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36 in home child care are listed in Astoria, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in Astoria, NY
Maria O.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.5
(16)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as respectful, friendly, great person !
Hi my name is Maria, but you can call me Alejandra. I live in Astoria, Queens and I'm CPR certified. I graduated from high school and I studied nursing for a year and a half- my dream job is to one day be a pediatric nurse. I'm 32 years old, I'm bilingual in...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria saved us when we needed child care in a pinch. She clear knows a lot about babies and our little one took to her in a heartbeat. Her competence put me at ease immediately and I could with knowing our child would be safe and engaged."
Melecia W.
Paola F.
Astoria, NY
$22-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
Im fairly new with professional sitting but I've taken care and baby sat my younger brother and cousins for years. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have a car and can easily commute. I'm an IT technician working for the DOE looking to gain extra cash on the side to save for a home.
Paola can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Paola is a dedicated, intelligent and thoughtful nanny who helped us for the last six months. She showed up on time to pick up our kids from the bus each day for between one and five days a week. She made extra efforts to encourage the kids to do their homework,...
Jesse R.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, I'm Valentina, a 26-year-old Colombian nanny with six years of experience specializing in early childhood care. I'm bilingual in Spanish and English, ensuring effective communication and a multicultural learning environment for your children.
I take pride in being responsible, punctual, dedicated, and known for...
Valentina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valentina has looked after our daughter full time for the past 6+ months, from when she was 4 months to 11 months old. Valentina is trustworthy, responsible, and competent. And our daughter loves her; she lights up every morning when Valentina arrives. We are...
Lindsey L.
Leah R.
Astoria, NY
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience with babysitting and raising my little brother. I also had experience as an in home caretaker for an elderly couple and before that was a Certified Nurses Assistant. I can help with light housekeeping, meal prepping and arts/crafts.
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If I could give more stars, I would. Leah, was the best caregiver to my baby, I was sad to see her go when I moved. She’s kind, always on time, thoughtful and considerate. "
Ashley L.
Siku H.
Astoria, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello parents!
My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones.
Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Siku is an excellent caregiver, and my 2 kids wholeheartedly concur. Communication, patience, and reliability are paramount to me, and Siku demonstrated exceptional proficiency in all three aspects. Additionally, Siku surpassed expectations by applying attentive...
Care member
4.4
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time but open to helping with date night babysitting or occasional side jobs. New to NYC, by way of Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, and Nashville, TN (my home). I have many years of experience as a professional nanny and babysitter. Just ask to learn more! References provided upon request.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara was the nanny for our son for over three years. She was very reliable and was open to helping us in many ways. She was incredible with my son, quickly understanding his personality and how to best help him with homework and other tasks. She was responsible...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate, creative and attentive student looking to care for kids ages 6+! I have experience as a Mother's Helper in which I ran errands and did light house work for two different families, and have experience working with children. I have nannied kids ages 6-8 and worked at a group home where I worked with children...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f))
Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all ages, but especially ranging from 5-18. She has excellent manners, speaks properly and calm. She interacts,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter / Chaperone in all duties as well as kids meal preparation. Exercise maturity, patience and good judgment; a trusted partner with the family home. Outstanding communication, behavior management, planning, computer, and organizational skills. Excellent organizational and planning skills for activities,...
Ursula can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Friendly and good communication. Ursula was punctual and also offered helpful recommendations on products that could be used to optimize cleaning."
Richard S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
First let me thank you for visiting my profile! Now let me tell you about myself, I am a graduate with a BA in Theatre Performance so I like to think and act outside of the box. But I have an extensive job history in child care. I was a teacher's assistant . I love the classroom however I relocated to New York City in...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed several candidates for our nanny position and even though we chose another candidate, Colleen was right up there in the running. She was very personable and shows a genuine interest in the children. Colleen should definitely be on your interviewing...
Wendy C.
Hi! My name is Alicia, and I'm looking for a job either cleaning or taking care of kids. I enjoy helping families by creating a clean and organized home or providing a safe and caring environment for children. Whether it's tidying up, playing with kids, or helping with daily routines, I'm happy to lend a hand.
I speak Spanish,...
