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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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have graduated from American University with a B. S. in Public Health and and M. S. in Biology. I'm also a 2019 graduate of Greenwich High School. I've moved back to Greenwich from Washington, DC and I'm looking for part-time babysitting opportunities. I have worked at a daycare here in Greenwich throughout high school...
Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is a wonderful caregiver! We hired Jessie to care for our 2 year old daughter in the mornings and take her to daycare. Jessie is exceedingly patient, kind and sweet. Our daughter adores her and shouts her name when she comes through the door. I highly...
Emily S.
Olivia D.
Valhalla, NY
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am currently a a senior in college and a nursing student. I have much experience babysitting kids ages 4 months to 11 years and up to 5 children at a time. I also am very flexible regarding time (nighttime, etc). I have lots of energy and love to play games! Feel free to ask any questions.
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is a joy to work with. Quickly responsive to messages, and just a very kind and sweet person who my daughter loved. She is also punctual and responsible. Looking forward to continuing this relationship as my nearly 2yo daughter grows up!"
Kathryn C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Amber B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I enjoy allowing children to be children with supervision and guidance of course.
Karissma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello families, my name is Valeria. I am 26years old. I went to Marist College and got my degree in psychology . I have worked at camps since I was 14 years old. I have gotten countless baby-sitting jobs throughout high school and college. I have been able to grow strong connections every summer with the children. I am a full...
Valeria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Valeria is very responsible and caring with kids. She worked very well with our family. She does a great job of finding fun activities for the kids to do and Is completely focused while watching them. I highly recommend her."
Lori C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I am a 24-year-old recent graduate from Manhattan College. I live in Ossining, NY and have been providing childcare for 8 years.
I've had the pleasure of working with many families, both on and off care. com, as well as caring for my two younger siblings. Each family has had varying needs, allowing me to gain...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison is awesome with my kids. We have used her for the past 3 years, maybe more and she has been nothing but punctual, responsible, caring and respectful to everyone. Not a bad word to say about Madison. "
Adam R.
Diana F.
White Plains, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Diana and I am 23 years old. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Fitness Development. I love kids so much and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I love pets as well, especially dogs. I am currently a personal trainer and my schedule does change due to...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Rachel B.
Mount Kisco, NY
$49/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver For Children And Animals - Light House Work
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I monitor and participate in children's play activities. I read to children and assist in preparing and serving meals and bath time. I do light house work such dishes, laundry. I am also a animal lover.
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is a professional. She takes great care of my two boys. She's a great communicator and works to help me always with a last minute need. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
Brandon W.
Nora G.
Greenwich, CT
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nora G. I have 4 children (currently adults). I'm looking for a babysitting job.
I have 12 years of experience working as a babysitter:
-7 years with 3 kids (New born, 2 y/o, and 5 y/o)
-5 years with 2 kids (5 months & 3 y/o)
If you want further details, please feel free to contact me.
Nora can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nora was great, very communicative and understood what our infant daughter needed. She was also able to help us space out feedings so that our daughter would drink proper amounts of milk instead of cluster feeding.
Call me Nora! We would love to see if you could...
Annie M.
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
(1)
I've been surrounded by children my whole life. Children give life and energy when one isn't feeling the same. I enjoy working with children of all ages:
- volunteered in preschools
-teacher's assistant for K-5th grade
-Summer camp counselor
-private caregiver for many families in Westchester County
No matter the age,...
Alessandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alessandra is a very experienced babysitter. She took care of our two young kids, everything seemed so natural to her. She is very easy going and patient, got along with a toddler boy and a baby girl. She was studying a topic related to child psychology back then,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving & encouraging!
I like working with kids because I love creating new experiences with children. My job is to not only care for the children but to inspire them to be amazing.
I'm looking for a job that feels like home. I would love to have a good bond with the family & the kids.
I...
