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I graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Selected Studies, concentrating on Childhood Education. I have many years of experience babysitting and working in schools, including preschools and daycares. I also have experience working with children with disabilities. I was a substitute teacher when I...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
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
$10-15/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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
I'm a 24 years old from Quebec who is now living in Auburn, New York! I'm a very caring person with a big heart and I enjoy working with people and kids. It makes me feel very good to help people and bring cheer to their life! I'm very energic and always smiling. I'm also extremely dependable and trustworthy. In the past I've...
Skills:
First Aid
Shannon L.
Homer, NY
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, whether you're looking for someone to watch after your elderly parent(s), you're child(ren) or any special pets I am willing to help and make it work within my schedule as best as I can! Please reach out with any questions
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon does a great job with both my toddler and baby. Her calm demeanor keeps the two year old under control. She is better at getting the baby to nap than I am! We will all miss Shannon when we move :("
Megan B.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jude is an extraordinary caregiver for our nearly three-year-old son. She is everything we want and need in a caregiver: loving and thoughtful; experienced and competent; creative and interesting; and mature and patient. With every encounter, she surprises and...
Jessica G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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...
Care member
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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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
I've been babysitting part time since I was 14 and nannying full time for the past 5 years. I was in San Diego, CA for 3 of them, but since moved back to Syracuse, NY where I've continued nannying. I have experience watching children ages newborn to 7 years old. I have the most experience with babies and toddlers. I love caring...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would send me updates with pictures from time to time. Will definitely hire her again!"
Miranda M.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Angelina, a 19-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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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
(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
"I had to go back to work full time when our son turned 4 months and a spot at a daycare never materialized. We had to search for a nanny and were very worried about the person we would hire. Claudia not only gave us peace of mind but also made us reject the...
Natalia L.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, 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. "
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have a four almost 5-year-old niece who I have helped taken care of since she was born. I also occasionally babysit 4-year-old twins who I have babysat since they were 1. I like kids and enjoy watching them grow and experience life.
Madisyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madisyn does a very great job baby sitting my 4 year old.She has been watching her since she was born.Madisyn is very attentive, thoughtful , timely, & creative which were some of the many beautiful traits about her."
Care member
Mina A.
Syracuse, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 children and did good job. I am very happy, friendly person. In my life church come first, then family and job.
Mina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mina is Fabulous! She is great with my 2 children. They love her. She is professional, friendly, has a great personality and is easy to talk to.
She picks them up from day care when I have to work late, gets down on the floor to play with them, feeds them,...
Patricia W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Skaneateles, NY
Shannon L.
5.0
We feel so lucky to have found Shannon! Definitely recommend.
- Lindsay F.
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.
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...
- Care member
Christina H.
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 babysitter!
- Liz C.
Kelly M.
5.0
We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would send me updates with pictures from time to time. Will definitely hire her again!
- Miranda M.
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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 3 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 $15.00 per hour as of January 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.