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220 babysitters are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY
Lauren K.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Some Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hi everyone! I currently work for Hudson Valley Credit Union. I'm mainly looking to babysit for date nights and/or occasional weekends. I'm also comfortable with taking care of pets if need be. I'm fully vaccinated against covid-19, and am more than happy to provide proof. :)
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Lauren for two separate date nights. She was absolutely lovely. My husband, kids, and I moved to a different state so unfortunately, we were unable to use Lauren any longer. She was so sweet and great with the kids!
Marissa H.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marisela , I born Los Angeles. 10 years I living at Poughkeepsie . I have different jobs experienced, unfortunately I cannot work normal jobs right now because I'm mother of 4 girls .
"I am an experienced house cleaner
Vacuum - Mop - dusting - bathroom - kitchen - window washing and more. (office, daycare,...
Marisela can also help with: Dusting, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
Recent review:
5.0
I was very pleased with Marisela. She came to see the job opportunity prior to starting the work so both of us knew what to expect. She brought her own supplies and equipment and gave me a price that was very good for what I wanted her to do. She worked hard....
Donna T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A babysitter/ Nanny with 8 years experience responsible puntual and seriously consistent of take care my responsibility appropriate
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Liliana was by far the top best Nanny I have ever hired. Unfortunately she had to leave her very important role as our Son's Nanny due to her family matters. Liliana was always patient, loving, punctual and was always effective. She was active with our son while...
Brenda H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience as an assistant teacher/ helper. I am a psychology major. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, pick ups and drop offs to school if necessary. All the kids love me because I am fun and they are always safe and comfortable with me. I am a caring person and I jus love kids and love...
Latoya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Recent review:
5.0
Latoya is an expert baby-whisperer and an absolute delight to work with. I feel lucky to have her watching my child!
Mary Ellen I.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children and my compassionate nature and friendly personality makes me get along with them in no time. I am able to keep children happy and this quality makes me happy too. I enjoy developing kids emotionally, socially and physically, which is the main reason why I want this job. It's fun to manage and grow-up children.
Alisa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
She is caring & friendly person, she love kids. I would hire her again if need to, my experience with her is very good.
Noor Q.
Kathleen A.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kittie and I live in Poughkeepsie with my husband and two children. I am a dependable, caring, patient and fun-loving mom of two kids aged 11 & 15. With over 25 years of childcare experience-during high school, college, a number of years as a live-in nanny and now raising my own school age children, you can be...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Kittie to help me with my new born and first grader and also some household work. She is great with kids and very efficient. She is very nice to talk too and I was able to get some parenting idea from her. I would definitely hire her again.
Nandita M.
Gilda C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Lifetime Experience! I have been taking care babies 4 months old to toddlers for the past five years. I'm loving every minute. I was born with the gift to love kids. I started sitting babies and toddlers in my teens. I love kids so much that I adopted 2 of my own. I'm a loving grandmother full of energy, excellent health, and...
Gilda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Gilda (who goes by her middle name!) was with our family for more than a year, watching our baby as he grew into a toddler. She helped him learn manners and instilled in him a real love of Italian food! She was like a member of our family, and our son called her...
Anne M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angie and I am a bilingual English/Spanish childcare provider for 12 years. Some of the qualities that I consider as strengths are taking initiative, being a creative and spontaneous problem solver in helping children overcome their obstacles. My energy and optimism helps me find different solutions or methods...
Angie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Angie has lovingly taken care of our children for the past five years. 5 year old, 3 year old and almost 1 year old. She is a part of our family! She's loved our kids like her own and has known them since they were all new babies. She shows up on time, keeps kids...
Elizabeth S.
Alyssa M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
Here is a little about me, I have 10years of experience working with children ages infant to school age. I recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Communications and come March 2024 I will begin the CDA credential program. My overall goal is to combine my two passions of strategic coordination and...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Very professional and easy to work worth!
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I currently work M-F 8:30-4:30 as a therapist and have availability during weekday evenings and weekends. In addition to childcare, I would love to find a family who need weekly help with household tasks such as meal prep, laundry, organizing, etc. I am fully vaccinated.
