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Monique D.

Portuguese Speaker/Babysitter Who Can Drive

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Maria O.

Astoria, NY

4.6(1)
from
$27/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
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...

Care Member says " 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...

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Caroline R.

Fun Nanny

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Siku H.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
travel
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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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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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Lisa W.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Claudia N.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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Brittany B.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Sedona U.

Energetic And Caring Sitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
"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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Stoyanka S.

Reliable Kind Woman Looking For A Kid To Care For

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Sherry W.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a responsible care provider with over 10 years of experience. I am skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being. I also raised two children of my own and emphasized creativity, learning, and responsibility.

Christopher H. says "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...

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  • 184 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.55/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY

Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 100 reviews of the 184 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.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Astoria, NY:

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 184 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.

The average rate for Astoria, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.55 per hour as of November 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.

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.

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