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60 babysitters are listed in Saint James, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Saint James, NY
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
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
I am a 24-year-old individual who has been taking care of children since a child myself. I have experience with all ages, and I can provide multiple references upon request. Taking care of children has always come natural to me, and I enjoy helping with other family needs. If you have a pet, even better. I have a clean record...
Ashton can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ashton is fantastic with my kids and I trust him to care for my children, drive them in my vehicle and keep a key to my home. He works with my 9 and 10 year olds on homework, encourages outdoor play, works with my kids to maintain their rooms, helps pack the kids...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an experienced mother of 4 and 2 grandkids! I have over 14 years of paid experience including caring for triplets and twins. I have had the privilege of welcoming 4 newborns into the world! All of my positions have been long term and I love being part of the family.
I am a young-at-heart, 61-year-old active woman who...
Laurie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laurie became an instrumental part of our family over they years she spent helping us care for our one, then two, and finally three kids! Her flexibility, dependability, and genuine love for the children in her charge make her a rare find. I never had to worry or...
Erin S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cristal :) I've always loved working with kids. I'm always the go to babysitter mainly because I truly enjoy spending time with children. I appreciate all that comes with babysitting from the good to the not so great. I love arts & crafts and I'm a firm believer in learning through play.
I have an extensive...
Cristal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cristal has helped my husband and I with our newborn son who is now 4 months old. During covid we both worked from home and Cristal was a literal God send, she was ON time, respectful, and clean(we are germaphobes). She was able to take care of him while we worked...
Taylor J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old and recently graduated college and am looking for a position starting immediately. I currently live in Holtsville, New York. My prior history is watching my younger cousins, my neighbor's children, and working closely with Foundations that involve being responsible for children at the hosted events. I...
5.0
"Sam is a godsend to our family. She has come into our home and graciously accepted the madness of our household and has taken our daughter's best interest at heart. Whether it is remote learning or pretend play, Sam does it with a smile. My daughter is sad when...
Jennifer M.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision
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
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I am 23 years old and an inspiring Social Worker! I have 2 years of childhood educational courses, 4 years of working in school childcare, and 8+ years working with families! I have babysat from newborn-12 years old. I also was a nanny for an infant until they were about 1 years old. I have worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Alyssa was on time for interview. she is so sweet and professional. she is very mature and I didn't realize how old she was. I love her experience and how she interacted with my son. We will be using her this weekend. So excited. "
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Anweshi. I have pretty much raised my younger cousin, then was a babysitter for our family friend's children. I have 2 years of baby-sitting experience as I have tutored kids with special needs and babysat young kids and teenagers. I have worked with mostly kids aged 4+ to teenagers of age 15-16. I work well...
Anweshi can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anweshi is a very reliable and fantastic tutor. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
Alyssa C.
East Setauket, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would recommend her to babysit."
Michelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny/babysitter with passion and dedication. I go above and beyond for my cleints. I love to play games (indoor/outdoor) with the children as well as sports, arts and crafts, and reading. I can change diapers, give baths, prepare snacks and meals, and put children to bed.
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very dependable and flexible when it comes to scheduling."
Julianne M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, passionate and caring
I like working with kids because you see the world through there eyes and you can teach and mold young minds into confident and happy humans ! I have been fortunate to have worked with many loving families to help there children grow and thrive !
I'm looking for...
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hiring Debbie to help raise our kids was the best decision ever. Debbie is so reliable and helpful and loves kids. Kids love her and cheer whenever she comes over. Even though we no longer employ her daily, she has become part of our family and still sits for us at...
Reid P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very caring and loving caregiver who is very patient and soft spoken. I'm also a Mother of a sweet little girl who just turned 3. My current position will be ended this summer due to their daughter attended Pre-K in September. So I am now looking for a new position, hopefully one that will allow me to bring my daughter. My...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that I recommend Kelly P. as a babysitter. She has watched my 7 year old son (when needed) from the time he was 1 to the present. She always comes to my home on time, cheerful, and ready to engage my son in enriching activities. My son...
