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60 babysitters are listed in Wading River, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Wading River, NY
Words cannot express how lucky we were to cross paths with Lindsey. We have only been working with her a short bit but couldn't be happier!…
Review for Lindsey S. by Nicole D.
Kiana has been absolutely wonderful. Our family is so grateful for her help; Nannie’s like her are hard to find. Kiana has good…
Review for Kiana R. by Cassaundra R.
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…
Review for Lisa L. by Adam L.
Babysitters in Wading River, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in Miller Place and currently a Sound Beach resident. I am a pet mommy to three cats and a dog. I have over 20 years experience in childcare and I am a proud aunt of 13 nieces and nephews.
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Words cannot express how lucky we were to cross paths with Lindsey. We have only been working with her a short bit but couldn't be happier! The girls love her and she's truly been a life saver! My little one even naps for her, something that is a struggle even for...
Nicole D.
Kiana R.
Middle Island, NY
$25-51/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kiana, has been very reliable from day one. She's always on time and does great work. She'll pick up her phone nearly immediately or she'll call and message back in a timely fashion. I've never had her reschedule or cancel on me, and if there is any time that she...
Aalyia S.
Laurie D.
Mastic, NY
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 9 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:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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.
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! "
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Jessica M.
Manorville, NY
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Jordan J.
Manorville, NY
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name is Jordan! I am 26 years old and am a certified baby sitter having experience babysitting and nannying children for 8 years now. I am experienced in caring for children of all ages, and have cared for children from the ages of 7 months to 12 years old. I absolutely adore children and love being around them. I enjoy...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Jordan is a highly responsible young woman with whom I have left caring for my young children on many occasions. She is reliable and dependable. Jordan enthusiastically engages children and is very comfortable with them. I would highly recommend Jordan for a...
Katie T.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
"Jen has been babysitting my son for quite some time now- she is reliable, honest, and trustworthy. She began watching my son when he was very young, from the time he was about a month old up until now (he is 1.5 years old now). My son adores her; she is great at...
Adriana V.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Loren K.
Shoreham, NY
$17/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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Very sweet young woman. Interacted very well with my 11 year old son. She was delightful! Would hire again in a heartbeat!"
Denise D.
Kathleen S.
Middle Island, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy kids, plain and simple. I have been the tutor, the nurse, the umpire, the cook. Helping with homework, and watching school grades soar, keeps my passion. "Being fun and getting the work done" is my motto. Having the patience, compassion, and understanding are my traits; I'm a mom also. I'm very big on reading and...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from preschool. I was able to work from home, but needed help watching and preparing him for kindergarten. We were so...
Stephanie K.
Grace K.
Yaphank, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I'm looking to babysit as a part time job. I have lots of experience. I have been around children my whole life workings camps and babysitting since I was 12
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Hi
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, positive & trustworthy :)
I like working with kids because you can learn so much from them. Children help you see things from a whole new perspective!
I started working with kids when I was in middle school. I would babysit all of the time on the weekends for my neighbors...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wading River, NY:
How can I find a Wading River babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wading River, 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 14 babysitters in Wading River, 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 Wading River, NY?
The average rate for Wading River, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.14 per hour as of April 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.