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863 babysitters are listed in Buffalo, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Buffalo, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Former daycare infant lead teacher, nanny, and live-in au pair turned birth and postpartum doula! A doula is a professional support person for parents going through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
*** I'm currently available for birth support, overnight doula support, as well as date night babysitting (one slot) ***
My...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie is a wonderful nanny! She has been with us for over 6 months and we would highly recommend her. She is engaging, loving and attentive to our high-energy one year old. Jamie has been with our family through various milestones and transitions. She showed...
Stephanie S.
Shayla R.
Buffalo, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm an experienced & reliable babysitter. I am confident I can provide your little one with a positive, safe, & fun environment. I have experience with children of all different ages. I have 9+ years of experience including babysitting, working in daycares, & nannying. I'm very flexible with my availability. I am a patient ,...
Shayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Shayla did really well with all four of my kiddos , she is very patient and kind. She did all sorts of crafts and really kept them occupied which is great, it can be a hard task to keep my four year old occupied. She did try to help them clean up the toys they took...
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Kathryn B.
Buffalo, NY
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids as a camp counselor at a summer arts camp in 2017. I had a great experience caring for, playing, and learning with all the kids there. I formed some strong connections that I miss till this day. I've appreciated child care ever sense and I love the new perspectives it offers. I adore kid's playful...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Kathryn has been great for the short time we've hired her. We hope she looks after our daughter for quite a while! I highly recommend her!"
Travis H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! If you are looking for a fun, responsible and reliable nanny or babysitter in the buffalo area, please read on! I am a certified teacher with a Masters degree from SUNY Geneseo and I love working with kids. I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for 13 years and currently teach Pre-k for Buffalo Public...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Chelsea is great with the kids and very reliable. She has watched our children (6 month old & 2.5 year old) and did great! I highly recommend her."
Jenn D.
Mackenzie D.
Buffalo, NY
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mackenzie; I am currently a full-time nanny/house manager located in Buffalo, New York! I pride myself on being knowledgeable about the ins and outs of childcare and how to keep a home running while staying organized and tackle any messes along the way! Currently available for weekend babysitting to help...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie filled in for our FT nanny for two weeks and did an outstanding job! Our little girl loved spending time with her!"
Kim B.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I have been taking care of children ever since I was old enough to take the American Red Cross Babysitting class and become a Certified Babysitter.
Now that I'm an adult, I still love taking care of children. They are so much fun to help to learn and I love watching them grow and develop.
I spent 1 year interning with...
Taysha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"As someone who is constantly working it's a pleasure to know my kids are not only safe with Taysha but are learning and developing great habits! My kids come back to me better than I left them! Would definitely recommend!!!"
Dave V.
Evelyn Q.
Buffalo, NY
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have medical experience working with children. I am BLS and ACLS certified. I have over 4 years experience tutoring children in math, science and English. I am compassionate, attentive, dedicated and caring.
Evelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evelyn was prompt, warm, and very attentive to my son during our interview. She followed up our interview with a thoughtful email and showed initiative by looking up the answers to some questions that came up during our conversation. I needed a different...
Stephanie L.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Theresa! I'm a huge animal lover, I have 2 cats. I grew up with a cat and a dog, and I frequently pet-sit my sister's puppy. When caring for your pet, I don't just sit around. I engage in play and would love to take your dog to the park. I'm also perfectly fine with more low-key animals who just love to be snuggled. I...
Theresa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have received the Moderna Vaccine and I am CPR/ first aid certified. I have my Bachelors degree in Music but have been working with kids in Elementary Schools, Daycares as well as in homes since I was 18. I am willing to provide references as I still have a positive relationship with the families I have cared for. Thank...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Emily is lovely! My 1 year old, who is usually very shy and upset around strangers, took to Emily immediately. I love knowing that my kids are being well cared for while I'm away."
Catherine M.
Emily A.
Buffalo, NY
$35-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Services include general clean up and organizing, mopping and washing anything including stoves, fridges and any appliance. Thorough bathroom cleaning, dusting. I have lots of experience from cleaning at work everyday, at home as well as experience from a cleaning business. Whatever household work needs to be done, I'll do it. I...
Emily can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"She cleans for me and shows up and changes what she does with notes I leave. "
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5.0
(1)
Hello I am a professional house cleaner I currently work for a company Monday -Friday cleaning. Typically I clean 4-7 houses a day. I am looking to start cleaning on the side preferably lighter jobs but I'm not opposed to harder jobs either! I would also prefer for you to have some cleaning objects (vacuum & mop) if not we can...
Julia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
"Great, dependable, hard worker, would recommend Julia to anyone i know!"
Eli M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of other individuals for most of my work life. I started out as a teachers aide taking care of children 5-10 years old for a year. Now, I take care of adults with disabilities. My current job is being a supervisor for my current group home so I have an idea of how a home is run. I learned how to cook,...
