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Monique D.

Portuguese Speaker/Babysitter Who Can Drive

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Monique, and I'm currently looking for flexible, diverse work opportunities where I can offer support as a personal assistant, babysitter (including late nights), pet sitter, or even help with light healthcare needs. I'm reliable, warm, and adaptable-always happy to step in wherever help is needed. I bring nearly...

Nicolaas W. says "Monique is a great nanny/babysitter and worked part time for us. She connects easily with children, is positive, enthusiastic, punctual and sweet. The...

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Perla E.

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.

Crystal S. says "Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made...

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Gabriela J.

Patient And Lovable Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Gabriela, I am a positive mother of four and grandmother of four. I am a very patient and lovable babysitter and housekeeper. I have 10+ years of experience in both fields. My days and hours are flexible! I am looking forward to making your days easier and better.

Margarita S. says "I have hired Gabriela over the years several times for the following tasks: 1. Housekeeping 2. Childcare 3. Errands 4. Catering Staff at...

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Caroline R.

Fun Nanny

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have always worked with children. I have right degree in special education to autistic children. I worked with early childhood education. I love what I do, I have several baby nurse courses including sleep training, courses for children to sleep well during their naps and during the night, that's why my expertise is working...

Care Member says "Caroline is so kind hearted, positive, and ENERGETIC. She is hard working, trustworthy, and consistently goes above and beyond for my baby. She is...

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Alexander M.

College-Educated Sitter And Professional

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hello! My name is Alex, and I currently work full-time at an investment bank, though I began my career in teaching and working with children from underserved communities. I hold a BA in philosophy from Rice University in Houston, TX, where I worked part-time as a babysitter while completing my studies. While in college, I also...

Samantha L. says "Absolutely recommendable and amazing! My 5-year old, who usually has a hard time warming up to strangers, told me he had a great time with Alex. In...

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Siku H.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...

Tailah Z. says "Siku was very patient with the kids. Very accommodating and an absolute joy to have as a helping hand! 10/10 experience and would love to have them look...

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Claudia N.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm a certified teacher with four years of childcare experience. My love of caring for kids stems from my previous babysitting work. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. As a caregiver, I believe in open and consistent communication with parents. I provide verbal updates at pickup and send...

Lisa N. says "Vanessa is entirely trustworthy with our baby girl and is the example of a wonderful Au Pair. She's attentive to M's needs, proactive in every way, brings...

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Maia D.

Part-time Caregiver

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
I have a 7-year-old sister that I babysit a lot, I worked as a teacher's assistant at a high school, and I've taught music at Camp Jam (kids ages11-17) for 3 years. My car is a 2018 Toyota RAV4 with 4 wheel drive.

Roxanne A. says "Maia was very reliable, dependable & flexible. Always came through in a bind. She was great with my daughter. (who isn't always the easiest) My daughter...

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Maria P.

Kind And Hardworking Nanny Looking For Work!

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
I just moved to Astoria, Queens and am looking for date nights or one time babysutting jobs as my full-time HR job was impacted by federal aid funding cuts (worked at a non-profit organization for over 8 years - called PATH. I am from Seattle, WA and graduated from the University of Washington with a psychology degree in 2014. I...

Charles R. says "Maria did wonderfully with our kids. We would definitely hire Maria again."

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Lisa W.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a pre-K teacher since 2005. I have child care experience as a babysitter since I was a teenager, daycare since 1998. I like the children to have fun while I am babysitting but also have structured activities if you would like. I am available in the summer for about 20 to 30 hours. When school starts again, I am available...

Cindy L. says "I worked with Lisa for 3 years from 2014-2017. She is punctual, reliable, and genuinely loves working with kids. I would highly recommend her to anyone for...

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Sara M.

Reliable, Fun-Loving, And Caring Nanny

Astoria, NY

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Currently working full time but open to helping with date night babysitting or occasional side jobs. New to NYC, by way of Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, and Nashville, TN (my home). I have many years of experience as a professional nanny and babysitter. Just ask to learn more! References provided upon request.

Care Member says "Sara was the nanny for our son for over three years. She was very reliable and was open to helping us in many ways. She was incredible with my son,...

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Ioana M.