I'd describe my personality as energetic, playful, and compassionate.
I like working with kids because I grew up with 3 younger siblings, and I miss feeling like the big sister. Now that my siblings are all grown up, I miss spending time with younger kids.
I started working with kids when I was about 12, working as a "mother's...
Allegra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a passionate nanny and cleaner/organizer. I have been doing a combination of this work for the last 10 years. I love being a part of a team and helping people either care for their little ones or help them keep their homes clean and organized.
When it comes to working with children I have worked with private families and...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 28-year-old working professional who is missing my previous nannying job!!! Prior to the COVID pandemic, I was in graduate school for my Masters Degree and was a part-time nanny on the side. I LOVED my job and miss it! I have experience caring for children of a variety of ages. During graduate school I had both...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Childcare experience:
- Behavioral Therapist: Worked with children ages 2-14 with developmental disabilities, most commonly autism. Responsible for their safety and wellbeing, and was a means of support to help kids thrive in their home, school, and play environments. Worked with each child 2-12 hours per week.
- Educational...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience of full time work with children ages 5 months to 5 years. I worked 10/hr. days, so I was responsible for the entire schedule and caring of the child each time. That includes meals, laundry, organize play dates, activities and keeping routines in check. Prior to this I was occasionally babysitting...
Katerina can also help with: Meal prep
Hi there! I recently made the move out to LA. Being close to my family (especially my nieces and nephews) was one of the big reasons why I decided to switch cities. I love kids, animals, and keeping a home orderly and nice. Cooking, cleaning, and general homemaking all come very naturally to me.
Conor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Caitlyn Q.
Astoria, NY
$15-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And House Manager Seeking Full-Time Employment
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, and I am an NYC native seeking a full-time Nanny and/or House Manager position in the Charlotte, NC area.
I have 4 years of full-time experience as a nanny/house manager, during which I helped families create organized, happy, and healthy homes. I additionally have experience working with neurodiverse...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Chelsea L.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello I Hope To Work With You And Your Family. I Will Bring Positivity And Responsibility To The Job
I like working with kids because it's a job that brings allot of joy and spontaneity to my life.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and consistent.
I started working with kids when I was 14 years old.
In my spare time, I love to read and work on my jewelry business. I spend a lot of time in parks and trying different...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I've been babysitting since I was about 12. My two younger sisters were born when I was 14/16 years old and I helped care for them since the day there were brought home. I've nannied on and off since college for children ranging from newborn to around 8 years of age.
I recently ended a six month job with a family of two...
Experience includes classroom teachers for 3-5-year-olds, a full time nanny in a nanny share for two years. Ages include 0-9. Taught for one year after receiving my bachelors degree in child development before shifting to private in home care. Also have experience in overnights as well as newborns. Currently doing back up care...
Montana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Astoria, NY
Maria O.
5.0
Maria was super friendly and responsive. Great with our newborn girl.
- Greg M.
Paola F.
5.0
Paola is a dedicated, intelligent and thoughtful nanny who helped us for the last six months. She showed up on time to pick up our kids from the bus each day for between one and five days a week. She made extra efforts to encourage the kids to do their homework, practice their hobbies, and read each...
- Jesse R.
Valentina R.
5.0
We couldn’t recommend Valentina more! She has been babysitting our 2 year old daughter since she was an infant and is extremely caring, diligent, patient, trustworthy, follows directions and most importantly takes the time to connect with our daughter, who loves to play with her.
- Care member
Leah R.
5.0
If I could give more stars, I would. Leah, was the best caregiver to my baby, I was sad to see her go when I moved. She’s kind, always on time, thoughtful and considerate.
- Ashley L.
Siku H.
5.0
Siku was very patient with the kids. Very accommodating and an absolute joy to have as a helping hand! 10/10 experience and would love to have them look after the boys again!
- Tailah Z.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Astoria, NY
How do I find in-home child care near me in Astoria, NY?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Astoria, NY. There are 36 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Astoria, NY?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of January, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $23.50 for in-home child care providers near you in Astoria, NY.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Astoria, NY?
You can compare 36 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Astoria, NY in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
In Home Child Care in Astoria, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 36 listed in home child care.