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60 live-in nannies are listed in Jamaica, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
Live-in nannies in Jamaica, NY
Courtney C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Courtney. I'm new to the city and looking to be a full time nanny. I spent the past 5 years living in Austin, TX where I was a 1st grade teacher. I've decided to take a break from teaching to dive into the role of a nanny because I've always had a deep connection with children and want to focus on providing...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hit the jackpot when we met Courtney! She is great with our two children and feels like part of the family."
Jennifer B.
Marisa R.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Of 16 Years Available For Full-Time Position
4.6
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I grew up on the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, where I first started caring for my younger siblings. I migrated to the U. S at the age of 17 and have lived in NYC ever since. I became a newborn care specialist in 2007 where I cared primarily for newborn, premature babies and twins for over 7 years. I then transitioned to...
Marisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Marisa was hired by my husband and I in 2018 and worked with us until our daughter turned 3 in 2021. She was truly a blessing! As a first time mother, I knew absolutely nothing about how to care for a baby. Even worst, I had really bad postpartum. Marisa was...
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently live in Woodside Queens.
I am 32 years old and originally from Brazil. I am an experienced nanny/housekeeper, looking for a part-time position.
At my last position I worked with two young teens in midtown Manhattan.
In the past, I have worked for a family in Rockville Center for 2 years as an Au pair. Some of my...
Marcela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Marcela is a very communicating person. She likes to be around people and always active. The kids love her, she knows how to entertain them and also teach them good things for they development. She is also very friendly and reliable, she will follow the...
Marina G.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Jamaica and find myself always returning. I enjoy the many outdoor activities living there provides mountain bike riding and hiking. I consider myself very outdoorsy and think it's important to take advantage of this beautiful world. This led me to attend Medgar Evers College as a bio major with human...
Keri-ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We had Keri-Ann as a date night sitter for our 6 and 8 year old and she was wonderful. She was on time and communicative and has an energetic and cheery disposition. Our kids warmed to her right away and we will absolutely plan to use her again. "
Care member
Laura B.
Long Island City, NY
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Aussie Nanny With Bachelor Of Education
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Laura and I am a 27-year-old Australian who is temporarily living in NYC (I am a US citizen). I have 13 years of babysitting/nannying experience and have also been teaching for 2. 5 years.
I was a longtime (10+ years) nanny for a wonderful family of 7 since the eldest was an infant so I am very confident with...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Laura in June as a temporary nanny before our 4 month old started daycare. We wish we could have kept her on longer!! Laura was always punctual and professional, making it so easy to work with her. She did an excellent job of keeping our baby...
Erin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer living in Crown Heights. I am currently in grad school at NYU and looking to babysit occasionally on weeknights and weekends. I have a lot of experience babysitting and working with kids in a camp setting. This spring I'm around for any short-term nanny work or babysitting! I have...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was a great help to our family as a full time Nanny for the summer. She was a little quiet at first but quickly became an integral part of our family. Most importantly she was great with our son, who is a very active 2 year old. Hannah took him out for...
Kim M.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old female living in Brooklyn, NY looking for part time babysitting jobs! I am a 2022 college graduate from UMass Boston, I am the second oldest of four children and have over 10 years of experience caregiving kids of all ages from newborns to teenagers as well as 1 year working with...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is an extremely hard working young lady that is organized and responsible. She has been babysitting and nannying for families in our hometown for years and has always demonstrated the utmost care for children. She is a lifeguard and has been caring for...
Kelly M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sammie,
I love to laugh, walk everywhere & have fun. I'm very patient, lively, gentle but stern, & reliable individual who works efficiently to maintain a pleasant & stimulating environment for satisfaction of the social & physical needs of children.
At the age of 15 and 16 l worked at St. John's recreation center...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha has been babysitting my son on call, for the past 6 years. My son is diagnosed with ASD and she was the best sitter I've had. She was patient, and understanding to his special needs. I've witnessed a lot of process with my son over the years of her care,...
Lashaun C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Selma. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter that has been working since I was 16. I have been a live in nanny twice and throughly enjoyed my time. I am currently working in the entertainment industry as a Coordinator at Warner Brothers and am looking for additional work on the weekends. I love children! I love...
Selma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Selma spreads pure joy when she walks into the room. She is openhearted, easy to talk to, and will love on your kiddos like they were her own. I have a 4 and 2 year old and 3 month old that she has cared for this past year. She also lived with us this past summer...
Blair D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Evelia! I'm from Guatemala and I've lived in Jackson Heights for 29 years, working as a nanny for 19 years. I am 54 and I have 2 kids, a college graduate and a high school student. I speak fluent Spanish and beginner English. Nannying is my passion because I am very interested in getting to know the children more...
Evelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Evelia was and has been the staple of our family; she is reliable,
honest, punctual, and overall the most loving human you can have around your precious little ones. She has not only cared for my children since birth, but she has also assisted in nanny shares in...
Nanda W.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Megan! I have 10 years of experience in childcare, from working as a sleep-away camp counselor, to working as a live- in nanny, as well as a live- out nanny. I have experience caring for children of all ages, as young as two months, and as old as 16. I am happy to help with housework, travel, and tutoring as well!...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is amazing with young children, toddlers, and newborns. When working with her, she really demonstrated responsibility and care."
