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98 babysitters are listed in Valley Stream, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Valley Stream, NY
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been a Teacher for the past 9 years and a Tutor for the past 11 years. In addition to this, I have been a: Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Teacher, After School Program Assistant Teacher, After School Program Teacher and super-involved Aunt of 5 young children. I am: caring, creative, detail-oriented,...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hemwattie S.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Job.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Hemwattie, For the past 12 years I have been a stay at home mom to my very handsome and intelligent son. While caring for my son over the years I have babysit many children from infants, toddlers to teenagers. I have a good 12 years of experience. I am a loving, caring, kindhearted, fun, loyal, trustworthy,...
Hemwattie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Hemwattie (Diane) was a wonderful nanny to our two sons, 4 and 2 years old. She is caring, dependable, and trustworthy. She took our kids to classes, did school pick up, attended to the kids' lunch, cooked dinner and was a sunny, warm personality in our house. She...
Tesalia B.
5.0
(3)
My name is India. I'm married with 3 kids and 4 grandkids. I worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years in an office setting. I have learned a lot over the years. The most important to me is the care for our seniors or just anyone, that doesn't have someone or has family who lives in another state. I'm caring, dependable,...
India can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I cannot thank India enough for stepping in and providing care to my 82 yr. old mom . My mom was living alone in her own home in East Rockaway, NY . I live in Florida and when my mom was no longer able to properly maintain her home , or do certain personal hygiene...
Sue B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as babysitter for 20+ years, I enjoy helping people with their needs and learn from their knowledge, my life as a babysitter it has been full of joy and good experiences. I provide children's the best care, I'm trustworthy, self motivated, serious, conscious, patient, punctual, honest, willing to help with...
Lucretia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Have known Mirna for sometime. She is a loving and wonderful person who goes out of her way to ensure her clients are well taken care of and always pleased with her services.
I have referred her to a number of people over the years and everyone says the same...
Erik P.
Lucretia E.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver With Past Experience and Excellent References Looking for a Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience being an elderly caregiver has been marvelous. I'm passionate working with elderly people, I have worked for 10+ years with my last patient who recently past away. I provide him with personal care, skin care, massage, incontinence care, doctor's appointments, medication prompting, cooking, laundry, running errands...
Lucretia can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much."
Jennifer A.
Desiree L.
Valley Stream, NY
$21-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After local babysittting since I was 14, I worked as a daycare assistant, then nanny, working with children from 3 weeks to 3 years old. My responsibilities included: keeping infants on a regular sleep schedule, providing a sound and structured day for infants and toddlers, and increasing toddlers' cognitive functions through...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Desiree is very dependable and my son loved her! She is like family at this point! She is trustworthy and very reliable."
Ray C.
Jaely M.
Valley Stream, NY
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Jaely, I am a 20-year-old native New Yorker. I come from a big family and that has given me the opportunity to be able to to relate to children of all age ranges . I am experienced with special needs children as well. I am willing to do light housekeeping and grocery shop. I'm very hard working and when given a...
Jaely can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jaely is an amazing care giver. She goes above and beyond to make sure my children are safe, comfortable and happy during her time with her. I absolutely recommend her to any family. "
Leslie M.
5.0
(2)
I am the oldest sibling of four. I've always been a tutor and babysitter to younger children. We usually sit down together and do our homework together, me aiding them whenever needed. I am the daughter of a Columbia grad AP Chemistry and AP Physics teacher. I also skipped a grade, 1st grade. In addition to that, I am ahead in...
5.0
"Lavannia is a very effective and helpful tutor. She helped our boy gaining confidence with his 10th Grade Spanish lessons by creating a very helpful engagement and learning environment. She tutored smartly and helped our boy gaining confidence in the subject. "
Subinay N.
Marleny R.
Valley Stream, NY
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I have been a babysitter for more than 13 years. I have experience with infants and toddlers.
I am a mature, responsible, kind, honest, sweet, dedicated, funny and punctual babysitter. The most important thing for me is that the children be happy and safe with me all the time.
Please contact me if you are...
Marleny can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Marleny took care of our baby beginning when he was 3 months old. She is a natural with children; loving, engaging, and trustworthy. She was always on time and very dependable. We were very satisfied with her services and would highly recommend her for other...
