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60 babysitters are listed in Valley Stream, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Valley Stream, NY
Hi! I'm 52 years old and have extensive experience as a nanny. Officially, I've been a child care provider for 25 years. I have worked with 4 families over the years. The 1st family had one 3-year-old daughter, who I was with for just 1 year. The 2nd family had two daughters, who were 4 and 6 years old, starting off, but I had...
Bibi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Cecilia V.
Valley Stream, NY
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Playful And Caring Childcare Provider With A Love For Learning
Hi there! I grew up surrounded by the younger generation of my family, which helped me develop a wide range of childcare skills. I'm currently in college, majoring in Spanish with a focus on elementary education, and I'm excited to start my semi-professional journey in childcare.
I'm a rule follower and believe in open...
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. My patience and creativity allow me to engage children in fun and educational activities that foster their...
Skills:
CPR
Retired nursery school teacher. Taught toddlers alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week but more importantly how to play and socialize for six years. I also have great cooking skills and can prepare an array of dishes as well as bake. I love interacting with kids as they make me feel young and vibrant.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
I have 18 years of experience working at an elementary school with special needs kids aged 5-12. I am an ABA one on one class aide. I have 3 kids of my own who are 29, 27 and 21. I have babysat for family members and family friends and watched my childrens friends when they were younger since most of the parents worked full time...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
My name is Angelica. I also go by Angie so please feel free to call me by either.
I am a NY native and former elementary school teacher. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology from Molloy University and taught for 5 years - 4 years in NY and one year in TX.
I...
Angelica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello there! My name is Yanelia, and I am a charismatic babysitter. As a future educator, I am passionate about creating a fun and engaging environment for children of all ages. I have learned the importance of patience and adaptability through my experiences tutoring kids, both English and non-English speakers, in a high school...
Yanelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
I am currently a third-year Occupational therapy student. I have experience working with children of all ages and needs through babysitting for friends/family, school internships, and previous work experience. I also have over 2 years of experience tutoring Algebra 1 and high school math working with CUNY Tutor Corps and doing...
Sarah F.
Valley Stream, NY
$15-60/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello my name is Sarah, I am a current after school teacher at kids campus in inwood New York. I have my bachelors in art education from Adelphi university and I have graduated in 2018. I am very patient with children and I have lots of experience working with ages as young as 6 months to 15 years old. I am familiar with online...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Jamie B.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love animals and have been the caregiver for my 4-year-old cat for the past 2 years. I am willing to help with household chores, feeding, cleaning litter boxes, playtime, baths, etc.
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Kehinde R.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have one year of experience caring for children of various ages, and I am comfortable looking after two children simultaneously. My calm and friendly demeanor allows me to build strong relationships with the...
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and babysat for many families in Rockland County, as well as in Manhattan. I have CPR training, including that for babies. I have multiple families that can provide a reference if need be.
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Becky is a dependable, reliable, fun sitter to my two children. She loves reading Dr Seuss books and playing games with them. She serves dinner and gets them ready for bed. She will stay with them if they need extra time falling asleep."
Lindsay B.
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Emily. I have lived in Roslyn Heights my whole life. I am 23 years old and I have been babysitting for families in Roslyn and surrounding areas since I was 15 years old. I have years of experience with babysitting. I also have babysat for my nieces & nephews many times. I love kids and I would love to describe...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Emily has babysat for my family on multiple occasions. She is very reliable and sweet and my kids love her. I have experience with many different babysitters but Emily was the best. Never second guess about hiring her as she was great with watching my kids!"
Paige L.
Christina C.
Floral Park, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Christina. I am 46yrs old and reside in Floral Park. I have 13+ years of experience babysitting for children from newborn to teens in their homes and mine as well. I worked in a daycare center for 7 years as a teachers assistant and have been a nanny for the last 10 yrs. I am CPR/First Aid certified. My children...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina is simply amazing. She communicates clearly and is always available at the time agreed. I am glad I hired her because she acted more as a mother figure than a sitter. I was never concerned with my daughter's safety because she always kept me informed and...
Crystal V.
Suzanne R.
South Ozone Park, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I bring expertise and experience to the job with all my years of baby nursing, nannying and babysitting for newborns and toddlers up to age 10. I love caring and nurturing kids. I am always amazed to see how quick the young minds learn. Also, I help new parents to adjust to this amazing time in their life. This gives me so much...
Suzanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Skylah. I am currently working as an Infant Toddler Teacher. I am attending Queens College as a double major for Early and Elementary Education & Psychology. I also have my associates degree in Childhood Education. I have 8 years of childcare experience through babysitting, summer youth programs, NYCDOE after school...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We use Skylah for date nights and just days we need extra support. She is very resourceful, educated and kind. If our kids weren't older, we would've hired her full time!"
Kevin P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy kids of all ages. My daughter is 11 and goes to school in the East Village. I've cared for many friends, neighbors, and nieces and nephews over the years. Before my daughter was born I was a nanny for a family of 3 kids in Battery Park City. I am looking to connect with families for regular part time work or one time...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"We found Ellen through care to look after our children and our friends' children who were visiting us from overseas. She was wonderful, she took over as soon as she entered the apartment. The children all seemed to connect with her. She was punctual and even...
Tracy S.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a patient, creative, and friendly childcare provider with 15 years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 3. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option that gives parents peace of mind.
Having undergone CPR training, I can respond appropriately in emergencies. My background...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Monica is warm, loving and dependable. I would hire her back if we were still in the same area. My two kids loved spending time with her. She is responsible and hard working."
Elissa S.
5.0
(1)
I have always cared for children, from my siblings, to neighborhood children, to helping to raise my friends children.
Tracey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at an at home daycare for about 4/5 years starting when I was 15! Since then, I have worked with a few different families on here to help care for their little ones. I am an experienced child care taker and I love working with kids of all ages! I am 23 years old and really enjoy this field of work. I am very responsible...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Veronica is very trustful and hardworking. She puts others before herself always. She works great with any kid. She also is very fun to be around. She is great for any job. "
Lily M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valley Stream, NY
Rebecca M.
5.0
Becky is a dependable, reliable, fun sitter to my two children. She loves reading Dr Seuss books and playing games with them. She serves dinner and gets them ready for bed. She will stay with them if they need extra time falling asleep.
- Lindsay B.
Emily S.
5.0
Emily has babysat for my family on multiple occasions. She is very reliable and sweet and my kids love her. I have experience with many different babysitters but Emily was the best. Never second guess about hiring her as she was great with watching my kids!
- Paige L.
Christina C.
5.0
Christina is simply amazing. She communicates clearly and is always available at the time agreed. I am glad I hired her because she acted more as a mother figure than a sitter. I was never concerned with my daughter's safety because she always kept me informed and followed as well as respected all...
- Crystal V.
Skylah T.
5.0
We were fortunately found Skylah to nanny our 2 year old while our day care was temporally closed.
Our toddler has a strong separation anxiety, but Skylah is very cheering and caring to her since the first day. While they were out in the park or the library, Skylah would send us video or pictures...
- Cindy C.
Ellen K.
5.0
We found Ellen through care to look after our children and our friends' children who were visiting us from overseas. She was wonderful, she took over as soon as she entered the apartment. The children all seemed to connect with her. She was punctual and even cleared up the dinner dishes! Would...
- Tracy S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Valley Stream, NY:
How can I find a Valley Stream babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Valley Stream, 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 51 babysitters in Valley Stream, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Stream, NY?
The average rate for Valley Stream, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.37 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 Stream, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valley Stream, 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 Stream, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Valley Stream, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.