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Cindy K.

Melville, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
As a childcare provider and a mom of 5 children ranging 12-27, I am passionate about nurturing children's development and growth. My previous experiences motivated me to pursue a career in caregiving, and I find joy in positively impacting children's lives. Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I adapt my communication style...
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Ashley N.

I Love Making Kids Laugh And Having Fun

Melville, NY

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I was a camp counselor last year for kids with autism. This summer I am volunteering at a pre school during the week so am free to help out on nights and weekends. I am a junior at the University of San Diego majoring in psychology. I love kids and hopefully would like to go to graduate school for family therapy
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Leyna R.

Babysitting / Nanny

Melville, NY

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I've taken care of my neighbors children, an 8-year-old and a 6-year-old, the past year from beginning of senior year until I went away to school. I also have 6 younger cousins that I have taken care of plenty of times throughout my life. I just moved to Avalon of Melville and I'm having trouble finding a new babysitting job, so...
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Debra L.

Melville, NY

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I am a professional with 22 years experience. I am dedicated, reliable and trustworthy and loving and responsible. I am kind and nurturing,. The most important concern for me is their safety and well being. I want the children to feel comfortable. I place great value in education and would delighted to help them with homework or...
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Nalijah W.

Amityville, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am the oldest out of six children and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am extremely outgoing and creative, I love interacting with children. I have worked in after school for three years and I absolutely enjoyed it. In aftercare our top priority was to supervise the children. We also would help them...

Ayodele H. says "This was my first time using care.com for our childcare needs and it was a great experience. Nalijah agreed to meet in person which gave her an...

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Norma A.

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I worked in the Center Moriches Elementary school district as a teacher's aide for 10 years also babysit for family members and privately for 35 years.

James S. says "Norma cared for our two kids (7mos and 3yrs) on two occasions and was great. Her experience as a mom of 4 showed and we really appreciated her...

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Margaret K.

Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.

West Babylon, NY

3.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...

Linda D. says "She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."

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Jessica S.

Smile Spreader

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi families! I'm a well experienced and caring babysitter with a passion for creating a safe and fun environment for kiddos of all ages. I'm available for flexible hours and open to any additional help you might need around the house!

Care Member says "Jess is sweet and a fun sitter. She did a date night for us and my kids adore her. We will hire her again!"

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Crystal L.

Babysitter

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education. I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...

Care Member says "As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of...

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Robin G.

Fun Caring Loving Mom

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I am a mother of four grown children. I have a 9-month-old grandson. I ran a licensed home day care in Manhattan for five years and a licensed family day care in Long Island for 10 years. I am now offering individual care for families in need of an extremely experienced and qualified babysitter. I am very loving, reliable,...

Michelle S. says "I had to come out of state for a wedding. I needed a babysitter for my fussy 8 month old son. Robin watched him for a long evening. She was flexible,...

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Suwannee S.

Responsible, Reliable, And Sweet And Caring Babysitter With Years Of Experience.

Plainview, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello Parents. My name is Sue. I am a passionate nanny with a great amount of childcare experiences caring for children of different ages from newborns to teenagers. Having raised my own child, stepchildren, nieces and nephews, and my neighbors' children, giving me a chance to learn so much about child development. As part of...

Leaf Y. says "Best babysitter I've ever met. My son loves her and always wants her back. She is able to keep my son busy and happy whole day. I would recommend her to...

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Lisa D.

A Helping Hand!

Bellmore, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I have extensive experience caring for newborn babies and children of all ages. I strive to keep them engaged, safe, and happy. I am happy to help with homework and projects. I feel comfortable driving (picking the children up from school, taking them to after-school activities, etc). Preparation of lunches and after-school...

Kristen P. says "Lisa has been with my family for almost 3 years, since my son has been 1 (he's 3 now) and since my daughter has been born (she's 2 now). Lisa is...

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Zainab A.

Fun And Caring Sitter !

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello My name is Zainab and I have been working with children for about 8 years . I love what I do ! I work in a school as a paraprofessional and I have worked in after school programs . I am able to help students with homework and keep the children engaged with many different activities . I have an associates degree in early...

Arsalan A. says "Absolutely a great person and babysitter!"

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Stella L.

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$44/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a patient and highly reliable person with many years of experience working with new born, toddlers and young kids. I used to be a preschool teacher aide in my hometown. love children and I love babysitting. I babysit children from 0 Old months and up. I like to do crafts, play games, art drama, cook and read books with the...

Wanda Q. says "Ruth is a reliable trustworthy individual who cared for my mother for 6 months. I recommend her for any caregiver position."

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Nancy M.

Fun Sitter Great Experience!!!

Hicksville, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Many babysitting experiences with family I have been sitting for about 4 years now. I've worked with different families as well as my own I've also worked retail at justice where I would interact with kids all the time as well . I love pets and am very precautious I've had experience with all ages from infants to elementary I...

Alison T. says "She's very responsible Nancy babysat my children last year until I became A stay at home mom. The kids loved her She's A trustworthy babysitter and was...

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Laura E.

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Joyce R.

PT/FT Caregiver, Companion Available

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been working around children for about 17 years. I started working as a lunch lady in public schools. Then I moved on to an after school program for children. Afterwards, I moved on to childcare for the ages infant to prekindergarten at a daycare. Most recently, I am now at another daycare as a 3-year-old teacher's aide....

Jessica W. says "I am a part of Joyce's family and I also worked with her. She is a very reliable and dependable woman. She is a pleasure to work with and works amazingly...

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Jessica C.

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am comfortable working with kids and pets of all age groups and backgrounds. I am responsible, friendly, and playful, but I also know when it's time to be more firm, especially when it comes to ensuring a safe environment. When I was young, my mother worked as a professional nanny, so I have been around kids my whole life. I...

Kelsey W. says "Jessica was amazing! She feed my cat for 4 days while I was on a trip. She had impeccable communication throughout and even made sure to take the time to...

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Sydney K.

Massapequa Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and It has been so rewarding. It has not only taught me responsibility, but it has taught me how to be a better person. I have grown up around children my whole life and have been lucky enough to have a relationship with these families for the years to follow!

Rachel O. says "Sydney was a life saver when I went back to work and was on daycare wait lists. Sydney watched our daughter from 6-9 months old until she finally got...

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Molly G.

Available As A Full-Time Caregiver

Northport, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience as an occasional babysitter. I worked as a camp counselor for 6 years and during that time I worked mostly with kids ages 5-11 years old. I also have experience with toddlers. I love to create fun and unique activities. For example, I designed a life-size Memory game for my campers. I enjoy making...

Aggie W. says "Love her! Reliable, super friendly, kids loved her:-) "

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.75/hr as of May 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Melville, NY

After School Babysitters in Melville, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Nalijah W.

This was my first time using care.com for our childcare needs and it was a great experience. Nalijah agreed to meet in person which gave...

- Ayodele H.

Norma A.

Norma cared for our two kids (7mos and 3yrs) on two occasions and was great. Her experience as a mom of 4 showed and we really appreciated...

- James S.

Margaret K.

She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called.

- Linda D.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Melville, NY

You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Melville, NY to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Melville, NY is $18.75. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Melville, NY on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Melville, NY can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Melville, NY.

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