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Currently living in Northampton! My past childcare experience has included for the most part younger children and infants/toddlers as well as younger children in the 10-12 year range. I have 2 years of experience as a Teaching Assistant at the Learning Center located in Amherst Massachusetts. I have worked in both the infant...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stephanie B.
Westport, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children from ages 0 to age 12 for the past 30 years. I worked in a preschool setting for over 24 years. I was a lead teacher for ages 1-5, and I have also worked with schoolagers as well. I did summer camps and worked in the aftercare programs. I have a bachelor's degree in sociology geared towards children...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie looked after my two children aged 4 and 2 and was absolutely wonderful! She was punctual, patient and very hands on. Her extensive experience in childcare was evident in the way she was able to engage and care for the children. Although we only had a...
Katya S.
Hi there!
I have been a babysitter, nanny, and tutor for the majority of my early teens to now early twenties. I have most recently been an outdoor educator for 6-15-year-olds, and a nanny to twins and have experience in ages 0 and up.
I am incredibly passionate about fostering curiosity in children and following their...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 children. There is nothing better than making a child smile and see the joy of life through their eyes! I have done a few nanny/babysitting jobs in the last few years, I loved it. I do not mind helping with lighthouse care or meal preparation.
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She was marvelous. Came right in and was warm and friendly. You can tell she loves children. She was great with communication, on time, and my son took right to her. She also cleaned up which was wonderfully unexpected. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny since 1984, taking one year off to work as a teacher's aid in a Montessori preschool. I have worked with every single age group both boys and girls, with some families with multiple children and some with only one. Each family required different responsibilities from me. Some families wanted me to concentrate...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy was great! She really helped us out in a bind. Was on time, flexible, and very helpful overall."
Brett W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a PhD student at the University of Vermont. I have 14 years of experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage in a variety of settings. Throughout high school, I babysat afterschool 5 days a week for two children ages 2 and 5. During undergraduate, I substituted several times a week (averaging...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is great! She’s babysat for us several times and is always reliable and the kids have a blast with her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting for neighbors and family friends in early middle school, worked as a teacher's assistant for a preschool Hebrew school class, babysat and worked as a camp counselor throughout high school with kids ages 0-10, provided mentorship to elementary school students throughout college, worked at a YMCA preschool as...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We did a nanny-share with another family and Emily took care of both of our sons when they were infants. She is an absolute treasure! We could always count on Emily to be on time (if not early), listened to our requests, communicated well with us, and most...
Carolyn M.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Danielle! I've been babysitting for young children for about 10 years now and have worked three full-time summer jobs as a nanny. I graduated from The University of Vermont as a Studio Art and English major, so I can help the children with their reading, writing, and am good with making fun artistic crafts. I was...
Dani can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely recommend Dani for your childcare needs! Dani was a summer time nanny for our two kids and helped us with many weeks of coverage with two very active kids. We were so glad to have her and her expertise!
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William H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan. I have recently moved back to Burlington after completing my bachelor's at the university and spend 2 years in Washington state. I taught at a forest preschool, lead wilderness trips, and have extensive experience with kids outside. I absolutely love arts and crafts and anything fun and expressive,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan is fantastic with our 3.5 year old son. He gets very excited on the days Megan comes to hang out with him. They go on bike rides, play superhero and just have FUN! As a parent I like that she NEVER has her phone out and that I can trust she will keep my child...
Jessie T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a University of Vermont graduate with a degree in psychology and am currently working toward my masters in special education. I love working with children and have years of experience with kids of various ages, disabilities, learning capacities, as well as with large groups. Some of my experiences include full...
Maia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maia is great with all ages of children. She has experience with special needs youth, is creative and brings a great energy. Maia is dependable, responsible, and fun to be around."
Amanda B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Leslie and I am an eager college student living in Burlington for the summer- looking for nannying and/or babysitting jobs. I have been taking care of kids for as long as I can remember and for the past 2 years I have nannied for a family of 3 kids back home (RI). I have experience with kids of all...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Leslie was great, kids loved her, very responsive and flexible! We will definitely have her sit for our kids again:)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a fun, nature-loving professional who adores working with kids. In 2014 I earned a TEFL-YL degree and a certTESOL degree from Trinity College in London, and I went on to spend 2 1/2 years teaching children in Europe. Upon returning to the U. S. I worked as a Sales and Account Manager, but in 2020 I decided to...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have no complaints! We hired Katie back in November 2020 and she took great care of our son from 8-14 months. She was always conscientious about making sure we satisfied with her care and that she was meeting our expectations. Our son had so much fun with her and...
