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276 babysitters are listed in Rochester, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rochester, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I feel I am qualified to work in your home due to my extensive experience working with not only children, but with the parents as well. I value honesty, communication and organization, and hope to make any family's life just a little easier and fun! I truly do enjoy childcare, and look forward to finding fun, unique ways to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam. I'm a child life specialist looking for occasional work on weekends. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and traveling. I am responsible, adaptable, friendly, and organized. I have DCF certifications, first aid/CPR, Montessori training, and lots of hands on experience.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was very caring and loving to my child. Always on time and filled in for school events when I could not make it. My child adores her. Families will be lucky to have her."
Allison S.
Brianna A.
Rochester, NY
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Briana and I have a passion for caring for your little ones. I have years of experience working with children in different settings. I have been an assistant teacher in elementary classrooms, an assistant teacher at a daycare working with children from 0 months-12 years old, and a nutrition specialist at various...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"I hired Brianna on care.com and have used her services frequently during the past year. She communicates well, is dependable and reliable. Both my kids interact well with her and are very excited when she comes over. I plan to keep hiring her in the future."
Care member
3.3
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from the University of Rochester. I have completed two bachelors in Brain and Cognitive Science and Psychology. I have completed my Master's in Mental Health Counseling as well. Currently, I am working part-time as therapist while I pursue my doctoral degree.
I work with child in both a private, volunteer and...
Terika can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Terika is a great care giver!! She is so friendly, and warm. My children felt very comfortable around her right after they met her. She is very flexible in the hours she can put in. She plays with the children and entertains them endlessly. She has a great...
Lorelle H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for visiting. I am 59, happily married with a 21-year-old son, 3 big dogs and live in Brighton. I went to Hobart and William Smith ColIeges and grad school at UB. love children of all ages, am pretty easy going and don't get stressed easily. My goal is to make sure your children are happy and safe in your absence while...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sara will bend over backwards to help you. She is loving, generous, positive, creative and knows exactly what kids need! My daughter was fortunate to have had 3 happy toddler years under Sara's full-time care. Please contact me if you'd like more information. "
Patricia S.
Kasey C.
Rochester, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kasey. I am 25 years old and I have a degree in child developmental psychology. I am also CPR/First Aid certified with the American Red Cross. I have almost 15 years of experience working with kids ages newborn to 10 years old. I have worked privately with families and have experience working in daycare and school...
Kasey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have found a nanny who not only cared for our son but became a cherished member of our family. From the moment she stepped into our home, the baby took to her, and this was the first time that happened.
Kasey created an environment...
Hb A.
Thalia O.
Rochester, NY
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Thalia but I go by Lea and I'd love to work with you and your family! I have about 5yrs of experience as I got my first aid/CPR certification when I was 15 and I am almost 21 now! I used to work at a daycare as an infant teacher and I've worked with newborns to preteens! I have pets myself so I am very comfortable...
Thalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Thalia babysat for two sets of siblings (4 kids altogether)- two 3 year olds and two 6 year olds. She came through for us at the last minute when our original sitter canceled for us, and she was amazing. She has a natural manner that all of them listened to and...
Madeline W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Infant Care Specialist with a background in caring for infants, including twins. I exclusively work with infants and offer daytime nanny care and overnight postpartum doula support to help families adjust to life with a new baby.
Daytime nanny services:
Feeding, diapering, and maintaining...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is very dependable, responsive with texting, and great with my kids. I feel lucky we connected. She is calm and knows a lot - especially about babies. She came thru for us for overnight care when we needed it urgently. We are so grateful to Amanda!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
For the past couple years I've worked with all age groups. I prefer working with toddlers as that's my expertise.
Through Americorps I gained multiple experience at different cites within the Rochester city school districts. From preschool to high school. As a member I served as an inspirational leader and tutor.
With my time...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While I've known Alexis for at least a year, I have found that she's great to work with. She's very good with children and a great cook. In addition, she's very talented with music and crafts. I highly recommend her."
Katie D.
Ava R.
Rochester, NY
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ava I am 22 years old and I just recently moved to the area. I have my own transportation. I love kids and am very energetic and love playing any games or doing any activities they like doing. I also love animals. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ava is always on time and always happy and energetic. She has taken excellent care of my 1 year old, 12 year old and 2 dogs. Both of my kids love when Ava is here. I appreciate that Ava is very responsive and communicates well about her availability. If we haven't...
Stephanie T.
Ayomide B.
