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60 babysitters are listed in Rockaway Park, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Rockaway Park, NY
Latoya A.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Full Or Part Time Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Latoya and I am looking for a full time babysitting job. Willing to travel over 30 miles. I am a nice genuine person who loves to be around kids.
Latoya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Latoya is nothing short of amazing. Shes always on time, very professional. She does a very good job with my daughter, does her homework with her. I am very pleased with Latoya!"
Camala B.
5.0
(3)
Hi there!
I'm a creative and warm 28-year-old currently living in Ridgewood. I grew up north of Chicago and have been living in New York for the last 5 years. I'm looking for part time babysitting work as continue to pursue freelancing in the photo industry. I studied photography at Columbia College Chicago and some of my...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Bailey was able to quickly build a rapport with our kid and match their energy level. Her calmness and maturity made us feel comfortable. We also appreciated her flexibility when our schedules changed last minute and she was still able to help beyond her initial...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Trisha and I am a 25-year-old filmmaker based in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I have worked in child care since 2013 and am currently working in the film industry. Due to the nature of freelancing, I tend to have some free time and I'm looking to fill my available days/nights with some fun kids! I love to cook,...
Trisha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Trisha we fantastic. She watched our two boys and friends kids too. She was a joy to work with and we would absolutely hire her again. "
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Tamara A.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-35/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children. My passion for childcare stems from my fulfilling experiences in previous babysitting roles. I believe in fostering a nurturing and educational environment where children can thrive.
My calm and friendly nature...
Tamara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tammy and two other caregivers provided child care for 10 kids (ages 1 through 9) during our wedding. Tammy was wonderful with the kids, very communicative, and on top of everything. She arrived early and took on the task of bringing the other caregivers up to...
Sara M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I'm super excited to work independently with families, after working with a non-profit organization that specializes in behavioral therapy for autistic children. I have 5 years of experience working with autistic children and I am proudly RBT certified.
My methodology in childcare incorporates a balance between...
Tanji can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanjie cared for our two kiddos (ages 2.5 years and 5 months) and they adore her! She has a lot of experience working with different children and accommodating their unique needs. She was able to keep up with our little ones frequently changing sleep schedule, help...
Kristina H.
Natanya C.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Natanya, and it is lovely to e-meet you! I am a sophomore at Smith College with a major in chemistry and a minor in education and child studies. Currently, I'm on a semester long personal leave due to medical reasons. Growing up with four younger siblings, I've always been surrounded by kids, and my love for them has...
5.0
"I cannot recommend Natanya highly enough! Over the summer she walked my kids to camp and picked them up afterward, staying with them until we arrived home. This was such a huge help and the kids really like her. Natanya was always punctual, cheerful, and patient,...
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Naomi C.
Springfield Gardens, NY
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time/Part-Time/Night Time/One Time/Weekends (Flexible) Professional Caregiver
4.9
(23)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I've been a Travelling Newborn Caregiver (drive to you) for 25 years. I've successfully worked with many families as a Daytime, Night, and Weekend Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Sleep Specialist. I'm a certified Newborn Care Specialist, PPD, Sleep Specialist, and First Aid/CPR/AED. I'm also able to provide the basics...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"
I am writing to highly recommend Naomi Clarke for any position requiring exceptional newborn care. She served as the newborn care specialist for our infant daughter and exceeded all our expectations. Naomi was referred to us by a trusted friend who also had a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why!...
Michele R.
Elizabeth G.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I primarily work in education but also have experience nannying. I have 5+ years of experience working with elementary-high school aged students.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth is a great tutor! She does a fantastic job of getting to know her students and identifying their needs. She fosters a safe, creative, and structured learning environment with the focus being on the individual students' growth. She would be a great asset...
Noah H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shea, I am 26 years old. I am available for date nights, weekends, and the occasional overnight for babysitting. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager and nannied all through-out college. I have many nieces and nephews, including a set of twins! These past three years I have been a nanny for three...
Janice can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She relates very well to kids, and as a result is able to motivate them to do things they might not want to do, and console them when things don't go their way.
She is organized. She has a new, clean, reliable car. She is also very good at communicating the...
John H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for taking a look at my profile! I am a 27-year-old clinical social worker looking to help out families in these wild and stressful times. I have 10+ years of experience babysitting, nannying, and working with kids in a social work setting. I am comfortable with kids of all ages and abilities; I value educational play,...
Beck can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Beck was the best babysitter/friend-who-became-like-family that we've ever had. She was always caring, fun, responsible, thoughtful, and "present* with our kids. She truly enjoyed being with them and coming up with creative activities and interesting topics to...
REBECCA L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I love children and have had many experiences caring for children. Growing up I had two younger siblings, one 10 years younger, so I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. In terms of professional experience, I spent a year teaching young children in hebrew-school, as well as a few caring for various families...
Joelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Joelle for of your childcare needs. She watched our son many times and was great and creative at keeping my son (5 yr old) occupied and stimulated with activities. I wish she still lived nearby because she was the best babysitter ever!"
