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4,170 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(14)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jackie. I have always been interested in childhood development and was able to pursue this interest at the University of Rhode Island with a major in psychology. During this time I participated in a community outreach program. I spent several afternoons a week working with underprivileged children and their parents. This...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie was a great babysitter. My daughter took to her immediately, and when it was time to leave I could tell she didn't want Jackie to leave. Jackie was easy to communicate with and provided updates throughout the day. I would definitely use Jackie again for...
Kristy B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a full time caregiver I have 13 years of child care experience - working with newborns, toddlers, and school-age children, boys and girls. My duties consist of bringing children to and from school, diaper changing, belly time, reading and play time with infants, play time with all ages, scheduling play dates, assisting with...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"From the moment I met Mary I knew she'd be the perfect fit for our family, and it's been an absolute joy to have her with us. I hate to part with her, but we are moving out of the city. Mary goes out of her way to make sure both children are happy and entertained...
Sarah Y.
5.0
(6)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am professional and detailed oriented. Whether caring for the little ones or preparing meals, I am dedicated to doing the best always.
Shernell can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is wonderful with kids.
She's very energetic.
She has the kid magnet that all the kids love her. She's very reliable."
Cynthia G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years experience babysitting for a lovely girl who is 14 years old now. I have given her lots of attention, prepared meals for her, taken her to the park, etc., helped her with homework, played with her, cleaned up after her and much more. I had lots of fun doing it! I love children! My experience started...
Sindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then she transitioned to an assisted living facility. Sindy was with us for the entire journey. M. always saw...
Mary C.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Megan! I recently graduated from the University of Maryland and am currently looking for a full time position. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, from working as a sleep-away camp counselor, to babysitting and part time nannying. I have experience caring for children of all ages, as young as two months,...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was a fantastic caregiver for our two children (3 and 5). Kids loved her, always communicated when we were out of the house. Never left the place a mess, incorporated our gentle parenting techniques when the kids were being naughty. Can't recommend her...
Lana K.
Meagan S.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Meagan: FUNKY Artistic Babysitter *Honest, *Entertaining And *Adaptable
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meagan and I have 15 years of childcare experience. I am a fun and loyal babysitter with an ENORMOUS love for children. Having five young nieces of my own, I'm very familiar with caring for babies and having a funky cool time with toddlers and pre-teens. You will find me to be honest and extremely trustworthy. I have...
Meagan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meagan babysat for us a few times over the summer! Our girls loved her and she was always punctual and reliable. We hope to use her again when she returns from school."
Eiszel L.
Elena B.
Brooklyn, NY
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny/ Babysitter Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have lived in New York for 22 years, most of them working with children of all ages, from newborns to 12-year-olds. I have a background in education having worked as a teacher for international college students for many years. I am also a mother of a son who was born here, and grew up here, having also graduated from one of...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elena was our nanny starting when our son was 3 months old. She was amazing with him. She taught him developmentally appropriate activities, read him books, took him on daily outings to the library and park. She even took him to the aquarium. Elena is also an...
Renata S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Jamaica and find myself always returning. I enjoy the many outdoor activities living there provides mountain bike riding and hiking. I consider myself very outdoorsy and think it's important to take advantage of this beautiful world. This led me to attend Medgar Evers College as a bio major with human...
Keri-ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keri is AMAZING- I was so stressed about finding someone to watch our 4 month old (first time parents) when I had to return to work. As soon as we met her she filled the room with great energy and joy. She's super knowledgeable and kind. She assisted our baby with...
Dylan A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I conducted and assisted with light cooking, I can pick up/drop Off from school/summer camp, play dates, and library/museum/zoo visits. I am punctual, reliable, very outgoing, and energetic. I am a college graduate and I enjoy taking care of kids because I love teaching and nurturing.
Amanda Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa goes above and beyond- she does everything she is asked, and so much more! She is a teacher, nurturer, project leader, disciplinarian, and someone who helps develop social-emotional skills and age-appropriate independence in young children. I highly...
Alison K.
Heather C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Brooklyn Part-Time Babysitter For Date Nights/Weekend Help!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Kids have always had a special place in my heart and I was lucky enough to learn this from a young age. I started out watching my younger siblings, cousins, and neighbors. I believe that having been surrounded by kids at that stage of my life made me a more patient, empathetic, and well-rounded adult. I've worked as a nanny in...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I cannot speak HIGHLY ENOUGH about Heather and the place she holds in our hearts after working with our family for the last 2.5 years. She has had an immensely positive impact on our son's physical and emotional growth. Heather has gone above and beyond with her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shea, I am 26 years old. I am available for date nights, weekends, and the occasional overnight for babysitting. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager and nannied all through-out college. I have many nieces and nephews, including a set of twins! These past three years I have been a nanny for three...