Nicholas K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children in a variety of contexts including as a nanny, mentor, ski instructor, and mountain bike coach for 10 years. I have experience with kids from 1-month-old - 18 years old. I love to be outside with kiddos, whether we are hiking, biking, swimming, or playing. I'm currently getting my Masters in...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lydia was amazing to work with! We visited VT over New Years and we were thrilled to find such a wonderful person to take care of our kids. She was incredibly responsive when we were setting up the dates for babysitting and very professional throughout all of our...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of childcare experience. I have experience both as a personal nanny and a Montessori assistant. While in college, I majored in education, primarily in the toddler to preschool years. I am vaccinated, as is everyone I live with. I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/ meal preparation. Overall, I am...
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily was a wonderful caregiver to my son. She started working with us when he was just shy of 4 months and was with us for the summer until he turned 8 months (and went to Daycare fulltime). When we first met, it was clear she was responsible, caring, and...
Christina M.
Hallie C.
South Burlington, VT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Seeking Summer 2025 Position. MS Education, 10+ Years Exp. & Excellent References.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of 3. I started babysitting my brother and sister and eventually neighbors and children of family friends. I spent many summers as a full time nanny. I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers, teenagers and everything in between. I love children. I have been fortunate to have great experiences with...
Hallie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hallie worked for us FT as a nanny for our newborn daughter and young dog from May - September 2016. We could not be any happier with Hallie's punctuality, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and most importantly her ability to engage and care for our...
Andrew R.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of professional experience as a caregiver and nanny. I am a semi-retired professional with grandchildren who enjoys working with great families and their young ones. I am a CPR/ First Aid certified with impeccable references.
Betty can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Betty worked for our family for two years as a full-time nanny and took care of our daughter from newborn until age 2 and also our son from age 4-6. She is incredibly caring and hardworking. I completely trust her with our children. She is actively engaged with the...
Jessica C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi all,
My name is Belle. and I am a junior studying nursing at UVM.
I have been working as a full time nanny for the past two summers and have been babysitting since I was 15. I have experience with many ages ranging from 3 months to 12 years old. I do have a car and can help out families! I am willing to help out with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Belle took our last-minute job, watched our two children and a friend’s son, (ages 7.’, 8, snd 9) and we wish she was a regular sitter for us. She was punctual, a good communicator, but most important, our girls warmed to her and had a lot of fun with Mad Libs,...
Care member
Kate B.
Burlington, VT
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate student studying to be a speech-language pathologist. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience working with all ages. I was also a summer camp sports coach for three summers working with grades K-3, focusing on the kindergarten age group. I've been a nanny for three years now, both in Vermont and...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kathryn J.
Burlington, VT
$25-49/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being the oldest of five, I have been around children my whole life. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember and have always loved kids. In high school, I was a counselor at a summer camp for elementary children ages 5-8. After two years as a counselor, I was promoted to assistant manager. In 2017, I was a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Kelly, and I've been working as a nanny for 5 years. Right now, I'm full-time with twin newborns, but I'm looking to pick up some occasional babysitting on weeknights and weekends.
I just graduated from Saint Michael's College with a degree in Environmental Science, and I'm all about being active and spending...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is incredibly amazing. All 4 of my special needs kids had a wonderful time with her. She is friendly, experienced, considering and even our pet was loving her too. Not only we recommend her, but also we will hire her again in the future."
Maria S.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Essex, NY
Stephanie B.
5.0
Stephanie looked after my two children aged 4 and 2 and was absolutely wonderful! She was punctual, patient and very hands on. Her extensive experience in childcare was evident in the way she was able to engage and care for the children. Although we only had a temporary need for childcare, we would...
- Katya S.
Maureen K.
5.0
She was marvelous. Came right in and was warm and friendly. You can tell she loves children. She was great with communication, on time, and my son took right to her. She also cleaned up which was wonderfully unexpected.
- Care member
Amy H.
5.0
Amy was great! She really helped us out in a bind. Was on time, flexible, and very helpful overall.
- Brett W.
Michelle N.
5.0
Michelle has been babysitting our son for date nights since he was one year old and she has been awesome. She is an excellent communicator, reliable, prompt and friendly. Our son is very shy around new people, but immediately warmed up to her the first time he met her. He always has the best time...
- Care member
Emily T.
5.0
We did a nanny-share with another family and Emily took care of both of our sons when they were infants. She is an absolute treasure! We could always count on Emily to be on time (if not early), listened to our requests, communicated well with us, and most importantly took wonderful care of our...
- Carolyn M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Essex, NY
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Essex, NY?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Essex, NY is as of is $20.00 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Essex, NY?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 1 in Essex, NY. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Essex, NY?
You can find different nanny services in Essex through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Essex, NY with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.