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60 babysitters are listed in Slingerlands, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Slingerlands, NY
Ashley B.
Slingerlands, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full-time, certified teacher. I have extensive experience babysitting for children of all ages. I am interested in part-time summer care and/or tutoring.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Have experience babysitting children from ages 1-12, American Red Cross CPR certified. Work many summer camps as a camp counselor, always around kids and love being active and playing outside. Have experience cooking for kids, putting them to bed, and driving them to activites.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelly K.
Slingerlands, NY
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I used to baby-sit for a family up the road. Both girls were really young. We would play and have snack time. We never really sat around. I would always make sure we were doing an activity or something other than watching television. I think kids are so cute. I have a lot of patients and experience with babysitting. I am not a...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Alisson, I graduated as a psychologist in February and have several years of experience with children of various ages from infants to teenagers.
I am CPR certified, I know how to swim and I have experience with children with ADHD too.
Right now I am working with children and I am looking for something...
Alisson can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
In my spare time, I like to bake! I have enjoyed baking ever since I was really young. A couple years back I started my own small side business making and shipping cookies. I love to be able to use my creative side to come up with new recipes and test them out. I love that baking is something you can involve kids with and have...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Aubrey M.
Slingerlands, NY
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Aubrey, and I am from Guilderland, NY. I have done babysitting for 3 years and worked as a gymnastics coach for 1-14-year-olds! I am in school to graduate in June 2024 as a cosmetologist! I have a 3. 4GPA and will be continuing my education at Hartwick College! I am going to major in Early Education or Pediatrics!...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, organized, and energetic person who will ensure your child receives appropriate care and who can also do additional tasks if needed. I've baby sat on and off for years but I am currently a middle school teacher who is looking for a summer job doing what I love most. With my experience and personality, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Elizabeth was great with my intense, energetic, Minecraft-obsessed elementary schooler who can require a lot of patience and flexibility from adults. She took on a full day her first time meeting us when I needed last minute childcare in order to work from home,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids and work during the school year as an elementary school counselor. I obtained my masters in school counseling in 2019 and have been working as a school counselor ever since. With that in mind, I am available to work during the summers and after school hours. I am creative, fun and full of energy. I have...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Grace was our neighbor and cared for our three children when they were young. She was punctual, reliable and good with the kids."
Nancy C.
Maggie S.
Schenectady, NY
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Maggie, I'm a student in college working for my teaching degree. I have always loved spending time with kids and watching them grow, I have about a year of professional babysitting and I will always jump for opportunities when I can. I can arrange fun games to play with the little ones and also be there to help with...
5.0
"Maggie is currently watching my son part time. I'm so glad we found her! She is dependable and reliable! She always responds to my calls and texts and my son really loves her. Such a nice person as well. I would definitely recommend!"
Sarah P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3+ years of experience, former au pair. I am comfortable with newborns and infants, though I've taken care of teenagers before. Speaking both English and Spanish, I'm creative, reliable and punctual. can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maria Camila watched our two young children and we would highly recommend her for babies and children of any age. She's watched them as babies and again later as school aged children. She kept our kids safe, entertained (without screens!), fed and happy. When we...
Ashley M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently only on here for pet sitting!!
Insured for pet sitting and dog walking..
My name is Marissa. I work as a substitute for the Chatham Central School District and love working with kids! I have 15 years of babysitting experience including those with disabilities. I also took a safety sitters course and am certified in...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Most dependable babysitter I've ever had! Gets my kids ready in the morning and to camp on time. I trust her driving them, and my daughter tells me she drives better than me. She's also super flexible, which I highly appreciate!"
Stephanie Q.
Cecelia H.
Albany, NY
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cecelia and I am a full time Nurse. I have loved children and enjoyed taking care of them for as long as I can remember. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been doing so on and off since! I have so much love to give and I hope you allow me to share that with your children! :)
Cecelia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cecelia was great with our little guy! We have known her for a year now and can't wait to have her watch for us again."
Doug T.
Bibi Z.
Schenectady, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to 9-years old , as well as twins. I am loving, very nice, reliable , responsible, and a very respectful person whom anyone can trust to take care of their children. I have three children of my own 2 daughters who are 28 and 25, and a son who's 23. I treat the...
5.0
"Bibi took care of my daughter from the age of 6 weeks to 15 months. We had to part ways only because we relocated to another state when my daughter was 15 months, else would have continued all the way into preschool. She was very loving, organized, and fully...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! To begin, I started watching children at age 15 by caring for my cousins when they were babies.