Janice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She relates very well to kids, and as a result is able to motivate them to do things they might not want to do, and console them when things don't go their way.
She is organized. She has a new, clean, reliable car. She is also very good at communicating the...
John H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My past experience includes working as a camp counselor, one to one aide, behavior specialist and I am currently a full time job coach at a school for kids with autism. I am passionate, patient, caring, kind and I love to have fun!
Annabel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
4.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Alyssa and I just moved to Stamford from NYC. I have five years of experience being a childcare provider, and most recently I was working with a family for three years, caring for their young son and daughter back in New York. During this time I grew to become a trusted and reliable member of the family,...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Alyssa is a very responsible person. She take her job very serious. She is loving and caring and took good care of my child. "
Mary C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Deb and I am looking for a long term nannying position.
I am a 35-year-old who has 23 years of child care experience. I have volunteered with children of all ages.
I have excellent references and I am CPR and First Aid certified.
I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal preparation. I have a clean driving record and a...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deborah sat for my kids over the summer. My kids truly adored her and it was so comforting knowing I could trust her to keep them safe. She was great at coming up with fun ways to keep them entertained. I would greatly recommend Deborah to anyone who is seeking a...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Lily and I'm a 24-year-old student getting my Master's in Social Work and currently living in Brooklyn. I absolutely love working with children with all backgrounds, abilities, and age groups. I'm excited to meet a new family for a consistent Monday and/or Tuesday arrangement. I am moving on from my full-time...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lily's volunteer work at Camp Jabberwocky supporting individuals with severe disabilities was superb. She exhibited patience, empathy, and compassion while going above and beyond to create personal bonds with each camper she interacted with. She is a wonderful,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sophia, and I am a 22-year-old living in Brooklyn, NY. This past May I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B. A in psychology and theater, with a focus on theatrical learning and play.
One month after graduating, I began nannying (who I met through care. com), a mom in Fort Greene. During my time...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful! Great with babies, responsible, and easy to work with. Our son loves her :)"
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am an artist living in Brooklyn and I have been babysitting and nannying kids ages 6 months-12 years for over 10 years. I have a Masters degree From ESCP-EAP, and speak three languages fluently (English, French and Arabic) and I am able to converse or teach any of these 3 languages. I have been working in education for 18...
Hilda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hilda is lovely. She is very clearly skilled w children and we appreciated her help. "
Care member
Rhina A.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Early Mornings And Late Nights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children overnight, during the day, and in a classroom setting. I can tutor, help with homework, assist with organization skills, and teach yoga and dance. I can also cook and change diapers. I am a full-time middle school special education teacher, but I also taught STEM to students as young as 6 years old....
Rhina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Rhina was fantastic and my son had an amazing time with her. Looking forward to having her back!"
Victoria H.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Skylar but everyone just calls me Sky. I'm very outgoing and amiable and absolutely love being around children. I'm very versatile as I can provide childcare as well as some light housekeeping and cooking and anything I can help with. I have two years of daycare experience but 5 years in general childcare. I have...
Skylar can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Jacqueline V.
5.0
We hired Jackie at the last minute for a New Year's Eve babysitting gig, and she was amazing - she jumped into the chaos of twin 10 month olds, finished giving them dinner, got them down for bed, cleaned up the apt we were visiting, and kept us in the loop every step of the way. We don't live in...
- Greg W.
Mary D.
5.0
Mary babysat our 3-month old girl while my husband and I went out on a date night. This was our first time leaving the baby and we were a bit anxious, but Mary put us at ease. It was easy to communicate with her from the start as she was very responsive to messages and we talked over Zoom. Mary...
- Iskra K.
Shernell C.
5.0
She is wonderful with kids.
She's very energetic.
She has the kid magnet that all the kids love her. She's very reliable.
- Cynthia G.
Sindy C.
5.0
Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then she transitioned to an assisted living facility. Sindy was with us for the entire journey. M. always saw Sindy as a friend, and vice...
- Mary C.
Megan M.
5.0
Megan is very friendly and very dependable. You can rely on her for a handful of things and know that she will complete them with an extra effort.
- Katherine M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY:
How can I find a Brooklyn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brooklyn, 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 4,170 babysitters in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY?
The average rate for Brooklyn, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Brooklyn, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brooklyn, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Brooklyn, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,626 reviews of the 4,170 listed babysitters.