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274 babysitters are listed in Rochester, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rochester, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Paige! I am available for weeknight and weekend care only since I work full-time. I am a graduate of Ithaca College where I studied Theatre with an Education minor. I currently work at a law firm as a Legal Assistant and will be starting law school this fall. I also work as a choreographer for children's musicals at A...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Paige has been doing a Nanny-share arrangement with us and another family for 5 months. She is extremely dependable, energetic, personable, and attentive. She loves being with our kids and they are so comfortable with her. It is so nice to know they are spending...
Corinna E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jess and I am a speech-language pathologist. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years and have an extensive background in child development. I look forward to talking with you soon!
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Jess and our kids do too! She has been such a great help to our family this past summer. She is friendly, trustworthy, extremely flexible and dependable...an overall amazing caretaker to our two kids (ages 2 and 7 months). Highly recommended!! "
Nicole D.
Josalyn J.
Rochester, NY
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny For A Set Schedule Or On Special Days And Nights
5.0
(1)
I have been working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and some school-agers. I love working with and caring for children because I enjoy the smiles, the laughter and each personality. I'm currently working at a daycare center. I have been working there for five years and I love my job. I currently have my CDA certification...
Josalyn can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"I used Josalyn twice last month. She came earlier than the required time. She also is very clean and friendly with me as well as my infant. I already recommended her to my friends and highly recommend her to you."
Hanan A.
Yasmin R.
Rochester, NY
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Babysitter. I Can Easily Connect With Your Child And Teach Them New Things.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
I am a dedicated caregiver known for my patience, trustworthiness, work ethic and outgoing nature. With a background in education, I excel at connecting with children, making them feel safe and valued. My ability to create a nurturing and structured environment ensures that each child thrives. Passion for teaching and...
Yasmin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Phone interview went great. She seems like a sweet girl with great ambition! We unfortunately were looking for a part time nanny and Yasmin is still in school so our schedules would not work out. Would consider her for an occasional sitter though!"
Kelleyayn B.
5.0
(1)
For the past couple years I've worked with all age groups. I prefer working with toddlers as that's my expertise.
Through Americorps I gained multiple experience at different cites within the Rochester city school districts. From preschool to high school. As a member I served as an inspirational leader and tutor.
With my time...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While I've known Alexis for at least a year, I have found that she's great to work with. She's very good with children and a great cook. In addition, she's very talented with music and crafts. I highly recommend her."
Katie D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mom and have 2 daughters, ages 15 and 17. I raised them by myself since they were babies. I used to work part time when I lived in Syracuse at a program called Mother's Day Out. My specialty is actually caring for the elderly with dementia/Alzheimer's. I have found that many of the games I play with my elderly...
5.0
"Shawna helped provide in-home care for my 80-year-old mother after her total knee replacement surgery. She is highly dependable, very competent, and capable of handling complex caregiving environments, including those following surgical procedures. I recommend her...
Mikael T.
Stephanie R.
Rochester, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(35)
Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood
I have been in childcare for 35 years. I have worked with newborns to teenagers. I went to school for childcare. I am CPR and first aid trained. I love children.
5.0
"Great with the kids and very polite. "
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5.0
(18)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am currently fully booked.
I have worked as a babysitter, nanny and in a daycare center over the course of my career. Personally I have been both a biological and a foster mom.
I am a college educated and believe in the importance of creativity, reading and being silly.
My specialty is part time per diem work at odd hours...
Stacy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacy is excellent. She is committed and caring. Always reliable and thoughtful."
Ali D.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Specializing in Early Childhood Development working as a professional nanny with over 15yrs experience assisting children with their social, physical, mental & emotional needs for a stable start! Available for both one-time and recurring childcare needs, supporting parents help their toddlers get ready for school and more with a...
Irene can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"REN is the consummate professional! She is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She is very engaged with play, simultaneously nurturing the needs of my son. Her communication and reliability is top tier. She’s a gem, and I’m happy we found one another. "
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Candace H.
Rochester, NY
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver with 20 years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. With a background that includes some graduate school, I am well-equipped to provide engaging and educational activities that foster learning and development. I pride myself on being...
Candace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Candace was wonderful! She took care of our 4 month old son (the first non family babysitter!) while we were visiting Rochester from out of town for a wedding. She was very helpful in providing information before meeting, was punctual, and even sent us sweet...
Alma A.
Eleanor H.
Rochester, NY
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting on and off since high school and have a lot of experience with kids of all ages. I also have a brother who is 10 years younger than me, who I have grown up watching/taking care of on and off over the years.
I've been working as a full time nanny for the last 2 years and have really enjoyed it. I like to do...
Eleanor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Ellie was a wonderful full time nanny to our 10yo son over the past few months - we are transitioning back to prior arrangements after a planned leave which was made so much easier by her presence in our home, and hope she will still be available for weekend/date...
Natasha O.
Natha W.
Rochester, NY
$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
My name is Natha. I have been babysitting/care giving for 5+ years. I love children, I used to work with Hillside Children's Center working with children who have behavioral and trauma needs. I have DBT & TCI training. I'm also CPR/first aide certified. I completed 1 semester of vet technician school, and love animals, so I am...
