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Infant babysitters in Canaan, NY

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Cassandra V.


Philmont, NY

$23/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a mom to 5 daughters. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Cassandra is my favorite caregiver for my daughter. My daughter often asks me to go do stuff so that Cassandra can come over and spend time with her. Cassandra is so kind and I always feel comfortable leaving my daughter. I would very highly recommend Cassandra to...

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Delinda A.


Great Barrington, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Available in the Berkshires

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for many years and have a degree in early childhood education. I have been babysitting for weddings, parties, etc. along with ongoing part-fime childcare for the past 20 years. I enjoy reading, singing, playing, and going outside during my time with children.
Delinda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madeline F.


Averill Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter/Nanny With Tons Of Childcare Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I have just arrived to New York from Maine. I am a fun loving, responsible, and friendly young professional looking for a compatible family to nanny/sit for! Currently I am looking for part time work as I teach kids / adult dance and stretch a few nights a week. However, my schedule is open and I am hoping to work...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Maddie is such an amazing, patient, and loving person! We couldn’t have found a better match and friend for our daughter. Maddie was extremely present with our daughter, always willing to help, and has such a positive attitude. What a gem!! Highly HIGHLY recommend...

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Krista S.


Averill Park, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am 23 years old with CPR, and first aid training. I have also taken babysitting courses. I have worked with children for 9 and a half years as an assistant dance teacher. I am student in the masters program extending my major through middle school and high school. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a...
Krista can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Andrea P.

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Eve H.


Valatie, NY

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Eve can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eve was such an amazing nanny that I felt the need to write a review. She was the fifth person I've ever felt comfortable enough to watch my child and she blew me away. She hadn't previously worked with a family that had a child my daughter's age, but it was...

Cole M.

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Emma S.


Nassau, NY

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Emma and I was born and raised in Albany. I am currently taking a long break from school to focus on my true passion, child care. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and I absolutely love it! I have worked at multiple summer camps throughout the years and just recently left a full-time preschool...
Emma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I booked Emma to watch my sweet kitties over winter break. she went above and beyond what i asked her to do. didn't worry about my pets once. super trustworthy. would recommend to friends and family. "

Shelby P.

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Tara B.


East Greenbush, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a Nanny and Mother's helper for a few families when I was younger. While in Arizona I was a nanny for a sweet little boy, he was 5 months when I started. I have also helped care for my niece and nephew. Throughout college and afterwards I did mostly animal care and babysitting. In 2019 I launched my own small business for...
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara has been with us for over 6 months caring for our son on a weekly basis as well as some date nights here and there. She is extremely reliable, calm and a joy to have around and our son really enjoys spending time with her. I never worry about him, even on date...

Casey H.

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Desiree P.


Castleton on Hudson, NY

$18/hr15 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, I bring over 15 years of experience nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for caring for young minds. What motivates me is the chance to make a positive impact on these little lives and offer reliable childcare...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Desi took care of my son for 9 months and was amazing! She would provide updates throughout the day and always did what I asked when it came to his care. I never worried about all of his needs being met or that he was getting enough love and attention. Desi is...

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Debra T.


Becket, MA

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children while supporting families in need of reliable care. With three years of experience, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My calm and patient demeanor allows me to connect with...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We couldn't have asked for a better match for our family. Debbie stepped in to support us through several months of the pandemic. She is loving with our two children, and also helps to set limits and structure so that safety and routine is maintained. Our daycare...

Kimberly A.

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Haille B.


Lanesborough, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Haille! I am interested in helping out families who need a baby sitter once in awhile. I have 15 years experience in babysitting as I've done it since I was about 14 years old. I currently work relief for BCARC and have 5+ years in experience with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained as it's a requirement for my...
Haille can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Heather M.


Lee, MA

$15-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'm passionate about the growth and development of children. My 20 years of experience caring for children have allowed me to help them learn and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. As a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver, I'm well-equipped to care for up to four children, from newborns to preteens. I believe that...
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Kristen C.


Ghent, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

As a career nanny, I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children (ages 2 months - 14) at a full-time capacity. I'm currently getting a degree in writing at Bard College and am looking for occasional or part-time baby-sitting as a way to offset my bills. I absolutely adore working with kids and figuring out and/or...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kenjah O.


Dalton, MA

$30-50/hr14 yrs exp

About Me

Grand Rising wonderful beings, My name is Kenjah, pronounced Ken-yah, and I am a person with a passion for youth and nature. I have 10+ years of experience of working with youth, in a variety of ways! This includes being a nanny, a camp counselor, a site supervisor for after and before care programs, and much more. I have...
As a creative and friendly childcare provider with 30 of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the joy of caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I'm skilled at engaging children with educational and physical...
Sylvana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
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Paxton S.


Dalton, MA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Paxton. I am 21 years old and I was born and raised in the Berkshires! I am a college student and have over 7 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a summer camp counselor, an after school care provider for a child with a learning disability, a substitute elementary school teacher, and a middle school...
Paxton can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'd describe my personality as outgoing I like working with kids because I grew up with several young cousins and always enjoyed babysitting and spending time with them. I'm looking for a job that is somewhat close to me and pretty flexible as I am also working another job. I started working with kids when I was very...
Noelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Kaden K.


Lee, MA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

I am 21 years old; with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been baby-sitting for about 7+ years and throughout that time, I have cared for children ranging from ages 6 months-12 years old. I have worked as a teacher's aid for 3 years at a pre-school in Berkshire County and am looking for a job in the summer while our...
Kaden can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Felicia L.


Cheshire, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a junior at Rhode Island College studying Communications with a minor in Speech Language Hearing Sciences. I have taken ASL for two years and some Early Child Education courses to start my journey toward becoming a teacher in a school for the Deaf. I am a very artistic individual so I find much joy in singing,...
Felicia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaleigh C.


Dalton, MA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

I have been babysitting for about five years and also work in a daycare. I am CPR and first aide certified and currently in college pursuing an early childhood education degree. I am very creative and love to be with kids, not afraid to dress up or do art!
Kaleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jessica E.


Stuyvesant, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me.

Hi there! My name is Jess. I am a stepmom to 3 and mother to my own 3-year-old with over 18 years of experience with children of all ages. I'm a non-smoker with my own transportation. I hold certifications in Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Advanced Child Care with the American Red Cross. In addition to child care I can...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Canaan, NY

Cassandra V.

5.0

Cassandra is my favorite caregiver for my daughter. My daughter often asks me to go do stuff so that Cassandra can come over and spend time with her. Cassandra is so kind and I always feel comfortable leaving my daughter. I would very highly recommend Cassandra to anyone looking for care!

- Care member

Madeline F.

5.0

Maddie is such an amazing, patient, and loving person! We couldn’t have found a better match and friend for our daughter. Maddie was extremely present with our daughter, always willing to help, and has such a positive attitude. What a gem!! Highly HIGHLY recommend Maddie!!

- Care member

Krista S.

5.0

Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!

- Andrea P.

Eve H.

5.0

Eve was such an amazing nanny that I felt the need to write a review. She was the fifth person I've ever felt comfortable enough to watch my child and she blew me away. She hadn't previously worked with a family that had a child my daughter's age, but it was clearly not an issue at all, and she...

- Cole M.

Emma S.

5.0

I booked Emma to watch my sweet kitties over winter break. she went above and beyond what i asked her to do. didn't worry about my pets once. super trustworthy. would recommend to friends and family.

- Shelby P.

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