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- $30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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I have been in childcare for 11 years. I have worked with newborns to the age of 12 years old. I am CPR certified and I'm always looking to expand my client list
Care Member says "Kristy G. was a great help to me this summer. I was working, and needed to hire someone to pick up my 12 year old daughter from my house and drive her...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! I'm Jackie. I have always been interested in childhood development and was able to pursue this interest at the University of Rhode Island with a major in psychology. During this time I participated in a community outreach program. I spent several afternoons a week working with underprivileged children and their parents. This...
Care Member says "She was so helpful and easy to coordinate/communicate with! Our daughter loved her- would highly recommend!! "
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- $17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Casey and I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have taken care of children as young as 2 to 13 years old. I have also worked and traveled with families on vacations as a nanny. I love hanging with kids, theater, the arts, going to the beach and watching movies. I have a car to drive the kids to their...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Olivia, and I am looking for recurring babysitting opportunities in Brooklyn or Manhattan. I am 26 and have lived in New York for the past 3 years. I started babysitting for the 1-year-old room of my church's nursery when I was 13, and I've worked with kids in various age groups ever since in different...
Leslie M. says "Olivia is the best! My boys love her and so do we! She keeps the boys happy and occupied, does crafts, and is always on time. Can't wait to be back and...
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- $15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Pear and I live in Brooklyn. I graduated from Denison University in Ohio in 2017 with a major in English and a minor in Art History. I've had experience babysitting while attending university, have been a camp counselor, and have taught English in a classroom setting-- I enjoy working with children! I am also willing...
Terry S. says "We had her for several days when our nanny was on vacation. My kids were very happy with her. She is sweet, patient, dependable and creative in taking care...
Experienced Babysitter With Fifteen Years' Experience Looking For A New Baby
Brooklyn, NY
5.0(1)
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- $41/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a full time babysitter for the past 15 years, having kids of my own, plus my jobs. My experience with kids has been with ages from birth to age 12. I am also a fully qualified baby nurse. I am a fun loving, caring, outgoing person.
Sara K. says "An amazing kind person. Any family would be lucky."
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have over 10 years of experience nannying and babysitting for countless families; some over the course of years and some just for a weekend in town. I work professionally with children of all ages and loves to spend time with kids. I believe in fostering development, encouraging creativity and promoting a fun, active...
Heather R. says "Danielle was a huge help for us for over two years. She regularly pick up my child, now 7, from preschool and then school, gave her dinner, did homework...
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm Araby!
I'm an experienced nanny offering exceptional care for children of all ages! I have 7 years of experience working with children from infancy to teens. Through the years, I've learned how intimidating it can sometimes be for your little ones to be away from mom and dad, so my goal with every family I've worked with...
Nina M. says "Araby was a great caregiver for our baby! She was very flexible and communicative. "
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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Hi! My name is Savannah and I am a 26-year-old high school teacher at a public school in Manhattan. I have also been teaching dance to children ages 2-18 for over 10 years. I worked at a daycare for 8 years, caring for children ages 3-months to 5 years old. I am extremely responsible, patient, kind, and fun. From my experience...
Edward R. says "Savannah took care of our toddler and infant so we could have a long overdue date night and we knew right from the moment she arrived that all would be...
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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello,
My name is Elise and I am a patient, reliable and easy going caregiver looking for a new family to provide warm and well-rounded care for!
I have 8 years of experience providing care to children of various ages and needs. I believe it's essential for a child to have an enriching environment to grow, learn and be happy!...
Joseph M. says "Elise has been nothing short of fantastic as our baby girl's caregiver. She is always on time, attentive to her needs, and a pleasure to have in our home....
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- $28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I'm Porsha, an energetic and playful babysitter based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn! I'm available Monday to Friday and weekends for part-time gigs or a much-needed night off. Fully vaccinated, CPR certified, and trained in early childhood dance, I bring fun and creativity into every moment.
With four years of experience as a...
