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60 babysitters are listed in Wading River, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wading River, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samm and I am a certified general and special education teacher and teach 8-4. I am looking for a Mary Poppins type position. I have experience with children of all ages and needs. I have my own care and a clean driving record. I am comfortable with pets and just looking to help enhance the lives of others. Thank you...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Samm was so wonderful with our 3 kids! She was excellent in communicating with both us and the children, and we felt totally at ease despite it being the first time leaving our kids with non-family members. We will definitely be using her again in the future!"
Jessica B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for families for over 10 years, mostly watching over children under the age of five. I am comfortable watching over more than one child at a time, as well. While spending time with the children, I try to make sure the children stick to the daily routine that is already in place as well as find different...
Siu Fung can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siu was with our family for two years and we love her! She helped us with our older daughter and then with our newborn twins. Siu is best with babies and young toddlers. She is loving, calm, hard working, flexible and an incredible cook.
After she left our...
Zuzanna V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two amazing adult children. I'm a caretaker at heart. I spent two years with a baby girl since her birth. As she grew, I sat on the floor to be eye level with her and we would play with her blocks and her dolls. We read books and shared many teachable moments. We would draw or just be plain silly. Sharing laughter...
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Diane will love your child like her own, she's dependable and thoughtful. She is always helping your child to learn new things and singing songs to make their day brighter!"
Ji N.
Kiana R.
Middle Island, NY
$23-51/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kiana. I love working with children and helping them develop in anyway possible. Childcare to me is more than just a job, it's something I really enjoy doing so I find it more of an everyday thing. I tend to build bonds with babies/children that can not be broken and for that I am grateful. - I am currently...
Kiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiana has been absolutely wonderful. Our family is so grateful for her help; Nannie’s like her are hard to find. Kiana has good communication, is very intuitive and caring with children. "
Cassaundra R.
Laurie D.
Mastic, NY
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Caring, devoted and reliable nanny. Adores children. I adept at organizing children s schedules, such as meals and activities. Listen carefully and follows directions.
Laurie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lisa and I've been a nanny for over 10 years!!! I work with twins often as it seems to be my thing! I do light housework as needed, like child's laundry, organizing their closets, cleaning up their toys, washing whatever dishes they use or I use during the day and just the general straighten up. I've worked with...
5.0
"Lisa watched our son for three months this past fall (starting at about 14 months old) while we rented a house in Quogue in the fall of 2021. Within just a few months, Lisa became a member of the family. She was loving and dependable, and we and our son were so...
Adam L.
4.4
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am not available for childcare. I hope you find the perfect person for your family. Thank you for reaching out to me.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Liz was a great babysitter. We absolutely loved her!"
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Lindsey I.
Manorville, NY
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a 30-year-old registered nurse and I have a 6-month-old daughter. I love being around children!
5.0
"Lindsey is amazing at what she does, the most caring and loyal person! "
Care member
Jessica M.
Manorville, NY
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny since graduating college in 2017 and I have a background in a daycare setting working with infants and toddlers (ages 2 months- 3 years old). I am also a hockey coach for children of many ages. I am CPR certified, I am able to swim and I am very active. I love to be outside and do activities with kids that...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jess is the best! I felt extremely comfortable around her/with her after only meeting her for a few minutes. She was amazing with my daughters from the moment she came into the house. She is great with children. My girls love her. We are so lucky to have found...
Alexandra C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For over 10 years I have been working as assistant teacher with autistic children. My natural language is Italian and in addition to English I also speak Spanish. In school I studied art. I'm also a singer and love music.
Patrizia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Abbey H.
Manorville, NY
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, loving and helpful. I like working with kids because they make me happy. I love teaching them new things and seeing them succeed. I'm looking for a job that pays fairly and is a good environment. I started working with kids when I started working at Flip Flop Gymnastics in Westhampton...
5.0
"Fantastic experience with Abbey!"
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Jennifer B.
Sound Beach, NY
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Jen, and I am a student attending Stony Brook University looking to babysit to help pay for my tuition! I will be graduating next year with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a concentration in ecology and evolution (ie, I want to work towards conservation and saving animals and the environment)
I love animals,...
5.0
"Jennifer is mature, dependable, compassionate, and caring. She is a natural at connecting with children and has excellent communication skills with parents. My daughter absolutely loved having Jennifer as a caregiver for many summers. She is a genuine person and...
Tara J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am retired from medical field of 27 years. Worked with newborns to teens with work. I raised my own daughter, and watched my 8yo grandson birth to 4yo. I love children, and am young at heart. I am in good shape. I have a reliable car. I am friendly, responsible, reliable, and dependable.
1/2019 - 3/2020 I worked 1 day weekly...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nanci was a pleasure to have in our home! She was always on time, took great care of our kids and always left the house tidy! Would highly recommend!"
