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Brigid M.

Babysitter As Well As Dog Sitter Or Dog Walker

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I've always been good with kids and been able to work with them. I have a lot of siblings so I am used to anything and everything. I love making children feel heard and safe when when I take care of them.
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Alyssa R.

20 Year Old Girl With 8 Years Experience Watching Both Babies And Special Needs Children

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am the oldest of three so naturally my siblings became like my own kids and I have helped care for them since birth. I have an autistic 13-year-old sister and a 7-year-old brother. Currently, I work full time as an educational assistant at a school for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I have numerous years of...
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Tori M.

Child Care

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
Hi! My name is Tori, as you can see. I am 24 years old, and I love kids, infants are my favorite to watch cause they are just the most beautiful thing in the planet. I don't drive but I do walk, and my bf drives me so transportation would be reliable. I have a younger brother and sister, 17 and 13 now, and I was responsible...
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Kaitlin O.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Kaitlin, I am a college student available to babysit while i'm home for summer break! I have years of experience with babysitting and I also was cheerleading coach for ages 3-10. My availability is completely open for the summer so I am willing to help out as much as you need.
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Carmelita S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
School Health Aide-One on One with assigned student. Experienced in classroom of 15 student combination class of 3rd &4th grade special ed students. Kids with exceptionalities K-5. Class various of students with dyslexia, behavioral issues, learning disabilities, speach issues. Assist teacher with students in classroom daily as...
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Whitneyfer A.

Creative Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.

Katherine F. says "Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots of art...

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Amanda S.

Energetic, Nurturing And Playful Babysitter, Certified Lifeguard/ CPR. Learning, Reading, Laughing.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Amanda! I am a rising Senior at Marist College. I've always been passionate about working with and interacting with children, I was a Girl Scout for my entire life and through assisting younger troops, took multiple childcare/ babysitting courses and spent summers working summers at a preschool changing diapers and a camp...
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Maybelle S.

A Bit About Me!

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Hi there! I'm Maybelle, 21 years old and currently a part-time nanny for a family of 4. While working with them I have also been an occasional babysitter for three families and the head nursery worker for a local church. Before Covid I was going to college for early childhood education and psychology and I was working for an...
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Marissa T.

Fun And Reliable Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

1.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Marissa. I am 27 years old, I live in Poughkeepsie with my boyfriend. I have my associates degree in elementary education but I am currently enrolled in a school to receive my interior design certifications as well. I have been working with children for almost 10 years now. I have worked as a babysitter and a...
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Emily M.

Fun Sitter And Teacher

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Emily! During my free time you can find me either outside running/ riding my bike or reading a good book! I have 3 years experience as a nanny and have worked with children age 6 months - 8 years old. I have experience as a tesol teacher and can help with early childhood development as well as tutoring in...

Shannon R. says "Emily cared for our son like he was her own. They played outside constantly, did arts and crafts, and read books to name just a few activities. She...

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Victoria V.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a mother to a 10-year-old boy. I have 6 years of experience working in a local preschool as an assistant teacher. I'm also have my BA in sociology. Being dependable, caring, and respectful are qualities I value in myself.
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Isabelle L.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$19/hr
6 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I have six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I'm comfortable looking after up to four children at a time. I have some college experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified. My patient, calm, and...
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Brittany T.

Full Time Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've worked as a babysitter as well as a mentor and tutor. I have extensive experience as a camp counselor as well (both day and sleep away). I enjoy arts and crafts, baking, and other creative activities with children. I grew up with younger siblings and caring for children has always come naturally to me.
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Daniel K.

Well Rounded Individual With A Strong Background For Social Function.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Well versed in dealing with stressful situations, and look forward to exemplifying my work ethics and ability within the new future.
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Theresa B.

Responsible, Fun And Great With Children

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Theresa. I'm soon to be retiring from NYS DOCCS after 37 years. I started babysitting when I was about 10 years old and always loved children. I have a 22-year-old daughter and since the day she was born, I have never sat still with her. We were always doing fun activities such as going to beaches, parks,...
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Diana K.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Diana I love taking care of kids all ages I myself have 3 grown kids and 4 grandkids I started babysitting at the age of 15 I have 20 years of experience.
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Marisela H.

Care

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have experience working taking care babies and older.
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Kristen K.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Kristen and I have over 15 years of child care experience. CPR and First Aid Certified as well as Medication Administration Trained. I have two boys and a baby girl. I have an Associates Degree in Human Services. I completed two internships; one at a preschool and the other one at an after school program for...
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Linda F.

Part-Time Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have had several jobs over the last 10 years transporting children from school to home or activities. Helping with homework Playing games or activities outside. I am reliable and dependable and love children.

Care Member says "Linda was amazing with my son. Jayden loved her and she did a wonderful job taking care of him. "

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Barbara J.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$10/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a retired medical transcriptionist. I am looking ahead to my next career. I have been a mom, four times over to my children ages 16 to 30. I have experience caring and nurturing children. I can multitask, answer homework questions while folding laundry and drive to pick up/drop off anytime and anywhere. I listen well, offer...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.21/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.0

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

After School Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Whitneyfer A.

Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots...

- Katherine F.

Emily M.

Emily cared for our son like he was her own. They played outside constantly, did arts and crafts, and read books to name just a few...

- Shannon R.

Linda F.

Linda was amazing with my son. Jayden loved her and she did a wonderful job taking care of him.

- Care member

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

You can review 24 after school babysitter profiles near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY is $19.21. 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY.

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