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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie excels in facilitating educational activities for her students.She builds strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. She continues to grow and improve in her knowledge about health, safety, and child care development by furthering her...
Cindy B.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, 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. "
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Serena S.
Burlington, VT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Currently a toddler teacher @ a local early childhood education center. Love children of all ages. I am a native Vermonter & moved back after being a private nanny on Nantucket. Love the arts & time spent outside.
Serena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Serena was great, she helped us out last minute for a family wedding. Very communicative before meeting and while caring for our boys, lots of experience with children. Our boys (8 mo old and 3 yo) both loved her. We were lucky to find her!"
Danielle C.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & 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)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, 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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25-year-old dedicated professional seeking a temporary nanny or babysitter position. I recently earned my Master's in Social Work (MSW) and have extensive experience caring for children of all ages. My background in social work gives me a strong understanding of child development, allowing me to tailor my care to each...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carly was incredibly reliable and caring and has the patience and professionalism required to work with children on the spectrum. "
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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 has been an absolute joy to have as a part of our family! She is a true gem- not only a loving, patient, caring, creative and kind caregiver for our children, but truly one of the best human beings I have met. Our older son adores her- he wants to show her...
Sarah H.
5.0
(2)
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"WE LOVE HER! My partner mentioned how he loved how she played with our baby and was genuinely invested in his care. And honestly? She is an absolute delight! My kid thinks she is awesome and he is right! We have already decided to use her as back up. If you hire...
Meredith C.
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Molly D.
Burlington, VT
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Preschool Teacher Available For Evening, Weekend & Vacation Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Molly. I am a full time Early Childhood Montessori teacher seeking employment with families around Chittenden County for nannying and babysitting during my summer break.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children both in the classroom and at home ages newborn to teenagers. I'm am passionate about...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is an amazing sitter. I am so glad she is back in town so that I can hire her again - my family will be thrilled!"
Paula O.
Beatrice Z.
Burlington, VT
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
STEM Student With 4+ Years Childcare Experience Excited To Contribute!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bea.
To speak on my past experience and qualifications, I have worked with children for over eight years, with six years of paid nannying experience.
Additionally, I have six years of experience working as a private tutor for students elementary through high school ages, two years as a children's art instructor...
Beatrice can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, patient, and creative childcare provider with 10+ years of childcare experience through work as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, environmental educator, lead teacher in a mixed aged elementary classroom, and most recently, the lead teacher in forest based preschool program (ages 3-5). I am passionate about...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Throughout the time that she has cared for my two children, she has always been punctual and dedicated. Even through the tantrums and other challenges that toddlers can bring, Hannah has responded with patient and compassionate guidance while gently maintaining...
Nicole G.
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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
Serena S.
5.0
Serena was great, she helped us out last minute for a family wedding. Very communicative before meeting and while caring for our boys, lots of experience with children. Our boys (8 mo old and 3 yo) both loved her. We were lucky to find her!
- Danielle C.
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 is great! She’s babysat for us several times and is always reliable and the kids have a blast with her!
- Care member
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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 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 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.