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422 babysitters are listed in Astoria, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Astoria, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 29years old. I'm from Colombia. I being working with kids since I was 18 and love it.
I have great qualities and values, I'm honest and careful, friendly and tolerant, I have a very positive energy and I'm very creative. I'm funny and I love working with children. I feel like working with kids is more than a job and I...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria has been so amazing with our kids (3 and 6 year old boys) and with our family. She is prompt, reliable, positive attitude, extremely caring with the kids and I was always comfortable leaving them with her right from the beginning. Maria is very proactive when...
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Angelica B.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Angelica. I am a responsible, organized, dependable, and caring person. I love doing activities where kids can learn new skills. I enjoy spending time with children playing sports, creating arts and crafts, reading (Spanish or English) and doing outdoor activities. I have many years of experience taking care of...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Angelica help watch our one year old son. She was amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. She is fun, caring, dependable, and most importantly patient. Unfortunately, we had to move out of state so were no longer able to have...
Sonal P.
Alexis H.
Astoria, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I absolutely love dogs. I would love to care for your fur babies and I would treat them like my own. I have experience with dogs, horses, cats, cows, and pigs. I am very comfortable around animals.
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
(5)
I have always worked with children. I have right degree in special education to autistic children. I worked with early childhood education.
I love what I do, I have several baby nurse courses including sleep training, courses for children to sleep well during their naps and during the night, that's why my expertise is working...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"She is so Professional. So kind and respectful. The kids loved her. "
Joao R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Destiny and I am 22 years old. I have over 8 years of experience in childcare and I am CPR certified. I have about 200 hours volunteering, and all of these hours have been dedicated to working with children. I created a tutoring program where I worked with children, between the ages of 6-11 years old,...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Destiny immediately got into a lovely rhythm with my girls and it felt like they'd known each other forever, which was great as my 4year old doesn't love meeting new grown ups. She was punctual and easy going, very capable and even somehow got the baby to sleep...
Karla-jayne T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aline and I'm 27 years old. I'm looking for one position.
I have five years of experience with kids and I'm CPR/AID training. I have great references and they'll be happy talking with you.
In my spare time, I like to read a book, watch a tv show, I love to go on concerts, trips with my friends and I am always...
Aline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did an amazing job taking care of our baby W. She was reliable, and trustworthy. She provided dependable childcare for us from when he was 8months old till he was 20months old. English is her third or fourth language and I'm impressed at how well she...
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Aida C.
Astoria, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi
My name is Aida I have experience of 15 years of housekeeping Houses I am organized, very clean, punctual, responsible and honest , I am flexible with the schedule, like cooking, lastly love pets, speak Spanish and English and , I am an American citizen.
5.0
(2)
I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years.
Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment.
I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lexi to care for our kids while my husband and I went out of town for the weekend. Our kids are 7, 5, and 3. We also have a small dog. Lexi did a great job! She went above and beyond our expectations. She took the kids to the park and out to ice cream. She...
Amber H.
Monika M.
Astoria, NY
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have been a dog sitter for at least 5 years and have always had a dog in my family so I have an abundance of experience! I look forward to helping take care of your furry friend!
Monika can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Monika is THE person I would want taking care of all the pets I have and will have in the future. She cares about each one as if they are her own and makes sure each dog has the best overall experience. She is extremely organized and always on time. I could not...
Jess L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gabriela. I am a very hard working house keeper with many years of experience. I'm a reliable, honest and responsible person. I am hear to attend your needs and make your days easier.
Gabriela can also help with: General room cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Catherine S.
Astoria, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a wife and mother of two. My children are both in school during the day and I am looking to spend my time with other wonderful children during the day. I am good with children of all ages and I especially love caring for babies.
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Catherine has watched my two children for the past year. She has been very dependable and caring! My son would run to the door with excitement when she rag the doorbell each morning. They will definitely miss her. "
Michele V.
Destiny W.
Astoria, NY
$15-27/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home! I was a dog walker for over 3 years, and love all kinds of animals! I animals of all sizes and ages.
Destiny can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years experience providing Spanish tutoring for various level students. In my country, I worked with visiting American Students proving them with both language practice and learning. In the US I have worked at LaGuardia Community College providing tutoring to college students. I have also provided tutoring to elementary...
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been a pet owner my whole life; growing up with dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and more! I've been pet sitting for 3 years and every dog I have taken care of is immediately drawn to my warm presence as I am a huge animal lover. Between walking, feeding, bathing, over-night dog sitting, outdoor playtime, I am happy...
5.0
"Kylie has known my dog Sparky since he was a puppy. She has taken care of him on multiple occasions for 5 years. She is so good with him and he loves her! He runs right to her every time she comes over. She has walked, fed, and had him at her house for daycare. She...
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As a babysitter, I'm known for being dependable, caring, and understanding. I make safety a priority and keep a close eye on the kids I watch over. I enjoy spending time with them. I'm good at communicating with both the children and their parents, making sure everyone feels comfortable and happy while I'm babysitting.
I'd...
I have an Associate's degree in education and 11 years of teaching special education. I'm a single mother of two great boys, therefore giving me more experience. I'm patient and nurturing.
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Execellent Housekeeper and I love kids, I am a man and a professional worker. Good values and experiences to work for you an your family. I know how to clean, cooking and doing laundry
Rafael can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I'm a self employed massage therapist who is also a dog walker/boarder. I've been enjoying my jobs for over 15 years. I've have experience with dog walking, training, bathing and dog boarding. I have a 6-year-old pup named Zoe that I rescued from Puerto Rico. I was a preschool teacher full time for 3 years and also a nanny for 2...
Kerry can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
Hello! I've been caring for kids and babies since I was about 12 years old with babysitting and summer jobs. I was then a professional nanny for a family of 8 children for 5 years. Ranging in ages newborn-9 years old. I've cared for sick and disabled kids, sleep trained and eating training. I carpooled and ran errands for the...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Avery, I'm 23 years old, and I'd love the opportunity to work with your family. I currently live in Queens and am able to get anywhere in the city. I am very creative and love doing arts and crafts and playing games. My approach to child care is getting to know the child and building on their strengths and...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY
Maria M.
5.0
Maria has been so amazing with our kids (3 and 6 year old boys) and with our family. She is prompt, reliable, positive attitude, extremely caring with the kids and I was always comfortable leaving them with her right from the beginning. Maria is very proactive when it comes to games, getting food...
- Care member
Angelica B.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Angelica help watch our one year old son. She was amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. She is fun, caring, dependable, and most importantly patient. Unfortunately, we had to move out of state so were no longer able to have Angelica as our nanny. If we could've...
- Sonal P.
Caroline R.
5.0
She is so Professional. So kind and respectful. The kids loved her.
- Joao R.
Destiny W.
5.0
My 2.5 year old son had a wonderful time with Destiny! He (and we) felt immediately comfortable with her and spoke about her the rest of the day :) We feel lucky to have found Destiny and hope she can care for our son again in the future!
- Catherine S.
Aline C.
5.0
She is great with my children. They adore her. Super responsible, punctual and organized. I strongly recommend her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Astoria, NY:
How can I find a Astoria babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Astoria, 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 422 babysitters in Astoria, 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 Astoria, NY?
The average rate for Astoria, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.13 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 Astoria, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Astoria, 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 Astoria, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 198 reviews of the 422 listed babysitters.