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60 nannies are listed in Ithaca, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Ithaca, NY
5.0
(13)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a baby Nanny, from the first day to 30 months. My approach is intuitive, nurturing, creative, and playful. I am reliable, a great communicator, and lead from my heart. My goal is to help your baby flourish and thrive, as they grow, explore, and discover their environment.
I am also here to help you and your family...
Lisa Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa provided all-day care for our 4-6 month old child several days per week. She is highly experienced, and she shows great flexibility when adjusting to meet a child's needs. Lisa is also friendly and respectful to parents. We had no worries leaving Lisa and our...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ajuné, I'm 22, and I'm a student at Cornell University. I'm majoring in Psychology in order to become a clinical child psychologist. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I've always been great with younger children and have felt like they gravitate towards me. Their...
Ajune can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ajuné is professional, positive, and our kids loved her! She played lots of games with our two (ages 9 and 12) and kept them in good spirits. We look forward to working with Ajuné again soon!"
Care member
5.0
(18)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I left the corporate world in 2010 to begin working as a nanny. First I worked for a friend, then did it for a living. I love kids and have found that being an influence in a child's life is far more fulfilling than my work as an executive assistant. I've worked with kids with special needs (both physical and emotional), and...
Stacie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacie is absolutely wonderful. She has been taking care of my 1 year old since he was 4 months, daily. It is amazing to see the love that my son has for Stacie and how much she loves him. Stacie is always mindful of what developmental skills to work on with our...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I love young children and feel privileged to form relationships with them and to be part of their development. I babysat in high school and college and was a live-in nanny in graduate school. After pursuing other interests, I went back to nannying about 15 years ago. My professional experience includes all ages, including...
Kim can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Kim was nanny to our 2 girls for over 2.5 years, spanning the ages of 6 months to 5 years old. (We only ended our work with her due to a relocation out of state.) We couldn't have asked for a better provider to nurture their growth and development and act as a...
Kathleen V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently employed full-time at Cayuga Medical and have held this position for close to two years now.
My most recent position as a nanny was a wonderful experience working with a newborn, for a duration of just over 1 year, per our contract. A bit before my most recent nanny gig, I was lucky to spend four years with...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber cared for our kids, now age 5 and 3 for the last 4 years! She is sweet, loving, smart, dependable, and will provide the best care for your little ones. We miss her!!"
Crystal S.
Nicole B.
Ithaca, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Upbeat Creative Nanny & Teacher & Tutor With Almost 20 Years Of Experience!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Currently looking for 6-10 hours/week. Weekday afternoon preferred but can be flexible. With almost 20 years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, house manager, tutor, and teacher, I am an enthusiastic, organized, present, and loving caregiver. I love to take kids on adventures like the park, playground, museums and use those...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Nicole was the best! She was our first hired babysitter through Care.com and she made the whole process really easy. Right from the get go she was responsive, mature, responsible and most importantly confident and kind caring for our 8 month old. She's a real...
Alexis L.
5.0
(1)
Working with families is my passion. I have been a nanny for 9 years now and am happier than ever. I take a whole family approach which recognizes the well being of the whole family as a vital part of meeting a child's need's. So I am happy to help out wherever I am needed. I have a bachelors is in the bio-psycho-social...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is an amazing young woman who will be an asset to any team or organization. She has a fantastic attitude and is willing to switch gears from one type of task to another with willingness and a smile. She never complains and always strives to deliver...
Ginger C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for part time childcare, preferably during mornings but I can be flexible if need be. While I am comfortable with children of all ages, being a doula as well, I am most comfortable and experienced with babies and young toddlers.
Wilhelmina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mina was our "pandemic nanny" and she took such great care of my little one and our home. She was affectionate and present with my daughter and really helped shepherd her development from a cuddly baby to a lively toddler. Mina was a constant learner when it came...
Dannie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jess. I am a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher, with over eight years of experience who grew up in the Ithaca area. I graduated from the University of Rochester in 2021, moved back to town, and now work at a local non-profit. As passionate as I am about the work I now do, I often find myself missing the eye...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jess helped us with our 1-year-old boy for about a year. Cannot recommend her enough, she went above and beyond in every way. Super dependable, careful, affectionate, zero complaints."
Dan P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amber and I've been in the childcare field for 10 years. I have extensive experience with children of all ages both as an in-home nanny and Lead Teacher at a childcare center. I am also available for nanny shares of 2 to 3 children.
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their...
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber is absolutely wonderful! Kind, caring, communicative, trustworthy and overall very competent. Our infant took to her immediately, and we feel so lucky to have connected with her. She has a ton of real experience in different care settings (not just "well...
Daniela D.
