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7,154 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
Kenzie M.
New York, NY
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter. Comfortable with pets, CPR certified and fully vaccinated - Professional Sitting Jobs (2018 - Present)
Kenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and we look forward to remaining in touch as she completes her studies.
I highly recommend Kenzie for your family. May our loss...
Arna M.
Emily M.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I am an early childhood educator based in New York City. I am only available for occasional evening & weekend babysitting as I teach full time during the school year.
I graduated from Bucknell University in 2018 with an MA in education and psychology, and I recently graduated from Boston University...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She's great! Warm and caring caregiver."
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
My name is Widline, I am a certified birth and post-partum doula, a baby nurse, and a babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love outdoors, and I am a book lover. I plan child related activities to keep child engaged. I also prepare nutritious meals and encourage children to have a...
Widline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Widline was so amazing with my 2 kids. My kids loved her very much and I felt so comfortable with her. I am so happy that I came across her. She will always be my go to person when I need a hand with my babies! I highly recommend her."
Ivis M.
Yee T.
New York, NY
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Chinese Speaking, Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Nanny, Cantonese, Mandarin
5.0
(6)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare and tutoring jobs for 10 years. I am confident in my ability to interact with children. I think I'm naturally good with babies and kids, along with practical experience and relevant certifications.
I have been a playgroup facilitator and storyteller at my local public library. I...
Yee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is an extremely experienced, reliable caretaker who is very serious about her job but also very serious about having fun with the children in her care. She genuinely cares about the kids and wants them to be healthy and well-educated, but to also have a great...
Jack M.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and a graduate of Connecticut College. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families over the years. I have BLS (basic life support) certification. Additionally, have experience tutoring and babysitting kids ages 0-14. I've been living in NYC for about 1. 5 years and am working a full time job, so I am...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel immediately showed up her first day and was part of the family. She has an ease with children and a lovely demeanor with parents. Our two boys had a blast and couldn’t wait for her to babysit again. "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I'm only available for part-time work. I am a loving, caring, reliable, trustworthy, and attentive caregiver with Solid References. I have over 15+ years of caring for little ones. All of the families I have worked with have been first-time parents so I'm able to make recommendations when requested. I have a lot of experience...
Ilyse can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've had the joy of working with Ilyse as a part-time nanny for our 5 month-old son. Ilyse is dependable, professional, and so warm with my son. He adores her, and I feel confident leaving him in her hands. She communicates well with me throughout the day and...
Caroline J.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
(Looking for Part-Time or Full Time)
Hello Everyone, My name is Keren. I speak two languages English and Spanish fluent in both. I love reading. I have six to seven years of experience on babysitting and house cleaning. I am a very responsible, loving and trustworthy person. I have experience taking care of children from eight...
Keren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm not sure where to start. Keren has changed our lives. My partner and I work full time and have two small children and live in the city. Our apartment was a mess and we were overwhelmed. We found Keren on Care.com and she came over the next day and made...
Sarah T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 children, and a grandmother of a baby girl turned 7 years old in July, I took care of her full time from birth to 1 years old. My last position I took care of a infant baby boy full time but due to covid 19 they had to let me go because they moved to long island to live with their parents and there not...
Lubov can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I simply can't recommend Lisa (Lubov) highly enough. She is a compassionate, highly skilled caregiver who truly has a gift with children. She came in and immediately bonded with our 8-month-old, who is typically very anxious around strangers. Lisa was always...
Jeff W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm am a 2017 graduate from Indiana University and moved from Indianapolis, IN to New York City to pursue a career in the fashion industry following graduation. I love children and am currently seeking part time babysitting position. I am 27 years old, am the oldest of 4 children and have been a childcare provider for as long as...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is great. We've used her multiple times and she's excellent with our 18-month old. We highly recommend her and think she's great."
Benjamin P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated with my Master's in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I have 10 years of experience as an educator in schools, arts organizations, and out of school time learning spaces. I am passionate about empowering children through choice, the arts, and nature. I have 16 years of babysitting...
Ivy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ivy helped us out during a 2 week summer break for my 2 year old and she was a joy to work with! She was punctual, proactive and adored by my daughter. She took her on outings in the neighborhood every day and as they got more comfortable, drove to nearby parks to...
