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60 babysitters are listed in Smithtown, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Smithtown, NY
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am parent of three wonderful educated grown children. For eight years, I worked as a teacher assistant in elementary schools. I then moved into a position as an administrative assistant in a high school. I am a caring loving and experienced adult who has taken care of children my entire adult life. I am available to transport...
Diane can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Patrice S.
Smithtown, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of four. They are 37, 35, 34 and 32 years old. I have 10 grandchildren. I love being around kids. I worked at Nassau County Medical center for 10 years as a nurses aide. I worked as a Crossing Guard for 10 years in commack for the fourth precinct. I am looking to provide transportation for elderly patients,...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Alexa S.
Smithtown, NY
$22-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a caregiver, I find great joy in nurturing and enriching the lives of children. With four years of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and providing reliable child care. My patient and calm nature allows me to handle any situation with composure. I believe in open communication with parents, ensuring...
Danielle R.
Smithtown, NY
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hey! My Name Is Danielle And A Little About Me Is I Am 28, And Been Helping Out Families For 8+ Yrs!
I'd describe my personality as considerate, good-hearted, fun-loving.
I like working with kids because growing up I had a big family and I was always the one watching over my younger family members, it made me want to work with kids and help out families, working with elementary school kids to special needs kids has really...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jennifer B.
Smithtown, NY
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love children! I have babysat for children in the past. I am also NYS certified teacher. I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and my Master's degree in Reading. I would be reading to your children and working on various educational activities.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I have 3 years of experience with a 6-month-old and a 4, 5 and 8-year-old. I can help with Travel, laundry, cooking, house keeping and pet care. I am currently in college majoring in nursing (it is mandatory I have my vaccinations and am CPR certified).
Aleena can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I am currently a paraprofessional working with children with autism. I have experience babysitting children from birth on. I am looking for a summer only job and am available from early AM till 2:30 Monday through Thursday and all day on Fridays.. I am a hardworking and caring person who has a passion for working with and caring...
Jeanine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Debra S.
Smithtown, NY
$25-30/hr • 18 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Debra. I have many years of experience working with children that include babysitting, being a full time nanny, and working as a preschool teacher. I am punctual, able to follow directions and a caring person. I am looking forward to helping a family with their children and hopefully make a positive impact on...
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny/babysitter with passion and dedication. I go above and beyond for my cleints. I love to play games (indoor/outdoor) with the children as well as sports, arts and crafts, and reading. I can change diapers, give baths, prepare snacks and meals, and put children to bed.
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very dependable and flexible when it comes to scheduling."
Julianne M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of a beautiful 10-year-old child. We live in Desert Ridge area. I am currently starting my photography business again after years of raising my son and was hoping to grab a part time job with an adorable little one! lol! I love kids!!! I love to even photograph kids lol! My babysitting jobs used to end up costing...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica goes the extra mile while taking care of both children and the elderly. She is hard working and passionate about the task in front of her. She has a fantastic personality that will brighten anyone's day. I would highly recommend her to take care of your...
Sarah N.
Ashley L.
Bay Shore, NY
$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids, I always babysit, I work well with everyone and have no problems, kids love me. I love to play with them and make them smile, I will be glad with any job, but I rather to be with kids more then anything, I know how kids can be but no kid for me is difficult, I love kids and this is why my career is...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karen A.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karen. I'm an experienced childcare provider with over 30 years of experience. As a mother of three young adults, I'm passionate about supporting children's growth and creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I'm available for part-time or occasional babysitting. Thank you for considering me. I look...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen was such amazing help and came to my rescue when my options had fallen through. She was on time, immediately connected with my kids and the kids said they had a great time with her! Will definitely hire Karen again!"
Brianna A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a junior in college who has 5 years of experience. I can help with travel, errands, homework, you name it! I have my own car and am willing to provide any transportation needed. I also have a part-time job where I work around people constantly and have volunteered regularly at the hospitals through school programs. I love...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have 3 boys and have utilized Hanna for years, she has cared for my now 3 year old since he was a newborn and the others as young boys. She is "beyond her years" as far as dependability, punctuality, responsibility and the care she provides....and not to mention...