Melissa K.
Devon P.
Yaphank, NY
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My names Devon and I'm currently attending cosmology school in March on the weekends so I'm looking for a job for the weekdays! I have about 4-5 years of experience, I used to babysit for a family of 3 little girls ages 3-7 and a family of 2 boys ages 7-10. I love taking care of children. I have also babysat for a 1-year-old...
Devon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Devon watched my 3 girls this summer and was amazing with them! They loved her so much and were so sad when she had to go back to school!"
Brittany C.
Angela T.
Middle Island, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Angela. I have been a stay at home mom for over 25 years now. I raised four beautiful children, and my youngest is now in junior high school. I am a NYS Certified Teaching Assistant. I am a very responsible and caring person, and I have much experience cleaning up all kinds of little messes. I enjoy running and biking...
5.0
"Angela is a wonderful caregiver and we wholeheartedly recommend her as a babysitter. She takes excellent care of our newborn and toddler and was very comfortable with our dog. "
Ali K.
Kelsey R.
Miller Place, NY
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Kelsey R. I'm 23 Years Old And Love Working With Young Kids And Animals.
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as out-going, creative, and kind.
I like working with kids because it's enjoyable and reminds me of how exciting the world can be. I also learn from children and see how creative they can be in ways I wouldn't think.
I'm looking for a job that consists of hanging out/playing with kids of all ages....
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Absolutely cannot even begin to express how much I recommend Kelsey!!! She is such a fun, caring, reliable person and puts her all into everything she does!"
christa J.
Annalyse M.
Manorville, NY
$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Annalyse! Thanks for checking out my care profile! I'm looking to work for awesome families while returning to school to pursue a degree in education. I have experience as a teacher's aide at local preschools, as a personal care attendant, and as a driver's aide for a school bus company. I also have almost six...
Annalyse can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Annalyse has been an amazing and dependable caregiver for our two boys. She is responsible, fun, and takes great care of the children."
Stephen P.
5.0
(1)
Mother of 3 young adults who loves children. I worked in a school setting for 14 years and am now looking to help a family out with their childcare needs. I enjoy doing activities with kids to encourage developmental skills and educational advances. I am mature, responsible and have my own transportation and am comfortable...
5.0
"We hired Karen to take care of our 4 year old and 9 month old. Karen quickly became part of the family and we are still in touch even after we have moved off Long Island. We miss her dearly. Very good with the children and took care of them as if they were her own....
Allen G.
Jessica H.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. I attended SUNY Cortland and received a degree in Childhood/ Early Childhood education. I am furthering my studies at Touro College to soon receive my masters degree in teaching English as a second language. I am currently a NYS certified teacher (birth through sixth grade). I have many years of...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"I scheduled Jessica as a date night sitter and my children absolutely loved her!! She is so sweet and has such a nice way about her. Both of my kids have repeatedly asked for her to babysit again. So glad I found her!!"
Samantha W.
Loren K.
Shoreham, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been a care taker of children aged 3 months to 12 years for the past 8 years. I am glad to entertain and care for children at their home while their parents need help whether parents need an extra hand, or need a babysitter while they are gone. In the past, I have helped parents with getting their children to school, to...
Loren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am so grateful for Loren. I researched many day cares and collected references on many people before deciding on her to be my child care provider. She has been a great partner is helping us with our son. Things we love about working with her - Great communication...
Cassandra S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wading River, NY
Samantha W.
5.0
Samm was so wonderful with our 3 kids! She was excellent in communicating with both us and the children, and we felt totally at ease despite it being the first time leaving our kids with non-family members. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
- Jessica B.
Siu Fung T.
5.0
Tan is a baby whisperer! She has been working with us since May 2022, taking care of our now 15 month old. From the start she could intuit his needs and developed a special language and bond with our son. He laughs with her all day long! She is an expert in finding ways to get him to finish his...
- Malwina L.
Diane H.
5.0
Diane is INCREDIBLE. She cared for my 7 year old like her own. She is very clear to communicate with and she has the experience and nuance to handle any situation. She provided reliable transportation after camp and filled the data with fun and creative activities. I highly recommend her and look...
- James A.
Kiana R.
5.0
Kiana has been absolutely wonderful. Our family is so grateful for her help; Nannie’s like her are hard to find. Kiana has good communication, is very intuitive and caring with children.
- Cassaundra R.
Lisa L.
5.0
Lisa watched our son for three months this past fall (starting at about 14 months old) while we rented a house in Quogue in the fall of 2021. Within just a few months, Lisa became a member of the family. She was loving and dependable, and we and our son were so happy to see her every morning. We...
- Adam L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wading River, NY:
How can I find a Wading River babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Wading River, NY?
The average rate for Wading River, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.64 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 Wading River, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wading River, 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.