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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Madison N.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My family is full of children of all ages and I have always been known as the go-to babysitter. I am going to college for premed and I plan on becoming a pediatrician. I chose my major in medicine because I love kids and I would love to be able to help kids to overcome medical conditions. I previously worked as a waitress at a...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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Emily M.

Fun Sitter And Teacher

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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...
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Jaclyn D.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
I'm looking for a job that can give me a good an opportunity to take care and connect with children. I started working with kids since my freshman year of high school. I have a lot of babysitting experience for a couple of families throughout the years with children ranging from 8 months old to 10 years old. I am currently a...
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Megan L.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I started working with kids when I was 14 as a babysitter In my spare time, I like to read and cook One thing you should know about me is I am dedicated and caring My skills include child development, behavior and diffusion
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Jillian C.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a fun-loving and energetic babysitter with over 15 years of experience working with and caring for children. I started babysitting locally for families in my neighborhood, eventually going on to become a full time nanny. I have cared for children in the age range of newborns to teenagers and am comfortable with all. I have...
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Jonna W.

Highland, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Jonna. I finished my undergrad in December 2021 and earned my bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences. I started working towards my master's degree at The College of Saint Rose, however I am finishing my final semester online due to their closure. Over the past summers I babysat five days a...

Emily P. says "Jonna is the most trustworthy person I know. I've known her my whole life. She is so kind and caring."

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Olivia Z.

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Olivia and I'm an early childhood education major at Suny New Paltz. I love children and have babysat for my neighbors, family, and friends since I was in high school. I am a patient, kind, and energetic person who can keep up with children of all ages. My starting rate is $20 an hour. However, my rates depend...

Rachel W. says "Olivia has been amazing as a date night baby sitter and now our once per week caregiver for our one year old. She is energetic, fun loving, and creative,...

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Dorian C.

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a senior in college as a Nursing student. I have worked with toddlers as a preschool teacher and have experience with adolescents as a mental health worker. I have experience with all age groups. Currently I am looking for a full time position catering to families who work hospital shifts as I know it can be...

Care Member says "I have had the honor of working alongside Dorian in the mental health field, and also for a company that hires wedding nanny’s. Dorian is assertive,...

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Sienna T.

Bubbly Sitter; Ready For Anything

Highland, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sienna but most call me Cece! People would describe me as personable and bubbly. I love to bake cakes, do fun crafts, and go to museums with kiddos! I have 7 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked with many different types of kids including those with special needs. I can help with light...

Care Member says "Cece took care of our 1.5 year old son for a week while our au pair was away. We didn't have time to meet before she watched him so we went in not...

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Melissa G.

Child Care

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm an LPN for 7. 5 years. I do have medical experience as for as medication administrations and also wound care treatments. I am CPR certified. I have a 10-year-old daughter and I'm raising her on my own. I'm very proud to be a parent and I adore other children as well. For many years, I've been nurturing my daughter and other...
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Angelica C.

Part-Time Nanny + Helper

Pleasant Valley, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience caring for children for 8+ years - from volunteering in children's homes during high school to babysitting/nanny positions, camp counseling, after-school teaching, and then some. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and am currently getting a Master's Degree in Counseling. I have experience with and am more...
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Julie D.

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New Paltz, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! my name is Julie and I'm a fun and enthusiastic sitter who's based in Lincroft NJ! I have 5 years of experience working with kids from the age of 3-12. Not only have I been a sitter for many loyal families but also have experiences working one on one with students teaching voice lessons! Also I have traditional classroom...
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Maggie I.

Hyde Park, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and a full-time student at the Culinary Institute of America. I am seeking nanny/babysitting gigs during the school year and summer. I can provide recommendations upon request. Message me if interested!
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Kelsey M.

Hyde Park, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hi :) I'm a physical education major with many years of babysitting experience. My classes have broadened my knowledge of working with children. I am also CPR and first aid certified and spent the past 4 years life-guarding.
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Lauren M.

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which fueled my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing reliable childcare. I've gained valuable experience over the past two years,...
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Brooke B.

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello everyone! My name is Brooke, a young professional in Wappingers Falls looking for a nanny or sitter opportunities to local families. I have always been great with children and can assure you I will always put in the effort to provide the best care for your family. As a sitter, I am engaging, creative and responsible. I...
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Tatiana C.

Part-time Caregiver

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a hard worker and continue to strive to create a positive and happy environment. I am a mother of one little fast-growing son and continue to understand and that raising children is no easy task. However, I truly believe that it is a rewarding experience working with children.
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Christine M.

Part Time Nanny

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked as a nanny for as long as I can remember. I have worked with a wide variety of children. I have taken care of children with physical and mental disabilities. I have excellent references.
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.11/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 3.6

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

After School Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jonna W.

Jonna is the most trustworthy person I know. I've known her my whole life. She is so kind and caring.

- Emily P.

Olivia Z.

Olivia has been amazing as a date night baby sitter and now our once per week caregiver for our one year old. She is energetic, fun loving,...

- Rachel W.

Dorian C.

I have had the honor of working alongside Dorian in the mental health field, and also for a company that hires wedding nanny’s. Dorian is...

- Care member

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

You can review 27 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 $20.11. 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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