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Juliane S.
Ithaca, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Pet Sitter With A Love For Birds, Cats, And Dogs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I go above and beyond my clients' expectations of care for their animals. Both one-time and long-term pet sitting services are available for birds, cats, and/or dogs. I bring professionalism and trustworthiness to every encounter with clients. While in college, a professor once remarked, "Juliane, if I can't trust you, who can I...
Juliane can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I highly recommend Juliane for petsitting! She did a great job taking care of my 2 cats while I was on vacation.
I was nervous because both my cats are really shy around strangers, but I can tell she really is a cat person because they both came out to meet her...
Monica V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a bright, driven individual with a plethora of experiences. I work at two local homeschool & summer camp programs called Primitive Pursuits and Earth Arts. My students are ages 3-12. I have a regular babysitting job with a 16-month-old. I am also a Junior Roller Derby coach. I have been hired to housesit and petsit...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina is a joy to work with - she is reliable and professional, and puts intention and heart behind their work with children. Christina is flexible, a fast learner, does well with any age of children. She takes initiative, and has excellent big-picture...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First, I will start with my personality, then get into the grit of my experience! I'm very creative and open minded, I love spending time with my family and friends, especially the little ones in my family! I strongly believe in punctuality and communication; if you are going to be late, it's courtesy to call! Now onto my...
Bobbie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Both my son and I love Bobbie. Bobbie is so sweet and yet professional, very reliable, and provides peaceful yet fun time for my son. I can completely trust her with my five-year-old. Very happy to have met her."
Elica F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to Ithaca for the Graduate Physician Assistant program! While I am in school I am looking to use my skills to earn extra money on the side. I have a Biology Degree from SUNY Geneseo. I have experience in both babysitting and tutoring. I spent the last year as a language assistant in Spain, where I taught...
5.0
"We hired Heather for a babysitting job while in town for a family wedding. Heather was punctual and flexible when our plans changed slightly last minute. She was very kind and a good communicator making her easy and pleasant to work with. I would recommend Heather."
Hannah R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am seeking new families to provide part-time or occasional care for during summers, college breaks, weekends, whatever you need. I am currently taking a class which will be done on 4/11/20. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have worked as a counselor in training at...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn is responsible, kind and patient. She's very good with children, whether they are natural rule-followers or born boundary-testers. She does a wonderful job setting firm boundaries and expectations while staying engaged and attentive at all times. She...
Jennifer W.
Maddy S.
Cortland, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I'm Maddy, a Homer NY native. I clean part time, and love it. I've had regular clients for close to a year now and have always dabbled in cleaning jobs here and there.
Some of my jobs are short term or biweekly, so I usually have time in my schedule to take on a new client here and there! I love to clean and organize. It is a...
Maddy can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Maddy does a great job of cleaning. She works efficiently, does a good job, is trustworthy, super pleasant to interact with, and reliable. I am super grateful for her!"
Darcy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started cleaning at a local resort during High School. Since then I have worked for my sister who owns a rental property management company. I have cleaned multiple high-end rental properties for the last 2 years.
Heather can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide baby sitting and child care in your home. I have a few years of experience with young children. I love puzzles, board games, reading, and spending time outdoors. I am comfortable being responsible for light housework, transportation, and light pet care.
I also provide dog and cat sitting in your home. I have a few...
5.0
"Molly did a wonderful job caring for my cats while I was away. She was responsible, communicative and proactive, and I could tell she gave the cats lots of love. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Diana. I have experience from owning animals and from continuously talking to my vet about my pets. He has taught me a few techniques on how to deal with sick pets and just animals in general. I am definitely comfortable cleaning up after them and making sure they are taken care of. I think it is very important...
Dariana can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Diana was very helpful. She knew I was nervous to leave my dog and sent me tons of pictures and videos, constant updates, so I knew he was doing okay!"
Nicole S.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I left the corporate world in 2010 to begin working as a nanny. First I worked for a friend, then did it for a living. I love kids and have found that being an influence in a child's life is far more fulfilling than my work as an executive assistant. I've worked with kids with special needs (both physical and emotional), and...
Stacie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacie cared for our one-year-old daughter in 2023 until we moved out of town and we miss her every day. Stacie is a wonderful nanny and person and our daughter loved her from the moment we met her. They would always have lots of fun together, and Stacie would...
Hannah K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a summer nanny the past year and a half as well as a babysitter for the last 3 years. Experience with kids 6mo-7y. o!
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My goal is to empower kids to be curious and respectful, and to give them as much independence as possible. I have > 9 years of professional experience caring for and educating kids. I worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and ages (5-18) as a STEM and Education Specialist for the Club for 6 years. I was active planning...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Savannah has been fantastic with our twins! She's timely, communicates well, and reliable! She has helped them grow and explore the world around them over the last few months! "
Erica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a love for animals, especially dogs. I've grown up with dogs in my house my whole life and have experience with larger breeds. I previously was a sitter for a rotweiler mix. (My family currently has a hyper 90 pound pitbull mix) I can walk, feed, and play with your furry friends! I currently work as a doggy daycare...
