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293 babysitters are listed in Syracuse, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Syracuse, NY
Mona H.
Syracuse, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For Full-time Job. 10+ Years Of Experience With All Ages.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mona I've been caring for children for a long time (15+yrs) ages range from newborns to teens my experiences include my 7 kids that I've raised I'm a very patient person I love kids I'd like to think I have a nice personality easy to get along with and I take pride in what I do... my kids would be a perfect example as...
Mona can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mona is absolutely wonderful! Mona cared for my two toddlers and they loved her and took to her so naturally. This was my first time away from the girls and I was a bit apprehensive, but Mona put any fear or doubt I had to rest. She is incredibly kind and...
Belinda A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a sophomore at Syracuse University home doing online school. I am a dancer. I began babysitting when I was 12 and have watched kids ever since!
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hayden is a blessing! She has been flexible given our crazy schedule, is super friendly and our boys love her! She interacts and plays with our 9 & 11 yo instead of just "watching" them as others have done in the past. Always smiling and VERY caring! We are...
Shannon K.
5.0
(2)
Hi. My name is Sarah. To me, children are so precious. I have none of my own but I love being a nanny. It gives me an opportunity to have a share in giving little ones the love and attention necessary for them to become well balanced adults.
I have been a nanny since 2020. Before that I worked in a daycare for 2 years. I'm...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was very professional, calm and extra gentle with our little girl. She always had fun activities planned for her and required very little supervision or directions."
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently a preschool teacher at RECC at temple Adath and Studying to become a postpartum doula! I love working with infants and children and being part of the growing process in their early developmental years. I have been working with children for almost a decade and cannot see myself doing anything else.
Looking for a...
Destynee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Destynee is good with children. She is great at entertaining them and keeping them occupied. She was raised with a Down Syndrome child, and always showed a great amount of patience with him. I would highly recommend her."
Peggy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently unavailable, I just recently had a baby boy and am on maternity leave.
My name is Ali and I'm 23 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages! Im currently a junior at finishing my bachelors degree in elementary education and currently have my associates degree. I'm very reliable and have my...
Ali can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting part time since I was 14 and nannying full time for the past 5 years. I was in San Diego, CA for 3 of them, but since moved back to Syracuse, NY where I've continued nannying. I have experience watching children ages newborn to 7 years old. I have the most experience with babies and toddlers. I love caring...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would send me updates with pictures from time to time. Will definitely hire her again!"
Miranda M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of three, ages 6, 4 and 11 months! I love being a mama and have been babysitting with my kids since my first child was an infant.
The past few families I've cared for have come to my home, but I am also available for date night care as well (at your house or mine).
We have a large backyard with a swing set, a picnic...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I've known Andrea for well over a decade. She is by far the kindest and most honest person I know. She is immaculate, punctual, and assertive. I can't recommend her enough. My daughter loves her and is always excited to her!!"
Hannah A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have a four almost 5-year-old niece who I have helped taken care of since she was born. I also occasionally babysit 4-year-old twins who I have babysat since they were 1. I like kids and enjoy watching them grow and experience life.
Madisyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madisyn does a very great job baby sitting my 4 year old.She has been watching her since she was born.Madisyn is very attentive, thoughtful , timely, & creative which were some of the many beautiful traits about her."
Care member
Kaitlyn F.
Syracuse, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I recently moved to NMB and am seeking occasional jobs throughout the month of September. Starting October I will only be available some evenings and occasional weekends.
I have over 16 years of experience working with children ranging from newborns to 14. I love doing crafts, doing puzzles, reading and going...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn is a phenomenal provider! She worked with our family for two years, caring for our son between 2-4 years old. Punctual, professional, and genuinely caring, Kaitlyn is a compassionate nanny and educator: she and our son regularly played outside, did puzzles...
Erika H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sherita. I am a certified nursing assistant. I have worked as a CNA for 15 years, and I also have 10 years of experience in private duty home care. I have worked in nursing homes, and have worked with all kinds of individuals with all different types of disabilities. in 2021 I took a leap of faith and opened a...
Sherita can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sherita helped us with dad's care (dementia) for the past 6 months. Sherita is a wonderful, caring, dependable care giver. Her experience and skills are excellent and she had great ideas to improve dad's care. She was flexible and was always willing to help out...
Lisa D.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jude - a real-life, Irish-American Mary Poppins with a funny accent. My husband is a Colonel in the military - we moved to Anchorage a year ago - and I have a 25-year-old daughter who has just finished her 2nd Master's Degree in London, England. I absolutely adore children, I'm lots of fun, really kind, stable,...
Jude can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jude is an extraordinary caregiver for our nearly three-year-old son. She is everything we want and need in a caregiver: loving and thoughtful; experienced and competent; creative and interesting; and mature and patient. With every encounter, she surprises and...
Jessica G.
Aliya C.
Syracuse, NY
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of Le Moyne College. My degree is in psychology and visual art with some coursework in early childhood education and ASL.
I'm passionate about safe, productive, and valuable childcare. I have over three years of experience in childcare in a variety of settings including private childcare, day care,...
