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Jessica N.
Syracuse, NY
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Jessica . I have worked with adolescents since I graduated high school. I started off doing after school programs and summer programs. I then went on to get an enrichment leader position through catholic charities. There I lead a group of 15 plus students in different activities. I also received a position as a...
I am an experienced housekeeper. I also have experience taking care of the elderly as a PCA. I have a 13-year-old daughter of my own, so I am able to care for children as well.
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
4.0
(12)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is a wonderful caregiver. She worked with us as a part-time summer nanny for our 1-year-old. She is responsible, thoughtful, loving, sweet, and communicative. As an educator, she has child development in mind, and our little one learned a lot under her...
Molly H.
Joyce G.
Liverpool, NY
$16-17/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids from different backgrounds and in different settings. I have worked with kids at home, school, and church. I have been working with children since I was in high school and I have enjoyed it since then. I can play with them, help them do their homework and cook for them
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce was great with my girls. Look forward to having her as a sitter again!!!"
Ryan T.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"In a word, Jude is fantastic. She is spirited, friendly, highly intelligent, and possesses a social awareness which allows her to seamlessly slip into the lives of perfect strangers. You would be hard pressed to find someone more joyful and loving around children....
Brian N.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Clara came to nanny for our 3 children (11 months, 3 years, and 9 years) after strong recommendations from family. The experience was during our vacation so we could get away for adult time. We will be inviting Clara to all of our vacations and plan to ask for her...
Kristy L.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Felicia had been watching my daughter for more than a year, and she's a perfect nanny! She's always on time, sticks to initial schedule. She has high standards for hygiene and safety, which will be particularly important for younger kids. Her place was clean and...
Hyojeong K.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Eleanor. I just recently moved to Santa Fe after finishing graduate school in New York. I am currently a professional triathlete in the area, so when I am not training I would be happy to help with child and pet care needs! I've been using care. com for close to five years and have plenty of experience with...
Eleanor can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie is amazing with children! She has done a great job with my 7 month old daughter. I come home to a clean living room, the dishes done, and the baby happily sleeping. I fully trust Ellie with my daughter and she would do great with multiple children of all...
Raynee R.
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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My children light up when they see Skylar and ask about her all the time! She exudes joy and positivity, and is full of fun and creative ideas to engage my little ones. Skylar is responsible and nurturing and I know my kids feel safe around her."
Megan V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a First grade teacher. I graduated from Oswego in December of 2022, and have a degree in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and a minor in Athletic Coaching.
I am looking to make some extra money on the weekends/after school. Please message me with any questions!
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our family has been lucky enough to have Haley as our daughters nanny for some time now.
We met Haley through this app and after meeting her, our daughter took right to her!
Haley has always showed up on time or early for her shift. She has arranged games,...
Kristen N.
Beatrice B.
Syracuse, NY
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Miss Bea was the best nanny for our new baby, Marina! She was always on time and very helpful - and our daughter adored her. Highly recommend Bea!"
Robin L.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makaela is great! She is reliable and very flexible. Our son is always in great hands and cared for. She is smart, helpful, and a true professional."
Aislinn H.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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
(3)
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 is great! She has helped take care of our 11 months old boy for more than 2 months. The little one really really likes her. She would read books to him, play games, and take him out to a nearby playground whenever weather permits. Our neighbors who ever...
Yea-jen H.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You can't go wrong with Jenn! I highly recommend her. Jenn has been cleaning our place for a few months. She does a great job attending to what we need done (dishes, mopping, etc). She is flexible and is great with our cats, which we really value. "
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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.
Joyce G.
5.0
Joyce was great with my girls. Look forward to having her as a sitter again!!!
- Ryan T.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Skaneateles, NY:
How can I find a Skaneateles babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Skaneateles, 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 Skaneateles, 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 Skaneateles, NY?
The average rate for Skaneateles, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.75 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 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.