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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience with babysitting from newborns to 12 years old. I can help with travel, crafts, homework, basic housework, you name it! I love music and am currently attend RIT. I'm looking for a summer/semester job and would love to spend it with some awesome kids!
Carleigh can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with all ages of children. I watched a little guy who was 18 months for two years and he is now 12. I babysat a little girl who was 5 months old for 3 years, and she is now 8. I watched my two grandsons from birth to 3 1/2 and 41/2 years old and then they moved out of the area. I babysat a little boy and girl...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Although we did not hire Susan, she was a great candidate and any family would be lucky to have her. She was punctual, experienced, and very passionate about children."
Katee M.
5.0
(1)
I have 2-3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am flexible and open to offering care in my home or providing care in your home. I have a playground and an above-ground pool for summer fun! In the past, I have helped run dance camps for children aged 2-6. I enjoy helping kids find...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is my sister in law and has been helping me each week with my 8 month old son! She is super reliable, respectful, passionate, cheerful and kind. She’s great at putting other people before herself! Whether I need a minute to myself or to run an errand she’s...
Care member
Cynthia F.
Canandaigua, NY
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional, Responsible Young Woman Who Loves Children
5.0
(6)
Hello all! I am available to watch children in my home. Private drive, lake view, large playroom, large property! My children are 5 and 9 and love to play. Feel free to ask any questions :)
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cyndi does an amazing job taking care of my almost 11 month old twin boys. It's very hard for me to trust someone to take care of my boys. After coming home from a long day, I Love seeing the happy faces staring back up at me. It gets crazy sometimes around the...
Daniella A.
Abbey G.
Macedon, NY
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently an Teacher Aid l at happiness house working with preschoolers. I have lots of experience working with multiple age groups from working at a daycare for 4 years. Working with kids from infant- school age. Have a flexible schedule, and very pet friendly.
Abbey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Abbey helped me in a last minute crunch in the middle of moving after a sitter had canceled, my kids were even sick! She came to meet us hours after I reached out and was here the next morning to spend the day here watching them until I was finished moving. She was...
Megan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have seven years of babysitting experience from ages newborn to 13. I have medical experience and am comfortable caring for children with special needs.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!"
Angelina W.
Holly A.
Canandaigua, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(50)
Hired by 57 families in your neighborhood
I'm a stay at home mommy of 2 early school age kiddos . I have worked with children and their families since 2005.
If I can have my kids with me, that will help me to be more flexible with hours. I would love to help you with your children! Please contact me if this sounds like it can work!
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Holly was lovely. We hired her when we had a wedding in the Finger Lakes. She responded promptly, was flexible with scheduling, and arrived prepared. She quickly connected with our baby and they had a really fun night together playing, singing, and cuddling! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mariah, I am 30 years old! I am a mother of 2 boys, ages 10 and 9. My 10-year-old has high functioning autism and I worked at a preschool and daycare with children ages 3-5 for 5 years with and without disabilities. I currently am a teacher's aide at Canandaigua School District and have been for 2-3 years now! I...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Mariah! Mariah was our nanny this summer for about 8 weeks taking care of our 2 year old and our baby who was 3 months old when the summer began. Mariah is gentle, caring, thoughtful and skilled with children. Mariah has experience in...
Michael L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Bridget and I'm a 21 y/o college student living in Farmington NY. I have been working with kids on and off for 9 years and have experience with special needs and extremely high energy children. I'm passionate, bubbly, and reliable with a wonderful tract record with parents and children I have formally worked for....
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is the best babysitter ever! Bridget watched my 5-year-old son after school for several months, and has babysat for us on weekends going back about four years. She is super dependable and has a fantastic dynamic with children. My son loves her and usually...
Lea N.
Michelle L.
Farmington, NY
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay-at-home mom of 5 kids, including twins. At one point, I had 4 kids under the age of 4. My children are all young adults now, with the exception of my 14-year-old. I have homeschooled my children all the way through school. I babysit part-time to help supplement my husband's income. I can also help with...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle was amazing!! She helped us before school for almost 3 years! Our son absolutely loved her and we are so sad this chapter is about to end as he goes off to Middle School! We can't say enough positive things about Michelle! She is caring, punctual,...
