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194 babysitters are listed in Astoria, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Astoria, NY
Dayana was my daughter’s nanny for 2 years and she is fantastic. She is fun and caring and my daughter absolutely loves her. She is fluent…
Review for Dayana G. by Care member
Ricky was awesome with the children at the child care center, from toddler (18 months to 3 years) to preschool (3 to 5 years) to school-age…
Review for Ricky M. by Eric L.
I work with Taelor at a restaurant in Kings Park and see her enthusiasm and patience in interacting with children on a daily basis
Review for Taelor N. by Steve B.
Babysitters in Astoria, NY
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 38 years old Nanny, Honest, non-drinker, non-smoker, very responsible and punctual.
I'm looking to share my creativity and experience for helping out a private family with daily activities and childcare need.
Dayana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dayana was my daughter’s nanny for 2 years and she is fantastic. She is fun and caring and my daughter absolutely loves her. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and was teaching my daughter Spanish. She is very punctual and takes her important job as a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Ricky, I'm currently an actor living in New York City. I got my degree in Musical Theater from the University at Buffalo. I've had 4 years experience working at the University at Buffalo Child Care Center. I mainly have worked as a teacher to the Preschool and Pre-K rooms (ages 3-5), and also the toddler rooms...
Ricky can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ricky was awesome with the children at the child care center, from toddler (18 months to 3 years) to preschool (3 to 5 years) to school-age (5 to 12 years). He was enthusiastic with the children, always adding a bit of music and dance to the classroom! The children...
Eric L.
Taelor N.
Astoria, NY
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Reliable Babysitter Available To Help Your Family Thrive!
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Taelor and I'm a professional and experienced babysitter ready to provide exceptional care for your little ones. With [Number of Years] years of experience in babysitting, I have developed a strong passion for nurturing children and creating a safe and enjoyable environment for them to learn and grow. I'm...
Taelor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"I work with Taelor at a restaurant in Kings Park and see her enthusiasm and patience in interacting with children on a daily basis "
Steve B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Perla can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perla is caring, responsible, clever and punctual. She is fabulous with my kids. She is patient, enthusiastic and deeply interested in their development. She has worked with us for over a year and we are super grateful!"
Tirza S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Casey. I am a graduate of App State with a BA in Theatre Performance and a double minor in Dance and Leadership studies. I have been babysitting various aged kids since I was 14 (I'm now 25). I have experience helping with newborns (twins in my case), infants and toddlers, as well as multiple kids at different ages at a...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Casey has been our nanny for 15 months and she has become a part of our family. Casey watched our son from age 9 months to two years and has helped him grow to be smart and kind. The next family to hire Casey will be lucky! Feel free to reach out to me with any...
Katie J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I have hired Gabriela over the years several times for the following tasks:
1. Housekeeping
2. Childcare
3. Errands
4. Catering Staff at Parties
I can say that she's an excellent worker at all of the above. She's punctual, caring, warm, and competent....
Margarita S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Daniela and I'm 30 years old.
I been taking care of children since teenager and I have 7 years of experience as a professional sitter in the city.
Also, I have a 4 years Degree in Psychology and I've been in contact with children studying their behavior and evolutionary development for over 10 years...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great and really flexible. Thank you!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Maia can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"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 really took a liking to her. She did everything she was asked to the best of her ability. I would definitely...
Roxanne A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Salma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"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 her care for full days. She leaves pretty far for me but she made the efforts to come as needed since we could...
Sabrina S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a retired nurse with a ton of nanny experience! My area of expertise is with newborns to 4 years old. I speak English and Portuguese. I am looking for a full time/ part time position and have a vehicle. Besides taking care of children, I can help with any house hold needs. Ask about my great references!
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Norma was a very loving and caring caregiver that did a lot for our family as we were first time parents. She was very punctual if not early and dependable. We sadly had to let her go because of changes in our situation."
Mark S.
Danielle T.
Astoria, NY
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(16)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Danielle and I am a private nanny. I specialize in caring for infants and toddlers, and have extensive experience with school-age children as well. I've had several long-term positions, some as long as 4 years. I've also been the go-to babysitter for families I've known over 10 years! Working with...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle takes great care of our kiddos and dog whenever we need a date night. She's punctual, communicates very well and is always flexible if we have slight changes in our plans. We look forward to working with Danielle again next time we need a sitter!"
Rodrigo S.
Maria O.
Astoria, NY
$27-30/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.6
(18)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as respectful, friendly, great person !
Hi my name is Maria, but you can call me Alejandra. I live in Astoria, Queens and I'm CPR certified. I graduated from high school and I studied nursing for a year and a half- my dream job is to one day be a pediatric nurse. I'm 32 years old, I'm bilingual in...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
" Maria is a great experienced caregiver. My son is very shy around new sitters, but Maria found a way to get him smiling within 10 minutes. I didn’t worry leaving my 17 month old son with her. She kept up with his energy and entertained him the entire time. Have...
Care member
5.0
(13)
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...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Caroline is the most attentive and caring person that I’ve met. She took really good care of my babies I miss her. Unfortunately we had to move. I highly recommend her"
Care member
Bridget G.
Astoria, NY
$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Registered Nurse With 9+ Years Experience (living In Astoria, NY)
5.0
(1)
Hi families! I am currently a registered nurse looking for a babysitting position in the Astoria, or NYC area. I have been caring for kids for almost 10 years from newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very flexible and can handle any direction that is needed to provide the best care!
I can cook, clean, and provide any additional...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget is awesome! Very reliable and is very engaging with the children. Bridget has covered for me when I could not make it to a babysitting job multiple times and the families have nothing but good things to say! the kids will even ask for her to come back with...
Marisa G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old artist currently living in Astoria. I love working with young children, and facilitating a fun, safe, and creative environment with them. I have been a babysitter, nanny, and au pair for children for 17 years, and I am in training to become a doula. I love teaching and working with infants and new...
Skye can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Skye was a life-changing nanny for our family and our 1.5 year old grew to love her like another mom. Skye was a super fun and creative and energetic nanny who encouraged our kiddo to sing and dance and make art. Our whole family was inspired by Skye to play and...
Nora P.
Brittany B.
Astoria, NY
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 DOE. I am a graduate student in Special Education at Hunter College. I have cared for children of...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 stories, questions and answers, little games, etc.). She was at ease even when they posed challenges (e.g....
James S.
Claudia N.
Astoria, NY
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 education/learning to every activity and simply adores our ten month old. Vanessa has been a great addition to...
Lisa N.
5.0
(2)
My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "
Debbie S.
4.4
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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.
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She cared after our 2 sons anytime we were out of town, they are twin two year old boys. They are always excited when they get to see her, and we are always glad we have someone to watch our boys."
Jessica J.
Sherry W.
Astoria, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Responsible babysitter, trustworthy with years of experience, caring for children during weekdays. skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being.
Sherry can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sherry has been amazing, I hired her to watch my son after school and for the past three years she has become a part of my family. She is as caring as one could hope for, but my highest praises go to her flexibility - I have been in binds on odd days, at odd times,...
Christopher H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Astoria, NY:
How can I find a Astoria babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Astoria, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 194 babysitters in Astoria, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Astoria, NY?
The average rate for Astoria, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.98 per hour as of May 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Astoria, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Astoria, NY through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Astoria, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 150 reviews of the 194 listed babysitters.