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Nadine H.

Sitter With Professional Nursing Experience

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello My name is Nadine, I have over 30 years nursing experience. I have been certified in first aid and CPR and willing to re-certify if needed. I have six grandchildren who I watch regularly and enjoy. I find it a great pleasure to be around children and you van rest assured your little ones will be in the best care with me....

Paula J. says "Wonderful sitter, my kids love her. Always on time and available for last minute needs."

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Savannah P.

Babysitter

Oakdale, NY

3.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Savannah! I obtained my Master's degree at CUNY Hunter in School Counseling. I am K-12 certified. I obtained my bachelor's degree at SUNY Oswego in Human Development. I have a great deal of experience with children of all ages. I have worked in a preschool as an assistant teacher for two years working with 18...

Brianna C. says "I don't know Savannah, but after seeing one review on her profile I felt the need to leave one. A lady left her a 1 star review ruining her babysitting...

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Victoria K.

Victoria

Lake Grove, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
I'm looking for a part time job in the morning. I took care of several happy children ages 05 months - 6 years old. My responsibilities with the kids were driving them to activities, playdates, dinner time, bath time, date nights, homework, meals, etc. I'm a great swimmer, I love the water! I'm also OK with pets! I have a...

Care Member says "Vicky worked for our family during a couple weekends and the kids simply LOVE her! She’s active, very organized and is always on top of everything. She...

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Felicia C.

Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...

Liz B. says " I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very...

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Donna G.

Child Care

Port Jefferson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Loving Mom available to watch your child/children. I am caring, loving, friendly, and compassionate. I was a girl scout leader as well as a cub scout leader for many years. I have first aid and CPR experience. My children are grown now so I enjoy spending time with kids. I am reliable and trustworthy. I love the outdoors....

Tara S. says "Donna has been our a.m. nanny for 3+ years and our 3 children adore her! They are 10, 7 and 4 years old. She is responsible, punctual and unbelievably...

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Kerrie D.

Watch In My Home.

Bayport, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
My nickname was little mother. I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 and babysitting at 12. I worked at Apple Dumpling Play School when I was in high school then when Brookhaven Lab opened a day care, I worked there with all ages infant through 5 years. I then got an offer to work as a children's counselor on a cruise...

Care Member says "Kerrie has cared for my children from 3 months old to their toddler years. She is kind, trustworthy, patient and an excellent communicator. Under her...

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Jaime S.

Part-Time Caregiver Until Summer Then I Can Go Full-Time Lifeguard Also

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My qualifications: -I've been a part-time babysitter since 2009 from ages 3-12. -I did full time babysitting last summer, ages 4-12. -I have experienced in babysitting special needs children. -I have been a certified lifeguard since 2010, also I am certified in CPR for all ages, certified in AED and First Aid. I student teach...

Shawna A. says "Jaime applied to our summer child care job and came to meet the family in person. She was absolutely lovely! She called the day of the interview to...

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Matthew S.

Qualified Manny

West Sayville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! Since 2016, I've worked with children in various settings. Thoughtful engagement, reliable routines and consideration of a child's feelings are the foundational elements behind my childcare approach. I believe in creating rapport based on mutual respect and lessons tied to responsibility. I'm capable of the full gamut of...

Kara T. says "Matthew was great with our 7 y/o son. Also: punctual, responsible, quick with text responses and great personality."

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Taylor H.

Occasional Babysitting

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest! Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...

Jennifer G. says "Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining...

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Samantha S.

Holtsville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
I am 22 years old and recently graduated college and am looking for a position starting immediately. I currently live in Holtsville, New York. My prior history is watching my younger cousins, my neighbor's children, and working closely with Foundations that involve being responsible for children at the hosted events. I...

Jennifer M. says "Sam is a godsend to our family. She has come into our home and graciously accepted the madness of our household and has taken our daughter's best...

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Samantha W.

Part-Time Babysitter

Selden, NY

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Taking care of children is my passion. Allowing them to grow, explore, and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the children I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CPR and First Aid and BLS certifications. I'm also certified...

Care Member says "samantha work for my father three years ago and i couldn’t ask for a better person for my father she was so kind and passionate to him that he never...