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Lily and I'm a 24-year-old student getting my Master's in Social Work and currently living in Brooklyn. I absolutely love working with children with all backgrounds, abilities, and age groups. I'm excited to meet a new family for a consistent Monday and/or Tuesday arrangement. I am moving on from my full-time...
Care Member says "Lily helped take care of our 3 year old and 6 month old. She was extremely responsible, engaging and had calm/positive energy to help with the chaos of...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
My name is Samantha. I am a 26-year-old college graduate from Villanova University. I moved to Colorado after I graduated to allow some time for mountain R&R before continuing my studies. I am the oldest of four children, therefore, I grew up as my parents' own live-in babysitter. Besides babysitting for my siblings, I have...
Kelly I. says "Samantha was wonderful with our baby L. Her communication was excellent and we are so grateful to her for caring for our boy. Any family would be lucky...
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is more than a job; it's my passion. With 20 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11. I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. My background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) complements my First Aid and CPR Training, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment...
Experienced Babysitter With A Passion For Guiding Children To Be Their Best Selves
Brooklyn, NY
5.0(0)
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Emma and I'm an early childhood educator. For the last three years I've worked with 3- and 4-year-olds in a Reggio Emilia-based child-led preschool program with an emphasis on Jewish traditions. I also have 10+ years babysitting and nannying experiencing with children from infancy to middle school. I have a...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Vera. I am an artist and an educator. I have worked as a nanny, a preschool art teacher and taught elementary school, middle and high school students. I have experience with children as young as three months-I'm comfortable with all ages. As a nanny and an educator, I am continually inspired by children's curiosity,...
Anna S. says "Vera is responsible, calm, and supportive with my kids and absolutely trustworthy."
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- $24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Shea, I am 26 years old. I am available for date nights, weekends, and the occasional overnight for babysitting. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager and nannied all through-out college. I have many nieces and nephews, including a set of twins! These past three years I have been a nanny for three...
John H. says "She relates very well to kids, and as a result is able to motivate them to do things they might not want to do, and console them when things don't go their...
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- $1/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elisabeth and I am passionate about caregiving. I have been nannying and babysitting since I was just about old enough to stay home alone myself! My experience includes acting as a live in nanny for three lovely and active children for several months, helping, also, with some light housekeeping and pet care. I...
Kristin B. says "Elisabeth was wonderful with our two sons!! She's moved into bigger brighter adventures and we will miss her dearly."
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have more than 10 years experience babysitting for a lovely girl who is 14 years old now. I have given her lots of attention, prepared meals for her, taken her to the park, etc., helped her with homework, played with her, cleaned up after her and much more. I had lots of fun doing it! I love children! My experience started...
Mary C. says "Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Danielle! I've been babysitting for young children for about 10 years now and have worked three full-time summer jobs as a nanny. I graduated from The University of Vermont as a Studio Art and English major, so I can help the children with their reading, writing, and am good with making fun artistic crafts. I was...
William H. says "We absolutely recommend Dani for your childcare needs! Dani was a summer time nanny for our two kids and helped us with many weeks of coverage with two...
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1,845 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 455 reviews of the 1,842 listed babysitters
Kristy G.
Kristy G. was a great help to me this summer. I was working, and needed to hire someone to pick up my 12 year old daughter from my house and...
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Jacqueline V.
She was so helpful and easy to coordinate/communicate with! Our daughter loved her- would highly recommend!!
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Olivia Z.
Olivia is the best! My boys love her and so do we! She keeps the boys happy and occupied, does crafts, and is always on time. Can't wait...
- Leslie M.
Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY
How much do babysitters charge in Brooklyn, NY?
The average rate for babysitters in Brooklyn, NY on Care.com is $23.50 per hour as of October 2026. 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.
How can I find a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY?
Finding a babysitter in Brooklyn, 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 1,842 babysitters in Brooklyn, 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.
What types of babysitter services can I find in Brooklyn?
Babysitters in Brooklyn, 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.
What should I look for when choosing a babysitter in Brooklyn?
When choosing a babysitter in Brooklyn, 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.
What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?
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 Brooklyn.
How early should I book a babysitter?
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 Brooklyn offer flexible or same-day availability.
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