Rochester, NY
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Ayomide can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ayo was a great caretaker for our 1 year old while I was at class. She arrived on time, was very communicative and was so good with our baby girl. Our daughter has some strong separation anxiety but Ayo was incredibly patient and handled her with compassion and...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I recently worked as Director of Education at a nature center where I taught and managed informal environmental science programs for children and adults. I have a Bachelor's degree and Masters degree in Marine Biology. I love children and have always enjoyed working with them. In the past, I have been...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is incredible. She is super friendly, very outgoing with children, and entirely trustworthy. I took my 2.5 y/o over for 5 hours, and he had a blast. Her house is lovely and well suited to entertaining kids. Highly recommend."
Phil D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I am eager to meet you and your family! I am a college student currently completing my degree in Horticulture. In my free time, I coach cheerleading and tumbling at PRIMETIME CHEER. Previously, I worked as a teacher assistant at Rush Henrietta CSD in Lifeskills, an assistant cheer coordinator for...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth (Lizzie) was great. The kids were incredibly comfortable with her, as was I.
I would 100% reach out to her again.
"
Care member
Ada-osha B.
Rochester, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids for a while. I helped care for my brother since I was six. I baby-sat for my neighbors children for a year when I was 15 and baby-sat a 4-year-old for over a year when I was 17. I love to keep kids active both mentally and physically. I love house pets, so if you have a pet, I am completely...
Ada-osha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Osha is fantastic. We had an opening for a short-term nanny in late summer of 2023 and as soon as we met her, we knew that she would be a perfect fit. She is fun, creative, super knowledgeable, and she takes the time to really listen to kids as the people that they...
Mara N.
Hello! My name is Mikie and I have 6 years of experience. I'm 22 years old and have experience with babysitting up to 3 kids at once, ages 0-10. I can help with travel, carpooling. I'll help with cooking, feeding, crafts, homework, cleaning and anything else you and your family may need. I'm flexible and can work with your...
Mikie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
My name is Caroline, I'm 25 years old, and I currently live in the City of Rochester, New York. I possess 10+ years as a multi-child (ages 2-15) babysitter and full time/after school nanny. I have experience in carpooling, attending school events/extracurriculars, overnight care, dog watching, keeping the kiddos entertained and...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
My name is Brielle, I've been babysitting since I was around 12. This taught me a lot about how to effectively care for small children at my own young age
I'm a very hands on care taker, I love to do crafts and other activities to keep the kiddos brains moving. I have some cooking experience and I find joy in cleaning...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Madisen T.
Rochester, NY
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced And BLS Certified Babysitter For Infants And Pet Care :)
Hi! My name is Madi. I am 20 years old and BLS certified. I'm looking to offer babysitting services for infants (0-1) and pet care if needed.
Throughout my high school years, I gained experience babysitting through a local church in my hometown every weekend. I cared for and taught biblical studies to children ages 0-5. Most of...
Grace P.
Rochester, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bio Major During The Week But Super Babysitter On Weekends
Heyyy I am Grace and can't wait to meet you! I was born in the Ivory Coast but moved to the US at 9 years old (fun fact my first language is French). I am a 5th-year physician student at Rochester Institute of Technology. I was a Resident Advisor (4 years) and a part time pharmacy technician at Wegmans (7 years). Before working...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am physed teacher who is looking for for over the summer. I love being active and have a lot of energy! I am life guard certified and have experience working with students grades K-12. Whatever your needs are I can accommodate
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rochester, NY
Samantha Y.
5.0
Samantha was very caring and loving to my child. Always on time and filled in for school events when I could not make it. My child adores her. Families will be lucky to have her.
- Allison S.
Brianna A.
5.0
I hired Brianna on care.com and have used her services frequently during the past year. She communicates well, is dependable and reliable. Both my kids interact well with her and are very excited when she comes over. I plan to keep hiring her in the future.
- Care member
Terika H.
5.0
Terika is a great care giver!! She is so friendly, and warm. My children felt very comfortable around her right after they met her. She is very flexible in the hours she can put in. She plays with the children and entertains them endlessly. She has a great attitude, and is very clean. I would leave...
- Lorelle H.
Sara L.
5.0
Sara is amazing with our infant son and has become a part of our family. She is extremely hands on with him and has great instincts and knowledge. I can't imagine his first year without her ! She is very dependable and always there if you need her. I would highly recommend her to any family...
- Danielle F.
Kasey C.
5.0
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found a nanny who not only cared for our son but became a cherished member of our family. From the moment she stepped into our home, the baby took to her, and this was the first time that happened.
Kasey created an environment filled with love, patience, and...
- Hb A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rochester, NY:
How can I find a Rochester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rochester, 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 275 babysitters in Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY?
The average rate for Rochester, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.07 per hour as of April 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 Rochester, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Rochester, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 176 reviews of the 276 listed babysitters.