Tina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaylee, and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I have been 13 years old. I have experience of caring for children of all ages! I have siblings ages of 18, 17, 12, and 8 years old. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person! I love playing games and doing crafts. I could also help around the house...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 2 daughters. She was easy to communicate with, she showed up on time, and most importantly our daughters had a great time."
Nicole W.
4.7
(3)
Taking care of children is my passion. Allowing them to grow, explore, and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the children I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CPR and First Aid and BLS certifications. I'm also certified...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CNA
4.0
"My husband and I had some last minute errands to run. Samantha was very professional, reliable and patient with my energetic boys. Would definitely hire her again."
Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
I am 24 years old and currently working as a Optical Eye Tech. I took care of my great grandma who suffered from Alzheimer's. As well as Dementia, Seizure disorders, ALS patients and more. I am CPR and First Aid Certified and trained for adults & children! I have been a home health caregiver for about 7 years now! I would love...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cheyenne will take care of your baby like they are her own. She is a big sister to a teenager and a newborn and is perfect for every age group. I recommend her without hesitation!"
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Loving Mom available to watch your child/children. I am caring, loving, friendly, and compassionate. I was a girl scout leader as well as a cub scout leader for many years. I have first aid and CPR experience. My children are grown now so I enjoy spending time with kids. I am reliable and trustworthy. I love the outdoors....
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Donna is a very responsible and dependable individual. She can be counted on to be on time and to do whatever it is she is asked. She looked in on, called and visited my mother when she was in hospital and even when she was home. Donna has a friendly personality...
Gail U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since the age of 18. I am experienced in cooking, changing diapers, preparing meals, feeding young children, games and crafts, doing laundry and nap time. I can look after multiple children at the same time. I have also taken child development classes during high school and college. I come from a very...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a wonderful babysitter. She was great with my 3 children. Caring, reliable and responsible. Also was very flexible with my changing work schedule. I would highly recommend her."
Christine H.
Louisa E.
Commack, NY
$18-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.3
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Caring, energetic, and loving individual who is passionate about kids' health and wellness. 9 years of full time experience caring for children aged newborn through toddler and has stayed with three families until the children were off to school. Believes in keeping the kids busy by teaching them creative crafts, playing games...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"We had an appointment all set up and she sent me a message the next day saying she wasn't going to be able to make it anymore without explanation.
She was very respectful through our messages though. "
Viviana G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from preschool. I was able to work from home, but needed help watching and preparing him for kindergarten. We were so...
Stephanie 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Saint James, NY
Amanda E S.
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
Ashton M.
5.0
Ashton is fantastic with my kids and I trust him to care for my children, drive them in my vehicle and keep a key to my home. He works with my 9 and 10 year olds on homework, encourages outdoor play, works with my kids to maintain their rooms, helps pack the kids for trips and even cares for our...
- Care member
Laurie C.
5.0
Laurie took care of my two children during the 2017-18 school year. She drove them (ages 8 and 10) to all their activities (karate, dance, soccer, etc). I never once had to worry that they were getting to places on time. In fact many times Laurie knew their schedules better than myself! We were sad...
- Kristin T.
Cristal G.
5.0
Cristal is very dependable. Amazing with any age kids. Very trustworthy, caring and loving. She gets very involved with different projects and assignments for kids.
- Andzelika T.
Samantha S.
5.0
Sam is a godsend to our family. She has come into our home and graciously accepted the madness of our household and has taken our daughter's best interest at heart. Whether it is remote learning or pretend play, Sam does it with a smile. My daughter is sad when she leaves. That tells me how...
- Jennifer M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Saint James, NY:
How can I find a Saint James babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Saint James, 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 16 babysitters in Saint James, 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 Saint James, NY?
The average rate for Saint James, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 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 Saint James, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Saint James, 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 Saint James, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Saint James, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.