Audrey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Audrey gave our exuberant young dog GREAT care while we were away. Audrey communicates very well, is punctual, and reliable. We would definitely hire her again."
Rebecca T.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained birth and postpartum Doula, and I have been babysitting and nannying for the last few years as well. I enjoy providing families with support by providing childcare, and other tasks including laundry, and meal prep. Recently I worked as a teacher's assistant at a Waldorf style homeschool support program. I am a...
Calina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Calina was awesome. We had her babysit our newborn for two nights for when we were in town for a wedding. She was prompt and friendly and kept us updated throughout the night. She even showed me how to use my baby wrap for a carrier. She was clearly great with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Provider for those who need a night out or time away for a special occasion. Housekeeping and other jobs available at request
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Camey took care of our infant while we were visiting the area. She was flexible, communicative and responsible!"
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in hotels like holiday Inn, Fairfield, and Hilton. I have experience cleaning from working in kitchens most of my life. I do housekeeping for many clients in my community. I find cleaning therapeutic and I love making it fun while I do it. I love my job because I get to provide a service that helps people. If you...
Dariana can also help with: Pet waste cleanup, dusting, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Dariana is very helpful and she does everything great! Highly recommended."
Cleo L.
Dariana P.
Ithaca, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
For years I have been caring for infants as young as newborns and children of many ages. One of my favorite things to do with children is to go to the park and do art. Sound fun? Send me a message :)
[I usually respond within the hour or the day after.]
[Fully Vaccinated]
[Booster Shot]
(I am currently only taking housekeeping...
Dariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Diana helped us take care of our 4 month old. She is so warm and loving- our kiddo lights up when he sees her. I especially appreciated how open Diana was to meeting our various needs/preferences for our kid and at the same time she is very proactive about creating...
Jonathan M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Exley! During the school year I work full time as a teaching assistant in special education so I am only available in the afternoons, during breaks and occasional weekends. I'm currently a full time online student studying to get my bachelor's degree in social work. I'm the oldest of 7 children, so I've been babysitting...
Exley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Exley was amazing! She was very flexible with our crazy changing schedules and we couldn't have been happier with her. Our son has a speech delay and she went above and beyond to help him. We felt completely at ease when our son was in her care. Unfortunately we...
Emily H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ajuné, I'm 21, and I'm a student at Cornell University. I'm majoring in Psychology in order to become a child psychologist. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I've always been great with younger children and have felt like they gravitate towards me. Their sweet,...
Ajune can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ajuné is professional, positive, and our kids loved her! She played lots of games with our two (ages 9 and 12) and kept them in good spirits. We look forward to working with Ajuné again soon!"
Care member
Colleen B.
Ithaca, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Colleen! I am 27 years old and currently going to school at Ithaca College to obtain my Master's of Physician Assistant. I have babysitting experience for the past 15 years. I love to have fun and get kids motivated, whether it be in their favorite sport, hobby, or school. I love to inspire them and watch them grow.
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Colleen is great! She watched my 6 month old son weekly and picked up my daughter from school when needed. Kept a great schedule for both of them and was very interactive. I would absolutely recommend her"
Andrea M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Groton, NY
Juliane S.
5.0
I highly recommend Juliane for petsitting! She did a great job taking care of my 2 cats while I was on vacation.
I was nervous because both my cats are really shy around strangers, but I can tell she really is a cat person because they both came out to meet her right away and she texted me a...
- Monica V.
Christina M.
5.0
Christina (Blue) has cared for my 2yo several times now, during the day and at bedtime, as well as some brief times with my older kids at the end of the school day, and everything has gone so so well.
She communicates clearly & conscientiously with me about everything-scheduling & availability,...
- Megan C.
Bobbie S.
5.0
Both my son and I love Bobbie. Bobbie is so sweet and yet professional, very reliable, and provides peaceful yet fun time for my son. I can completely trust her with my five-year-old. Very happy to have met her.
- Elica F.
Heather W.
5.0
We hired Heather to clean our house regularly, and she has done a GREAT job. We tried one of the local cleaning services before turning to Care.com and are glad we changed. Heather is thorough and responsive to any feedback. She’s also great at communicating. We highly recommend her!
- Roger G.
Katelyn A.
5.0
Our son liked Katelyn right away, and often asks us to "do it like Katelyn does it" for various little tricks she has for getting him dressed. She is good at communicating, and asked for check-ins when needed. She was always on time, if not early, and was willing to be flexible and make up hours...
- Cheryl D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Groton, NY:
How can I find a Groton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Groton, 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 7 babysitters in Groton, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Groton, NY?
The average rate for Groton, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.29 per hour as of April 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 Groton, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Groton, 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.