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60 infant babysitters are listed in Wantagh, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in Wantagh, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience caring for newborn babies and children of all ages. I strive to keep them engaged, safe, and happy. I am happy to help with homework and projects. I feel comfortable driving (picking the children up from school, taking them to after-school activities, etc). Preparation of lunches and after-school...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lisa was extremely dependable and great with the kids."
Heather S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 31-year-old professional nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting at 16 and transitioned to nannying in private homes at 21. I have worked with twins, newborns, and toddlers, and I am a fun, reliable, and patient caregiver. My extensive experience has made me confident and adaptable, and...
Alice can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alice is very responsible reliable. My kids really loved her ! She is very pleasant too and always smiling . She is very easy to work with . I felt very at ease when I was out working . Definitely recommend Alice!"
Lily B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education.
I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...
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Francisca G.
Freeport, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families, I am RN but at this time I am working as Professional Nanny/Babysitter, I have strong skill with Newborn, infant and toddler but also all ages. looking for full time job (long hours) Available on weekend for part time too. Excellent references available. I live in Freeport, LI
Francisca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We love working with Francisca! Our baby adores her - would highly recommend!"
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5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and babysat for many families in Rockland County, as well as in Manhattan. I have CPR training, including that for babies. I have multiple families that can provide a reference if need be.
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Becky is a dependable, reliable, fun sitter to my two children. She loves reading Dr Seuss books and playing games with them. She serves dinner and gets them ready for bed. She will stay with them if they need extra time falling asleep."
Lindsay B.
Daija W.
Westbury, NY
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Working with children has always been my passion. From volunteering after school , to watching my siblings or family friends children I have grown to love all ages ! I've been nannying since a very young age and still up until today I baby for families through New York now! I can provide great references and contacts if that...
Daija can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daija is dependable and punctual. She has been great with our 11 month old daughter. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care."
Aaron B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy, I'm 27 and work full time as an accounting associate. On the weekends I teach at a swim school working with multiple toddlers per session. I do like to think of myself as patient, observant and reliable. I also love pets! My family has 4 dogs so I'm used to kids and animals running around! I look forward to...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy was available on relatively short notice and I'm so glad she was. We went out for a date night and I think our toddler had as much fun with Amy as we did on the town. Amy was punctual, communicative, trustworthy, and wonderful with our daughter. I hope to hire...
Chris S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Casey, and I am currently 23 years old and I graduated from Oswego State University last year. I began babysitting when I was around 14 years old, and began working in a daycare when I was 17 years old. Unfortunately, the daycare did not open back up after COVID, but I love continuing to help with childcare...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super patient, always on time and has a great attitude! My 4 year old is a handful but she does a great job with him, playing with him and keeping him engaged."
Sadia N.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm amber and I'm a college student attending Adelphi university for nursing in child care I'm on my last year. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I come from a big family. I have cared and babysit all the kids in my family. I love kids and animals and will always put there needs...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"It is with great pleasure to recommend Amber R. for a nanny position at Care.com. Miss. R. has been a babysitter at my house for the last two years. She has shown excellent care to my two and four-year-old daughters. I am blessed to have her during this...
Stephanie A.
Donna K.
Seaford, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Of Three Who Would Love To Care For Your Child.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 beautiful children 20, 22 & 24 I have also been steadily employed for 14 plus years caring for the children of others . I absolutely love babies and young children and spending my days with them. I am very interactive, fun and energetic. Days are filled with fun in my home , visits to local parks , libraries....
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donna is trustworthy, caring, loving, and is always looking out for our daughter. She is a great asset and help with our daughter's developmental learning and teaching her how to behave and act correctly/appropriately. Donna is a big part of our lives now, and we...
Lori P.
Raeann I.
Bethpage, NY
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a Mercy College graduate. I majored in Behavioral Science/Early Childhood Education. Throughout my years attending Mercy, I was a student athlete on the women's soccer team. I am currently in Graduate School, getting my masters in Early Childhood/Special Education. I had a passion for teaching my whole life. I've always...
Raeann can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very responsible. Always on time. The kids loved playing with her and she played great outdoor games with them. She cooks pretty well too. I was impressed that she cleaned up too. "
Theresa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with, caring for, and supervising children and young adults. I have two degrees (B. S in Criminal Justice and M. A in International Crime and Justice) and an Advanced Certificate (Terrorism Studies).
The bulk of my work experience with children comes from my previous job at New York Edge - the...
Quiana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Quiana was extremely reliable and dependable. She had great communication too."
