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60 babysitters are listed in Tappan, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tappan, NY
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained, certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator. Over the past 20 years, I have worked as a teacher (preschool through high school) and Nanny/Family Assistant as well as having raised my own college-aged child. I hold 19 ECE units and maintain ongoing professional development. I have worked with children of all ages...
Roberta can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is a top of the line caregiver. She is deeply attuned and I immediately learned from her watching her interact with our 10 month old. We have had her occasionally support our daughter over a few months for a few hours at a time and our daughter felt calm and...
Suzanne A.
Deyanira M.
New City, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing caregiver with over 6 years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in providing a safe, supportive environment where children can learn, explore, and reach their full potential. My formal and reserved nature, coupled with patience and calmness, allows me to...
Deyanira can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deya is a responsible and trustful person. My kids enjoyed having her around. They bonded really quick. She is also a very flexible person, especially with our crazy family schedule."
Marlene R.
Jessica U.
White Plains, NY
$30-55/hr • 4 yrs exp
My Name Is Jessica And I Am Ready To Be The Greatest Babysitter You've Met.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as dedicated, responsible and caring.
I love working with kids because it reminds me of how wonderful and exciting the world can be. Kids are amazing and deserve the best care that can be given to them.
I'm looking for a job that allows me the opportunity to work the best way possible with their...
5.0
"Jessica worked with us for a year helping out with 3 boys. She is highly dependable, creative, warm, and always on time. She is so calm and really handles multiple children and their schedules well. She is also a trained teacher so her help with homework is...
Iona M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum.
*Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Upbeat, Fun loving, but most of all very responsible. I love kids of all ages. I am an empty Nester woman who resides in Bayside, NY. The most rewarding moments of my life have involved raising my beautiful son... and hopefully assisted you with your beautiful children. . Looking forward to hearing from you...... Cindy.
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy is the best Nanny in the world. She is always happy, very responsive, punctual and she is always doing all sorts of games and activities with my little boy. She is always giving a lot of attention to M.'s needs and never use her phone during her time with M....
Florencia M.
Mackenzie C.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$18-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mackenzie . I am currently going to college at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY and I am studying nursing. I am a fourth year student. I absolutely love children of all ages and love to help out with anything needed. I do have my own car and I am comfortable with almost everything! If you have any questions feel free to...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"MacKenzie is the most punctual and reliable person I have ever witnessed. She always comes a few minutes early and is never rushing off. The first time our son met her he smiled so excitedly. It was love at first sight and we have been so blessed to have MacKenzie...
Alicia U.
Carolyn C.
Tarrytown, NY
$51/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Milly. I am a caring, loving and responsible sitter looking for the opportunity to provide families with the best care for their children. I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life by helping them learn and grow. I am also available for date nights for parents who need a sitter for their kids.
Milly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Absolutely adored and loved Milly. I hired her to come early on the weekday mornings and look after my 4 year old daughter, help with breakfast, getting dressed and then driving her to school, as I had to leave early for work. I loved her calm nature, she’s very...
Care member
Bridget H.
Yonkers, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a recent graduate of Fordham University. I am an experienced and enthusiastic babysitter. I have babysat for multiple families during my high school and college years. I love doing arts and crafts, playtime and story time with the children. I also used to lifeguard and teach swim lessons so I have taken First Aid and CPR...
5.0
"My 7 and 8 years old boys loved having Bridget as a babysitter! Honestly she would still be our babysitter if it weren't for our circumstances. She's reliable, trustworthy and worked well with my boys. We wish her well and know that another family would be happy...
Sarah S.
Cynthia L.
Yonkers, NY
$32-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Cynthia! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15 years old. I have experience with children of all ages, ranging from 3 months- 16 years old. I am super caring and fun! I take pride in my punctuality and reliability. Looking forward to speaking with you!
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Cynthia was on time, proactive in communication and the kids loved her. Couldn’t have been better. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Since I was 15yrs old I've helped raised my baby sister. When she was born I had to grow up fast and switch over from sitting at home and watching ABC family to learning how to properly heat up a bottle. Since then I've changed from this and loved the experience. I helped raise her from taking her out to the park, giving her...
Essence can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Essence always goes above and beyond for families in need of childcare and pet care. She is a very loving and positive person. Essence has an excellent attitude and is a natural self starter. I have known Essence for many years, since she was a child. She is very...
Sheryl L.
Fran V.
