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60 babysitters are listed in Valley Cottage, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Valley Cottage, 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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Roberta is exceptional, and was an incredible to support to our family. She cared for my two children for four sweet years, approximately 15 hours a week, beginning when they were 3yrs and newborn, until they were nearly 4 and 7 yrs. She was flexible, adaptable,...
Ashley M.
Deyanira M.
New City, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over six years in the field, I am passionate about nurturing children's development and well-being. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. I am driven to support families by offering...
Deyanira can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Maria D.
Tonya M.
Tarrytown, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im a single mom of 19-year-old. Who has graduated high school and is off to college. I also help with raising my two god kids and friends children as needed. I know how to cook, and help with homework. I have a reliable vechicle and I'm very punctual. I will ensure that your kids are safe at all times while in my care.
Tonya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Tonya cared for our 3 month old daughter who was immediately smiling in her arms. She was very sweet with her and has a calm, comforting demeanor. She asked a lot of great questions to ensure she was safe and comfortable while we were out. We returned home to a...
Kimbillie L.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a child care provider for over 24 years . I've watched children from the ages of 12 weeks-10. I give each child individual love and care. My services vary depending on each individuals need. I provide your child/children with a vast number of activities, help with homework, etc. Any questions, please call. I'm...
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teri was one of the best babysitters we had. Teri helped my two children, ages 8 and 6, in the morning on the days I worked. She was punctual, helpful with breakfast and getting them safely to school. My kids loved her as well. Any family would be lucky yo have...
Needa H.
Rana M.
Nanuet, NY
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of twins who are 22 years old. I enjoy working with kids and I have many years of experience taking care of children as young as a few months to 8 years old. I used to work at a day care taking care of kids 3 months to 3 years old for 3 years. I am interested in working part time.
Rana can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rana has been so wonderful to my daughter. I'm truly grateful I found Rana. I trust her like a family member. Her whole family has "adopted" my daughter. Rana is a genuine and kindhearted person, any family would be lucky to have her mind their children."
Dana L.
Morgan C.
Thornwood, NY
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone my name is Morgan. I have always loved caring for children. My passion for child care began when I became a mother's helper at the age of 14. Since then i've cared for children of all ages ranging from newborn to elementary school age in home settings and at a preschool. I am fully vaccinated and have a clean...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Morgan is an absolute blessing to our family. She is nurturing and hands on with our two girls. She is incredibly helpful and supports my husband and me with housework etc. A true gem!"
Michelle O.
Rosemary Q.
Westwood, NJ
$25-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Child Care
I have 2 adults daughters and have experience and excellent references. Transportation and I am reliable.
Rosemary can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Dhanwantee B.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny, House Manager With 12 Plus Years Experience
5.0
(2)
Career Nanny with House Manager experience. Detailed, organized, a team player with 12 years plus experience. I am very energetic, love the outdoors, safe driver, multi-task oriented and have a take charge attitude. Looking for a nanny or house manager position to oversee other staff members and assist families to accomplish...
Dhanwantee can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is a warm, charismatic, extremely hard-working powerhouse who keeps the kids active and engaged. She is pro-active about having the children socialize and is an energetic and positive presence. She forms deep bonds with the children under her care. My own...
Sylvia V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a young (I think?) mom to 2 college aged kids. Before I was married, I was a full-time nanny to 3, and babysat for years before that. I have over 10 years of paid experience, with Newborns through teens, including twins. In addition, I have my 20+ years of being a Mom and a very hands on Aunt. Two of the best things to...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen was so sweet and kind with our baby. He loved her and she was so attentive and caring with him. We would definitely recommend her to anyone and would use her again ourselves. You will not go wrong hiring Kathleen!"
Seth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Madelyne and I am currently looking for an after school tutoring job. My start date is flexible. I am a certified special education teacher at a Westchester elementary school. I have worked as both an ICT (integrated co-teaching) and a self contained teacher. I love my job and love to make learning fun...
Madelyne can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Madelene is a fantastic sitter for my children (12 & 8 yo). She is on time, sweet, and immediately connected with the kids! I feel blessed to have her in our life."
Irem Alexandra Y.
Kandes B.
