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126 babysitters are listed in Syracuse, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Syracuse, NY
Mona H.
Syracuse, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For Full-time Job. 10+ Years Of Experience With All Ages.
4.0
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mona I've been caring for children for a long time (20+ yrs) ages range from newborns to teens, my experiences include my 7 kids that I've raised I'm a very patient person I love kids I'd like to think I have a nice personality easy to get along with and I take pride in what I do... my kids would be a perfect example...
Mona can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mona was one of the best people I have ever hired. My kids loved her and she treated them as if they were her own. She constantly would come up with daily activities for them to do. She would do things around the house that wasn't part of the job description...
Melissa H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified teacher 6-12th grade social sciences with my masters in education as well! I have nannied for over 10 years and currently work in healthcare full time. I am free on evenings or on weekends for babysitting or tutoring! I also have experience as a nanny and teacher with children who have special...
Juliette can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Juliette and her twin sister are both fantastic!! I am very selective with who we hire to babysit and I can't recommend Juliette enough. We have a 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son that require help early in the mornings, starting at 6 am. Juliette was...
Katherine B.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jude - a real-life, Irish-American Mary Poppins with a funny accent. My husband is a Colonel in the military - we moved to Anchorage a year ago - and I have a 25-year-old daughter who has just finished her 2nd Master's Degree in London, England. I absolutely adore children, I'm lots of fun, really kind, stable,...
Jude can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jude is an extraordinary caregiver for our nearly three-year-old son. She is everything we want and need in a caregiver: loving and thoughtful; experienced and competent; creative and interesting; and mature and patient. With every encounter, she surprises and...
Jessica G.
Lianne V.
Syracuse, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
3rd Grade Teacher And Mom Of Six Children. Worked With Children For Several Years.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified elementary teacher with a Masters degree In Elementary Education. I have experience working as an early childhood teacher as well. I also have 6 children of my own. I previously tutored at Syracuse University and through a nonprofit refugee program. These students were high school level and ELLs students. In the past,...
Lianne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lianne is one of the most compassionate, kind, and intuitive people I know. She is great at listening to understand others, and this helps her create great relationships while tutoring, nannying, and/or caregiving. I could not praise her enough!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Meghan and I am currently a primary teacher at a local district. I've obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, and am currently working on my Master's to provide English as a New Language service to students. This experience has helped me to create an enriching environment and a strong rapport between...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan blew us away when she babysat for our 2 year old son. We had her watch him part-time, a few days a week. Not only did she put our minds at ease the second we met her at her interview with us, but we never worried when we left our son with her because of how...
Sarah L.
Makaela R.
Syracuse, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Makaela and I am reliable, fun, and organized care giver! I just recently moved to the area to attend graduate school and am looking to make a little extra money. I have 12/13 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so over...
Makaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makaela is a clear communicator and punctual, and most importantly was beloved almost immediately by my shy toddler. We look forward to working with her again soon!"
Lauren P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am married with a baby girl born in July 2018. I've been watching children since high school which ranged from babysitting children of all ages to teaching a summer riding camp for a couple of years with children 4-12 years old.
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina has been sitting for us for over a year now. She is extremely reliable and is great with our kids. She goes above and beyond and is always helping out with things like laundry and picking up the house. We are grateful to have found such a wonderful...
Liz C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have a four almost 5-year-old niece who I have helped taken care of since she was born. I also occasionally babysit 4-year-old twins who I have babysat since they were 1. I like kids and enjoy watching them grow and experience life.
Madisyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madisyn is great! My kids were comfortable with her immediately. They had a great time together. She is very kind and helpful."
Christina S.
Bella S.
Syracuse, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I Would Describe Myself As A Caregiver Who Is Compassionate, Creative, Loving And Punctual.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Bella and I am 22 years old. I am currently working full-time 7:30am-4 p.m. M-F, and am only available on evenings or weekends. I am looking for a family in the Baldwinsville area that needs limited/part-time help which works with my schedule. I love children and have experience babysitting for friends and...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bella was so nice and professional from the very first meeting we had. She gave me the impression of being very comfortable with children, very informed, and so calm and collected.
As soon as she met our family I instantly knew she was a great fit, and she...
Care member
Maya L.
Syracuse, NY
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Maya and I am currently a rising junior studying Psychology and Family Sciences at Syracuse University.
I have done both volunteer and paid work with children for the past 4+ years including babysitting, camp counselor, and working as a teaching aid in a kindergarten classroom.
During the summer I work...
5.0
"Maya was great! My kid had a lot of fun playing with her before going to bed. I was happily surprised that she got him down for the night. I would absolutely hire Maya again."
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Beatrice B.
Syracuse, NY
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bea, and as the fourth out of six kids, my experience with childcare started with caring for my younger brothers. Since then, I have gained extensive experience caring for infants and children of families found through both personal connections and Care. com. I have always loved spending time with children, and...
Beatrice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Miss Bea was the best nanny for our new baby, Marina! She was always on time and very helpful - and our daughter adored her. Highly recommend Bea!"
