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3,072 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
Kenzie M.
New York, NY
$30-38/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter. Comfortable with pets, CPR certified and fully vaccinated - Professional Sitting Jobs (2018 - Present)
Kenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky to meet Kenzie this summer and my two kids absolutely adored her (ages 9 & 7). She was always on time and very dependable. The kids loved all of the games she came up with including a scavenger hunt around the house."
Elizabeth J.
Sarah Y.
New York, NY
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 20 years old and I have grown up in four different countries, but have lived in the New York area for the majority of my life. I am fluent in English and proficient in Korean and Mandarin. I come from a family of three children. My parents taught me the value of education and strong moral values...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure."
Jennifer M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of two children and to me children are heaven sent. They are what you show them what you teach them they are a sponge. Love, Attention, Patience and care is all they need. I have been caring for children for over 21 yrs, and I can say I truly love working with kids. I approach each child as an individual who I...
Frances can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Frances. Not only did she take excellent care of our children, she went above and beyond assisting with household chores during nap time. It was a delight to come home to happy fed and bathed children but also a sparking kitchen and basket of...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My range of babysitting experience is from 4 months old, through to toddlers aged 3-5 years, to older children 6-8 years. I served for 3 years as a teacher's assistant in the South Pasadena Summer School program with children pre-K to 4th grade, and have tutored a 5th grader. I was also a summer camp counselor for a cabin of...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn was able to jump in at the last minute and help out with my two daughters. She did a great job. Would definitely hire her again."
Barrett W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 25 years of dealing with children and am fluent in the Spanish language. I have three children of my own (all boys). I have been able to teach all of the children I've work with basic Spanish. When caring for children, I would usually arrange play dates with other nannies within the building to have activities...
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Norma worked us for 4 years taking care of our newborn and 3 year old. She was great with home tasks and very punctual. She was great at arranging play dates and taking care of the home: fixing things, buying organizational space saving equipment. She also helped...
Yvonne L.
Parker J.
New York, NY
$28-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Reliable, Full-time, Experienced Caretaker/nanny/babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently enrolled in a Masters Program for Educational Psychology at Hunter University. Available all summer, once the school year comes back my only limitations would be Monday and Tuesday nights. I have experience caring for Newborns to high schoolers, with families up to 3 children.
Parker can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my daughter, punctual and professional."
Giselle A.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and a graduate of Connecticut College. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families over the years. I have BLS (basic life support) certification. Additionally, have experience tutoring and babysitting kids ages 0-14. I've been living in NYC for about 2 years and am about to start a full time graduate...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is truly the ideal babysitter/caregiver and has been absolutely phenomenal with our 7-month-old (started with him when he was just 5 months). She completely put my nerves at ease the first time we met, and continues to impress me with her maturity and...
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jackie. I have always been interested in childhood development and was able to pursue this interest at the University of Rhode Island with a major in psychology. During this time I participated in a community outreach program. I spent several afternoons a week working with underprivileged children and their parents. This...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were in desperate need of a sitter same-day Jacqueline made herself available. I was a little nervous about leaving our 7 year old with a stranger, but Jackie agreed to come early so we could chat and get a feel for each other. I was quickly put at ease. She...
Patrick H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
(Looking for Part-Time or Full Time)
Hello! My name is Keren, and I am a bilingual caregiver fluent in both English and Spanish. I have over six years of experience in babysitting and household cleaning, and I take great pride in providing compassionate, responsible, and trustworthy care to children of all ages. My experience...
Keren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I'm not sure where to start. Keren has changed our lives. My partner and I work full time and have two small children and live in the city. Our apartment was a mess and we were overwhelmed. We found Keren on Care.com and she came over the next day and made...
Sarah T.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nicole! I have been caring for and teaching children for 10 years. Most of my experience is in dance education, so you can guarantee lots of dance parties when I watch your kiddos.
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole worked at my Hotel. She went over and above what we required. Accurate, caring, honest and loving to all of our customers."
judith M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and...