Stacie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years experience watching young children, starting when I was at the age of 11.
Now, I am a certified teacher and have taught 5th grade for 9 years! I have experience working with children with special needs in both the school and babysitting atmosphere. I currently have a very active 5-year-old daughter, spirited...
Briana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.7
(3)
I am a mother of two beautiful children. I have taken care of lots of my cousins. Made sure we were having fun indoors or outdoors. Helping them with homework anytime they ask or needed. I have also taken care of a young boy who has CP. As his aide I got him up in the morning, dressed and ready for school. While he was at school...
Bridgett can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
4.0
"I was Bridgett’s supervisor at CBNA. While working with Bridgett I found there wasn’t much she wouldn’t do to help someone out if they needed it. Bridgett has a great work ethic and personality. If I had to say one thing she could work on it would be talking when...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for families in Charlottesville VA, WA, and NY. The first family, I lived with for two years. But, I wanted my own place to live and they wanted a live in. So, I started work with another family who I was with for close to two years as well. They got a better job in Ohio and again, I had to say goodbye. Then I...
Lexie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Hayley M.
Macedon, NY
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been working with kids for almost 8 years between babysitting, teen coaching, nannying, and have spent the last 3 years as a toddler teacher at a daycare. I can't imagine doing anything else but working with kids.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alexis! I am currently enrolled in a Master's program for teaching at Syracuse University. I have prior experience working as a long term and short term substitute teacher working with kindergarten through 12th graders. I interned with Upstate Cerebral Palsy during the summer of 2019 working in a preschool program. I also...
Alexyss D.
Macedon, NY
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been babysitting & cleaning for families as a kid, then decided to make a job out of it in my adulthood!
I am a mother of three daughters 23, 21 and 19. I have 15 years of experience teaching preschool age children 3-5-year-olds. I love kids and would love to share my many years of experience with your family.
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Payton R.
Victor, NY
$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Family To Grow With And Help Out In Anyways Possible!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and dedicated childcare provider with four years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My journey in caregiving stems from my desire to positively impact young lives and support families.
My approach to childcare is rooted in patience,...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Grace S.
Canandaigua, NY
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Grace I have 3 years experience in teaching dance to children from the ages of 2-13. I have also babysat on numerous occasions including routinely for a family before.
while parents were working. I love arts and crafts and enjoy encouraging children to play outside and use their creativity in as many ways possible as...
Julia E.
Victor, NY
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's development and well-being. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. I've dedicated the last three years to providing reliable care for families,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shortsville, NY
Susan T.
5.0
Although we did not hire Susan, she was a great candidate and any family would be lucky to have her. She was punctual, experienced, and very passionate about children.
- Katee M.
Kayla D.
5.0
Kayla is my sister in law and has been helping me each week with my 8 month old son! She is super reliable, respectful, passionate, cheerful and kind. She’s great at putting other people before herself! Whether I need a minute to myself or to run an errand she’s there for me and my son when we need...
- Care member
Cynthia F.
5.0
Cyndi does an amazing job taking care of my almost 11 month old twin boys. It's very hard for me to trust someone to take care of my boys. After coming home from a long day, I Love seeing the happy faces staring back up at me. It gets crazy sometimes around the house but Cyndi can handle it. She is...
- Daniella A.
Abbey G.
5.0
Abbey helped me in a last minute crunch in the middle of moving after a sitter had canceled, my kids were even sick! She came to meet us hours after I reached out and was here the next morning to spend the day here watching them until I was finished moving. She was absolutely amazing with them. I...
- Megan B.
Grace D.
5.0
Grace did a wonderful job caring for our 2.5 month old baby for the day. Would certainly recommend and hire again!
- Angelina W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shortsville, NY:
How can I find a Shortsville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shortsville, 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 1 babysitters in Shortsville, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Shortsville, NY?
The average rate for Shortsville, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Shortsville, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shortsville, 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.