Rosalinda S.
Ithaca, NY
$30-33/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Caring and patient, seasoned mom of twins and experienced nanny, raised in Ithaca; looking for part time work in or near downtown Ithaca or Fall Creek. 26-32. 5 hrs/week is my target range. 9 years of experience. I love babies! I can help with light cooking, laundry and organization as it pertains to the child. At the moment I...
Rosalinda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ros lovingly cared for our son from the time he was 3 months old through 18th months, when we decided to enroll him in daycare. Ros is an amazing caregiver and a wonderful person. Every day we went to work knowing that our baby was loved and cared for to the...
Care member
Colleen K.
Ithaca, NY
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Colleen. I'm an experienced nanny with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Red Cross CPR/First Aid training, and I'm a mom of a 4-year-old and an 18-month-old. My kids come with me. In my experience my kids have been wonderful playmates for my nanny kids and provide valuable opportunities to practice social skills....
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen has been with my family for the last 2 years caring for my 2 boys who are now 2 and 4. Our family absolutely loves her. We were very fortunate to have found her. She is a true professional, punctual, communicative and reliable. She was very flexible in her...
Carol B.
Willow L.
Ithaca, NY
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Willow, I am currently a student at Binghamton University! I am looking for part time work while I'll be home on breaks! I am the oldest of 4 and have been around kids my whole life. I lots have experience watching kids and helping out with house hold tasks. I also coach soccer to girls under 10, and love to do...
5.0
"My son loved Willow! He even asked for her when he woke up in the morning. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My goal is to empower kids to be curious and respectful, and to give them as much independence as possible. I have > 9 years of professional experience caring for and educating kids. I worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and ages (5-18) as a STEM and Education Specialist for the Boys and Girls Club for 6 years. I was...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah has been fantastic with our twins! She's timely, communicates well, and reliable! She has helped them grow and explore the world around them over the last few months! "
Erica M.
Hi I'm Marcia. I started working in child care at the age of 16 years old. I found my passion for work with children when I started working at the YMCA child care with children from 6 weeks old to 10 years old. I love doing art and crafts, spending time outside, and playing games. I love animals and a have a 2-year-old cockapoo....
Prior experience with toddlers to teens and special needs children. Recently received Physician Assistant degree.
Brittny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there. I am an experienced educator who is passionate about helping children connect with nature. I have taught in both Waldorf and Montessori schools and I am currently in grad school for my Masters in Elementary Education. I enjoy cooking and crafting and sharing the joys of project-based learning.
In addition to...
Anna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ashley and I've been in the childcare field for over 16 years. I have extensive experience with children of all ages both as an in-home nanny and Lead Teacher at a home daycare. I am also available for nanny shares.
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I am...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there!
I am available for part-time care, dropping off to activities, date nights, and weekend care for babies, toddlers, and older kids too.
I was an au pair for 2 years, and I've been nannying for the last 5 years for different families. I am responsible, caring, and I love kids so much.
I can help meal prepping, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My names Samantha and i'm a 21-year-old from Ithaca. I'm starting my senior year of college at Binghamton University where I'm studying Environmental Science on the pre-law track. I have 5 years of experience with babysitting and nannying, but I am also the older sister to two younger siblings. I love kids and have enjoyed...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Ithaca, NY
Lisa Ann B.
5.0
Lisa is very unique. She is kind, warm, attentive, silly, playful, kooky, wise - and above all - wonderful with infants and kids! She worked closely with us during a difficult time, she listened to our desires and met our daughters' specific needs. She focuses on what they need most, engagement,...
- Sierra D.
Ajune R.
5.0
Ajune was great with our 18 months old kid. She was patient, attentive and caring.
- Ahmed A.
Stacie P.
5.0
Stacie is absolutely wonderful. She has been taking care of my 1 year old since he was 4 months, daily. It is amazing to see the love that my son has for Stacie and how much she loves him. Stacie is always mindful of what developmental skills to work on with our son. She is always singing to him and...
- Care member
Kim K.
5.0
Kim has been a wonderful nanny for our 1 year old son. She is dependable, patient and kind. She is very focused on him and his needs and has been a wealth of support and help for us as parents. We have no reservations in providing the strongest recommendation to other families looking for a nanny.
- Philippa J.
Amber J.
5.0
Amber cared for our kids, now age 5 and 3 for the last 4 years! She is sweet, loving, smart, dependable, and will provide the best care for your little ones. We miss her!!
- Crystal S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Ithaca, NY
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Ithaca, NY?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Ithaca, NY is as of is $21.75 per hour as of March, 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 Ithaca, NY?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Ithaca, NY?
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Ratings for Ithaca, NY nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Ithaca, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.