Elizabeth R.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare provider who is active and outgoing. I have worked with children of all ages and get along with them great. I enjoy doing activities with the children and don't mind cooking or cleaning. I also have my own car and a great driving record.
I usually babysit at night or on the weekends (day/date...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our time together was short, but Laura is communicative and punctual, and was sweet with our toddler daughter!"
Niina P.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I'm a recent college graduate and I've recently moved to the NYC Area. I'm looking for babysitting/nannying job(s) and have plenty of experience with children and childcare.
I've babysat for numerous different families, ages ranging from newborn to early teenagers. All families have been very pleased with my level...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is great!!
She is attentive with the kids and they always had a great time when she would babysit for them. I would highly recommend her!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"
Brian W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rebecca and I have over 10 years of babysitting and pet-sitting experience. I have worked with children from ages 6 months to 12 years old. As for pets, I have the most experience with dogs and cats. I absolutely adore animals and children, and believe strongly in incorporating play into all sitting work. I am an...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was an absolute delight. Our kids would ask when they could see her again after the few times we had her watch the kids."
Michael L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent law grad from The University of Miami School of Law who just sat for the NY Bar Exam. While awaiting my exam results, I am looking to nanny in the Fall following Labor Day Weekend and would love to be your helper whether it be for your children and/or pets if our needs sync. I have babysat children of all ages...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jacqueline is the BEST! She has an amazing energy with both children and adults. She is always on time, always super communicative, and so very helpful. Shes constantly asks what she can do around the house to help while we are gone. The house was always clean and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am the oldest of 3 girls from Portland, Oregon who loves animals, back home I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I moved to NYC in 2019 to go to Fordham University and graduated in December 2022 with a double major in economics and international political economy. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years, coached 3rd grade...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is awesome! She is very respectful and responsible. My kids loved her and I cannot recommend her enough!"
Marianne S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable caregiver and am passionate about the emotional health of children. My strengths lie with infants and toddlers, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 4 years of experience as a daycare teacher, but I have been nannying/babysitting since 2005. I love animals, so it's a plus if you have a dog or a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have the pleasure of working with Jodie as her supervisor in a licensed child care facility. She worked at our child care center mostly with infant and toddler aged children.
Working with young children can be a very challenging position to hold, and Jodie had...
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for the past 11 years and am CPR/AED/Red Cross babysitting certified. I have babysat for children ages 2-12. I graduated in 2021 with a degree in Business Administration and am currently working a full-time corporate job but am looking for part time work. Please feel free to message me for further...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Audrey was trustworthy, kind, and reliable"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 5 years, I have worked as a babysitter and English teacher in France with an agency, as well as in Boston, MA. I now work part-time as an enrichment teacher to pre-school aged children. I have worked with children between the ages of 1 and 10, the most common being around 5 years old. I am an American citizen and a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Easy, reliable, and caring. Perfect sitter for a night out!"
Alex S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Kenzie M.
5.0
Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and we look forward to remaining in touch as she completes her studies.
I highly recommend Kenzie for your family. May our loss be your gain!
- Arna M.
Sarah Y.
5.0
Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure.
- Jennifer M.
Frances L.
5.0
Frances has been working with our family since last year and has been amazing. She is super reliable and flexible and wonderful with our children! We are a busy working family with crazy schedules and she helps keep everything running smoothly, handling kids pick up, activities, schedules, showers,...
- Care member
Evelyn F.
5.0
She’s calm, patient and understands children and their ways. We are very happy with Evelyn and any family would be happy to have her.
- Care member
Norma F.
5.0
I honestly can't say enough about Norma, and feel so very thankful to have found her on care.com. We aren't from NYC, and wanted to find someone who would be the best for our baby boy. She is more than just wonderful for him! She's kind, caring, she helps work with his word development & is teaching...
- Kimberly J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New York, NY:
How can I find a New York babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New York, 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 3,072 babysitters in New York, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 New York, NY?
The average rate for New York, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.23 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 New York, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New York, 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 New York, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,207 reviews of the 3,072 listed babysitters.