White Plains, NY
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I'm 22 years old and I live in White Plains, NY. As a full time nanny I have encountered many children and families that have shaped and molded me into a flexible person who thinks on her feet. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and elementary aged children. I'm not a...
Fran can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fran is the very best! she is flexible and always worked around my crazy schedule! My kids love her! She will always be apart of the family."
Maria P.
5.0
(2)
My Name is Abril and I love hanging out with kids. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for 8 years, I have worked at a daycare as a lead teacher and have experience working at a public school as a teacher's aid. I...
Abril can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abril was a fantastic sitter for my 3-year-old twin girls. She was on time, sweet, and immediately connected with the girls, who can be very hard to please sometimes! She texted with us while we were away and gave details of her time with the girls when we...
Ashley G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"
Sian R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a school psychologist for grades K-8 with an M. A. in school psychology and over 10 years of experience, so caring for children is my life. I have previously worked with autistic toddlers and have babysat for families with children who range in ages 5 months to 14 years. I believe in enriching the lives of every...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Danielle was awesome! She really engaged my daughter and made sure she was fed, clean and Well taken care of. Her professionalism was fantastic. She is my go-to person when I need a sitter. Would definitely hire again."
Maya K.
Yeda M.
Scarsdale, NY
$33/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekends All Day And Between 10 Am Until 2 Pm In Week Days.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !
My name is Yeda, and I'm an accounting associate who also enjoys babysitting in my spare time. I was a babysitter for 7+ years while a full time student in some of those years. I'm currently available for afternoons, date nights and weekends.
I previously lived in Harrison, where I cared for three wonderful boys (now 5,...
Yeda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yeda is a very responsible and sweet woman. She is always on time and is so loving to my girls. She keeps us updated on how everything is going. We look forward to date nights and know our daughters are in great and safe hands with Yeda!"
Ashton R.
Christabell N.
Yonkers, NY
$17-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Am 18. I Am Ghanaian, A High-school Graduate And Will Be Going To College.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I love keeping them satisfied. I make sure they are well fed and safe. I find it easy to understand kids and have a good bond with them. I love to entertain but I also let them know that work is before playtime.
Christabell can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Noelle S.
Englewood, NJ
$18-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person.
I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones.
In my spare time, I like to read books and bake.
One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I wanted to make a positive impact on children's lives, and becoming a childcare provider allowed me to do just that. I have four years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable caring for up to two children at a time.
My patience, calm demeanor, and creativity make me an ideal caregiver. I believe in...
Nour can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Nour is an amazing person and nanny. She has lots of experience working with children. She is also a mother herself to a beautiful little girl. Nour keeps the kids engaged through educational play. Safety is her primary focus. I highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My first job was as assistant teacher; And then I studied Education because I really wanted to become a teacher but for economics reasons I couldn't finish my career. I like a lot to work with kids; to do some activities, according to the age; like crafts, painting drawings; dancing, etc , etc. And play ..
When I came to this...
Ana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana was wonderful with our two daughters (10 and 12). She was never late and always arrived with a smile on her face. She is so patient, creative, and caring. I would hire her again and recommend her highly."
Parthie O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tappan, NY
Roberta W.
5.0
Our experience with Roberta was truly wonderful. While her time with us was occasional, she left such a positive impression on our family and especially our 4-year-old daughter. Roberta has a wonderful calming presence that our daughter immediately connected to and we felt at ease right away,...
- Tatum K.
Deyanira M.
5.0
I know her for almost two years. She is an amazing person and caregiver, she is responsible, trustworthy and dedicated on her job and personal life. I know the family she has been living with and I can say how much they like her. I am sure you will let your kids on good hands with her.
- Maria D.
Jessica U.
5.0
Jessica worked with us for a year helping out with 3 boys. She is highly dependable, creative, warm, and always on time. She is so calm and really handles multiple children and their schedules well. She is also a trained teacher so her help with homework is exceptional.
- Iona M.
Robyne M.
5.0
She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her.
- Care member
Cindy K.
5.0
Cindy is the best Nanny in the world. She is always happy, very responsive, punctual and she is always doing all sorts of games and activities with my little boy. She is always giving a lot of attention to M.'s needs and never use her phone during her time with M. My son loves her but unfortunately...
- Florencia M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Tappan, NY:
How can I find a Tappan babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Tappan, 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 2 babysitters in Tappan, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 1.0. 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 Tappan, NY?
The average rate for Tappan, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Tappan, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tappan, 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.