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7,087 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Everyone is born with a purpose and I truly believe God put me on this planet to help and take care of the people around me. I have always had a caring heart for others so babysitting came to me natural. I was the older sister of the bunch so I have always stayed home and watched my siblings. I have previously worked at a...
Zoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Zoria is very reliable and flexible. Perfect babysitter!"
Franca Z.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Lissa, I have worked with kids for the past 10 years as a baby sitter, camp counselor, and live-in caretaker.
I have taught art classes, supervised sleepovers and overnight trips, escorted play dates groups around this busy city, helped with homework, and much more. I am currently working full-time as a...
Lissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Lissa has worked as a camp counselor at our summer camp for the past 3 summers. I also knew her as a camper. She is fun and attentive and I would trust her with my children any day!"
Ginger C.
5.0
(2)
I taught Algebra I (9th grade) for 3 years in Missouri. I am currently in the process of moving and will be staying in Pennsylvania for a few months. I've worked with kids newborn and up. We walk to the park, play board games, play outside, and take naps. I make lunch or dinner if needed, and do anything to make it a fun time. I...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and I have a lot of patience. I work at an elementary school as an aide and I'm in a graduate program to become a certified teacher. Additionally, I cared for one 9-year-old boy for the 22/23 school year. I love helping with crafts, and I am great at coming up with ideas for educational and interesting projects. I'm...
Juliette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliette watched our three year old twins at our home. She has a friendly and calm demeanor with our kids and even brought arts and crafts for them. They could not stop talking about Juliette and we have hired her to come back a few times already. She is punctual,...
Beatrice M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anissa! Over the past 10 years I have had the joy of helping many families look after their little ones. I have nannied for 15+ families, with the longest duration being 2 years and the shortest being 3 months, and have been babysitting since I was in high school. I have provided after school transportation,...
Anissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anissa watched my 7month old baby boy in my hotel room while I attended a wedding in Katy, TX that was states away from my home in MA. This was the first time I trusted a stranger to watch O. and instantly felt comfortable upon Anissa's arrival. She loved and...
Allison 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is truly the ideal babysitter/caregiver and has been absolutely phenomenal with our 7-month-old (started with him when he was just 5 months). She completely put my nerves at ease the first time we met, and continues to impress me with her maturity and...
Care member
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and...
Elizabeth R.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I'm a recent college graduate and I've recently moved to the NYC Area. I'm looking for babysitting/nannying job(s) and have plenty of experience with children and childcare.
I've babysat for numerous different families, ages ranging from newborn to early teenagers. All families have been very pleased with my level...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is great!!
She is attentive with the kids and they always had a great time when she would babysit for them. I would highly recommend her!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jubalee, and I'm a 20-year-old college student I go to Marymount university I'm in my third year for finance and international business. I have three years of babysitting experience. As a parent, you want nothing more than a responsible and caring caregiver for your child. Not only am I passionate about...
Jubalee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Interacted very well with our boys and the dog! Was very punctual, and very friendly! Great Sitter!"
Kyle S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rebecca and I have over 10 years of babysitting and pet-sitting experience. I have worked with children from ages 6 months to 12 years old. As for pets, I have the most experience with dogs and cats. I absolutely adore animals and children, and believe strongly in incorporating play into all sitting work. I am an...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was an absolute delight. Our kids would ask when they could see her again after the few times we had her watch the kids."
Michael L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and dedicated person who moved to New York City to pursue acting. For the past 13 years, I have worked with children consistently as a babysitter, daycare employee, after-school teacher, or a theatre teacher. I adore working with children and helping them grow while I am involved in their lives!
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I worked with and supervised Jodie when she worked in the nursery at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jodie interacted really well with the children, ages 6 months through 5 years old. She engaged them with age appropriate activities and...
Judi K.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Kat was great! Very good communication, punctual and patient with our tween!"
Catherine H.
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.
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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.
Zoria B.
5.0
Zoria is very reliable and flexible. Perfect babysitter!
- Franca Z.
Lissa B.
5.0
Lissa is a joy and wonderful with our kids. Her creativity, kindness and patience really shine. She is also calm and patient. We can't recommend her highly enough.
- Sarah 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 7,087 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 $21.13 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 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 2,060 reviews of the 7,087 listed babysitters.