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Babysitters in Poestenkill, NY

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Paige M.


Poestenkill, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I'm Paige! I'm great with kids, and have lots of experience. I live in Troy New York and am CPR certified. Please reach out if you need childcare!
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica J.


Troy, NY

$15-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hi families!! My name is Jeddy J., I'm 26 and looking for a full-time or part-time nannying job for the summer. I am willing to serve families anywhere in the metro Detroit area and have tons of experience babysitting children ages 2 and up. I have worked with children for 8+ years now so I know how to tend to a child's basic...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was an amazing nanny to my 3 year old Talia! She is very attentive and has a calm and nurturing energy about her. Talia still talks about “going to the park with Miss Jeddy.” Any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny, I wish we hadn’t moved away so...

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Rachel C.


Albany, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with individuals of varying disabilities for 10+ years. I'm a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and have two masters, one in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis and the other in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I'm a general and special education teacher birth through 6th grade. I practice ABA...
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Jennifer E.


Watervliet, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 36 years old. I have several years of experience in babysitting. I'm trustworthy, responsible, and reliable. I love children. I cook, clean, help with homework and love doing fun and educational activities with the children an have a Vehicle I have worked with infants since I was 18 years old. I am a certified teacher...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice."

Sandra I.

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Daniel A.


Troy, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was a child myself. Growing up I was regularly put in charge of taking care of my younger siblings and cousins on a regular basis. The joy of helping raise and mentor them really inspired me to choose the work that I do today. I have a lot of experience taking care of children in various...
Daniel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Daniel has worked with us for months now and has been a HUGE help. She has a warm, relaxed and friendly demeanor. She's NEVER been late, is available in a pinch, and my kids love her. Bonus---she's extraordinary with pets."

Brooks U.

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Marissa R.


Troy, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider Willing To Give Your Children Great Care.

Hi I'm Marissa and I love caring for children! You will find that I am the fun loving care provider you need to help your family. I have been caring for children since I was 14. I've grown long lasting relationships with all of the families I have worked with. I am also proud to have worked for two years at Hawk Meadow...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would highly recommend Marissa. When I leave for work I always know my daughter is receiving top quality care. Marissa has a true gift."

Meghan T.

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Megan M.


Troy, NY

$13-17/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Craft Maker

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Megan and I love spending time with children. They are full of so much energy and life and are an overall joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with kids on and off for the past 6 years I the...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is great with my kids, reliable, and punctual. I definitely recommend her as a caregiver."

Katie T.

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Samantha M.


Troy, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I would love to be the nanny thats part of the family. Im available for long term care as well as spur of the moment times. I've taken care of a multitude of children with different needs. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. I look forward to hearing from you!!
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Samantha was wonderful with my children and I would hire her again! She played at the park with my 3 year old and he had so much fun."

Valerie C.

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Stephanie D.


Watervliet, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Been in the Early Childhood field for 19years. I have worked in daycares as a teacher and administration. I am currently looking for evening and some weekend care like date nights.
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie loves my kids and treats them as her own. I rarely trust people with my kids but with her i have no worries! my kids are always happy when she watches them."

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Madeleine M.


Troy, NY

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Sitter Familiar With Online Learning And Ready To Make Summer Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Maddie, a design student at RPI. I'm currently in my senior year, and enjoy getting away from campus and helping take care of little kiddos and animals! Since high school I've always done side babysitting and pet sitting, with the flexible scheduling and my care for little ones. My hours are dependent on classes, so...
Madeleine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maddie babysat for our 4 year old and infant for three weeks this summer and was a great caretaker. She tuned into their needs and rhythms, quickly learned their routines, and was a great problem solver. We would happily hire Maddie again!"

Sage C.

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Shannon O.


Troy, NY

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter To Keep Up With Your Little Ones!

Hi I'm Shannon! I have 5 years of childcare experience. I can help with any light housekeeping or carpooling, as well as supervising water play. I have experience with young children mostly under the age of 5. Including but not limited to feeding, changing, bathing, and entertaining. I am currently in school for engineering at...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Naishaly V.


Albany, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a senior at the University at Albany majoring in Theatre and Sociology. I am CPR and First Aid certified and also have a Babysitters Training certification from the American Red Cross. Additionally, I have 4 years of experience working and supporting at a childcare center. I would love to help with light...
Naishaly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Naishaly has been working for Bilingual Friends and Family Daycare for about 4 Years. She has a first aid & cpr certification. She’s taken (30) hrs of training every (2) yrs. Naishaly is smart, honest, hardworking, responsible and passionate about her work. We...

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Bianca B.


