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131 babysitters are listed in Syracuse, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Syracuse, NY
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mona is seriously the best babysitter I've ever had. My son absolutely loves her and often asks if she's coming to watch him. She goes above and beyond and I'm seriously grateful I hired her. She's great with both my son and my rambunctious puppy."
Adrianna G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified teacher 6-12th grade social sciences with my masters in education as well! I have nannied for over 10 years and currently work in healthcare full time. I am free on evenings or on weekends for babysitting or tutoring! I also have experience as a nanny and teacher with children who have special...
Juliette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Juliette and her twin sister are both fantastic!! I am very selective with who we hire to babysit and I can't recommend Juliette enough. We have a 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son that require help early in the mornings, starting at 6 am. Juliette was...
Katherine B.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
Lydia C.
Syracuse, NY
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lydia. I am from Spartanburg, South Carolina and I attended the University of SC Upstate and received a BS in Business Management. I currently major in criminal justice and criminology with a minor in forensics at the University of SC. I am the youngest of 8 and I've gotten a lot of experience from babysitting for...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia was very kind and available for me on short notice. I will be hiring her again. Thank you Lydia!"
Aleicia M.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Lianne V.
Syracuse, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
3rd Grade Teacher And Mom Of Six Children. Worked With Children For Several Years.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified elementary teacher with a Masters degree In Elementary Education. I have experience working as an early childhood teacher as well. I also have 6 children of my own. I previously tutored at Syracuse University and through a nonprofit refugee program. These students were high school level and ELLs students. In the past,...
Lianne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lianne was fantastic. She was very communicative and easy to schedule with. She cleaned our home thoroughly with a great eye for detail. We can’t wait to have her come clean again! "
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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:
First Aid
CPR
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 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, 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.
Michelle N.
Syracuse, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 20+ Years Experience With Infants, Children, & Elders Seeking Weekday Position.
5.0
(2)
I started my care career early, when I began babysitting at age 11! I've cared for all age groups, including those with a variety of special needs and disabilities, as an HHA while in Nursing school, and then as an RN for most of my adult life.
Now that I have a toddler of my own with special needs, I have put my Nursing...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is a very kind, compassionate and caring individual. She is trustworthy and highly focused on the quality of her work. I would not hesitate to hire her for any job in a caring profession."
LINDA N.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madisyn is great! My kids were comfortable with her immediately. They had a great time together. She is very kind and helpful."
Christina S.
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, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, 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.
Bella S.
Syracuse, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I Would Describe Myself As A Caregiver Who Is Compassionate, Creative, Loving And Punctual.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Bella and I am 22 years old. I am currently working full-time 7:30am-4 p.m. M-F, and am only available on evenings or weekends. I am looking for a family in the Baldwinsville area that needs limited/part-time help which works with my schedule. I love children and have experience babysitting for friends and...
Bella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bella was so nice and professional from the very first meeting we had. She gave me the impression of being very comfortable with children, very informed, and so calm and collected.
As soon as she met our family I instantly knew she was a great fit, and she...
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, 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)
I have experience with children from babysitting infants, to teaching middle schoolers at an outdoor education center in Georgia, to sending kids off of a zip line at a summer camp in Maine. Kids speak a different language, a delicate balance of silly faces and poker faces is crucial. The bottom line is that I "get" kids, having...
Jenn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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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 5 families in your neighborhood
I would like to be considered for the job, I am an excellent teacher with more than 5 years experience of teaching Math, Spanish and Science in Cuba. I have Teaching Assistant New York State Certificate.
Ariadna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Mina is a wonderful care giver.I have worked with her for many years. Patients love her. She is very kind and caring. She has good decision making skills. She always performs over and above expectations. I highly recommend her as a care giver."
Pamela K.
Jaclyn G.
Syracuse, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone. My name Is Jaclyn, I am 21 years old and I live in San Clemente. I have been a nanny for 10 years and have experience with children of all ages. I consider myself to be outgoing and fun but also a hard worker. My husband and son are my whole world and I absolutely love being a mom more than anything. I love working...
Jaclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Jaclyn has been great with my 1 year old! Very reliable and trustworthy. "
Whitney D.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cora and I am a dedicated caregiver with 10 years of childcare experience. With a background as a teaching assistant and a current pursuit of my master's degree in early childhood special education, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
I believe nature is one of the best and most...
Cora can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It has been two days since Cora watched our son for 7 1/2 hours on short notice. I am still raving to my family about how lucky we feel to have found Cora. Her experience as a special ed Teacher made us feel comfortable that she had the right character and...
Jazmine J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Syracuse, 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.
Juliette V.
5.0
Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged with him, and kept his space tidy....
- Arianne P.
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.
Lydia C.
5.0
Lydia was on time and kind, my son enjoyed his time with her while she was caring for him. I will definitely be contacting Lydia again for future babysitting.
- Valerie G.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Syracuse, NY:
How can I find a Syracuse babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Syracuse, 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 131 babysitters in Syracuse, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Syracuse, NY?
The average rate for Syracuse, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.59 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Syracuse, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Syracuse, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Syracuse, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Syracuse, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 95 reviews of the 131 listed babysitters.