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Nannies in Mechanicville, NY

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Laura D.


Mechanicville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a current HHA , former CNA, patient care technician, and medical assistant with over 20 years experience caring for elderly, long term care, dementia and oncology/hospice patients. I enjoy giving loving care to my patients and treat them as if they were family.
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

I have worked with kids for years, recently being a nanny for both a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old. From a young age I have been around children, both working in summer school and watching kids in after school programs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Juliana and I'm interested in nannying/babysitting while at college. I've spent a great deal of time nannying over the Summer, I have a younger sister who I've watched many times and obtained a lot of practice from, and I babysit here and there for lots of different families! I'm originally from upstate New...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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Meghan A.


Ballston Lake, NY

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of 3/Experienced Nanny/Former Teacher

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a fun-loving person with a lot of experience with children! I've been married for 11yrs and we have 3 kids ages 7(girl), 5(boy) and 1(girl). I'm originally from Georgia, but have been living in the Capital Region for 8 years. I graduated from Tennessee Temple with a BS in Christian Counseling. I have had 4 full-time nanny...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Meghan is phenomenal with our two children! We have been working with Meghan for about two months and she is loving, caring, and attentive. Our children are ecstatic when we say we are going to see "Ms. Meghan." We highly recommend her for anyone looking for...

Rachael M.

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Bebi C.


Clifton Park, NY

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hi my name is bebi, im an experienced nanny for over 3 years. I've worked with kids all ages, helped with meal prep, organizing play dates, light house keeping, laundry, reading books, taking them to parks, play dates etc. I have great references and well experienced. Feel free to contact me at anytime for more information thank...
Bebi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bebi is very dedicated to her work and was a great help to me and my family. She always came to work with a positive attitude and ready to do Whatever needs to be done."

Anna K.

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Emily S.


Clifton Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Some Of My Best Experiences

4.2

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

11 years childcare experience. Working with children six weeks of age to 12 years old. Experience in early learning and nanny services.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily is absolutely amazing! My daughter loves her and my daughter is so excited when Emily comes. Emily was so good about easing my daughter in and slowly gaining her trust. She reads her books, solves puzzles and does interactive imaginative play. Emily is very...

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Kathryn S.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for several families, but for the last 2 and half years I have been taking care of my parents, who are now aging into assisted living .... I would love to find a job where companionship, and day to day help is needed... I am 73, but spry and in good health... I can drive to appts, and help out with meals.......
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kathy is the BEST nanny!! She was our full time nanny for 2 years for our daughter. Kathy is an amazing person! I call her mother earth because she is just a natural with children, especially newborns! I would hire her back in a heartbeat! We have remained friends...

Jenny C.

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Danielle D.


Ballston Spa, NY

$25-27/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for full-time work, at least 35+/week. I have an Infant/Toddler CDA, first aid and CPR certification and I cant wait to find my next family!
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle babysat my children for years. She is so caring and very much involved with the children. She would play on the floor with them and give them hugs and cuddle with them. They loved her!"

Stephanie H.

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Valene K.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher

I am a returning full-time college student, attending Russell Sage to pursue my Physical Education degree, starting at the end of August. I am hoping to find a position that is flexible with my class schedule; ideally, after school care, so I am able to potentially have a serving job in the evenings. I have experience...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Val was great with my twins! They looked forward to seeing her and they never really gave me a problem when I left them with her. She was always on time and flexible with her hours. We were sad to lose her because we were really growing close with her. "

Lisa F.

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Jenna B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience consists of full time nannying for a few different families. I have cared for a baby girl part time, special needs children at a local school full time, a disabled 3-year-old boy part time, as well as a family with three children all under the age of two including a set of twins full time. My duties have...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to...

Marijo N.

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Mikaela M.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible/Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently moved to the Ballston Lake area where I am currently looking for any babysitting/nanny jobs! I have many years of experience working with kids in day camps and babysitting/nannying. I love working with children of all ages and creating a fun, healthy environment for them!
Mikaela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Megan N.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and bringing them to after school activities. We would highly recommend her. "

David N.

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Julia M.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, Julia here! Few things ale chilbout me: I'm the middd with one older sister & a younger brother, I have my cosmetology license, as well as a bachelors degree in HR & business administration. In my free time I like to cook, spend time on the lake with friends & family, take my 8-year-old baby (dog) on long...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Julia has been watching my baby & my pets for around 4 months now. She is nothing short of amazing. She is a great communicator, she’s responsible and I never have to worry about leaving the house. Thanks Julia!"