Robin L.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I've had the pleasure of working with kids of all ages, from babies to middle schoolers, and everywhere in between. Whether I was babysitting infants, teaching at an outdoor education center in Georgia, or helping kids conquer their fear of heights by sending them off a zip line at a summer camp , I've had hands-on...
Jenn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You can't go wrong with Jenn! I highly recommend her. Jenn has been cleaning our place for a few months. She does a great job attending to what we need done (dishes, mopping, etc). She is flexible and is great with our cats, which we really value. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I would like to be considered for the job, I am an excellent teacher with more than 5 years experience of teaching Math, Spanish and Science in Cuba. I have Teaching Assistant New York State Certificate.
Ariadna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Mina A.
Syracuse, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 children and did good job. I am very happy, friendly person. In my life church come first, then family and job.
Mina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Mina is one of the hardest workers I have ever known! I have worked with her for 10 years. She rarely misses any time from work and is self directed in accomplishing her tasks. Our patients love her because she makes them laugh. Mina is always positive and...
Linda S.
Elizabeth M.
Syracuse, NY
$20-39/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Elizabeth. Currently enrolled in remote college to gain a medical career degree! I have already obtained my Early Childhood Education degree and loved being a teacher for 5 years! I love every family I help like they are my own while being professional and reliable! I pride myself on learning how things run in the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"This is an amazing woman and sitter. She is knowledgable in many aspects of childcare. All 5 of my kids love her. She is playful and attentive!"
Jamie C.
Heather C.
Syracuse, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative caregiver and teacher. I have about 7 years of experience working with children, from infants to 12 years old. I am currently teaching reading in an elementary school, but I have also worked in a childcare center as an infant teacher. I have a passion for the outdoors and love...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Heather has been a fantastic babysitter for our two little ones. She's reliable, punctual, flexible, communicative and responsible. Heather is fun, creative and so engaging with the kids, frequently reading books, playing games or doing arts and crafts. We're lucky...
Shannon R.
Jaclyn G.
Syracuse, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone. My name Is Jaclyn, I am 21 years old and I live in San Clemente. I have been a nanny for 10 years and have experience with children of all ages. I consider myself to be outgoing and fun but also a hard worker. My husband and son are my whole world and I absolutely love being a mom more than anything. I love working...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jaclyn has been great with my 1 year old! Very reliable and trustworthy. "
Whitney D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a First grade teacher. I graduated from Oswego in December of 2022, and have a degree in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and a minor in Athletic Coaching.
I am looking to make some extra money on the weekends/after school. Please message me with any questions!
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our family has been lucky enough to have Haley as our daughters nanny for some time now.
We met Haley through this app and after meeting her, our daughter took right to her!
Haley has always showed up on time or early for her shift. She has arranged games,...
Kristen N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 6 years of experience working with children. I am certified through NYS to care for infants and toddlers. I previously worked at the JCC as a teacher located in DeWitt. My mission is to communicate with parents and remain devoted to helping children think creatively. Being proactive, consistent, and educating...
Felicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Best 'babysitter' EVER. Felicia was amazing. She's much more than a babysitter. She was was a role model and positive influence for my 3 year old son. They say it's so important for the minds of little ones to be stimulated and intrigued for optimal brain...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Skylar. I am a recent graduate of Syracuse University who recently fully located full-time to Syracuse with 10+ years in experience in child care. My friends would describe me as warm, bubbly, energetic, and empathic. Coming from a big family, I have always loved spending time with children and my dream job is to become...
Skylar can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My children light up when they see Skylar and ask about her all the time! She exudes joy and positivity, and is full of fun and creative ideas to engage my little ones. Skylar is responsible and nurturing and I know my kids feel safe around her."
Megan V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Syracuse, NY
Mona H.
5.0
Mona was one of the best people I have ever hired. My kids loved her and she treated them as if they were her own. She constantly would come up with daily activities for them to do. She would do things around the house that wasn't part of the job description just because she knew it would lighten...
- Melissa H.
Juliette V.
5.0
Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible, organized, and dependable. She developed a very sweet relationship with our son, was very attentive and engaged with him, and kept his space tidy....
- Arianne P.
Jude M.
5.0
Going back to work was hard, but Jude made it much easier! I had full confidence that my little one was in excellent hands each day AND was going to have a great day. Jude makes every day fun and engaging. She is very punctual, communicative, and happy to help in any way. My little one wiggles with...
- Katie P.
Lianne V.
5.0
Lianne was fantastic. She was very communicative and easy to schedule with. She cleaned our home thoroughly with a great eye for detail. We can’t wait to have her come clean again!
- Care member
Meghan W.
5.0
Meghan blew us away when she babysat for our 2 year old son. We had her watch him part-time, a few days a week. Not only did she put our minds at ease the second we met her at her interview with us, but we never worried when we left our son with her because of how prepared and great she was with our...
- Sarah L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Syracuse, NY:
How can I find a Syracuse babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Syracuse, 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 126 babysitters in Syracuse, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Syracuse, NY?
The average rate for Syracuse, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 per hour as of March 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 Syracuse, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Syracuse, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 92 reviews of the 126 listed babysitters.