Find babysitters in Ithaca, NY that you’ll love

191 babysitters are listed in Ithaca, NY

The average rate is $18/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Ithaca, NY

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Stacie P.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/Babysitter

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, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

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.

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Ajune R.


Ithaca, NY

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

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: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Ajune was great with our 18 months old kid. She was patient, attentive and caring.

Ahmed A.

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Molly S.


Ithaca, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun-Loving And Responsible Babysitter

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...

Recent review:

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!

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Heather W.


Ithaca, NY

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter And Tutor

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...

Recent review:

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...

Roger G.

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Wilhelmina S.


Ithaca, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly & Energetic Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for part time childcare, preferably during mornings but I can be flexible if need be. While I am comfortable with children of all ages, being a doula as well, I am most comfortable and experienced with babies and young toddlers.
Wilhelmina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Mina was our "pandemic nanny" and she took such great care of my little one and our home. She was affectionate and present with my daughter and really helped shepherd her development from a cuddly baby to a lively toddler. Mina was a constant learner when it came...

Dannie S.

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Dariana P.


Ithaca, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Dariana has been organized, punctual, and very sweet with our 18 month old. He become comfortable with her quickly and has been enjoying the songs and games.

Laurel S.

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Dariana P.


Ithaca, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Housekeeper

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: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, pet waste cleanup & more

Recent review:

5.0
Dariana is friendly, punctual and meticulous. She cleaned very thoroughly and we're happy with the work she did for us!

Nicholas M.

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Bobbie S.


Ithaca, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

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: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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Kelsey W.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Crafty Nature Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kelsey but I go by Kelby. I am non-binary and use they/them pronouns. I love everything to do with art, the great outdoors, animals, and amusement parks. My love for books and movies also knows no bounds. I even have a dog named Bilbo and a cat named Cinderella~! I have around 12 years total of babysitting,...
Kelsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Our 3 year old had a great time with Kelby today! They were very attentive and fun!

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Olivia H.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

College Student Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am looking to start babysitting in the Ithaca area! I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, and I have also worked at after school programs running activities and homework help, and I have been lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons for five years. I am very comfortable around pets (I have 2...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Olivia took fantastic care of our two dogs. One of them is older and a little challenging, and Olivia treated her like the princess she is. I'd hire Olivia again in a heartbeat.

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Madison R.


Ithaca, NY

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Smiles And Giggles Guaranteed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a second year college student who has been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have a little brother who is 6 years old that I helped take care of a lot so I am comfortable with alI ages. Besides babysitting I also used to tutor and I still petsit so I could help with those needs as well. I have a car and I am willing...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Madison watched my dogs for a few days. One of them is recovering from surgery so needed additional attention. The dogs seemed well cared for and she was also willing to help by staying longer than planned when it looked like my travel was going to be significantly...

Selena T.

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Colleen B.


Ithaca, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

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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Willow L.


Ithaca, NY

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Willow, I am currently a student at Binghamton University! I am looking for part time work while I'll be home on breaks! I am the oldest of 4 and have been around kids my whole life. I lots have experience watching kids and helping out with house hold tasks. I also coach soccer to girls under 10, and love to do...

Recent review:

5.0
My son loved Willow! He even asked for her when he woke up in the morning.

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Isabel B.


Ithaca, NY

$16-26/hr7 yrs exp

Life Long Sitter/entertainment

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Izzy! I am a senior psychology major at Ithaca College. I have 9 years of experience working with children, and I come highly recommended in my hometown. I have proficiency in French along with basic American Sign Language. I have worked with kids of all ages, from 3weeks old to 18 years old. I have extensive experience...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She is a wonderful care giver! My kids loved her!

Francine R.

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Audrey G.


Ithaca, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Lover Looking For Part-time Morning Work

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 sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

Recent review:

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.

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Jenna G.


Ithaca, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

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: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Beatrice K.


Ithaca, NY

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, And Flexible Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at Ithaca College in my third year. I have experience with older adults including Parkinson's and dementia. I am open to simple meal prep, companion, aide, etc. for your loved one! I am responsible, on time, and open to making connections. I have experience with young children as...
Beatrice can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Beatrice was wonderful with our son with ASD. Punctual and considerate. Would hire again!

Carol H.

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Exley B.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Exley has been a huge blessing to our family. Her experience working with special needs kids makes a big difference for us since we have 2 boys on the autism spectrum. Exley is creative, attentive, patient, and responsible. Our boys love her and always look forward...

Kimberly F.

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Alyssa M.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Very Fun And Outgoing Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**I am in Ithaca, NY!! Not East Lansing anymore** I have been babysitting for about 5 years. I have experience with multiple children and pets. I have babysat up to 4 kids at once. I am very responsible, punctual, have a big personality, love to make kids laugh and smile and care about their well-being as much as their parents...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
I met a late teen early twenties Alyssa when she decided she wanted to renew her passion for Soccer as a coach. Alyssa at first was shy with the kids, and staff as one would expect of a young adult. But over the course of 3 years, and through Covid, Alyssa found...

Jerid M.

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Dariana P.


Ithaca, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

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: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming

Recent review:

5.0
I'm really happy we found Dariana to care for my mom's senior-age dogs. She is dependable, responsible, and an excellent communicator! Highly recommend!

Brooke D.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ithaca, NY

Stacie P.

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 talk, read and sing to her all day...

- Hannah K.

Ajune R.

5.0

Ajune was great with our 18 months old kid. She was patient, attentive and caring.

- Ahmed A.

Molly S.

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

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.

Wilhelmina S.

5.0

Mina was our "pandemic nanny" and she took such great care of my little one and our home. She was affectionate and present with my daughter and really helped shepherd her development from a cuddly baby to a lively toddler. Mina was a constant learner when it came to child development and always...

- Dannie S.

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Babysitters in Ithaca, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 93 reviews of the 191 listed babysitters.