Mia C.
5.0
(1)
I truly love children. I am a retired elementary school teacher with 40 years of experience specializing in 3-year-olds. I also have two grown daughters. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I am also an accomplished cook and offer my services in this area.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We are so lucky to have met Liz! She has seamlessly jumped into the kids routines and her experience/background has been a perfect fit for our family!"
Suzanne F.
Jessica A.
Valley Stream, NY
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am 34 years old. I have years of experience babysitting children. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Yolanda P.
Valley Stream, NY
$25-41/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Yolanda, I love working with children, I have been doing it my whole life and I would love to start working with you and your little ones! I have 9+ years of experience with children and infants, I am CPR/first aid certified, I am a licensed baby nurse, and I also have my 15 hour health and safety training. My...
Yolanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yolanda was truly a wonderful person to work with. She worked with our daughter for 4 months. Our daughter loved her! Yolanda was great at engaging with her, playing, reading, feeding, and putting her down for naps. Yolanda was also very consistent in taking our...
Denise C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Let's do fun crafts.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ashley was great with my daughter! Responsible, punctual and great fun for the kiddo, with enriching activities throughout the day. "
Alexi T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Mary. I am a down to earth woman with an easy going and upbeat personality, who is very patient and kind, nurturing and compassionate, energetic and has a sensitivity to the needs of others. I am trustworthy and reliable. I have an AS in Health Studies and am CNA & HHA certified. I cared for 4 people long term...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mary took care of both my mom and dad for about 5 months until their passing. My parents both were in their 90's both in wheelchairs. She treated them like her own parents. The moment I met Mary I felt she was a relative. She's very warm , loving, caring, and...
Anne S.
Greetings, my name is Eileen! I have experience babysitting in NYC for about four years and am very knowledgable of the city. I am a recent college graduate with a bachelor's in Journalism and Theatre. My availability is during the week, as I have a part-time job on the weekends.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When it comes to our future generation, I feel like everything they're learning is critical. While teaching, we can also make life experience fun and memorable. Learning isn't just about books & reading. It's about every day life habits, learning that everyone is different and about being brave. Children will understand their...
Beatriz can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi there. I am very patient when it comes to working with others, especially kids. I have worked at the Long Island Children's Museum from October 2018 to now. I have quite a bit on non-paid experience. I have volunteered at an after school program when I was 14 years old. I assisted kids between the ages of 5-12 years old with...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore children. For me taking care of kids doesn't feel like work. I love taking care of them and putting smiles on their faces. I someday hope to have kids of my own. That would be my greatest accomplishment.
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I've been working for the Department Of Education for the past 7 years as a teachers assistant. I've worked with 3k- High school. before becoming a teachers assistant, I've worked at many after school programs and summer camps as a youth counselor....
Yalanda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'd describe my personality as warm, kind hearted, and genuine
I like working with kids because they are sweetest and fun loving beings that see the most excitement in the smallest things.
I'm looking for a job that is part time and close to Valley Stream. I prefer to work with a maximum of 2 children.
I started working...
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valley Stream, NY
Hemwattie S.
5.0
Hemwattie (Diane) has been an exceptional addition to our family. We welcomed her to care for our 4 month old son and 2 1/2 year old daughter full-time. She stepped right in and supported us with every part of the household from sleep training with our infant to potty training with our toddler....
- Sharon D.
India D.
5.0
India is a very responsible caring person. She is also a wonderful mother and wife.
She worked under me at a previous employer and was an asset to our team.
Always willing to go the extra mile. She was liked by all patients and team members.
- Denise L.
Lucretia E.
5.0
Have known Mirna for sometime. She is a loving and wonderful person who goes out of her way to ensure her clients are well taken care of and always pleased with her services.
I have referred her to a number of people over the years and everyone says the same about her. She is a pleasure to work...
- Erik P.
Lucretia E.
5.0
Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much.
- Jennifer A.
Desiree L.
5.0
Desiree is very dependable and my son loved her! She is like family at this point! She is trustworthy and very reliable.
- Ray C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Valley Stream, NY:
How can I find a Valley Stream babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Valley Stream, 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 98 babysitters in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, NY?
The average rate for Valley Stream, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.81 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 Valley Stream, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Valley Stream, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 98 listed babysitters.