29-Year-Old NP Student

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Ioana and I am seeking part-time/occasional babysitting opportunities. I am energetic, honest, punctual and understanding of safety requirements. My references can vouch for my dependability. I speak Bulgarian, English and Spanish, and have knowledge of basic Russian. I am currently an NP student at Boston College...

Galia K. says "I have used Ioana's services on numerous occasions and she has been more than great. She is punctual and accommodating, sometimes even cancelling her own...

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Brittany B.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Brittany! I have over 10 years of experience in child care including substitute teaching, special education paraprofessional, babysitting, tutoring, and camp counseling. I currently work as a substitute teacher for the NYCDOE and have completed their background check and fingerprinting. I am a graduate student in...

James S. says "Brittany is great. She knew how to connect with our 4yo and 2yo, and was incredibly creative in keeping them engaged and learning throughout the day (with...

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Salma N.

Babies Lover

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm Salma, and I'm thrilled to bring my passion for childcare and 5 years of experience to your family. As a dedicated and reliable babysitter, I prioritise creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages. I believe in open communication with both parents and children, ensuring transparency...

Sabrina S. says "Salma loves and is passionate with kids. I have 2 toddlers. She plays, reads and teaches them through the day. I was comfortable to leave them within...

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Sedona U.

Energetic And Caring Sitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a reliable and patient sitter/nanny with 4 years of experience. While nannying my responsibilities included cooking, transportation to after school clubs, supervision of online classes and assignments, and creative playtime. I have a background in performing - specifically in children's theatre- which has given me...

Sofya A. says "Sedona was great with our 4 year old. She had the energy to keep up and never raised her voice when the little one would act out. I appreciated how she...

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Tania S.

New York Nanny

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
"I have over 10 years experience as a nanny (or baby sitter) and care giver for children in the New York city and Southwest Florida area. Prior to that, I had a career as an elementary school teacher. I have a strong track record of compassion, responsibility and integrity. I will provide references, and can answer any questions...

Julie G. says "Took excellent care of my 17 month older daughter! On time and communicative. Would hire again."

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Lily D.

Child Care Provider/Pet Care Provider/Pet Sitter

Astoria, NY

4.5(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey there, I'm Lily! I just moved back to the city after 2 years of graduate school on the west coast. I love kids, (especially infants!) and im an actor, so i've got a lot of imagination, energy, and love to give. I actually teach drama classes to children 3 times a week for their after-school activity. I'm currently...

Jodi Z. says "Lily is a fantastic babysitter. My kids love her and she is warm, responsible and a lot of fun. I feel very comfortable leaving my kids with her and they...

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Maria Dina D.

Full time care giver available

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 20 years of experience with children. I am grand mother of a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old. I love taking care of kids.

Emily T. says "Dina has worked with our family for 15+ years and actually is a part of our family. She is exceptional with all ages of kids from newborns to teenagers....

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Stoyanka S.

Reliable Kind Woman Looking For A Kid To Care For

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello everyone, my name is Tania and I am from Bulgaria, live in Astoria I have raised my 2 kids, my grandson and helped several other families with their little ones. I enjoy helping parents raise their children and assist with different domestic chores. I love being outdoors and especially taking the kids to the park. I am...

Petya V. says "I would strongly recommend Stoyanka as a nanny/babysitter. She took care of my daughter for almost a year, five days a week since she was 7 months old. I...

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Noemi C.

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Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
I'm currently working full-time caring for a baby girl, 2 years old. I started to take care of her when she was 4 months old. My schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, but I will be free mid of September or beginning of October because my little girl is going to school. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work 1 year as an...

Care Member says "Wonderful Girl, she is lovely and great with kids. Noemi is responsible, very punctual and an excellent caregiver. "

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  • 178 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.66/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY

Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 80 reviews of the 178 listed babysitters

Monique D.

Monique is a great nanny/babysitter and worked part time for us. She connects easily with children, is positive, enthusiastic, punctual and...

- Nicolaas W.

Perla E.

Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and...

- Crystal S.

Gabriela J.

I have hired Gabriela over the years several times for the following tasks: 1. Housekeeping 2. Childcare 3. Errands 4. Catering...

- Margarita S.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Astoria, NY

The average rate for babysitters in Astoria, NY on Care.com is $22.66 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Astoria, NY often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 178 babysitters in Astoria, NY, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Astoria, NY offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Astoria, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Astoria.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Astoria offer flexible or same-day availability.

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