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60 babysitters are listed in Thornwood, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Thornwood, NY
Michelle G.
Greenwich, CT
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've just finished my college in 2016, and I've been a nanny for consecutive 8 years. I took care 4 kids for one year and 10 kids for some weekends in my 6 years of experience. I've also been doing a lot of babysitting evenings, weekends, date night, wedding and I enjoyed all time working with kids, because they're so genuine...
5.0
"Michelle worked for our family for almost 3 months. She was hired to take care of our 2.5yo. She's very attentive, she helped with feeding, playing, and light cleanup. She's also helped my son practiced his alphabets and numbers. We would love to keep her around...
Galuh F.
Luz F.
White Plains, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear family my name is Luz. I am 41yrs old, I have worked with all age children. I am currently a school bus driver working for the Irvington school district. I am a mom of 2 boys ages 2 and 6 years old. I'm also very trustworthy and dependable. I worked in a residential treatment center for over 10yrs with therapeutic kids. I...
5.0
"We are so thankful that we found Luz. She truly loved our daughter and took care of her like one of her own. Luz was ALWAYS here when she said she would be and she was very helpful in our daily life as well. She's great!"
Erin R.
Valentina B.
Scarsdale, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Valentina. I have been a babysitter for over 8 years. I love to play with kids and do fun activities. I am responsible, friendly, warm and patient. I have experience in every age group.
Valentina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The kids loved Valentina and found her to be fun. We found her to be responsible and prompt. I made a great decision hiring Valentina! "
Mary D.
Aliza W.
Mount Kisco, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am PCA certified and have been working privately with clients for the last 5 years. I have experience with giving medication, bathing, tidying up and preparing meals. I also have experience working with patients who have health issues and need constant supervision. I am patient and kind and I love what I do.
Childcare:
Not...
Aliza can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is...
Fran P.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie is wonderful! She took care of my toddler and 3 month old. My toddler had a great time, and I felt that my 3 month old was well-cared for by someone knowledgeable and responsible. I would definitely book with Mackenzie again."
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Dorothy K.
Harrison, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have two children. my daughter is 22 and my son is almost 20. I have taken care of my own children and have helped with nine nieces and nephews. I have also cared for many friends children, feeding them, picking up and dropping off the children at schools. I have helped with homework and have enjoyed playing with children....
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Dorothy. She is incredibly kind, caring, and all around great with my girls. She is very patient and engaging with both my children, one of which has special needs. She's always reliable and punctual, and has been a great...
Tiana S.
Cathy J.
Chappaqua, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cathy and I am 30 years old. I have been babysitting kids of all ages from 3 months old to 14 years since I was about 17. I am very friendly, nice, caring and energetic. I have a great personality and I love kids. I have experience with watching multiple kids. I have a car and a clean drivers license and I am CPR...
Cathy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cathy was fantastic. She was an instant hit with my daughter. Look forward to hiring her in the future"
Elliot L.
Sarah R.
Greenwich, CT
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Sarah and I am young and eager to work. From taking care of your kids, helping with homework, meal preps, helping with showers or just cleaning up around the house, I am here to help. Some of my strengths are that I am bilingual, very accountable, I love the outdoors, I am an animal lover and I have a flexible...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been a reliable and detail oriented babysitter for my daughter with special needs for over two years. She has always been a punctual and organized for us and keeps our daughter active and trying new things to keep her engaged. If we lived closer I would...
Christine D.
Monica Q.
White Plains, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Monica. I graduated college in May 2019 and love taking care of kids. I am a responsible babysitter and have 11 years of experience in babysitting and being a nanny. I love helping children with their homework, taking them to activities, and playing with them. I am skilled in creating fun activities while...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"We needed childcare services while traveling for work. Monica was amazing. She took to our 3 yr old son very quickly and was on time everyday. She was even flexible when our work meeting ran late and was able to stay a bit longer.
She was able to drive Kai to...
Keith H.
5.0
(1)
Greetings, I am a successful, loving, reliable Nanny. My focus is to provide a positive, nurturing, and engaging experience that promotes your child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. I raised my own children while working full time and know what it's was like, now my best nanny career is to give back to...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie has been with us on a part time basis for about a month. She is a real gem. Very kind to the children and always engages with my 3 year old grandson. As for how she handles my infant granddaughter, she just truly on top of her needs. She is right down there...