Linda M.
5.0
(1)
"Hi there! My name is Julia and I absolutely adore spending time with children. As a dedicated babysitter, my primary goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where kids can grow, learn, and have fun.
From my experience I believe in engaging children through interactive activities , creativity and educational. From...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am writing to provide a heartfelt recommendation for Julia based on her exceptional babysitting services. I had the pleasure of having Julia care for my child, and I cannot express enough how satisfied I was with her level of responsibility, attentiveness, and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sophia, and I am a 22-year-old living in Brooklyn, NY. This past May I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B. A in psychology and theater, with a focus on theatrical learning and play.
One month after graduating, I began nannying (who I met through care. com), a mom in Fort Greene. During my time...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful! Great with babies, responsible, and easy to work with. Our son loves her :)"
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Kateri B.
Brooklyn, NY
$28-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kateri. I have 10 years of experience in a nanny/at home setting and in professional childcare. I have been a preschool teacher for 5 years, and have had over 200 hours of training in childhood development. I have a Childhood Development Associate and CPR/First Aid. I also am trained in Safe Sleep ( for infants). I am...
Kateri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Kateri was a wonderful teacher to my daughter, and great babysitter in short notice!"
bianca M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Renelle. I love being able to spend quality time with the children that I care for, and brighten their day with fun activities!
I know it dampens their mood a bit to be away from their parents, so my goal is to make sure I'm able to give them a fun, interactive experience, ensuring it feels like they're...
Renelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Renelle is a gem - an absolutely outstanding babysitter and a delight to be around. Renelle picked up our then two year old every weekday afternoon for about a year - she was reliable, punctual, and responsible. We still have her occasionally on nights and weekends...
Naamah R.
Alycia T.
Brooklyn, NY
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alycia and have over 10 years of childcare experience and am CPR certified. I've worked with children of all ages (6 weeks-15 years)! Upon graduating from college I worked in a K-8 public school, running an arts program. I love allowing kids to explore their own creativity and personal expression. Always finding...
Alycia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alycia has been a fantastic babysitter. Our kids love spending time with her and get excited so we would highly recommend her. She is engaged with the kids and always up for whatever game or activity they want to do. Alycia's communication when scheduling is...
Marissa R.
Sarah D.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Warm, Friendly Sitter Looking To Build Relationships With Families Beginning This August
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
Thank you for your kind consideration of my profile.
I'm Sarah, an experienced babysitter, and I would love to hear a bit more about your family's needs!
A bit about me: I'm pursuing my master's in social work part-time. Most recently, I have worked as a play therapist with young children and a family counselor with...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Danielette J.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun And Creative Sitter That Loves Arts And Crafts, Playing Outdoors, And Video Games!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have two younger brothers and have experience as an after school teachers aid, camp counselor, and occasional babysitter. I often baby sit for my aunt who has two kids, one age 5 and one age 8.
Danielette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dani was prompt, kind and engaging with our son. She confidently followed our instructions for bedtime and the next day our son said he had a great time playing with her. I would definitely hire Dani again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'm an experienced nanny , seeking a live-out nanny position in the mornings and early afternoons, as well as weekend or occasional babysitting.
6 years of experience with children from infants to 12 years old.
CPR and First Aid certified, vaccinated, and trained in childcare.
I specialize in:
Feeding, diaper changes, and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ines is wonderful. She goes above and beyond while taking the initiative to make a great experience. Her pleasant personality makes her a joy to be around. She made the kids activities so much fun and ensured they were well cared for and engaged. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockaway Park, NY
Latoya A.
5.0
Latoya is nothing short of amazing. Shes always on time, very professional. She does a very good job with my daughter, does her homework with her. I am very pleased with Latoya!
- Camala B.
Bailey L.
5.0
Bailey was able to quickly build a rapport with our kid and match their energy level. Her calmness and maturity made us feel comfortable. We also appreciated her flexibility when our schedules changed last minute and she was still able to help beyond her initial commitment. I would highly recommend...
- Care member
Trisha P.
5.0
Trisha we fantastic. She watched our two boys and friends kids too. She was a joy to work with and we would absolutely hire her again.
- Care member
Tamara A.
5.0
Tammy and two other caregivers provided child care for 10 kids (ages 1 through 9) during our wedding. Tammy was wonderful with the kids, very communicative, and on top of everything. She arrived early and took on the task of bringing the other caregivers up to speed, greeting the parents, and...
- Sara M.
Tanji M.
5.0
Tanji has been babysitting our three kids this past year, and we're so happy to have connected with her. She is reliable, on time, and takes care to follow any specifics I ask. She has come for both evenings, and also early morning school drop offs. She has an easy, calm demeanor and the kids love...
- Jenelle K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rockaway Park, NY:
How can I find a Rockaway Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rockaway Park, 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 4 babysitters in Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, NY?
The average rate for Rockaway Park, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of March 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 Rockaway Park, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Rockaway Park, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.