Argenis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him! "
Delia D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have several siblings that I have watched for my mother since I was at least the age of 9. You can never catch me not smiling ad I'm great with my hands. I make arts and crafts, trinkets, play instruments and so much more. I have several pets so I am pet-friendly and willing to work around your schedule. Please consider me...
Lenai can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lenai stayed with my son B. for several days while I was out of the country for work. She is incredible! My son had so much fun with her and she is a perfect fit for our family! She is punctual, in fact early (which I love!) and was always in communication with me...
Sara J.
5.0
(5)
Meticulous housekeeper with seven years of experience working in high-end homes for private families. Friendly and flexible and able to
acclimate into a variety of household environments. Strong cleaning
and organizational skills. Experience working around children and
animals.
Taylor can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Professional and gets the job done."
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4.8
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Certified NYS Teacher.
Offering children an opportunity for fun, hands on, outdoor activities several days a week this summer. Adventures, nature learning and crafts will be my focus. Looking to explore backyards, parks, and libraries.
I am focused on child safety, modeling positive behavior, and guiding children to be polite,...
Whitney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Whitney M. in November 2013. Like others on this site,Whitney has a graduate degree in Education and a lot of babysitting experience, but was looking for part-time work with children which she could do along with school. As a result, she was hugely...
Pete V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been looking after children for a very long time, from little cousins to working in daycares! I have worked with children from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. I am highly interested in childhood development of all ages and willing to learn more. I love to be outside and create activities for maximized learning and fun. I...
Izabell can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"I don't even know where to start about Izabell. She is absolutely amazing! We have a 7 and 3yr old that she watched for us 4 days a week. She was always on time, energetic, reliable, caring, thorough, safe and trustworthy. From the minute we met her, we felt...
Taylor W.
Hannah D.
Buffalo, NY
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Future Occupational Therapist Student Awaiting OT Program Start Date Next Fall.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good evening! My name is Hannah, and I worked as an ABA therapist for about 4 years during my undergraduate education. I quit only to focus on a few more classes I needed for graduate school. Now that I have finished my classes and been accepted into OT school, I am looking for a temporary position to fill my time until next...
Hannah D.
Buffalo, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am new to Buffalo and recently moved here from South Carolina. I moved here for OT school so that I can expand my skills to help people with a wide range of behavioral and medical conditions. I worked as an ABA therapist for nearly 5 years with children diagnosed with ASD. I also grew up in an art studio, where I often ran...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is absolutely amazing with our kids! She brought bins of games/toys/activities that really engaged the kids. Learned what they liked to do and engaged them in scheduled activities (when we had things scheduled). I love hearing all the laughter that floats up...
Lindsay N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced dog walker and trainer. I have trained well over 50 animals and partners are amazed when they don't need a leash anymore for their pooch. I am very independent, reliable and have good references.
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, grooming, dog training, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
During high school I babysat as a part-time job after school and on weekends. And during college I worked in both senior care and child care off and on due to COVID. I also have experience with caring for more than one child a time. I am a 22-year-old woman with 5 years of caregiving experience. I can do basic cooking and snack...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sabrina watched my twins for a year, 4 times a week after school until I got home around 7. She was dependable and fun-loving with my girls and they adored her. She would spend time with them playing and talking and even help them with their homework or studying...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Buffalo, NY
Jamie Y.
5.0
Jamie is a wonderful nanny! She has been with us for over 6 months and we would highly recommend her. She is engaging, loving and attentive to our high-energy one year old. Jamie has been with our family through various milestones and transitions. She showed encouragement and confidence with Baby...
- Stephanie S.
Shayla R.
5.0
Was wonderful with my children. She has such amazing patience and always plans fun things with the kids. I highly recommend her. She’s reliable, consistent, empathetic, and sweet.
- Care member
Kathryn B.
5.0
Kathryn has been great for the short time we've hired her. We hope she looks after our daughter for quite a while! I highly recommend her!
- Travis H.
Chelsea C.
5.0
Chelsea is great with the kids and very reliable. She has watched our children (6 month old & 2.5 year old) and did great! I highly recommend her.
- Jenn D.
Mackenzie D.
5.0
Mackenzie is great. Full stop. She regularly takes care of my two very active boys (age 3 and 6). They love her. Always get a thorough report when I come home about what has happened, what they ate, etc. I really appreciate her flexibility, also, and she is very easy to work with! Very thoughtful...
- Thomas A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Buffalo, NY:
How can I find a Buffalo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Buffalo, 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 863 babysitters in Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY?
The average rate for Buffalo, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.15 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Buffalo, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Buffalo, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Buffalo, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Buffalo, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 316 reviews of the 863 listed babysitters.