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Giselle L.
Port Chester, NY
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent child care and interpersonal skills. I simply love children, love caring for them.
Giselle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Our boys (3 and 5) quickly warmed to Gieselle. They really liked that she played with them instead of watching them play. We will definitely work with her again."
Frank T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emily, a 23-year-old college student with five years of childcare experience. I spent two years working in an afterschool program and have been a nanny for the past three years. I love working with kids, planning fun and educational activities, and helping them reach their developmental milestones.
I believe every child...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily took care of my two girls (elementary school age) after school for more than 8 months, until our family needs changed recently.
She drives kids around, does kids laundry, tidies up kids room and play area, prepares kids meal, and helps with kids bath time....
Hui W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
Debbie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Debbie to babysit my 8 year old daughter and we absolutely love her. Punctual, reliable, friendly, helpful, and most importantly, great with kids. My daughter likes how she sticks to the bedtime schedule because it gives her a sense of security when I'm not...
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Meredith M.
Port Chester, NY
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Meredith! I am a full time Speech Language Pathologist, looking for a part-time caregiver position.
I have years of experience working with children (infant-teen), and have been described as hard working, caring, and devoted. I follow routines, complete household duties, and provide a safe and nurturing environment for...
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been raising children all my life. I have a huge passion for children of any age. I personally don't have any kids of my own. But I would definitely treat any one's child like it was. I own a vehicle or I may use a vehicle of your choice. If the child goes to school I can pick them up from school and do extra chores. I am...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"Kathy is working with my autistic son on Saturdays, and she is terrific. Dependable, takes initiative, very fast learner for lots of medicines for my son, all around great sitter and happy we found her!"
Rochelle Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience in childcare working in daycares and babysitting. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and currently in progress of getting my masters in school counseling. I am also CPR and first aid certified.
Azita can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...
Nathanael B.
5.0
(2)
I am a loving and patient child care provider with 16 years of experience; I am comfortable with all ages, from infants to young adolescents. My schedule is open and I'm available short notice. I'm experienced with implementing routines which involve naps, meals, homework, and extracurricular activities. Additional skills...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gina is a very efficient person. She is hands on and ready to take on new tasks as needed. She is very patient and very easy to work with. Overall great experience."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
a reliable and experienced nanny with over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to pre-teens. I am fluent in both Spanish and English and currently learning German and Italian. .
My approach is to create a nurturing and engaging space where children can learn and grow. I love planning...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s a very hardworking and outgoing person! The best personality and good at getting things done! Definitely recommend her!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of babysitting experience with kids ranging from newborns - 10 years old. Graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor's in Human Development and a minor in social work. Looking to work for a nice family in need of extra hands to lovingly care for their little ones. I can help with Light Housekeeping...
Kassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kassandra responded promptly and was kind and engaging with our two small kids. I would happily rehire and would recommend to anyone!"
Kristin S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornwood, NY
Michelle G.
5.0
Michelle worked for our family for almost 3 months. She was hired to take care of our 2.5yo. She's very attentive, she helped with feeding, playing, and light cleanup. She's also helped my son practiced his alphabets and numbers. We would love to keep her around but we were moving to another state...
- Galuh F.
Luz F.
5.0
We are so thankful that we found Luz. She truly loved our daughter and took care of her like one of her own. Luz was ALWAYS here when she said she would be and she was very helpful in our daily life as well. She's great!
- Erin R.
Valentina B.
5.0
The kids loved Valentina and found her to be fun. We found her to be responsible and prompt. I made a great decision hiring Valentina!
- Mary D.
Aliza W.
5.0
After struggling with a broken arm for two weeks, I realized I needed some help with personal care. I posted a request on care.com and Aliza quickly responded and worked with me to find hours suitable for the both of us. She was a godsend in my time of need. She is personable, competent and...
- Fran P.
Mackenzie C.
5.0
Mackenzie is wonderful! She took care of my toddler and 3 month old. My toddler had a great time, and I felt that my 3 month old was well-cared for by someone knowledgeable and responsible. I would definitely book with Mackenzie again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thornwood, NY:
How can I find a Thornwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thornwood, 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 Thornwood, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Thornwood, NY?
The average rate for Thornwood, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.50 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 Thornwood, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thornwood, 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.