Troy, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bianca and I am 22 years old. Babysitting appeals to me because I love working with children of all ages, I tend to get along with them better than people my own age haha. I was a camp counselor at USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights when I was 16 and have been working with children ever since! I've...
Bianca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"While ultimately our schedules didn't work out, we had Bianca watch our toddler a handful of times. We've not left our daughter with many people before, but she loved having Bianca over. Bianca handled the post diaper change melt down with patience and compassion,...

Shannon B.

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Katharine D.


Troy, NY

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm 24 and have 9 years of experience of child care in many different settings. I have worked with many families with children of all ages (including infants) Most recently I worked with a family and their 5 children for over 6 years. Their reference and contact info is available upon request. I have also worked as a...
Katharine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Guiliana V.


Averill Park, NY

$16-27/hr5 yrs exp

Kids Love Me...

I have many years experience with kids. I taught snowboarding for 5 years at Jiminy Peaks to children. I was a lifeguard for the YMCA for many years too. I completed various courses at HVCC, like first-aid and more. I am gifted with strong empathy skills Understanding children comes naturally. I feel it's wise to respect their...
Guiliana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Guiliana is very attentive and focused on the children. She was friendly and interacted well while also preparing healthy snacks and meals and helping with homework."

Genevieve C.

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Molly P.


Albany, NY

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Childcare Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Molly, I am 27 years old, and I have several years experience babysitting and tutoring school aged children during my college years, as well as 1. 5 years working as a teaching assistant at a day care for infants and toddlers. Most recently, I worked for over a year at a residential treatment center for...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"reliable part-time caregiver. worked with our family to look after our 3yo and 2yo. managed their time without screens, handled dinner & bedtime, as well as basic household chores related to the kids (clean-up after dinner, fold kids laundry, etc) Very reliable,...

Donovan C.

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Allanah N.


Albany, NY

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Allanah! I have been working with children diagnosed with ASD for two years as a Registered Behavior Technician though I have been in my field for much longer (~4 years). I have worked with children ranging from ages 2-16. I was a camp counselor and former cheerleader so I know how to have fun! My most recent job...
Allanah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Allanah was amazing, she bonded with the kids (1 and 3 years old) quickly and took good care of them. She kept the place neat, too - though she ended up with half a dozen stickers in herself! The kids had a blast, thanks."

Charles G.

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Caroline P.


Troy, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter With Daycare Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello :) My name is Caroline and I have just under one year of experience as a teaching assistant for young children at Care for Kids. As a college student who is home for the season, I am available for recurring care or as-needed sitting until early September. My primary experience is with 3-year-olds. I have also worked...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament."

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Madeline W.


Troy, NY

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I graduated in 2017 with a BA in Creative Arts in Therapy from Russell Sage College. I've spent the last year working full time for NYS and part time as a content creator. I am now looking for a part time childcare position while I (hopefully!) transition into a fully WFH position. I worked as a babysitter all four years of high...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"I interviewed Maddy for a part-time position and after a few minutes we realized that she had misread the job posting, and wasn't actually available on one of the days that we needed. She was polite and interviewed well, though, and if she'd been available she...

Jillian C.

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Jaylana O.


Albany, NY

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

I can provide dog sitting in their own home! I am very experienced with many dogs and different personalities. I love taking care of dogs and I want to provide the best experience for them as well. I used to watch 3 dogs and house sit while their parents use to be on vacation (3-7 days). While house sitting I would tidy up the...
Jaylana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Jaylana was amazing with my pups sending me video clips and giving them extra snuggle love. She even went above and beyond taking extra care when they met up with a skunk and of course got sprayed!!! She has been amazing and we are so sad to have moved and be...

Kimberly H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Poestenkill, NY

Jessica J.

5.0

Jessica was an amazing nanny to my 3 year old Talia! She is very attentive and has a calm and nurturing energy about her. Talia still talks about “going to the park with Miss Jeddy.” Any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny, I wish we hadn’t moved away so she could still be ours!

- Care member

Jennifer E.

5.0

Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice.

- Sandra I.

Daniel A.

5.0

Daniel has worked with us for months now and has been a HUGE help. She has a warm, relaxed and friendly demeanor. She's NEVER been late, is available in a pinch, and my kids love her. Bonus---she's extraordinary with pets.

- Brooks U.

Marissa R.

5.0

I would highly recommend Marissa. When I leave for work I always know my daughter is receiving top quality care. Marissa has a true gift.

- Meghan T.

Megan M.

5.0

Megan is great with my kids, reliable, and punctual. I definitely recommend her as a caregiver.

- Katie T.

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