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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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexis, I am 27.
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...
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old counseling grad student working as a Care Manager for Children M-F. I have 10 years experience. I have worked as a nanny for twins and babysat for kids on the spectrum. I have experience with all ages. I currently am looking for weekends and evenings to fill my schedule and help families out. I am COR...
Irelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I was fortunate enough to interview Irelynn and speak with her on the phone several times. Unfortunately I could not hire her at the time solely based on our change in needs. I think Irelynn is super personable and very knowledgeable in child care. She was honest...
Carolina V.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Jennifer F.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Looking for extra work on the weekends and possibly Monday and Fridays. Date nights. Weekend stays and during the day care. Whatever you need I'm here to help your weekends go smoothly and hopefully get you out to have a little fun and enjoy yourself while you relax knowing your sweet babes are safe.
Hello families! I am an...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had one, then two little ones - a little girl followed by her brother. Jenny was great with both. Of course, our preference was never to leave either one of them with someone else, but Life prevented that possibility. Jenny was fantastic from the start. We...
Wallace M.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna B.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Jenna I'm 18 and currently attending Hartwick college to become a nurse. Im looking for a summer nannying gig that is flexible with scheduling. I'm a very loving and caring person and have grown up with lots of infant and kid experience. I have a super I bubbly outgoing personality and I'm willing to do light...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am an Elementary School Counselor in the region! I have 8+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings including; full time nannying, babysitting, camp counselor, educational settings, before and after school care. My main priority is keeping children safe, while ensuring they are having the most fun as possible!...
Zoe J can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi, my name is Rayna! I have 5+ years of experience babysitting children of all ages, and over a year of experience babysitting/nannying infants. I have a college degree, I'm CPR/First Aid certified, I'm a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation, and I'm comfortable with pets. I'm currently nannying full-time on weekdays...
Rayna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia F.
Burnt Hills, NY
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Julia, I'm in Halfmoon NY and I am willing to travel within reason. I am currently working for 2 families as a full time nanny, but am always looking for work on week nights and weekends! have over a year of experience as a lead teacher for children 18-36 months at a learning center, where I obtained my Child...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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...
Hello! I am a full time Kindergarten Teachers Assistant, and a Lead Aftercare Teacher. I have worked at my school for 2 years now, and have a lot of experience nannying as well. I work with children from 1-6 years of age, and have nannied for children older as well.
I have transportation and I am available on most weekends. I...
Breyanna Hilton can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Heather B.
Ballston Lake, NY
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Provide Date Night, Evening, And Weekend Care For Your Family
I am a local attorney looking to pick up some extra hours.
I have worked as a full-time nanny (2009 - 2010) for five children (ages 10, 8, 4, 2, and newborn) providing day to day care for them including meal preparation, dressing, bathing, transportation to and from school and activities, preparing them for activities,...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Ariel G.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to provide childcare in your home. I am a mom to a 26 yr old and 21 yr old twins who were premature.
I believe hands on experience is the best. I have been providing childcare since I was 16 years old. I have had some paid experience being a night nanny to infant twin boys. Besides having experience with twins I...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!"
Melissa P.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Ballston Spa, NY
Irelynn S.
5.0
I was fortunate enough to interview Irelynn and speak with her on the phone several times. Unfortunately I could not hire her at the time solely based on our change in needs. I think Irelynn is super personable and very knowledgeable in child care. She was honest from the get-go which is huge in my...
- Carolina V.
Jennifer F.
5.0
We had one, then two little ones - a little girl followed by her brother. Jenny was great with both. Of course, our preference was never to leave either one of them with someone else, but Life prevented that possibility. Jenny was fantastic from the start. We felt, we KNEW, our kids were happy...
- Wallace M.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Ballston Spa, NY
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Ballston Spa, NY, you can search through 3 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 Ballston Spa, NY?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Ballston Spa, 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 $21.33 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Ballston Spa, 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 Ballston Spa, 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 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Ballston Spa, NY to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
All weekend nannies near you in Ballston Spa, 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.