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4,289 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a full time caregiver I have 13 years of child care experience - working with newborns, toddlers, and school-age children, boys and girls. My duties consist of bringing children to and from school, diaper changing, belly time, reading and play time with infants, play time with all ages, scheduling play dates, assisting with...
Mary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"From the moment I met Mary I knew she'd be the perfect fit for our family, and it's been an absolute joy to have her with us. I hate to part with her, but we are moving out of the city. Mary goes out of her way to make sure both children are happy and entertained...
Sarah Y.
5.0
(6)
My name is Shernell and I am a 45-year-old woman with 10+ yrs experience caring for children newborns to 12yrs old. I am always, bubbly and energetic. I live in the Journal Square, Jersey City area, commuting is no problem. I can assure you that your child will be in
great care under my supervision.
I am a certified fitness...
Shernell can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She is as authentic as they come. She is conscientious and strives to bring happiness and joy to your little one (s). She is diligent and makes every effort to meet their physical, mental, nutritional and emotional needs (just to name a few). She will be an asset...
Ann G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years experience babysitting for a lovely girl who is 14 years old now. I have given her lots of attention, prepared meals for her, taken her to the park, etc., helped her with homework, played with her, cleaned up after her and much more. I had lots of fun doing it! I love children! My experience started...
Sindy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then she transitioned to an assisted living facility. Sindy was with us for the entire journey. M. always saw...
Mary C.
Meagan S.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Meagan: FUNKY Artistic Babysitter *Honest, *Entertaining And *Adaptable
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meagan and I have 15 years of childcare experience. I am a fun and loyal babysitter with an ENORMOUS love for children. Having five young nieces of my own, I'm very familiar with caring for babies and having a funky cool time with toddlers and pre-teens. You will find me to be honest and extremely trustworthy. I have...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meagan babysat for us a few times over the summer! Our girls loved her and she was always punctual and reliable. We hope to use her again when she returns from school."
Eiszel L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Megan! I recently graduated from the University of Maryland and am currently looking for a full time position. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, from working as a sleep-away camp counselor, to babysitting and part time nannying. I have experience caring for children of all ages, as young as two months,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is very friendly and very dependable. You can rely on her for a handful of things and know that she will complete them with an extra effort."
Katherine M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I think it is important for children to have positive role models in their lives, and I want to be one for your children! I enjoy spending time with kids and listening to what they have to say. I also enjoy teaching them new things, and ensuring that they are being safe and having fun! I currently live in Brooklyn, NY. I have...
Honor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Honor is a wonderful, intelligent, caring and trustworthy person. She was an outstanding caregiver to our son, and often to his friends! We were very sad to see her move away, as we would have been delighted to keep her with our family until our son grew up. I...
Leah Y.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rosalyn. I reside in Brooklyn. I have provided care to children for the past 10 years, ages newborn to 6 years old. I have taken care of children part-time and full-time. I've provided care for children at my home as well at theirs. I assist them with feeding, dressing, bathing and toileting needs. I am organized...
Rosalyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosalyn was a very sweet and wonderful sitter for my 6 week old newborn. This was my first time having someone watch my newborn, and you can imagine how nervous that might make you. Rosalyn was amazing, attentive and took very good care of my little girl. I highly...
Shelly D.
5.0
(3)
I am from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I received my BFA in painting and drawing from LSU. I've been teaching visual art for children with the Arts Council of Baton Rouge for over 7 yrs. I also was the Art teacher for Ascension Elementary/High school for a year.
I am adventurous, funny and loving. I have a big heart and work hard....
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"We were blessed to have Catherine watch our baby girl. Leaving your child with someone else is always stressful, but with Catherine I never worried. She was always coming up with new games/activities that my little one loved to play. She was always on time and...
Kathryn R.
Elena B.
Brooklyn, NY
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny/ Babysitter Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have lived in New York for 22 years, most of them working with children of all ages, from newborns to 12-year-olds. I have a background in education having worked as a teacher for international college students for many years. I am also a mother of a son who was born here, and grew up here, having also graduated from one of...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were super lucky to find Lena when our son was just 1.5 months old. She worked with us full time for several months. She quickly established routines with him, which made our time with him on weekends, etc. much more enjoyable. She's very warm, nurturing, and...
Kate C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Jamaica and find myself always returning. I enjoy the many outdoor activities living there provides mountain bike riding and hiking. I consider myself very outdoorsy and think it's important to take advantage of this beautiful world. This led me to attend Medgar Evers College as a bio major with human...
Keri-ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keri-Ann has been caring for our then year and a half twin girls. She has been with us for a period of 5 years.
Keri-Ann always came to our home on time, cheerful and ready to engage the children with creative art, dramatic play and other enriching activities. She...
