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Babysitters in West Haverstraw, NY
Abigail M.
West Haverstraw, NY
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, empathetic, and bright
I like working with kids because I love that no single day at work is the same. It's very fun to do. I learn from the children I'm working with every interaction and I admire kids creativity and resilience. It is a very refreshing job
I'm looking for a job that has...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Caitlin W.
Cortlandt Manor, NY
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Caitlin, I'm a former graduate and have some extra time on my hands. Learning from both perspectives, I went from being a camper to a camp counselor over the past summers. Building on my skills of supervision, time management and creative play. For as long as I known, watching over children has been a normal for...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin was wonderful. Our little one was so excited to spend time with her and can't wait to do it again. We will definitely contact her again in the future."
Courtney D.
Annly M.
Peekskill, NY
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am grateful for the opportunity to help and contribute to the care of your children, it is an acquired commitment and a great responsibility. Cooperate if necessary with everything inherent in the preparation of meals, snacks, support with school activities and extra curricular of children, household chores, light cleaning,...
Annly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We interviewed Annly and she was great!"
Yumairy B.
Lidia O.
Cortlandt Manor, NY
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I am 24 years old and have a Bachelors degree in Psychology.
As of September 2023, I will be attending Graduate school for Social Services.
I have worked as a Behavioral Specialist in a therapeutic Foster Care agency for 1 year.
My role involved helping fostered children/youth to improve behavioral concerns. I...
Lidia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Nicole J.
Stony Point, NY
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nicole, I'm 24 years old. I love children so I went to a Ctech program in Goshen NY for 2 years. I love to work with children ages new born to age 10. I specialize with 3-year-old's due to the program I was in working hands on with ages 3 and 4. But I also love children of all ages. I recently was working at a...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"I hired Nicole to watch my 2 month daughter along with my 3 year old sister. Nicole was great at calming the children when fussy or when my sister would fall. Also she was always willing to help clean and cook while my mother was sick. She is great at directions...
Josh H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experienced childcare provider who has part time availability to babysit for families in need of a few hours reprieve, a night out or need an extra set of hands for an event.
I am a former Case Manager for children as well as a former day camp counselor. Very experienced with children of various ages and levels of ability. I am...
5.0
"Hiba was available for us relatively last minute when we needed care for our 2 littles, and we are so glad we found her. Responsive, caring and great with our 3 and 1 YO."
Sara D.
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is a top of the line caregiver. She is deeply attuned and I immediately learned from her watching her interact with our 10 month old. We have had her occasionally support our daughter over a few months for a few hours at a time and our daughter felt calm and...
Suzanne A.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Christina. I am 22 years old with my associates degree in paralegal studies! I currently live in Mahopac and I have been working with children since I was 13. I have also worked as a pre-school teacher for almost a year as well as an after school program! I have a valid drivers license with a reliable car...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"A very sweet, caring, and flexible young woman"
Renee F.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(3)
My love for children started at a very young age. At the age of 12, I knew a lot and began babysitting for family members and people in my neighborhood. As I got older, I became a pharmacy tech and would babysit in my spare time. Now I have a 5 and 10-year-old and understand how hard it is to get/afford childcare, plus trust...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Hailey is an absolute pleasure and delight! She watched my baby since 2 months old and I have always had a great experience with her. My daughter took to Hailey’s calm presence immediately and I can honestly say she is one of my daughter’s favorite people. I am...
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Kristen L.
Peekskill, NY
$20-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over 15 years of experience, I'm skilled at creating a safe, stimulating environment where children thrive. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and ensuring the well-being of the children in my...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Kristen is a very loving and compassionate person also excellent skills at preparing learning and fun activities for children....very organized and articulate in the way the children's days are planned..."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had many different experiences with all different kinds of children. I am 20 years old and I am a student at the University of Tampa. I am about to enter my junior year of college. I am studying to be a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have been baby-sitting for different families since my freshman year of High School...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such a sweat heart! She listens, is on time and my son loves her! Amazing!"
Laura D.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been with my family for over a year. She comes Monday-Friday at 5:45 am to get my two children (ages 8 and 10) up, ready, and off to different schools. She also has cared for them during their school breaks. She plays with them, makes cookies with them,...
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Deanna S.
Nanuet, NY
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver who loves kids. I am currently working towards receiving my Master's in Education. I have a car for transportation and I am very punctual. I have babysat in my local area and while away at school. I have always loved working with kids. I enjoy helping with homework and housework, doing activities...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She great and my kids love her. Very reliable and trustworthy, would recommend her to everyone I know."
Randy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cynthia. I speak Spanish. I've worked for a nanny's agency for 2 years. I had been working as babysitter for many years (15+ years). I am looking for a full-time/part-time, short or long-term, weekend babysitting job. I have been working for many families with children of different ages. I am really a hardworking...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cynthia has been our Nanny for the last 8 years and I cannot imagine my life without her. She started with our family when my daughter was 3 months old (and I had to go back to work) and was by my side when our son was born 15 months later. She played a critical...
Michelle M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I feel a Nanny or Caregiver should be trustworthy, lovable, and devote their babysitting hours not sitting around but being active with the children. Nannies help develop the child's growth and potential.
I have been a Nanny for many babies and children of all ages over the years.
I have years of experience with all ages.
I do...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dawn took care of our daughter from 3 months to 14 months. They developed such a special relationship and helped her to learn so much. She is reliable and dependable and will care for your child as if they were her own."
Sarina C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
The first thing you need to know about me is that I absolutely love taking care of children of all ages. I just moved back home to Henderson from Nashville, where I worked for a wonderful family for over a year. I engaged in learning and playing with her through going outside, listening to music, dancing, practicing abcs,...
Bina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is super kind and sweet and trustworthy. My girls are usually sensitive and demanding. Bina exactly handled them very well. When i came back home from outside, girls looked so happy and they never cried at all with her. My first daughter told me that she wants...
Molly 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
"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...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Haverstraw, NY
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.
Caitlin W.
5.0
Caitlin was wonderful. Our little one was so excited to spend time with her and can't wait to do it again. We will definitely contact her again in the future.
- Courtney D.
Annly M.
5.0
We interviewed Annly and she was great!
- Yumairy B.
Nicole J.
4.0
I hired Nicole to watch my 2 month daughter along with my 3 year old sister. Nicole was great at calming the children when fussy or when my sister would fall. Also she was always willing to help clean and cook while my mother was sick. She is great at directions along with listening. Nicole only...
- Josh H.
Hiba A.
5.0
My kids loved her, punctual, understanding, personable and a wonderful help
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How can I find a West Haverstraw babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in West Haverstraw, NY?
The average rate for West Haverstraw, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 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 West Haverstraw, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Haverstraw, 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.