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Madeline R.

Experienced, Patient, Thoughtful

Austerlitz, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Madeline, and I am excited about the opportunity to provide childcare services, whether on a long-term or short-term basis. My experience includes teaching as an ESL tutor, head gymnastics coach for children, and art teacher at a maximum-security facility for girls, along with years of babysitting. I am...

kathy R. says "Madeline is very empathic to people of all ages. She is playful with children of all ages and has a gentle way with little ones. Madeline is flexible when...

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Gabrielle K.

West Stockbridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have had lots of expierence working with children of all different ages and needs. I babysat for a family that has 3 children (2, 3, and 6) for 4 years. I also have experience through being an assistant soccer coach for u-8 and u-10-year-olds for the past year. I love kids and being able to help them and see them grow in any...

Allyson P. says "Gabrielle is dependable, kind, trustworthy and personable. My entire family adore her, and recommend her for any services."

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Micaela M.

Hillsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am 25 and a reliable, outgoing mom of a 12-month-old! I have my teaching assistant certification in the state of New York and a background in child and adolescent development. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have experience in sleep training, nursing, BLW, and potty training. I have a very gentle...

Kaya S. says "Micaela helped take care of my 2 children. I was a little hesitant at first as this was my first time ever hiring anyone to take care of my children. She...

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Susan W.

Date Night Sitting By Retired Mom

Lenox, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am interested in offering date night sitting or a recurring position up to 12 hours per week. I enjoy teaching kids about nature, reading books, playing games and playing outside. I am comfortable with children of all ages. I raised my two boys and loved every minute of it. At one point I was a Vet Tech so I am very...

Miche E. says "Susan is wonderful with children and dogs, and our family has appreciated her infectious enthusiasm for books and the outdoors. She has taken our child for...

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Joanne L.

Stockbridge, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm passionate about supporting children, and I have a decade of experience providing safe, nurturing care for children of all ages. I am patient, calm, friendly, and engaging. I work w parents to ensure that I follow their household rules. I am currently in school for social work and developmental psychology. I also volunteer...
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Emily E.

Stockbridge, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a nurse and a science teacher and love working with children of all ages! I have years of child care experience, and particularly enjoy newborn/infant care. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Kathe M.

A Responsible And Fun-loving Sitter With A Passion For Education.

Lenox, MA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have 3 years of experience working with children from grades 6 through 12. Over the past few years I have babysat, been a camp counselor for pre-schoolers, and obtained my NYS Teacher Certification in English (gaining experience with children in grades 6 through 12). I am willing to help with homework, I speak some Spanish,...
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Natalie D.

Lenox, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am a 19-year-old college student. I am an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have had over 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I find myself to be both patient and creative and this nature allows me to connect easily...
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Carolyn B.

Chatham, NY

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
I started caring for children as a mother's helper at age 10 and began babysitting independently at 13. During my first year of college, I worked at a Montessori preschool, and I currently work part-time with Flying Deer Nature Center, an outdoor education program focused on nature connection and child development. I love being...
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Chelsey F.

Hillsdale, NY

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Chelsey! I have a variety of past experiences working with children including, most recently, nannying and babysitting. In the past, I love children's energy and their unfiltered view of the world- it is so refreshing and I think we could all learn something from them! I am a collector of children's books and...
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Misty L.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
as a mother of a child with adhd, odd and ddmd, and autism I have a lot of experience with special needs kids. I also have been a big part in caring for my nephew with asd, spd and developmental delays! I have worked for doctors, dentists, Police officers and people off all walks of life. I treat the kids as I would my own with...

Jarret S. says "Misty was great. She initially impressed me by texting me the day before with a series of questions about my son - everything from his schedule to whether...

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Eve H.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Valatie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.

Cole M. says "Eve was such an amazing nanny that I felt the need to write a review. She was the fifth person I've ever felt comfortable enough to watch my child and she...

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Wendi H.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been working as a nanny and care giver for many years and have experience with all ages and stages. I'd love to find a family to care for!
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Crystal M.

Babysitter

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional,...

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Laura D.

Valatie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a mother of 2 beautiful energetic children who are both in school full time. I have 13 years of hands on experience with all different ages. I also have experience with disabled children.

Nadine L. says "Laura is reliable, dependable and will care for your children as if they are her own. She will work with them on school work, keep them active and help to...

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Missy I.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I have been caring for families loved ones for the last 10 plus years! I've worked with clients who have beginning to end stages of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and GeneralCare. Hands on care Companionship Medication passing General housecleaning, and yard work House clean out Consult Please reach out if I fit any of...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about Missy! For many years, she was the lead caregiver that took care of our Mother who had Alzheimers. Missy is...

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Jessica N.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Jessica and I have been babysitting for 7 years. I work well with infants up to elementary. I am an early education major.

Corey S. says "Jessica was a much needed help to our family taking care of our child from when they were 3 months old to about 6 months old. I can tell they both had...

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Mackenzie R.

Experienced Sitter

Sheffield, MA

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Mackenzie and I have been working in childcare for many years. I have always had a passion for working with children and watching them become little humans! I recently became a mother myself to a sweet little boy! When I am not working, I enjoy doing crafts, going for walks, and spending time with my...

Krista F. says "Mackenzie is very knowledgeable when it comes to children, of all ages! She is very creative and is always having awesome things to do with my kids that...

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Ashley W.

Part Time Caregiver Available/ Full Time During Summers

Stuyvesant, NY

1.0(0)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi my name is Ashley. I am super interested in your babysitting job listed. I am a first grade teacher. I have my bachelors degree in childhood education and special education, and recently received my masters degree in literacy and reading. I also worked in a daycare setting for about 4 years. 2 years were in the infant room,...
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Latavia H.

Pittsfield, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. Through my previous babysitting roles, I've discovered immense joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My calm and patient nature allows me to create a warm and nurturing environment for children. With creativity and...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austerlitz, NY

Babysitters in Austerlitz, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Madeline R.

Madeline is very empathic to people of all ages. She is playful with children of all ages and has a gentle way with little ones. Madeline is...

- kathy R.

Gabrielle K.

Gabrielle is dependable, kind, trustworthy and personable. My entire family adore her, and recommend her for any services.

- Allyson P.

Micaela M.

Micaela helped take care of my 2 children. I was a little hesitant at first as this was my first time ever hiring anyone to take care of my...

- Kaya S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Austerlitz, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Austerlitz, 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 1 babysitters in Austerlitz, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Austerlitz, NY babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 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 Austerlitz, 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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