Annie P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2017. I moved over to NYC in 2022 and now am pursuing my master's in nursing here at Columbia University! I plan to work as a nurse in pediatrics, the NICU, or labor & delivery. I have babysat and worked as a nanny for various families for the...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kirsten was a wonderful babysitter! She was flexible, on time, responsible and so fun with the kids! I would recommend her without a doubt! Thanks, Kirsten! "
Maureen M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a strong passion for kids and teaching. I was a nanny for 9 months but unfortunately they moved away. Before that I worked as a manager in a kids toy store with an interactive experience where I loved spending time with my regular kids but was looking to transition into being a more personal, regular caretaker. I am...
Alejandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alejandra is AWESOME! She immediately bonded with my son and kept me in the loop with how things were going throughout the day. She's also super creative, smart, fun, and truly loves kids."
Abby S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a bilingual special education teacher currently working in a third grade class. I used to work at a camp for kids with special needs and volunteered with the Friendship Circle and best buddies to provide companionship for children with special needs. I also used to tutor a young boy with special needs through an after...
5.0
(3)
Hello.
My name is Norma and I'm writing to offer my services as a babysitter. As an full-time teacher and single parent to two beautiful, active, loving and respectful children (teenagers). I have a wealth of experience in taking care of babies, toddlers, young children and teenagers. I've been a school teacher for 17 years and...
Norma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Norma for over 10 years. She has helped me out on numerous occassions, watching my two children and my dogs. She is a dependable, kind, caring and simply a wonderful person. "
Tania H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nicole! I have been caring for and teaching children for 10 years. Most of my experience is in dance education, so you can guarantee lots of dance parties when I watch your kiddos.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole worked at my Hotel. She went over and above what we required. Accurate, caring, honest and loving to all of our customers."
judith M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare provider who is active and outgoing. I have worked with children of all ages and get along with them great. I enjoy doing activities with the children and don't mind cooking or cleaning. I also have my own car and a great driving record.
I usually babysit at night or on the weekends (day/date...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our time together was short, but Laura is communicative and punctual, and was sweet with our toddler daughter!"
Niina P.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kathryn and I have a genuine passion for working with children. I am currently a teacher and looking for after school work.
I have over 6 years of experience in childcare, I believe in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. I am currently a graduate...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Kat was great! Very good communication, punctual and patient with our tween!"
Catherine H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carly! I have had experience babysitting for over eight years. I have nannied full-time for a family in Georgia, and I have au paired for a family in Spain for a full summer. Additionally, I spent a full year working for a Forsyth County elementary school after school care program where I gained excellent experience with...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Carly was a great sitter for my little girl! I would not hesitate to recommend her to any family!"
Ryan J.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am the oldest of 3 girls from Portland, Oregon who loves animals, back home I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I moved to NYC in 2019 to go to Fordham University and graduated in December 2022 with a double major in economics and international political economy. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years, coached 3rd grade...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is awesome! She is very respectful and responsible. My kids loved her and I cannot recommend her enough!"
Marianne S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable caregiver and am passionate about the emotional health of children. My strengths lie with infants and toddlers, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 4 years of experience as a daycare teacher, but I have been nannying/babysitting since 2005. I love animals, so it's a plus if you have a dog or a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have the pleasure of working with Jodie as her supervisor in a licensed child care facility. She worked at our child care center mostly with infant and toddler aged children.
Working with young children can be a very challenging position to hold, and Jodie had...
Rachel C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Kenzie M.
5.0
Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and we look forward to remaining in touch as she completes her studies.
I highly recommend Kenzie for your family. May our loss be your gain!
- Arna M.
Emily M.
5.0
She's great! Warm and caring caregiver.
- Elizabeth M.
Widline V.
5.0
Widline was so amazing with my 2 kids. My kids loved her very much and I felt so comfortable with her. I am so happy that I came across her. She will always be my go to person when I need a hand with my babies! I highly recommend her.
- Ivis M.
Yee T.
5.0
She is an extremely experienced, reliable caretaker who is very serious about her job but also very serious about having fun with the children in her care. She genuinely cares about the kids and wants them to be healthy and well-educated, but to also have a great time growing up. I trust her fully...
- Jack M.
Rachel K.
5.0
Rachel was fantastic with my 2 1/2 year old VERY energetic son! She showed up and within minutes was building blocks, reading books, and keeping up with him. She was able to navigate bedtime with ease! She was incredibly professional, punctual, and all around a huge help!
- Alexis C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New York, NY:
How can I find a New York babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New York, 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 7,154 babysitters in New York, 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 New York, NY?
The average rate for New York, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.10 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 New York, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New York, 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 New York, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,935 reviews of the 7,154 listed babysitters.