from kids. I am very patient and a great communicator. I am respectful and a great listener. My last babysitter...
Liela C.
Ridgewood, NY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Liela, Recent College Graduate With Babysitting Experience
I recently moved to Los Angeles from Cincinnati, where I babysat children ages 1-11 for many years. I have experience with toddlers as well as elementary and middle school age children. I babysat the kids across the street from me for many years in addition to other babysitting jobs throughout high school and college. I grew up...
Liela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Lorgy V.
Ridgewood, NY
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and calm childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I believe in open and honest communication with parents, providing verbal updates at the end of each day about their child's...
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a fun, creative, responsible 27-year-old looking for a part-time babysitting gig! I grew up in California in a Jewish-Italian multicultural home. I am deeply passionate about the arts, arts-education, languages, music, and the outdoors. I am looking for a welcoming, fun, and likeminded family to help...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Jasper K.
Ridgewood, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Jasper. I am a childcare worker with experience in a variety of environments, such as creative arts therapy, in class tutoring, youth outreach art tours, babysitting, and community habilitation.
Working with children has always come naturally to me, and in these roles I have learned how to build trust, act as a...
Jasper can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Julie and I live in Ridgewood, Queens. I used to work in television and film, and now I babysit for a wonderful family in Brooklyn Heights part-time 5 days a week. I love babysitting and working with kids because of their imagination and vibrant love of life. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience and have...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I enthusiastically endorse Julie as a fantastic choice for your child's caregiver. She brings an unbeatable mix of reliability and fun to every interaction with your little ones. She has been babysitting our kids for the past 2+ years and I could not recommend her...
Mari M.
Hello, I am Constance and I have 8+ years experience working with children as a babysitter and in educational settings! This includes experience teaching Music Together classes to ages, infants to 8yrs, helping them learn music through play!
Additionally, I have helped families with preparing meals, maintaining sleep and...
Constance can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Emily B.
Ridgewood, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Emily! I've been babysitting since 2003. I was a lifeguard/ swimming instructor (group and private lessons), I worked at a Montessori daycare/preschool (ages 6months to 6 years) for a year and then worked with autistic children ages 12-22 for two years. I love children and their creative imaginations and nurturing...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Kristen C.
Ridgewood, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
As an older sister and cousin, I've been looking after kids practically my entire life. My first job when I was about 14 was babysitting. Then, when I was about 16, I started volunteering in the nursery at a church and helped out with the children there for a few years. After high school, I nannied for a couple summers and now...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting experiences were so positive that I decided to become a childcare provider so that I could make a positive impact on even more children's lives. I have one year of experience and I'm comfortable caring for two children between the ages of...
Briana L.
Ridgewood, NY
$35-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm an experienced, nurturing childcare provider with seven years of experience in caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with kids stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting their lives and supporting families.
I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which...
Benjamin H L.
Ridgewood, NY
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Ben and I'm currently a junior at Hampshire College majoring in education. I have nearly six years of childcare experience working as both a preschool teacher and a babysitter. I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment that allows children to explore the world around them with a sense of...
Benjamin H can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Alessandra and I'm currently looking for work while I intern at a creative marketing agency in the city. A little about me... I'm currently a senior at a college in Michigan called Ferris State University KCAD and am studying Fashion PR while minoring in marketing. I love to sew, paint, draw, and play sports...
Hi! My name's Vicky and I'm a recent college graduate. I have 10 years of experience babysitting kids ranging from ages 5 months old to 11 years old.
I'm caring, loving, energetic and understand kids' needs. I like introducing children to age appropriate games, songs, arts and crafts and other activities to help them develop...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Mariana L.
Ridgewood, NY
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My six years of experience in babysitting have taught me to be patient, calm, and creative in engaging with children. I have a natural ability to connect with kids and make them feel safe and comfortable in my care.
My friendly and...
I grew up near Atlanta, Georgia where I babysat all through high school. I gained experience working with kids ages zero to 14. I moved to the Hudson Valley for college where I nannied for a number of faculty families on and off campus while earning my undergraduate degree in psychology. My senior thesis focused on environmental...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Joseline L.
Ridgewood, NY
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
With over three years of experience working with children, I have developed a deep understanding of their needs and how to create a nurturing, engaging atmosphere. I have worked in various capacities, including as a tutor, babysitter, and after-school program assistant. During this time, I honed my skills in communication,...
Joseline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Valentina M.
Ridgewood, NY
$39/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello everyone! My name is Valentina. I'm from Argentina and I've been babysitter for 5 years, caring infants as young as 1-month-old to children up to 10 years old.
I love being with children, I love playing outdoors, doing crafts, I'm a graphic designer so creativity is my thing! I'm very organized and responsible. I try to...
Jadena W.
Ridgewood, NY
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jadena. I am looking for a nanny or babysitting position. For 2 years, I worked with a little girl, tutoring, assisting with after-school activities, and weekend piano lessons drop offs and pick up. I enjoyed tutoring because I love to see children's academic interactions and growth. After that, I worked with two...
Jadena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Lyann M.
Ridgewood, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Language Pathologist Looking For A Weekend, Occasional Job, In The Queens/Brooklyn Area.
Hi my name is Lyann M. I am an early intervention speech pathologist. I graduated with my Master's degree in 2020, and currently work with children 0-3 years old throughout the day.
In addition to my employment, I have been babysitting since 2010 and have had experience on other babysitting sites. I am completely comfortable...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ridgewood, NY:
How can I find a Ridgewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ridgewood, 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 96 babysitters in Ridgewood, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Ridgewood, NY?
The average rate for Ridgewood, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.35 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 Ridgewood, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ridgewood, 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.
Ratings for Ridgewood, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Ridgewood, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 69 reviews of the 96 listed babysitters.