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Sophia V.

Hi My Name Is Sophia! I Am A 21 Year Old College Student Looking To Babysit Kids And Animals!

West Hempstead, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi families! I am looking to babysit on the side as well as work my full time job. I have babysit throughout my teen, all different ages! I really enjoy the company of children like my niece and nephew. I would love to work with you guys and am open to any questions!! I'd describe my personality as bubbly, fun, enthusiastic...
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Shannon D.

West Hempstead, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I have previously babysat for a family with children ranging from 1-6 years old as well as another family whose children were both 7. I occasionally babysit for them when I am on break from school. I also have experience babysitting children ages 6-12. I am majoring in Occupational Therapy in college and I hope to work with...
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Shadavia S.

Love Kids

West Hempstead, NY

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a year experience, I have been babysitting a child after school, I make sure they r fed, help with homework if needed, I am very patient, fun your child will be in good hands with me. I just love children!!
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Megan D.

Babysitter

West Hempstead, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have babysat kids from 6 months old and up. Generally, I babysit during evenings/night but also I have cared for kids during the day. Depending on time of day babysitting, I would prepare child friendly meals (nothing too fancy), do fun activities and help with elementary homework. In general tried to keep the kids happy and...
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Antoinette P.

West Hempstead, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Antoinette! I am a student at Adelphi University. I have always loved babysitting and have been doing it for as long as I could remember! I love to hangout, do crafts, play outside, and more. I drive a 2018 BMW X1 and I am able to provide transportation. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Patricia O.

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

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Jessica C.

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Carly C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Long Beach, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Carly. I am a creative, energetic 31-year-old college graduate from The University of Rhode Island. I've been a nanny for 4 years and was a camp counselor in high school. I love to have fun with the kids I care for- I fill the day with stimulating activities, arts & crafts and outdoor playtime. I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Carly is an incredible childcare professional! We hired her when our daughter was 6 mo while my husband and I worked from home during Covid. We told...

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Esmilce V.

Genuinely Passionate About Helping Others.

Garden City, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I' am a first Born daughter in my family, at young age I realize that I adore taking care of my younger siblings. Upon graduating high school I volunteered at the Red Cross. While volunteering at the Red Cross I also started to work at a day care center with children who were anywhere from 6 months old to 10 years old. I was Au...

Care Member says "Ellie was trustworthy and amazing with kids. Always on time and went above and beyond. Truly loved the kids and they loved her. "

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Lisa B.

Responsible & Enthusiastic Educator Who Adores Children

Bethpage, NY

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am looking for a babysitting/nanny position. I was a Special Education Teacher for 25 years, working with children of all ages, with a focus on early intervention and preschool-aged children. I also worked as a preschool teacher for three years. I am a mom to 2 college-aged daughters and 1 dog. Being a...

Dannielle C. says "Lisa worked for our family for 2.5 years. She started with us when my son was only 12 weeks old! My son talks about her as if she was a member of our...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Merika C.

Long Beach, NY

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
As a caregiver with 15 years of experience, I find joy in making a positive impact on the lives of children. My commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment is evident in my patient and calm demeanor, as well as my creative and imaginative nature. I understand the importance of clear communication and...

Care Member says "Merika is caring, experienced, punctual, flexible, and responds quickly."

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Danielle A.

Creative Caregiver Available!!

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I am a creative caregiver who is CPR certified. I've worked as a baby sitter, a camp counselor, a teacher's assistant, and a day care assistant. Growing up in a huge family I've always loved children. Being the "family baby sitter" for over 13 years, and an involved aunt for more than two decades, I have experience caring for...

Liz C. says "We luckily found Danielle after some searching and realized she matched our sensibilities as a new family in Miami. She was with our daughter since three...

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Alexa F.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Kristina C.

Childcare Is My Passion

Inwood, NY

3.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi my name is Kristina, I am 27 years old. I have been a nanny/babysitter for 10 years. My passion is all about babies and kids of all ages.. It comes natural for me to care for the little ones. I like to keep them happy with smiles on their faces while being attentive and alert at all times ensuring their safety. I eagerly have...

Jennifer P. says "She is compassionate, sweet, kind young lady. She truly cares about how I wanted things done with my children. My kids love her still and I would...

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Mary K.

I'm Mary And I Am Currently Attending College To Obtain My Degree In Child Psychology.

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as calm, caring and understanding I like working with kids because they give you a new perspective on life I'm looking for a job that will give me experience in my future in child psychology I started working with kids when I was in high school as a baby sitter and watching my cousins children...

Care Member says "Mary K was very attentive and caring with our 2 and 5 year old children our kids said they had a great time playing games and building legos with Mary...

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Stella L.

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$44/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Lorraine K.

Loving Lorraine From Long Island

Roslyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a fun loving mother of 2 grown awesome girls. I am an empty nester and have lots of time to offer you to make your job easier . I love all sports and very athletic so shooting hoops, playing soccer , baseball or swimming is right up my alley. I am a reliable , organized teacher assistant at an elementary school and love to...

Angela B. says "Lorraine has been my loyal friend for 40 years. She is a confident, responsible and loving person. To know her is to love her! She puts her whole self...

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Destyne M.

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver

Jamaica, NY

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Destyne, I live in queens, ny, I'm fully vaccinated, and excited to meet you and your family :)

Jeah P. says "My 5 year old misses Destyne! She was with us for a brief period of time and she brought activities for the boys and took them for walks to a nearby park....

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.20/hr as of November 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Hempstead, NY

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

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.

Patricia O.

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...

- Casey S.

Jessica C.

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...

- Kelsey W.

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

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY is $17.20. 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 West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY.

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