Additionally, I am the oldest of three siblings, and I have taken that role very seriously and still do.
My most recent job was caring for a family who has 3 boys, aged 2, 5, and 8. I had worked with them for over a year, and...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Alyssa has babysat 1-2x/week for my two children (ages 3 & 5) for about 3 months. She is prompt, flexible, responsible, and fun. She initiates play w my children, takes the time to teach them, is creative in her play with them, and they just love her. They look...
Alison S.
Bonnie R.
Albany, NY
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Giver Available Day Hours Or Some Weekends For The Summer.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My first job growing up was sitting! I was certified in First Aid and CPR for many years while working at a Family Shelter as Program Director'
I have reliable transportation and no points on my Driver license that I have had for over 38years. I can provide proof of my clean driving record.
I love taking care of kids, elderly...
Bonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bonnie nannied for our daughter from ages ~1.5-3. She was responsive, considerate, timely, communicative, and genuinely loved our daughter. She was thoughtful about helping us out even when she wasn't scheduled to work, and even helped us donate furniture when we...
Ashley K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Orange County native who has a diverse background in babysitting and tutoring. I provide child care services from the occasional weekend babysitting to nannying for families, my tutoring skills are typically geared toward the sciences and math. I am available after school on weekdays and most weekends. I am comfortable with...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gabi is bright, responsible and relates well with children. I have 4 children with 4 different personalities and she managed them wonderfully. My children raved about her and cannot wait to have her back."
Andrea R.
Emily H.
Albany, NY
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a UAlbany graduate student studying public health and social work seeking babysitting or nannying positions (either one time or reoccurring). I have 7+ years of experience with ages 4months to 12 years old. As a former preschool teacher, I am have tons of knowledge on curriculum development including...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily arrived early, and made an instant connection with both of our kids. We were in town for a wedding and were so relieved that she didn't mind staying until midnight and also worked with us as we requested more time than we originally had. Somehow, she got the...
Theresa G.
Jean Line L.
Schenectady, NY
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Jean Line , I am 27 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Schenectady County Community College earning my Early Childhood degree. Taking care of others has been a passion of mine for a very long time. I love kids. I enjoy being around them making them laugh, teaching them from right and wrong and helping them out...
Jean Line can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jean Line was great taking me to and from the hospital (very responsible driver) and watching my 6-year-old when I had an outpatient procedure. She was calm and kept checking with me to make sure I didn’t need anything. My daughter had a wonderful time coloring and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am available for weekend or evening babysitting. For the past 10 years I have been a self-employed house cleaner, so if you need help with cleaning, while I am babysitting, or when the children are asleep, we can definitely discuss that..
Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Christina came to my home on short notice to watch my 2 children. She was absolutely amazing! My kids loved her. My 3 year old wanted to leave with her and her 6 year old who came along to help. I definitely recommend Christina and will use her again."
Connie D.
Vered O.
Albany, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a fun, warm, and responsible 24-year-old living on the Upper West Side. I look forward to talking to you and seeing if I can be the right fit for your family!
Vered can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Vered is creative, fun and energetic . She connects great with kids. She is responsible and very reliable!
I highly recommend Vered!"
Ruth M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Slingerlands, NY
Elizabeth D.
5.0
Elizabeth was great with my intense, energetic, Minecraft-obsessed elementary schooler who can require a lot of patience and flexibility from adults. She took on a full day her first time meeting us when I needed last minute childcare in order to work from home, and did amazing at making it a fun...
- Care member
Grace M.
5.0
Grace was our neighbor and cared for our three children when they were young. She was punctual, reliable and good with the kids.
- Nancy C.
Maggie S.
5.0
Maggie is currently watching my son part time. I'm so glad we found her! She is dependable and reliable! She always responds to my calls and texts and my son really loves her. Such a nice person as well. I would definitely recommend!
- Sarah P.
Maria R.
5.0
I appreciated how she was so patient and caring to my son. She was very playful with him as well, I definitely recommend her to anybody looking for a babysitter, she's great.
- Yolanda C.
Marissa S.
5.0
Most dependable babysitter I've ever had! Gets my kids ready in the morning and to camp on time. I trust her driving them, and my daughter tells me she drives better than me. She's also super flexible, which I highly appreciate!
- Stephanie Q.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Slingerlands, NY:
How can I find a Slingerlands babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Slingerlands, 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 6 babysitters in Slingerlands, 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 Slingerlands, NY?
The average rate for Slingerlands, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 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 Slingerlands, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Slingerlands, 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.