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Shannon H.
Auburn, NY
$16-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello there,
My name is Shannon.
I currently hold many titles but I'd have to say being a mother is my favorite.
My second favorite is Miss H, at work. I currently work in special education with middle school and high school age children. I love my work at the school but I am taking the summer off to spend extra time with my...
Anne M.
Marcellus, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had lots of experience in babysitting. I am a mother of a 12-year-old, I am comfortable in working with all ages of children from newborn up. I do have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and 10 years of work in that field. I am also willing to add light housekeeping tasks, laundry, dishes and meal prep into work if that is...
Anne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Mona H.
Syracuse, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For Full-time Job. 10+ Years Of Experience With All Ages.
4.1
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mona I've been caring for children for a long time (20+ yrs) ages range from newborns to teens, my experiences include my 7 kids that I've raised I'm a very patient person I love kids I'd like to think I have a nice personality easy to get along with and I take pride in what I do... my kids would be a perfect example...
Mona can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's an amazing sitter/nanny, I honestly would not be able trust anyone else with my kids!"
Aliyah A.
Heather C.
Syracuse, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative caregiver and teacher. I have about 7 years of experience working with children, from infants to 12 years old. I am currently teaching reading in an elementary school, but I have also worked in a childcare center as an infant teacher. I have a passion for the outdoors and love...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Heather has been a fantastic babysitter for our two little ones. She's reliable, punctual, flexible, communicative and responsible. Heather is fun, creative and so engaging with the kids, frequently reading books, playing games or doing arts and crafts. We're lucky...
Shannon R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am experienced watching children of ages 6 months to 13-year-old. I have 5 years experience as a part time care giver including care giver for my niece. I am currently a nursing student in Syracuse area and would like to help out with your baby sitting needs
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(23)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jude - a real-life, Irish-American Mary Poppins with a funny accent. My husband is a Colonel in the military - we moved to Anchorage a year ago - and I have a 25-year-old daughter who has just finished her 2nd Master's Degree in London, England. I absolutely adore children, I'm lots of fun, really kind, stable,...
Jude can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Going back to work was hard, but Jude made it much easier! I had full confidence that my little one was in excellent hands each day AND was going to have a great day. Jude makes every day fun and engaging. She is very punctual, communicative, and happy to help in...
Katie P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have had over 15 years of experience in caregiving. From Adults, Elders, Children & pets, I have cared for them all over the years! I have extensive knowledge in caring for all ages. I have worked for elders that needed over night care, bathroom care, feeding, bathing etc. I have been a nanny for infants-18y/o. I also have...
Clara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"WONDERFUL personality!! Goofy-- yet responsible and respectful."
Paula J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 6 years of experience working with children. I am certified through NYS to care for infants and toddlers. I previously worked at the JCC as a teacher located in DeWitt. My mission is to communicate with parents and remain devoted to helping children think creatively. Being proactive, consistent, and educating...
Felicia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Felicia took care of our 18-month old toddler for 4 months during the academic term while I taught, and she was the BEST thing that happened to our family! Our son adored her, and she was always calm, caring, soothing, and affectionate with him. I had never trusted...
Zahra V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am married with a baby girl born in July 2018. I've been watching children since high school which ranged from babysitting children of all ages to teaching a summer riding camp for a couple of years with children 4-12 years old.
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina has been sitting for us for over a year now. She is extremely reliable and is great with our kids. She goes above and beyond and is always helping out with things like laundry and picking up the house. We are grateful to have found such a wonderful...
Liz C.
3.0
(2)
I have Professional Nanny experience, plus lots of babysitting experience. I have house sitting/ keeping/ organizing experience. Pet sitting as well. Very reliable, passed background checks for 20+ yrs.
I'm highly educated, ethical, joyous, Christian, Trustworthy, fun, friendly & caring
Not vaccinated for valid...
Belinda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Belinda has been cleaning our home for over a year and has been wonderful! She is trustworthy, reliable and does a beautiful job. She is always friendly and even works around our young kids if we are home. Would absolutely recommend her."
Bridget Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Skylar. I am a recent graduate of Syracuse University who recently fully located full-time to Syracuse with 10+ years in experience in child care. My friends would describe me as warm, bubbly, energetic, and empathic. Coming from a big family, I have always loved spending time with children and my dream job is to become...
Skylar can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Skylar is kindhearted, smart, fun and was a perfect addition to our family. She treated our kids like her own, even leaving them little notes when she knew she would be gone for a couple days! She is one of those that quickly became someone that I as a mom could...
Sarah N.
Beatrice B.
Syracuse, NY
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bea, and as the fourth out of six kids, my experience with childcare started with caring for my younger brothers. Since then, I have gained extensive experience caring for infants and children of families found through both personal connections and Care. com. I have always loved spending time with children, and...