Velina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Stephanie, a nurturing and energetic nanny with a passion for working with children. With years of experience nannying children ages 2-12, and being hands-on in helping raise my five nieces and nephew from infancy, childcare has always been a natural part of my life - it runs in the family! My mom was a preschool teacher...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Stephanie is a natural with children they take to her like fish to water She has helped me over the past 2 1/2 years with my son who is 2.5 and he absolutely adores her
I can't say enough great things about her She is very responsible promptly on time and...
Marisa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had many different experiences with all different kinds of children. I am 20 years old and I am a student at the University of Tampa. I am about to enter my junior year of college. I am studying to be a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have been baby-sitting for different families since my freshman year of High School...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Such a sweat heart! She listens, is on time and my son loves her! Amazing!"
Laura D.
Rosalys T.
Tarrytown, NY
$25-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My passion for nurturing young minds and my previous babysitting experience led me to become a nurturing childcare provider with over 8 years of experience. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children, fostering an environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun. I maintain open communication with...
Rosalys can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a person with great values
Every time I leave my kid with her I know he will be safe and well care."
Belen Q.
Rawan A.
Tarrytown, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello - My name is Rawan and I recently moved to NY. I've been babysitting since I was 14. Being the middle child, I spend most of my time with my younger sisters. I have a sister that's 6 years younger than me and 13 years younger than me. Which gives me the ability to have fun with kids all ages. I'd like to believe that I'm...
Rawan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rawan was so helpful around the house as well as a great baker and cook. "
Tiffany S.
Nathalie R.
White Plains, NY
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Nathalie , I am currently 24 and have 5 years of nanny experience. I started gradually dedicating myself more to childcare while in college. I had experience prior, but it's been 5 years of full time nannying. I do plan on going back to school for pediatric psychology, but for now, I'm enjoying my time playing and...
Nathalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nathalie was very nice to my daughter and son. I would definitely recommend her to care for your children!"
Diana A.
Emily H.
Millwood, NY
$25/hr • 13 yrs exp
PT Early Education Student Looking For Part Or Full Time Babysitting Job
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Pleasantville based nanny and teaching artist. I have a plethora of child care and education experience, including being a full time nanny, working as a preschool teacher in the Montessori environment, and teaching and directing youth theatre. I have over a decade of babysitting and nannying experience with children ages...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is that kind of sitter who gets down on the floor to play. She is innovative and playful and works well with different ages. She watches my 6yr old and has since he was born. She is trustworthy and responsible. She has helped nurture my son and will continue to...
Stephanie C.
Debra C.
Ossining, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a caring and experienced caregiver? Look no further!
I've spent over 15 years nurturing and enriching the lives of children aged newborn to 14. My journey began as a nanny, where I fostered trusting relationships with over 20 families. I'm passionate about child development and hold certifications in CPR, First Aid,...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Debra was just what me and my family needed. I have two boys and a dog with special needs. First of all, she is always punctual and flexible. Secondly, I described her as a "luxury level nanny" because she gave top service to my kids and treated them like she was...
David K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornwood, NY
Jessie S.
5.0
Jessie is the best, truly the best! We loved having her as our son's babysitter from January through May 2022, only ending as she graduated college. She's reliable, thoughtful, kind, just all around a wonderful caregiver and we would hire her back in a minute!
- Lisa R.
Olivia D.
5.0
Olivia is a joy to work with. Quickly responsive to messages, and just a very kind and sweet person who my daughter loved. She is also punctual and responsible. Looking forward to continuing this relationship as my nearly 2yo daughter grows up!
- Kathryn C.
Santa M.
5.0
Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.
- Amber B.
Valeria C.
5.0
Valeria is very responsible and caring with kids. She worked very well with our family. She does a great job of finding fun activities for the kids to do and Is completely focused while watching them. I highly recommend her.
- Lori C.
Madison B.
5.0
Madison is awesome with my kids. We have used her for the past 3 years, maybe more and she has been nothing but punctual, responsible, caring and respectful to everyone. Not a bad word to say about Madison.
- Adam R.
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How can I find a Thornwood babysitter near me?
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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.