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Maja D.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

COVID Vaccinated!! Hi! My name is Maja. I am a Middle School English and Special Education teacher! I have been babysitting and working as a nanny since I was in middle school. I have extensive experience with all ages with over 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I am also experienced with children with...
Maja can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maja can do anything-- literally anything-- you ask her to do. She is not just a sitter, or a nanny, she is an excellent role model and mentor for your children. My children often cry when she leaves and count the days until we will see her again. Maja is sure to...

Bridgette G.

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Alicia M.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Former Teacher, Experienced Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As an experienced educator and mentor, I have had countless opportunities to work with children and create safe, welcoming environments. I recently completed my third year as an art teacher for grades K-8th. I also have had the privilege of being a nanny to infants and toddlers for the past year. I am thrilled to begin new...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Communicative, creative, reliable. A true educator who is wholly present with children. My own kids consider her family! "

Katyana N.

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Andrea S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a compassionate mother of two little children (5 and 6) so I have a great deal of experience with little kids. I am currently a stay at home mom and I am working on getting my masters as a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst). I know the importance of finding a reliable and caring person to watch over your own, I...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Andrea took care of our son starting when he was 9.5 weeks old when my maternity leave ended. She was invaluable in my transition back to work and in helping us establish routines for our son. She was reliable and our son took an immediate liking to her. We miss...

Laura E.

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Brooke M.


Ballston Spa, NY

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for considering me and looking at my profile. My name is Brooke and I am 32 years old. I have worked in a preschool as an assistant teacher, nannied for many wonderful families and have three little boys myself! It's safe to say I have a lot of experience with children. In September of 2010, I was the head Cross...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had such a wonderful experienced with Brooke. She was a full time nanny for our 3 yr old son, who absolutely adored her! She made sure to communicate her plan for the day and we always felt our son was very safe, she treated him like gold! She has such a warm,...

Alexandra H.

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Fiona H.


Ballston Spa, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher Available For Date Night And Weekend Babysitting

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

My experience inside and outside the classroom has deepened my understanding of children's needs. Before teaching special education, I worked as a live-in and live-out nanny for a family with three children. Currently, I'm taking a break from the classroom to pursue other passions while staying connected to children through...
Fiona can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Fiona was incredibly professional in all her communications and knew how to engage and work with our 3 and 5 year old so they completely skipped their normal shyness at meeting new people. In the few minutes before we left, we saw her easily keeping both kids...

Josh O.

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Abigail V.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Young, Energetic And Experienced Caregiver.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Abi, your cheerful and experienced childcare provider here in the capital region. I've got a deep passion for nurturing young spirits, backed by over 10 years of experience in childcare. My journey kicked off as a theater camp counselor and from there I grew into a trusted high school babysitter. Throughout my college...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Abi watched our infant 10 month old daughter and our 6 year old son, she was great! My son really liked her, she took them for a walk and she was comfortable with our daughter."

Carey S.

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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"It has been such a relief to have found Ellie as a nanny for our 2-month old son. We are new to the area and were not able to find referrals through friends or family, so were happy to have interviewed and hired Ellie. From the start, Ellie has been very...

Tina A.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Mechanicville, NY

Meghan A.

5.0

Meghan is phenomenal with our two children! We have been working with Meghan for about two months and she is loving, caring, and attentive. Our children are ecstatic when we say we are going to see "Ms. Meghan." We highly recommend her for anyone looking for childcare.

- Rachael M.

Bebi C.

5.0

Bebi is very dedicated to her work and was a great help to me and my family. She always came to work with a positive attitude and ready to do Whatever needs to be done.

- Anna K.

Emily S.

5.0

Emily is amazing! She has been helping us with our two children (ages 2 and 7) for almost seven months now. Our children love her and look forward to seeing her. She is always on time and is great a communicating and is very flexible if needed. We highly recommend her to anyone needing childcare!

- Care member

Kathryn S.

5.0

Kathy has been a pure joy to have in our household! She's been a part of our family for nearly 3 years, and we have nothing but rave reviews about her professionalism, her upbeat demeanor and her truly loving care of our child. She is trustworthy, dependable, and is thoughtfully engaging with little...

- Claudine R.

Danielle D.

5.0

Dani has been the caregiver for our almost 2 year old and 6 year old for over 1 year now. She has been absolutely amazing. You can tell she really cares about the girls. She is very reliable - never late, never calls in (this is important to two parents who work full time). She does art projects,...

- Susie V.

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