Karen J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I conducted and assisted with light cooking, I can pick up/drop Off from school/summer camp, play dates, and library/museum/zoo visits. I am punctual, reliable, very outgoing, and energetic. I am a college graduate and I enjoy taking care of kids because I love teaching and nurturing.
Amanda Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda cared for our daughter for nearly 2 years before we left NYC. She's exceptional! Any family would be so lucky to have her. She's been the best nanny and such an attentive, Caring and very much part of our family"
Amanda M.
Heather C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Brooklyn Part-Time Babysitter For Date Nights/Weekend Help!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Kids have always had a special place in my heart and I was lucky enough to learn this from a young age. I started out watching my younger siblings, cousins, and neighbors. I believe that having been surrounded by kids at that stage of my life made me a more patient, empathetic, and well-rounded adult. I've worked as a nanny in...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough about Heather. She has taken care of our two-year-old daughter for the past month, five days a week, about 6-8 hours a day. Our daughter absolutely loves her and always talks about how much fun she has with Heather. Heather also...
Sarah D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shea, I am 26 years old. I am available for date nights, weekends, and the occasional overnight for babysitting. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager and nannied all through-out college. I have many nieces and nephews, including a set of twins! These past three years I have been a nanny for three...
Janice can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She relates very well to kids, and as a result is able to motivate them to do things they might not want to do, and console them when things don't go their way.
She is organized. She has a new, clean, reliable car. She is also very good at communicating the...
John H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My past experience includes working as a camp counselor, one to one aide, behavior specialist and I am currently a full time job coach at a school for kids with autism. I am passionate, patient, caring, kind and I love to have fun!
Annabel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
4.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Alyssa and I just moved to Stamford from NYC. I have five years of experience being a childcare provider, and most recently I was working with a family for three years, caring for their young son and daughter back in New York. During this time I grew to become a trusted and reliable member of the family,...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Alyssa is a very responsible person. She take her job very serious. She is loving and caring and took good care of my child. "
Mary C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sophia, and I am a 22-year-old living in Brooklyn, NY. This past May I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B. A in psychology and theater, with a focus on theatrical learning and play.
One month after graduating, I began nannying (who I met through care. com), a mom in Fort Greene. During my time...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful! Great with babies, responsible, and easy to work with. Our son loves her :)"
Care member
Emma F.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Passion For Guiding Children To Be Their Best Selves
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emma and I'm an early childhood educator. For the last three years I've worked with 3- and 4-year-olds in a Reggio Emilia-based child-led preschool program with an emphasis on Jewish traditions. I also have 10+ years babysitting and nannying experiencing with children from infancy to middle school. I have a...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Lily and I'm a 24-year-old student getting my Master's in Social Work and currently living in Brooklyn. I absolutely love working with children with all backgrounds, abilities, and age groups. I'm excited to meet a new family for a consistent Monday and/or Tuesday arrangement. I am moving on from my full-time...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily helped take care of our 3 year old and 6 month old. She was extremely responsible, engaging and had calm/positive energy to help with the chaos of having two little kiddos. She will be a fantastic option to help take care of your children. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been working with children in some capacity since I was a teenager. My first job as a teen was babysitting neighborhood kids, and I continued to nanny and babysit throughout college. I transitioned into Early Childhood Education for 3 years and taught preschool and kindergarten aged kids at a Montessori school....
Samia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Being a first time mother, trusting a literal stranger with your child is no easy matter. Spring of 2018 I embarked on a journey into the world of online babysitting for my child A. I employed in the course of about 4 weeks 3-5 different sitters for short visits...
Erica C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Mary D.
5.0
Mary babysat our 3-month old girl while my husband and I went out on a date night. This was our first time leaving the baby and we were a bit anxious, but Mary put us at ease. It was easy to communicate with her from the start as she was very responsive to messages and we talked over Zoom. Mary...
- Iskra K.
Shernell C.
5.0
She is wonderful with kids.
She's very energetic.
She has the kid magnet that all the kids love her. She's very reliable.
- Cynthia G.
Sindy C.
5.0
Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then she transitioned to an assisted living facility. Sindy was with us for the entire journey. M. always saw Sindy as a friend, and vice...
- Mary C.
Meagan S.
5.0
Meagan babysat for us a few times over the summer! Our girls loved her and she was always punctual and reliable. We hope to use her again when she returns from school.
- Eiszel L.
Megan M.
5.0
Megan is very friendly and very dependable. You can rely on her for a handful of things and know that she will complete them with an extra effort.
- Katherine M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY:
How can I find a Brooklyn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brooklyn, 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 4,289 babysitters in Brooklyn, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Brooklyn, NY?
The average rate for Brooklyn, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.98 per hour as of June 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 Brooklyn, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,563 reviews of the 4,289 listed babysitters.