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Ashley F.
Amsterdam, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Ashley and I'm 39 years old. I have been working with children in many different capacities over the past 10+ years. I work as a teacher now. I have many years of nanny experience as well. I'm looking for summer and weekend work. I love to be outside and to do fun activities.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna N.
Schenectady, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been a nanny to two little girls in the past, ages 5 and 3 for a full school year. I am EMT certified, and am in part time school for a health certificate degree. On Sunday nights, I am a director of a Sunday School, preschool class.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I do NOT have any WEEKDAY availability, but I hope you find someone wonderful!!!
I am available FRIDAY EVENINGS, SATURDAYS, and SUNDAYS so you can have some you-time, get your errands done easier or maybe even go on a date.
My name is Mary-Margaret, and I can't wait to meet your family.
After 16 years of experience as a...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Mary Margaret is an exquisite person. She is highly dependable, hardworking, creative, funny, thoughtful and caring. She went all the way to prepare my daughter for her high school end of the year exams and papers. I found her dedication to my daughter's...
Francine P.
5.0
(1)
I provide childcare in my home for one child. I am a stay at home mother to my three children -- two girls and a boy -- ages 6, 4, and 2. Prior to having children, I was a middle and high school English teacher for roughly a decade. Throughout college and graduate school, I taught in two different licensed daycares. I have...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor, moving to Schenectady NY this summer, I work in the USA as caregiver specializing as new born, infants nanny, enjoy walking children out as much as possible, reading and playing. My goal is keep your baby happy, clean and healthy; l am myself mother of three healthy grow up children. CPR...
Mercedes can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is absolutely AMAZING. I have 3 children (3,4,8). She watched my children when they were (2,3,&7). My children love her. Even my son who is very attached to me."
Jasmin C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY .
I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science experiments with her. She even washed the dishes! I definitely plan on having Melissa sit for us again!"
Alison K.
Jackie W.
Clifton Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jackie! I am currently in the Syracuse area, not Clifton Park. I am a medical student at Upstate Medical University. I am looking to babysit for a family during Wednesday afternoons, or weekends. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have experience with children of all ages, including infants....
Jackie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I could get teary-eyed writing this, but Jackie has been the most incredible help watching our one year old these last few months. An engaging, playful, wonderful soul who our son truly adores. We are so sad to see her go for the summer, but any family who is lucky...
Samantha C.
Madeline P.
Schenectady, NY
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Current Preschool Teacher Looking To Move Into A A Long-term Family Role
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an early-childhood teacher hoping to build a lasting relationship with your family. I currently have a job as a full-time nanny but I am available to babysit during nights and weekends.
I have an Art Education (k-12) degree and spent time in college studying dance and music. I developed a love for working with...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"This was my children's first 'real' babysitter, and they had a great time! The actually hope that I hire Maddie again. :-). I felt comfortable leaving my children with her, and that is saying a lot."
Daniele S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! With school starting back up I wanted to pick up some
Occasional sitting with a great family.
I was a past teacher and now stay at home mom looking for some occasional date night/babysitting jobs in evenings, on a part time basis.
Whether it's a date night, need to go to an appointment, or just need a few...
Deanna can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Deanna is a caring, kind, responsible and dependable caregiver for our two kids ages 2 and 5! She brings to the table years of experience in teaching various ages ranging from preschool to elementary school, and it absolutely shows in her ability to meet the kids...
Dorothea M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Annie and I am 31 years old.
I am a career Nanny, with 13+ years of childcare experience. I have taught pre-school and worked in center based and in-home daycares for over 13 years. I also host a children's program every other weekend at a local childcare facility.
I have been a private nanny for several...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Victoria O.
Schenectady, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am currently looking for full time, part time, and occasional babysitting, nannying and pet sitting jobs. I have over 15yrs experience with paid babysitting and nannying, as well as two kids of my own - boys ages 9yrs and 11yrs.
***Please see below for availability***
Care provided in MY home:
Monday-Friday...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
As a mature young lady, I understand that the quality of life is detrimental for a young individual. It's a personal goal of mine to enthusiastically encourage a variety of sports and games to keep the body and mind stimulated each day. While my acute eye for detail allows me to enjoy doing arts and crafts of all kinds! I...
Reina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello do you need a baby sitter or Nanny for your kids? I raised my oldest niece from the time she was born "she was born 2 months premature" to the time she went to school and I really loved it. When I was younger I used to babysit quite a few kids, I have been taking care of kids for over 15 years all together. I hope you will...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi I am Noella M, I am a senior at Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Highschool. I have been babysitting ever since I could remember and teach ski lessons in the Winter. I love working with kids and could help tutor them also!
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, upbeat.
I like working with kids because I love watching...
Fiona H.
Ballston Spa, NY
$22-50/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Norah O.
Schenectady, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Norah and I am a 23-year-old currently living in Schenectady and attending graduate school. I currently work as a one to one behavioral aide in a special education Pre-K classroom. I am looking for a part time babysitting job for a few days after work. I have marked weekends as unavailable but I am willing...
Norah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kundalinie O.
Schenectady, NY
$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experience: I have worked as a private nanny for three different families and served in two different early Head Start schools since 2016. I have extensive experience in providing childcare services to children aged 0-10 including family meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and homework assistance. I am committed to...
Kundalinie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexis, I am 26.
I started caring for children 10 years ago, when I was just 16 years old. It has always been something I revert back to. I have worked in a variety of environments including daycare, private babysitting, and nannying. I currently just started working for a local school district so I am looking...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of three younger brothers and have had various babysitting experiences over summers and weekends of children in my town. I have been a camp staff member, watching over large groups of children and arranging activities for them to do.
Camie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Esther F.
Schenectady, NY
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Full Time And Special Occasion Care Giver And Supervisor
Hi my name is Esther. I'm a 26 yrs old. I find joy and fulfillment interacting with children Beginning at 12 years old I volunteered once a week in a nursery caring for infants and toddlers. Since then have been employed by two summer camps and a trampoline park. My nannying experience includes a few families that I have cared...
Esther can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Amsterdam, NY
Mary D.
5.0
Mary Margaret is an exquisite person. She is highly dependable, hardworking, creative, funny, thoughtful and caring. She went all the way to prepare my daughter for her high school end of the year exams and papers. I found her dedication to my daughter's well-being, support and success incomparable....
- Francine P.
Mercedes G.
5.0
Mercedes is like family. We hired her after my maternity leave ended and she was with us until my son turned 1 and started daycare. We live far from home and family so she quickly became my son's "Nana," and provided him all the love and care we could have ever asked for. Mercedes is patient, kind,...
- Ariel G.
Melissa T.
5.0
Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science experiments with her. She even washed the dishes! I definitely plan on having Melissa sit for us again!
- Alison K.
Jackie W.
5.0
I could get teary-eyed writing this, but Jackie has been the most incredible help watching our one year old these last few months. An engaging, playful, wonderful soul who our son truly adores. We are so sad to see her go for the summer, but any family who is lucky enough to receive help from Jackie...
- Samantha C.
Madeline P.
5.0
This was my children's first 'real' babysitter, and they had a great time! The actually hope that I hire Maddie again. :-). I felt comfortable leaving my children with her, and that is saying a lot.
- Daniele S.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Amsterdam, NY
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Amsterdam, NY?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Amsterdam, NY, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Amsterdam, NY?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Amsterdam, NY depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $20.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Amsterdam, NY?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Amsterdam, NY, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Amsterdam, NY take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Amsterdam, NY to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Amsterdam, NY?
All weekend nannies near you in Amsterdam, NY found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.