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Diana D.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Plainview, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
I have 3 years of experience. I used to help patients in bathing, dressing and feeding. I have my own transportation. also available for child care
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Suwannee S.

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

Plainview, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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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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Stella L.

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$44/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Alexa F.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...

Carrie L. says "We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our...

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Nalijah W.

Amityville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$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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Crystal L.

Babysitter

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Patricia O.

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...

Casey S. says "Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to....

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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
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Robin G.

Fun Caring Loving Mom

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Ilana D.

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ilana and I just graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education and a concentration in English. I have my NYS Initial Teaching Certificate (Birth - 6 grade). In the fall, I will begin earning my Master's Degree, part-time in Special Education at Queens College. I have about 5...

Callie O. says "Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books...

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Nancy M.

Fun Sitter Great Experience!!!

Hicksville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Jessica C.

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Joyce R.

PT/FT Caregiver, Companion Available

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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)
from
$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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Lisamarie S.

Part-time Or Full-Time Childcare

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a 58 yr old extremely experienced childcare and care giver. I am a single mother of 4 all grown and I would love to help you. I am highly recommended and experienced. Organization is key to success is my motto. This is extremely important when children are concerned. If you need an experienced childcare giver 35 yrs...

Joan M. says "I've known Lisa for almost 40 years. I have watched her raise her family basically single handed and all 4 of her young men have turned out to be...

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Melissa D.

About Me

East Northport, NY

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Hi everyone! I am a full time elementary school teacher looking for a babysitting position during after school hours, weekends when needed, and full time during the summer months. I am a reliable and responsible caregiver with over 10 years of experience in child care- including babysitting, tutoring, and teaching. I have years...
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Laura P.

Wantagh, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I was a head counselor in the Wantagh Foundation's Summer Rec. program for four years. I had a steady babysitting job to take care of 3 boys after school with age ranges from 4, 6, and 10. --they felt like little brothers. I decided to go back to school after graduating in 2020 and would love to jump back into babysitting.
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Michaela K.

Young, Fun Sitter That's Great With Kids!

Williston Park, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Michaela. I am a recent UD graduate with a degree in Public Relations. I am staying in Delaware until I walk at graduation in May! I have 2 1/2 years of babysitting experience and I can help with many different aspects whether it's driving, homework, tidying up the house, meal prepping, etc. I am great with kids...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

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

After School Babysitters in Plainview, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Suwannee S.

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...

- Leaf Y.

Lisa D.

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)....

- Kristen P.

Sydney K.

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...

- Rachel O.

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Plainview, 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 Plainview, NY is $21.00. 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview, NY.

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