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60 babysitters are listed in West Islip, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in West Islip, NY
4.0
(1)
Hello there! I'm Alyssa and I am 26 years old. I currently have my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am working towards getting my master's degree in Special Education pre-k through 12th grade. I have been working with kids for over 9 years. Over the last few years, I've worked in many daycares and preschools. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Alyssa is a very caring and responsible girl. She takes instruction well, shows patience and is very sweet. Alyssa looked after my little one when she was 1 and did a good job looking after her, feeding her and getting her to nap. She was also playful and...
Maria W.
Kayla S.
West Islip, NY
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Kayla
I'd describe my personality as responsible, kind, respectful. I like working with kids because they show you the true innocence that a child can have and show me that this world can really be so special. I'm looking for a job that I could help a family and encourage a sense of comfort and reliability...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was absolutely amazing! She was so great with my daughter and made an instant connection. you can tell she loves kids and want to make sure they have a great time. Will definitely rehire her in the future."
Jackie R.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a single mother; I have four children of my own. I am a caregiver and have done babysitting, companion, homecare, nanny, and resp work.
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am looking for a full-time babysitting position for this upcoming 2020 summer. I went to University of Tampa for Elementary Education. While attending UT I babysat local families with children from 2 months old to 7 years old. After graduating I taught Second Grade down in Tampa. Then moved home to New York. When returning to...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
I'm currently going to college at Eastern Connecticut State University and i'm looking for a summer job and love kids and miss babysitting. I Love arts and crafts and taking care and hanging out with kids. I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker. I am off this...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting since I was 17 years old! I am very interactive and love to keep the kids engaged and entertained and form a trusting bond with them. I love games, crafts, watching movies, really anything that they want to do, I would love to as well. I also am used to long hours and making sure they are fed and keeping...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I am 25 years old and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting, including care for children on the autism spectrum. I will be graduating with my Masters in Childhood Education/Special Education 1-6 this upcoming December. I have been a permanent sub at a K-1 school for the past three years and I am comfortable helping with...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Morgan K.
West Islip, NY
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of of 4 children and what comes with that is resposibility and babysitting, a lot of babysitting:). I also worked with families and children of all ages in their homes. I was a camp counselor and an assistant supervisor at the Town of Islip camps for years and was CPR and First Aid certified through their...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Viana A.
West Islip, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Viana! I will be starting law school August 22, 2022 and will be available to start working a part time babysitting job August 23rd. I have updated my profile to reflect my availability to around my class schedule. I have many years of experience when it comes to caring for children. I come from a big family where I have...
Viana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have been taking care of children for many years, from the time I was 13 I was babysitting for children as young as newborns, for families with 1-5 children. I worked in a day care in my early 20's for a few summers, for children ages 6 months - 4 years old. Raised two step daughters as well as spending extensive time with my...
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Columbia University graduate with a BA in psychology and a concentration in education. I have experience with children both in professional as well as personal settings. Currently I am a tutor . Before the pandemic, I was an assistant teacher in an infant room at a preschool. I have worked previously as a teacher in...
Sonia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Heidi H.
West Islip, NY
$18-38/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello everyone! I have had a lot of experience working with children for the past seven years including babysitting for local families, working as an assistant teacher at South Shore Children's Center, and working as a camp counselor at the YMCA. I graduated from Fairfield University in 2021 with a B. S. in Public Health and am...
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Meghan B.
West Islip, NY
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Crafts & Glitter, High-Five Giver, Your Kids' Favorite Sitter!
My name is Meghan B.! I am a very creative and artistic person that loves to spend time staying active, being outside, and making art. I have extensive experience in working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 15 (about 10 years), and in addition I have worked as a preschool teacher for children ages...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Need a date night babysitter or a after school babysitter? Growing up I watch kids in my neighborhood as their parents went out on date nights or had emergencies they needed to get to. I now help babysit my three nieces who are ages 9, 7, and 5. I lived in California for 6 months to work at PCDA as a Music Therapy Intern. As a...
Dani can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I have 10 years experience watching multiple children from 5 months
- 14+ years and am currently working in a special needs school. I have worked with children and young adults all across the spectrum and I love what I do! Looking for full time nanny job for the summer/ indefinitely. I'm very energetic, love the...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! I am a college student who is working part time looking for a baby sitting job in the afternoon. I have been taking childhood education and development classes since high school. I have found my passion with working with children. I have been a coach at Hills Gymnastics coaching kids from ages 3-11 for around 4 years and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Cassie H.
West Islip, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a devoted childcare provider with 20 years of experience in nurturing and educating children. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue Early Childhood Education, and I've also undergone First Aid and CPR training. I have experience working with special needs children and am comfortable...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
My name is Erin. I've been babysitting/petsitting on and off for over 20 years. I grew up in and currently live in West Islip. I have worked with kids from the ages of 3 all the way up to teenagers. I also have worked with animals on and off my entire life as I was raised in the dog show/breeding world and I have also worked in...
Erin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Danalynn P.
West Islip, NY
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! :) I'm Dana and I am so excited to meet your kid(s)!!! I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 18. I am very energetic, active, and responsible. I will be able to connect to your children no matter their personalities, whether they are extremely shy, extremely outgoing, or anything in between :) I have been...
Danalynn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Melanie. I've been babysitting since I was a girl and love kids so much I decided to become a teacher! I currently teach 6th grade. I have experience with children of all ages and with children with special needs. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Islip, NY:
How can I find a West Islip babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Islip, 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 31 babysitters in West Islip, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 West Islip, NY?
The average rate for West Islip, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.06 per hour as of January 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 West Islip, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Islip, 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.