Natha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natha is Amazing! She was always on-time or early which is very important. My kids absolutely love her! I would definitely recommend her to other families. "
Lauren A.
5.0
(2)
Hello there! :)
I am currently working on getting out of the corporate world and fully into child care! I am a fun, loving, caring and trustworthy babysitter and nanny. Children bring me joy, this is why I am looking to make this my full time job.
I am available to childcare, laundry, light cleaning, drop offs and pick ups,...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer is wonderful with children of all ages. They all seem to gravitate towards her. She has cared for newborn babies and is very patient and caring."
Wendy M.
Liz R.
Rochester, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fully licensed speech-language pathologist, currently working in an outpatient setting, primarily with adults. I've been babysitting since middle school and have experience caring for kids of all ages, as well as experience with children with autism, hearing loss, and Down syndrome. I've also spent time engaging with...
Liz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can’t believe I haven’t written a review for our favorite sitter and person! She knows my son so well that she brings specific books for them to read together. He doesn’t blink an eye when we say we have to go for a date night etc, because he gets to hang with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience helping with my former babysitter in her home after school and with caring for my friend's children. I have also worked at multiple summer camps including Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp. At the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp I was responsible for the care of two to three children with with intellectual and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My children had a great time playing with Emily. They warmed up to her right away and were excited to tell me about the fun projects and games they played with her. She walked into a rather chaotic moment at our home and jumped right in to help!"
Christina C.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Fiona. I am a NYS certified Special Education teacher. I have 14 years of professional experience working with children from ages 4-12. I am off for the summer and have a flexible schedule. Outside of being a teacher I have extensive babysitting experience. While obtaining both my Bachelor's and Master's degree's...
Fiona can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Fiona is an incredible educator with a creative, engaging and effective approach! She is masterful in working with children of all ages and abilities. She is an asset to any family for tutoring and/or babysitting!"
Nicole B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! With two younger brothers (three and seven years younger), I have spent much of my life caring for children. As soon as I was old enough, I took the Red Cross Babysitting Course and started taking care of other kids as well. I have experience with kids of all ages, caring for 2-3 at a time, including young twins and every...
Allison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you're looking for a babysitter whose care for your child's health, safety, and well-bring is matched only by her evident love for kids, look no further than Allison! We will definitely be hiring her in the future."
Elizabeth S.
Christopher M.
Rochester, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A preschool teacher turned Assistant Director, I've had many many years of experience in childcare that predates even my first job in education. I started helping my mom in Sunday school when I was a child, and eventually began teaching Sunday school myself. I had my first job as an assistant teacher when I was 18 years old, and...
Christopher can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I worked with Christopher for over 5 years at an educational daycare. Over the time I worked with him I watched him not only form personal relationships with families but build relationships that were trusting with children. After watching him be able to step into...
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Faith B.
Rochester, NY
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was 14 babysitting. I went to a specialty school my junior and senior year of high school where they had an early childhood education program to work with children and learn about childhood development. I have worked with children from newborn - 15 years old.
I'd describe my personality as...
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Faith has been a wonderful caretaker for our son. She is reliable and always makes an extra effort to go above and beyond. Our son loves her too!"
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Erika H.
Rochester, NY
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a Rochester transplant and I taught elementary school for 4 years, the last 3 being in NY in the Rush Henrietta school district (2nd and 3rd grade). I took a break to have a child who is now 10 months old. Looking for nannying/baby sitting that I can do with my 10 mo old.
I have experience teaching English as a second...
5.0
"Erika is great with kids! She's honest, dependable, kind and responsible."
Lydia P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rochester, NY
Paige W.
5.0
Paige has watched our daughter full-time in a nanny share for approximately 8 months. When Paige first starting working with us our daughter was 12 months old. Our daughter is very shy and reserved in new situations. She took to Paige very quickly and loves her so much! Paige has brought her guitar...
- Leah V.
Jessica R.
5.0
We love Jess and our kids do too! She has been such a great help to our family this past summer. She is friendly, trustworthy, extremely flexible and dependable...an overall amazing caretaker to our two kids (ages 2 and 7 months). Highly recommended!!
- Nicole D.
Josalyn J.
5.0
I used Josalyn twice last month. She came earlier than the required time. She also is very clean and friendly with me as well as my infant. I already recommended her to my friends and highly recommend her to you.
- Hanan A.
Yasmin R.
5.0
Kind, caring, respectful, The best you can ask for !
- Saulo G.
Alexis B.
5.0
While I've known Alexis for at least a year, I have found that she's great to work with. She's very good with children and a great cook. In addition, she's very talented with music and crafts. I highly recommend her.
- Katie D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rochester, NY:
How can I find a Rochester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rochester, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 274 babysitters in Rochester, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Rochester, NY?
The average rate for Rochester, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.06 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Rochester, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rochester, NY through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Rochester, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Rochester, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 180 reviews of the 274 listed babysitters.