Beatrice can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oh, where do I even begin with Bea?! We had the absolute pleasure of having her take care of our 6 month old for the summer, and we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful and engaging caregiver.
From the very first day, it was clear she had a special connection...
Kadi W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Angelina, a 20-year-old from Liverpool, NY. I am from a very close-knit family and love to spend my summers with my younger cousins. I have over 8 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. We love to play board games, bake treats, do crafts, walk to the park, or swim in the pool!
I am currently a...
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Angelina made me feel very comfortable as soon as I met her! She is great with my 1.5 year old daughter. She is very interactive while playing, reading, and making sure my daughters needs are met! "
Chelsey R.
Makaela R.
Syracuse, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Makaela and I am reliable, fun, and organized care giver! I just recently moved to the area to attend graduate school and am looking to make a little extra money. I have 12/13 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so over...
Makaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makaela babysat our two-year-old son a few times. She did a great job watching him. He enjoyed her visits and was happy when she was around. Makaela is personable and would always arrive on time. I was confident that she was taking great care of our son when we...
Lori S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience in childcare working as a pre-school teacher! Here I gained knowledge and experience caring for children 6 weeks old to 5 years old! Each day we engaged in fun educational activities ranging from art, science, music and more!
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie took care of my 4 month old and she gave him so much love and attention. We were so lucky to have found Stephanie. I highly recommend her."
Gabriella K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Claudia G, I am Looking for a new family to work for. I have 6 years working with kids.
I am a responsible and energetic person who loves work with kids. Adaptable and flexible
Able to multi-task, emotionally mature to deal with children.
Functions
Organize and take part in leisure activities such as...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Claudia was a wonderful Nanny for our son. She is such a loving, kind and caring person. Extremely reliable, dependable and a hard worker. I couldn’t recommend her enough."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I've had the pleasure of working with kids of all ages, from babies to middle schoolers, and everywhere in between. Whether I was babysitting infants, teaching at an outdoor education center in Georgia, or helping kids conquer their fear of heights by sending them off a zip line at a summer camp , I've had hands-on...
Jenn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenn is a fantastic caregiver for our 3 year old kiddo and we would highly recommend her. She is trustworthy and reliable, and our daughter (and pets) love her! We use Jenn on a regular basis and have always felt at ease with her. Our daughter always looks forward...
Care member
Maya L.
Syracuse, NY
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Maya and I am currently a rising junior studying Psychology and Family Sciences at Syracuse University.
I have done both volunteer and paid work with children for the past 4+ years including babysitting, camp counselor, and working as a teaching aid in a kindergarten classroom.
During the summer I work...
5.0
"Maya was great! My kid had a lot of fun playing with her before going to bed. I was happily surprised that she got him down for the night. I would absolutely hire Maya again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Meghan and I am currently a primary teacher at a local district. I've obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, and am currently working on my Master's to provide English as a New Language service to students. This experience has helped me to create an enriching environment and a strong rapport between...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Meghan blew us away when she babysat for our 2 year old son. We had her watch him part-time, a few days a week. Not only did she put our minds at ease the second we met her at her interview with us, but we never worried when we left our son with her because of how...
Sarah L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey!! My name is Aly and I'm currently the owner of small business, alongside being a part time party princess!!
I love working with children and have been watching toddlers, and kids since I was 11 years old. My responsibilities have included after school care, fun and engaging crafts, simple meal prep, and even homework help...
Aly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Aly has baby sat for us on numerous occasions and has always been very responsible and caring with our son. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Skaneateles, NY
Mona H.
5.0
Mona was one of the best people I have ever hired. My kids loved her and she treated them as if they were her own. She constantly would come up with daily activities for them to do. She would do things around the house that wasn't part of the job description just because she knew it would lighten...
- Melissa H.
Heather C.
5.0
Heather has been a fantastic babysitter for our two little ones. She's reliable, punctual, flexible, communicative and responsible. Heather is fun, creative and so engaging with the kids, frequently reading books, playing games or doing arts and crafts. We're lucky to have found her!
- Shannon R.
Jude M.
5.0
Going back to work was hard, but Jude made it much easier! I had full confidence that my little one was in excellent hands each day AND was going to have a great day. Jude makes every day fun and engaging. She is very punctual, communicative, and happy to help in any way. My little one wiggles with...
- Katie P.
Clara B.
5.0
Yes! clar-uh is great!!! very fun and fair with the kids! will keep her on our phone list for SURE!
- Cassandra B.
Felicia W.
5.0
Best 'babysitter' EVER. Felicia was amazing. She's much more than a babysitter. She was was a role model and positive influence for my 3 year old son. They say it's so important for the minds of little ones to be stimulated and intrigued for optimal brain development. Felicia 'babysits' with...
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How much do babysitters charge in Skaneateles, NY?
The average rate for Skaneateles, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.75 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 Skaneateles, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Skaneateles, 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.