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60 babysitters are listed in Valley Cottage, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Valley Cottage, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an easy going, fun loving, hardworking person, and I love working with people (especially kids). In my spare time I'm either outside, listening to music, or reading. My love for children and education has led me to pursue my EdS in school psychology. I have my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology &...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting services, I was apprehensive about trusting my son with anyone. Samantha really helped put our anxieties to rest."
Priya A.
Hello Parents!
My name is Wendy. I recently graduated college and am currently looking to babysit for date nights. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and I also have daycare experience. I can provide references upon request. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to send me a message.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a professional nanny and have been for the past 5 years! I am also a mother of 2! I am looking for a family who is comfortable with me bringing my 2 children.
I have worked with children of all ages with experience nannying full time(newborn-5 years of age) babysitting (overnight care/vacation care) for 10+ years...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Ali, and I have bounced between the worlds of customer service, beauty, petcare and childcare through most of my life. I am passionate about helping others and want to put that into my daily life in an impactful way. I love to drive and am happy to run a variety of errands. I love gardening deeply and am more than...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brianna V.
Valley Cottage, NY
$20-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of professional experience, as well as a lifetime of personal experience, caring for children of all ages. I am happy to perform light housekeeping, errands, cooking, and more. I have experience working with special needs and developmentally challenged children. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more!
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
a reliable and experienced nanny with over two 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
20 + Years of experience
Provide childcare 5 days per week, 5 hours per day/holidays, vacations, illness (hours vary)
Wake children
Prepare breakfast, school snack, lunch
Oversee hygiene (wash, teeth, dressed)
Backpack Prep
Met morning schedule (bus or drive)Determined by participation in school activities
Meet...
Janine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I am currently finishing my freshman year at Boston University. I am great with kids and animals. I love to cook, bake, and clean, and I am very patient when it comes to helping with homework!
Gabriele can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cathy was fantastic. She was an instant hit with my daughter. Look forward to hiring her in the future"
Elliot L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Angelica, and I'm currently working towards my bachelor's degree in nursing. I have a passion for caring for children and come with six years of experience in childcare. I also spent a year as a teacher assistant at Lightbridge Academy, which gave me hands-on experience working with kids of all ages-from adorable...
Angelica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter had a great day with Angelica"
Christina S.
Izabela D.
Buchanan, NY
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm a mom of two wonderful boys and an infant baby girl with 9+ years of experience babysitting. I worked at elementary school for last 4 + years ( special ed). I'm home with baby and I'm looking for babysitting job from home. I absolutely love children, working with them is so rewarding. I came here from Poland 15 years ago,...
Izabela can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Izabela is a kind, caring person, the mother of 2 boys and animal lover. My daughter loves her a lot and always cannot wait to see her again."
Katarzyna M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name's Ivana and I am currently a Physician Assistant student at Marist. I am home for 3 weeks and looking to babysit to make some extra money for the holidays! I have years of experience babysitting. I used to regularly watch a family of 3 kids in high school and I still frequently baby sit my sister's daughter,...
Ivana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ivana was great with my two tiny tyrants (5 months and 3). She was easily able to bounce between both kids, feed the baby, make a snack with C, give her a bath, change diapers and help with potty training! Poor woman is even willing to come back! Felt safe having...
Tj C.
Ofelia P.
Elmsford, NY
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A College Student Looking For A Job That Fits With My School Schedule.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been house sitting, baby sitting and pet sitting for 10 years. I have experience with children as young as newborns to as old as 17 years. I love Disney and I am a very outgoing person. I believe that kids should be playing outside and doing stimulating activities over electronics. I can also tutor your children in all...
Ofelia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Temporary sitter as she was visiting but couldn't have found a better one!"
Melanie S.
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emily, a 22-year-old college student. I've worked with kids for the past 4 years, 2 years in an afterschool program, and 2 years as a nanny. I enjoy working with kids, engaging in educational, fun crafts and activities, and helping them achieve their developmental milestones! Kids are constantly learning, and exploring...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Miriam C.
Westwood, NJ
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
More than a nanny! I have more than 10 years experience caring for children from newborns on up. I have two grown children of my own. I enjoy not only caring for children, but, also, playing with them. I am punctual and efficient.
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miriam has been an essential member of our family for the past 3.5 years, watching over our two very active boys at home, now 3yo & 6yo. She is an extremely responsible & dependable person - she was always on time and never missed work. Most importantly, she has...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I always babysit, I babysit my younger siblings, my cousins, friends, and the kids in the neighborhood. I love taking care of kids because I know if I make a good impression on them and talk to them they will grow into great kids. I love being around children because as an 21-year-old college student, I am not ready to let go of...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yianna I am 23 years old! I am a very outgoing and bubbly person who loves working with children. I have 5 years of experience working with children of many ages! What really makes me stand out is my determination and personality. I am a very patient, resilient and hard working girl who would love working with...
Yianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yianna is currently a student in my Child Development class. The class is unique because it provides hands-on opportunities for students to interact with preschool children on a daily basis. My students provide guidance and education to the young ones each day...
Joanne A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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...
Tatum K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valley Cottage, NY
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting services, I was apprehensive about trusting my son with anyone. Samantha really helped put our anxieties to rest.
- Priya A.
Cathy J.
5.0
Cathy was fantastic. She was an instant hit with my daughter. Look forward to hiring her in the future
- Elliot L.
Angelica D.
5.0
Angelica was great on all accounts! Punctual, professional, discreet.
- Care member
Izabela D.
5.0
Izabela is a kind, caring person, the mother of 2 boys and animal lover. My daughter loves her a lot and always cannot wait to see her again.
- Katarzyna M.
Ivana L.
5.0
Ivana was great with my two tiny tyrants (5 months and 3). She was easily able to bounce between both kids, feed the baby, make a snack with C, give her a bath, change diapers and help with potty training! Poor woman is even willing to come back! Felt safe having someone so caring, attentive and...
- Tj C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Valley Cottage, NY:
How can I find a Valley Cottage babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Valley Cottage, 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 8 babysitters in Valley Cottage, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Valley Cottage, NY?
The average rate for Valley Cottage, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.38 per hour as of December 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 Valley Cottage, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valley Cottage, 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.