White Plains, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Loving, Nurturing, & Trustworthy Nanny With 15 Plus Years Experience
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Kandes. I'm a fun-loving, honest, nurturing, trustworthy and reliable nanny with over 20 years of experience in childcare. Who is available for a weekend
Kandes can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kandes is the most loving, energetic, caring, and trustworthy babysitter/nanny! She had such an amazing relationship with our son and always had a full day of fun activities planned every time she was with him which we loved. Our son was always busy, entertained,...
Care member
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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison is caring and responsible---she followed up after her interview and continues to be quickly responsive to my texts and emails. My daughter is completely at ease with Madison. Off to a great start!"
Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
I'm 22 years of age in college. I'm optimistic, ambitious,& passionate. I am Christian & I always try to think of a positive outcome. I'm driven to achieve my goals & fulfill my accomplishments. I care for others as I care for myself with respect. I'm Christian and I go to Friday & Sunday church services. I have my CPR- first...
Teasya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very courteous and kind, respectful young lady who is very hard working"
Diego C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! College grad here - Rutgers University! I have my own child, he is 5! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, non-smoker. I grew up with sisters! I want our time together to be a positive experience and always open to your preferred parenting styles/method. Questions? Ask! :) Available for date nights and weekends too!
Shyrley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shyrley is great with our 5 and 7 year olds- very flexible with scheduling and always arrives on time. The kids love her and we’re happy to have found her!"
Casey R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I'm currently a second grade bilingual teacher! I am looking to help someone during any breaks, winter break, February break or spring break! Also if you're looking for someone in the summer, please feel free to contact me
Nathaly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"My girls (2 & 5) loved to have Nathaly as a babysitter, she was attentive and got down on the floor to play with them! Will definitely be hiring her in the future."
Juno R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Vittoria and I have been nannying, night sitting and driving young children between newborns-14 years-old for 10 years. I am currently a full-time MBA student online seeking full-time nannying with a wonderful family that I can grow with. I am First Aid, AED and CPR Certified for Infants, Children and Adults. I have...
Vittoria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When hiring someone to come work in your home and especially to take care of your children, you want to make sure that person is trustworthy and that you feel comfortable having him or her there. I felt very comfortable having Vittoria in my home whether I was...
Lindsay K.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Emily! She is sweet, responsible and excellent with children. She is always coming up with fun games and activities to play with the children she is in charge of, and takes excellent care of them! "
Galit S.
Carmen G.
Hartsdale, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Carmen. have 12 years of experience caring for children (new born). I enjoy to work with kids. I have and excellent reference
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen was with our family for the last year. She truly loved and cared for my children, any family would be lucky to have her."
Melissa M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I'm Katherine, I have loads of experience babysitting from 6-month-olds to teenagers. I'm local to the area of White Plains and I'm willing to travel and drive children to activities they may have. I have a strong creative side that I love to share with children. Excited to connect.
Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine is wonderful! My 3 yr old loves her! She's energetic, creative, reliable, professional and fun!
I recommend her very much!! "
Alison V.
5.0
(2)
Whether you have a date night, an event to attend, or simply need a "me time" I am here to help watch your children. I provide a homey and fun environment for your little ones at my house. I have created fun/enjoyable activities that the kids would enjoy while you are away. This includes, painting, arts & crafts, pretend play,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Donata is a natural with children. My daughter took to her very easily. She plays and is hands on with kids. I would I hire her again !"
Nikki B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valley Cottage, 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.
Tonya M.
5.0
Tonya cared for our 3 month old daughter who was immediately smiling in her arms. She was very sweet with her and has a calm, comforting demeanor. She asked a lot of great questions to ensure she was safe and comfortable while we were out. We returned home to a peacefully sleeping baby - bonus...
- Kimbillie L.
Theresa P.
5.0
Theresa goes out of her way to make the kids happy and safe. My kids loved spending the summer at her house and keep asking for another visit.
- Kathryn G.
Rana M.
5.0
I highly recommend Rana. She was my daughter's care giver for over two years and took care of her as though my daughter was her own. Rana was very good at managing all my daughter's needs, whether it was feeding, bathing, playing with her, taking her out for a walk etc. She also addressed my older...
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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 9 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 $21.22 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 Valley Cottage, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valley Cottage, 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.
Ratings for Valley Cottage, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Valley Cottage, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.