Rebekah L.
Kelley G.
Huntington Station, NY
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
My Name's Kelley!
I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice.
I am very flexible and willing to work with you.
I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old.
I have experience with special needs children.
I have CPR and First Aid certification...
5.0
"She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "
Jamie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaylee, and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I have been 13 years old. I have experience of caring for children of all ages! I have siblings ages of 18, 17, 12, and 8 years old. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person! I love playing games and doing crafts. I could also help around the house...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 2 daughters. She was easy to communicate with, she showed up on time, and most importantly our daughters had a great time."
Nicole W.
Pam S.
Selden, NY
$20-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
EXPERIENCED NANNY/EARLYCHILHOOD TEACHER** CPR/FIRST AIDE CERTIFIED
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Before\After School Care/Weekends
CPR/FIRST AIDE (Adult/Child/Infant) CERTIFIIED exp 2/27
. Hello !. I am presently working as a Special Education Aide in the Longwood School District (9:30-3:15 ( M-F) and looking for before \ after school care hours.
My experience ranges from preschool teacher(infants-Pre K), family...
Pam can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Pam was great with our kids. She was always on time and had lots of ideas for activities and crafts. We knew we could always rely on her to take a good care of the little ones."
Anastassia L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cristal :) I've always loved working with kids. I'm always the go to babysitter mainly because I truly enjoy spending time with children. I appreciate all that comes with babysitting from the good to the not so great. I love arts & crafts and I'm a firm believer in learning through play.
I have an extensive...
Cristal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cristal has helped my husband and I with our newborn son who is now 4 months old. During covid we both worked from home and Cristal was a literal God send, she was ON time, respectful, and clean(we are germaphobes). She was able to take care of him while we worked...
Taylor J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wendy was with our family for 5 years. She started watching my children from the ages of 3 & 5 and now they are 8 & 10. She is extremely punctual, dependable and responsible. She was great with my children in and out of the house as she brought them to various...
Meredith F.
Nasrin Z.
East Setauket, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
3 years of experience providing childcare with infants and toddlers (6 months - 4 years) Currently working at Three Village Central School District at the after school program working with Prek-6th grade students. Also work at the Setauket Presbyterian Preschool working with children (3-5 years old). I also have extensive nanny...
Nasrin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Nasrin (who goes by Mimi). She was very responsive when we were working out the details of a 5-day stint of full-time care. She arrived each day full of energy and ideas, and even with a bag of craft supplies. And she took our...
Eliza S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I have worked at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind...
Karen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Karen is a lovely woman. Never did we have to worry about someone not tending to our children. She was great with homework and keeping the kids occupied. My kids like to be outside playing and she was always up for anything. I never had to worry about texting and...
Kerri O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Smithtown, NY
Margaret O.
5.0
Margaret is very friendly and energetic with my toddler age girls, they love playing with her and are excited when she comes to watch them! She is very dependable and flexible when it comes to scheduling.
- Julianne M.
Jessica N.
5.0
Jessica goes the extra mile while taking care of both children and the elderly. She is hard working and passionate about the task in front of her. She has a fantastic personality that will brighten anyone's day. I would highly recommend her to take care of your loved one!
- Sarah N.
Karen A.
5.0
Karen was such amazing help and came to my rescue when my options had fallen through. She was on time, immediately connected with my kids and the kids said they had a great time with her! Will definitely hire Karen again!
- Brianna A.
Hanna K.
5.0
I have 3 boys and have utilized Hanna for years, she has cared for my now 3 year old since he was a newborn and the others as young boys. She is "beyond her years" as far as dependability, punctuality, responsibility and the care she provides....and not to mention my boys LOVE her! We use her for...
- Rebekah L.
Kelley G.
5.0
She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley!
- Jamie S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Smithtown, NY:
How can I find a Smithtown babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Smithtown, 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 28 babysitters in Smithtown, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Smithtown, NY?
The average rate for Smithtown, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.14 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 Smithtown, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Smithtown, 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.
Ratings for Smithtown, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Smithtown, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.