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Tamara L.

Night Nanny Newborn Care Specialist NCS

Farmingville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I am a Newborn Care Specialist, sleep consultant and Newborn Parent support. I am available for overnight hours or 24 hour shifts.. Also have some daytime hours available for parent training and support. I have 30 years childcare experience. I started out as a live in nanny when I was 18 years old. For the past 7 years I have...

Shuran Y. says "Tamara is beyond amazing! She took care of our newborn baby starting from the first night we came back from the hospital. Tamara helped us survive the...

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Tanya B.

Experienced And Loving Care Giver

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...

Stephanie K. says "Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from...

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Lindsey S.

Experienced Babysitter

Sound Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I grew up in Miller Place and currently a Sound Beach resident. I am a pet mommy to three cats and a dog. I have over 20 years experience in childcare and I am a proud aunt of 13 nieces and nephews.

Nicole D. says "Words cannot express how lucky we were to cross paths with Lindsey. We have only been working with her a short bit but couldn't be happier! The girls love...

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Cristal G.

Babysitter Available

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Cristal :) I've always loved working with kids. I'm always the go to babysitter mainly because I truly enjoy spending time with children. I appreciate all that comes with babysitting from the good to the not so great. I love arts & crafts and I'm a firm believer in learning through play. I have an extensive...

Andzelika T. says "Cristal is very dependable. Amazing with any age kids. Very trustworthy, caring and loving. She gets very involved with different projects and...

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Kathleen S.

Middle Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I enjoy kids, plain and simple. I have been the tutor, the nurse, the umpire, the cook. Helping with homework, and watching school grades soar, keeps my passion. "Being fun and getting the work done" is my motto. Having the patience, compassion, and understanding are my traits; I'm a mom also. I'm very big on reading and...
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Kaitlyn R.

Very Friendly , Love Kids And To Make Them Smile And Feel Comfortable With Me

Blue Point, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi all! I am currently working part time as a nanny but am open to working mornings and date nights as well! I have experience with kids from newborn to 12+ years old. I am great with babies/toddlers and helping them to reach their milestone and teach them new things daily and set up activities ! I am also great with school aged...

Stephanie Z. says "Kaitlyn was amazing with my now 12 month old son. She was extremely reliable and also flexible. My son loved spending time with her every day, she...

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Amanda M.

Babysitter

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I love spending time with kids, and I have a lot of experience babysitting! I have three younger siblings that I often take care of. Additionally, I am a regular babysitter for a family with young twins who have down syndrome and a daughter. Some of my other regular jobs include watching a 10-year-old girl and younger kids...

Nikki R. says "Amanda was AMAZING. We left our 5 month old with Amanda for two consecutive wedding events over a weekend. This was the first time we'd ever left our baby...

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Alyssa V.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends.

Holbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 26 years old and I live in the Holbrook area. I have years of experience and have worked with children of all ages. I currently work full time so I'm looking for something either part time or one time. I'm very responsible, trustworthy, patient and reliable. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.

Julie R. says "Alyssa is a very kind and loving person. She always treated my son as her own. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed so I didn't need a sitter anymore...

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Emily R.

Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello there! Are you looking for a nanny/sitter for date nights or weekends? My name is Emily and I am a graduate of the University of CT. I earned a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences while also participating in various youth development programs within the local community. I spent 3 summers as a senior...

Care Member says "Emily is absolutely amazing! We were very lucky to have met Emily as our daughter’s daycare co-teacher and she started sitting for us in 2021 when she...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.46/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.2

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Centereach, NY

Babysitters in Centereach, NY are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Nadine H.

Wonderful sitter, my kids love her. Always on time and available for last minute needs.

- Paula J.

Savannah P.

I don't know Savannah, but after seeing one review on her profile I felt the need to leave one. A lady left her a 1 star review ruining her...

- Brianna C.

Victoria K.

Vicky worked for our family during a couple weekends and the kids simply LOVE her! She’s active, very organized and is always on top of...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Centereach, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Centereach, 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 35 babysitters in Centereach, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Centereach, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.46 per hour as of June 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 Centereach, 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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