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents,
I'm a responsible, caring, and loving person who adores children! I am looking for a full-time nanny position as my current job is ending soon. With over 9 years of experience caring for children aged 6 months to 9 years old, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for childcare.
Here are some of the...
Nirmala can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nirmala is a delight. Always engages fully with my children (ages 3 and 5) and both adore her. She came in as a temporary replacement for our nanny who needed time off, but in that short time she has left a big impression. She’s always on time, keeps children...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello family!
My name's Evelin, I'm 27 years old from Brazil. I speak 4 languages (Portuguese as native, fluent English and Intermediate Spanish and Italian) and I have over 10 years of experience with kids.
During these 10 years I've been learning more about kids development, so I decided to come to US work as AuPair to do what...
Evelin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evelin was our nanny for two years. Our children were 1 and 3 at the time we hired her, and we wish she could have stayed with our family forever! If you want someone who truly LOVES children, will put their best interest at heart, and care about their wellbeing at...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am a 27-year-old living in Queens, NY. I have been actively babysitting and nannying for more than 10 years and it is a job I truly enjoy.
**I currently work full time so I am only available for weekend/date night sitting**
I have cared for families with as many as five children, ranging in ages...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca babysat for us many times this past summer when she was home from school. She is a very nice person who my children really liked. She communicates well and responds quickly if you ask her if she is available. She has a very positive, upbeat personality...
Jennifer B.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi all, I am Francia a well-rounded, experienced, energetic, people friendly, organized and fun-loving nanny/babysitter from the Caribbean. I simply love children and enjoy helping them grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths are that I am very reliable, responsible, and caring person. I believe my patience,...
Francia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fran has been our nanny, as part of a nanny share, for the last three years, starting when my son and our friend's son were newborns. I can't say enough about her. She has cared for my child like he was her own, helped me be a better parent and has been a truly...
Alexandra K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey!!
I've lived in the city for seven years. I moved here in 2016 to study acting at NYU Tisch. I babysat and was a camp counselor all throughout high school, I babysat for families while I was in college, and I continue to do so to support myself through my career in the performing arts. I have experiences and references as...
Addie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Addie is an excellent care giver and the children tend to bond with her easily. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time.
I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Casey was wonderful with our three and seven-year-old children. They had so much fun with her she was calm and responsible. A great summer nanny for us!"
Mary F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Malissa, but I prefer to go by Lisa. I have been caring for children of all ages for over 15 years. What started off as simple babysitting for extra cash blossomed into a passion for nurturing children in my early adult years. I have a strong love of the arts and reading. I try to nurture a love for stories and...
Malissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was with us from the time our son was 3 months old until he turned 3, and as first time parents, she gave us peace of mind from the very beginning that our son had the best care possible. She is reliable, nurturing, engaging, communicative, creative and...
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Mahkiya G.
Brooklyn, NY
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Mahkiya. I have my degree in Psychology. I started babysitting when I was in middle school, all through high school, and still now. I was a live in nanny for two boys in 2018 to 2020. The pandemic is the reason I moved out to be with my mom through quarantine. My main duties were to get them ready for school, drop/pick...
Mahkiya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mahkiya was sooo sweet to our little girl! Our daughter has been asking for her nonstop since she babysat her and she’s calling her her “favorite friend,” haha. Mahkiya played lots of barbies, fed our daughter, and had her to bed before we got home. We definitely...
Lindsey A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Margaret (Meg) and I moved to Jacksonville in January 2022 from New York. I am originally from New Jersey, and I graduated from Northeastern University in Boston in 2012 with a degree in Communication Studies and Psychology. I have lived in New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, and New York City since I...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"This was my first time booking a caregiver through care.com and I was hesitant, but Meg was extremely kind and professional when we spoke on the phone before the job and she put me at ease. She arrived early and was attentive to the notes I was giving her. She also...
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Jamaica, NY
Courtney C.
5.0
Courtney was a fantastic after-school nanny for my son and daughter. She was punctual and responsible, and the kids absolutely loved her! I would definitely hire Courtney again.
- Elliot T.
Marisa R.
5.0
Marisa was hired by my husband and I in 2018 and worked with us until our daughter turned 3 in 2021. She was truly a blessing! As a first time mother, I knew absolutely nothing about how to care for a baby. Even worst, I had really bad postpartum. Marisa was patient, empathetic, knowledgeable and...
- Care member
Marcela M.
5.0
Marcela is a very communicating person. She likes to be around people and always active. The kids love her, she knows how to entertain them and also teach them good things for they development. She is also very friendly and reliable, she will follow the instructions as you gave to her, and if she...
- Marina G.
Keri-ann J.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Keri-ann. She was thoughtful, attentive, and so friendly. Our 9 month-old was a little nervous to meet a new person, and she warmed him right up, read to him, and got him comfortable for bedtime. She was also so great with our dog. We are excited to have Keri-ann...
- Care member
Laura B.
5.0
Laura was wonderful with my 2.5 year old daughter! She was attentive and checked in with us throughout the afternoon which was very comforting for our first time leaving her with a sitter. Laura made the day so fun for my little one she didn't want her leave! We would absolutely hire her again in...
- Heather H.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Jamaica, NY
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Jamaica, NY?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Jamaica, NY is $20.11 per hour.
How do I find a nanny near me in Jamaica, NY?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 9 in Jamaica, NY. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.
What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Jamaica, NY?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 9 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Jamaica, NY live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Jamaica, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.