Ginny M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I' m a reliable and caring babysitter. I have several years of experience with newborns/babies and toddlers. I' m a very enthusiastic person. The best thing that I like about what I do is that I have the opportunity to enrich and teach good morals and values to the new generations. I also could teach my native language which is...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is the best! She took care of my son when he was 2/3. Very caring, patient and kind. We miss her, wish we could have taken her with us when we moved out of state. You would be lucky to have her."
Jessica H.
5.0
(2)
I have been Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid certified many times but not current. I would definitely become certified again for any family willing to enroll me in a class.
Creative, caring, endless patience and truly love caring for children. I love playing, taking walks, having outdoor fun, doing crafts, reading and just...
Gerri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gerri was an excellent care giver for my two grils!"
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Jessica D.
West Babylon, NY
$25-41/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jessica, I'm a college student. I love working with children, I've babysat children ages newborns-13 years old along with helping raise my younger brother. I worked at a preschool with 2-3-year-olds for a year. I am also a CNA and love pets and the outdoors. Vaccinated and boosted.
5.0
"Jessica is helping us out with our 4 month old baby. She is really upbeat, caring, easy to talk to, very responsible, knows exactly what to do and my baby loves her!"
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Sushiela B.
Franklin Square, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and with 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, I know I can create a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. My previous roles have allowed me to work with children with special...
Sushiela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Liz has been amazing with my son! He is excited when she comes in the morning and sad when she has to leave. Liz is punctual and reliable. She keeps my son engaged and she has been a pleasure to work with."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gina. I'm currently a full time college student working towards my teaching degree and I have over 10 years of experience with kids. Being the oldest in my household, I grew up with three younger siblings that I always babysat for my mom and helped her take care of. I also babysit for neighborhood residents and...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Super caring, great with kids & extremely patient! "
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4.5
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura and I am a senior elementary education major! I am a kind, compassionate, and caring person who is experienced in all age levels (4 months-12 yrs). I have 8 years of experience in babysitting as well as extensive volunteer experience with young children. I find immense joy in being a positive mentor in a...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Laura to watch my 4-6 month old baby on a regular basis for the summer. She was always very engaged with the baby, playing on the floor with him, soothing him, snuggling him for naps, taking him for walks, feeding and changing him as needed. She is very...
Care member
4.9
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christina and I have a lot of experience babysitting and teaching. I also have this experience due to a previous job of mine working at a summer program with these ages. I am caring, nurturing and will make sure that your child is always well taken care of.
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina is amazing! We have a very strong willed almost 3-year-old and she absolutely loved Christina! They played together for 2 hours straight. Can't wait to use her again!"
Mairead O.
Cathy D.
Long Beach, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Occasional Or Part Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in early childhood and elementary education and am a former nursery school teacher and toddler teacher. I've cared for children from infancy through preteen years. I enjoy reading, cooking, crafts and outdoor activities. I enjoy working on craft projects and baking with children and helping them develop their...
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cathy has been helping me raise my two children for the past 6 years! She is smart, kindhearted, gentle, calm, extremely helpful, has excellent communication skills, and is always on time! My children adore her! We love her and are blessed to wake up to her sweet...
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Wantagh, NY
Lisa D.
5.0
Lisa has been with my family for almost 3 years, since my son has been 1 (he's 3 now) and since my daughter has been born (she's 2 now). Lisa is reliable, dependable, and very flexible. She's very easy to work with! She's very hands-on with the kids, interacts with them well, and teaches them....
- Kristen P.
Alice B.
5.0
Alice is a few girls I know who s very able, amiable, responsible and passionate about taking care of kids. she worked for my neighbor to take care of three kids. So my kid played with her "kids" a lot. She is so positive, trustworthy, caring and genuine. I was so impressed how she taught my 3...
- Cher D.
Crystal L.
5.0
As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also serve as an educator, tutor, and role...
- Care member
Francisca G.
5.0
We love working with Francisca! Our baby adores her - would highly recommend!
- Care member
Rebecca M.
5.0
Becky is a dependable, reliable, fun sitter to my two children. She loves reading Dr Seuss books and playing games with them. She serves dinner and gets them ready for bed. She will stay with them if they need extra time falling asleep.
- Lindsay B.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Wantagh, NY
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Wantagh, NY in January, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New York, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Wantagh have rates starting at $20.26.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Wantagh, NY?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 34 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Wantagh, NY?
There are 34 infant babysitters near you in Wantagh, NY. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Wantagh, NY infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Wantagh, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.