Aliya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Meghan and I am currently a primary teacher at a local district. I've obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, and am currently working on my Master's to provide English as a New Language service to students. This experience has helped me to create an enriching environment and a strong rapport between...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Meghan blew us away when she babysat for our 2 year old son. We had her watch him part-time, a few days a week. Not only did she put our minds at ease the second we met her at her interview with us, but we never worried when we left our son with her because of how...
Sarah L.
Makaela R.
Syracuse, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Makaela and I am reliable, fun, and organized care giver! I just recently moved to the area to attend graduate school and am looking to make a little extra money. I have 12/13 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so over...
Makaela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makaela is a clear communicator and punctual, and most importantly was beloved almost immediately by my shy toddler. We look forward to working with her again soon!"
Lauren P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica! I have been working in childcare for nearly 20 years. I am a certified teacher for children from birth through 6th grade and as a library media specialist. I am finishing my 8th year as a school librarian. I am Red Cross certified in pediatric first aid and CPR.
I enjoy being active with children- going...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was wonderful; we couldn't have asked for a more caring, intuitive, and loving person to mind our 9-month-old. Jessica was hands-on with our baby and followed all our care instructions. I would highly recommend Jessica and will be booking Jessica when we...
Myles H.
Michelle N.
Syracuse, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 20+ Years Experience With Infants, Children, & Elders Seeking Weekday Position.
5.0
(2)
I started my care career early, when I began babysitting at age 11! I've cared for all age groups, including those with a variety of special needs and disabilities, as an HHA while in Nursing school, and then as an RN for most of my adult life.
Now that I have a toddler of my own with special needs, I have put my Nursing...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is a very kind, compassionate and caring individual. She is trustworthy and highly focused on the quality of her work. I would not hesitate to hire her for any job in a caring profession."
LINDA N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am married with a baby girl born in July 2018. I've been watching children since high school which ranged from babysitting children of all ages to teaching a summer riding camp for a couple of years with children 4-12 years old.
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina has been sitting for us for over a year now. She is extremely reliable and is great with our kids. She goes above and beyond and is always helping out with things like laundry and picking up the house. We are grateful to have found such a wonderful...
Liz C.
Beatrice B.
Syracuse, NY
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bea, and as the fourth out of six kids, my experience with childcare started with caring for my younger brothers. Since then, I have gained extensive experience caring for infants and children of families found through both personal connections and Care. com. I have always loved spending time with children, and...
Beatrice can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Beatrice! She is kind, loving, creative, fun loving and just the sweetest Nanny we ever could've wished for. She was the perfect caretaker for our son, and worked with us from C. being 4 months through almost 2 years old....
Kristen B.
Bella S.
Syracuse, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I Would Describe Myself As A Caregiver Who Is Compassionate, Creative, Loving And Punctual.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Bella and I am 22 years old. I am currently working full-time 7:30am-4 p.m. M-F, and am only available on evenings or weekends. I am looking for a family in the Baldwinsville area that needs limited/part-time help which works with my schedule. I love children and have experience babysitting for friends and...
Bella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bella was so nice and professional from the very first meeting we had. She gave me the impression of being very comfortable with children, very informed, and so calm and collected.
As soon as she met our family I instantly knew she was a great fit, and she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am an experienced childcare provider with a diverse background in early childhood education and professional nannying. Having spent six years as a preschool and middle school teacher, as well as two years as a nanny in NYC, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages. My approach to childcare is...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have worked with Caitlin in a preschool setting, hired her to babysit my own three children on multiple occasions, and she has become a good friend. I would highly recommend her for babysitting. She takes great care of my kids, and we all love having her."
Ashley K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Syracuse, NY
Mona H.
5.0
Mona was one of the best people I have ever hired. My kids loved her and she treated them as if they were her own. She constantly would come up with daily activities for them to do. She would do things around the house that wasn't part of the job description just because she knew it would lighten...
- Melissa H.
Hayden H.
5.0
Hayden is a blessing! She has been flexible given our crazy schedule, is super friendly and our boys love her! She interacts and plays with our 9 & 11 yo instead of just "watching" them as others have done in the past. Always smiling and VERY caring! We are thankful to have found her!
- Shannon K.
Sarah E.
5.0
Sarah was very professional, calm and extra gentle with our little girl. She always had fun activities planned for her and required very little supervision or directions.
- Care member
Destynee R.
5.0
Destynee has been our family's nanny for six months and was a teaching assistant in our preschooler's classroom before that. She's an incredibly creative caregiver. She brought her own easels and canvases for the kids to paint, made paper dolls for our preschooler, introduced the baby to classical...
- Virgie T.
Kelly M.
5.0
We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would send me updates with pictures from time to time. Will definitely hire her again!
- Miranda M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Syracuse, NY:
How can I find a Syracuse babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Syracuse, 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 293 babysitters in Syracuse, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Syracuse, NY?
The average rate for Syracuse, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.10 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 Syracuse, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Syracuse, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews of the 293 listed babysitters.