Before moving back to Dutchess County for my new job as a...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Emma is the absolute best. She is extremely reliable, caring, patient, trustworthy and an all around amazing person. She has helped my family for almost 2 years and has always gone above and beyond. My son and daughter both adore her. Consider yourself lucky if you...
Christine G.
Jamie B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi beautiful families!
I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York.
I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for him from age 7 months-10 months. We would have kept her on but she was pregnant with a baby of her own. Jamie is...
Alexa M.
Grace A.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Grace! I am and EMT and CPR/AED certified. I've been babysitting on a off for about 2 years. I love to read, do arts and crafts, play games, and build legos! I can help with homework, cooking, and household chores.
Recent review:
5.0
Grace was great! She confirmed on short notice, was on time and very hands on and attentive to our 9 Mo old. I would hire Grace again!
Kate G.
5.0
(1)
I currently work M-F 8:30-4:30 as a therapist and have availability during weekday evenings and weekends. I would love to find some families who need weekly help with household tasks such as meal prep, laundry, organizing, etc. I am also available for childcare and pet care. I am fully vaccinated and only comfortable being in...
Emma can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Victoria, I am a college student. My degree will be in Early Childhood/Childhood Education! I have my own reliable transportation. I do not smoke. I am also extremely comfortable with pets!
Working with children brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I find great satisfaction in fostering their curiosity,...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauren, and I am an experienced teacher and nanny. I have taught infants- fourth grade and have a passion for childcare. I am looking for some part time work and occasional babysitting.
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Great care! Came on time and was great with both of my kids!
Care member
Jessica R.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full-Time Job Available On Weekends When Requested.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider, I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors and creativity/art with kids. I have over 10 years of experience including babysitting, pre-school teaching and most recently a toddler teacher class of 10 children. I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. I am an...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica was by far the best child care provider & housekeeper I have had. She was very respectful and thorough. She made a schedule for my baby that helped him transition smoothly into her care. Jessica is always on top of things, always organized and most of all...
Nala K.
5.0
(1)
Available for date nights!
My name is Michelle. I have an Associate Degree in Childhood Education and a Bachelors in Early Childhood Studies with a concentration in English.
I have over 10 years of experience in working with children. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I enjoy photography, dancing, reading, yoga, hiking and...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Any Caroline C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Anny. I've been working with kids since 2018, when I came to US as an Au Pair. Lived in Armonk for 2 years. Back home I'm a pharmacist.
Currently I'm working as an Account Manager for a US company in Portugal.
I have a little girl, her name is A is she just turned 1 yo. The process of finding a good caregiver is...
Any Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Any is truly one of the sweetest nannies we've ever worked with. Within minutes of meeting our little one it was clear that she could be sweet and gently firm all at once. Since she's worked as a live-in before she is very experienced with all things child care...
Bryan P.
5.0
(1)
I can clean and cook. I am trying to get money to pay for college and would love a job. I am respectful and a hard worker. If I am cleaning, I am going to make sure it's not a half done job.
Acacia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
friendly clean and punctual in my workplace, I'm reliable and trustworthy
I have experience with cleaning ; (company experience for years ) happy to start!
Liliana can also help with: Oven cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY
Lauren K.
5.0
I hired Lauren for two separate date nights. She was absolutely lovely. My husband, kids, and I moved to a different state so unfortunately, we were unable to use Lauren any longer. She was so sweet and great with the kids!
- Marissa H.
Marisela H.
5.0
I was very pleased with Marisela. She came to see the job opportunity prior to starting the work so both of us knew what to expect. She brought her own supplies and equipment and gave me a price that was very good for what I wanted her to do. She worked hard. She was very nice with my family. I...
- Donna T.
Liliana E.
5.0
Liliana was by far the top best Nanny I have ever hired. Unfortunately she had to leave her very important role as our Son's Nanny due to her family matters. Liliana was always patient, loving, punctual and was always effective. She was active with our son while also providing him personal space....
- Brenda H.
Latoya G.
5.0
Latoya is an expert baby-whisperer and an absolute delight to work with. I feel lucky to have her watching my child!
- Mary Ellen I.
Alisa J.
5.0
She is caring & friendly person, she love kids. I would hire her again if need to, my experience with her is very good.
- Noor Q.
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How can I find a Poughkeepsie babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The average rate for Poughkeepsie, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.21 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 220 listed babysitters.