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72 babysitters are listed in Forest Hills, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Forest Hills, NY
Armine G.
Forest Hills, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
A Dedicated And Responsible Woman Seeking Position As A Babysitter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced woman in child care and now have the opportunity to be part of your family. For one and a half years I have taken care of infants and children. I am infant and adult CPR Certified, hold a babysitters certificate and have completed two courses in childhood development. My most recent experience was with a...
Armine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi all- my name is Christiana and I am currently a RN with a NICU (intensive care for infants) RN background with 5 plus years of experience. I will be looking for occasional baby-sitting jobs during my free time since I only work 4x a week. I love being around kids and have a lot of experience in caring for them! I have babysat...
Christiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Christiana was the greatest. She took care of our son a few days a week from the time he was 3 months old. If we hadn't moved from NYC we would have kept her on as long as possible! She was always so confident and capable with our son even when he was so young, and...
Lara L.
Katelyn N.
Forest Hills, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Katelyn! I'm 31 years old and live in Forest Hills. I have been a babysitter/nanny in Queens for about 12 years now and it has been such an important and rewarding part of my life. I'm certified in CPR/ First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, and Lifeguarding. I also have my own vehicle. Feel free to ask any...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katelyn is a fantastic babysitter! She is mature, reliable, and communicative. Most of all, she is wonderful with kids. She has been babysitting my three children (ages 9, 7, and 6), and they are thrilled to see her every time she comes over. She genuinely...
Terri G.
Omowunmi B.
Forest Hills, NY
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
A Positive & Enthusiastic, God-fearing Woman Looking To Positively Impact Everyone I Meet.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, I was raised in a home that brought about my love for caring for people especially kids. I'm aspiring to be a pediatrics specialist. I am currently in the process of getting my licensure to work as a physician in the US. I'm looking for a nanny/babysitting Job while I wait.
It's my passion to positively impact...
Omowunmi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Omowunmi for about 3 months and it was a great pleasure working with her. She was a fun aunty to the kids, Deliver the care with care, she helped them with homework...Prepare and help feed for the kids, and get them ready for bed by the time me and the wife...
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Gabriella S.
Forest Hills, NY
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Gabriella And I Am A 19 Year Old Who Is A Nursing Student.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as responsible, caring, and organized.
I like working with kids because it gives me joy and I am happy taking care of others.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old.
One thing you should know about me is I am very trust worthy.
Me and my sister are 10 years apart so I always...
Gabriella can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gabriella is mature beyond her years. Reliable, communicative and always on time, Gabriella provided loving care to our daughter who was less than 2 years old while we worked from home. My daughter learned so much during her time, from colors, to counting, to the...
Philip K.
Olawale E.
Forest Hills, NY
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My experience for special needs is mainly from working as a medical assistant for 2 years at a family clinic where I have had to deal with special need patients and their parents, as well as babysitting my 4 years old cousin who had speech delay speech. I believe that my care for and exposure in special needs kids will be a good...
5.0
"Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen."
Stu C.
5.0
(2)
I have been helping children ages 1-15 for 4 years now, providing a variety of services including tutoring, homework help, play time, housekeeping, changing diapers, babysitting etc.
I'm extremely knowledgeable about how to take care of younger kids since I am the eldest of two younger sisters and grew up caring for them and my...
Raisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Raisa is smart, reliable, and extremely loving and caring. "
Care member
During my time working as an after-school caregiver, I had the joy of engaging with children from diverse backgrounds, helping with homework, organizing fun activities, and ensuring their safety until their parents returned. In my role at the daycare, I honed my skills in managing larger groups of children, maintaining a...
Liana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Isabella H.
Forest Hills, NY
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Law Student, Master Of Bioethics, Babysitter, Former Child
I'm a law student hoping to help families out by babysitting and animal sitting in my free time! Happy to help with laundry, grocery shopping/errands, etc.
Feel free to ask any questions that may be helpful to making your decision!
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I've been babysitting since my teenage years! I began babysitting my twin cousins from the time they were 4. I have landed multiple jobs through a summer camp I volunteered at. I have also sat for a couple of teachers at my high school, one of whom I still sit for every now and again.
Over the last several years I have babysat...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a current school psychology doctoral candidate at St. John's university! I have experience working with children through a variety of previous babysitting employments (children ranging from 6 months to 12 years), being a sleep away camp counselor for 11-year-olds, as well as volunteering. Much of...
Hi! I am an energetic and patient 25-year-old. By day I work as a product designer for different tech companies but enjoy spending my evenings doing child care.
I've worked part time with children between the ages 1-8 and enjoy doing seasonal crafts, story-time, sports (when appropriate), and pretend play. I have also tutored...
Zuha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Elizabeth M.
Forest Hills, NY
$23-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Have Worked With Over 10 Families Since I Started Babysitting, One For Over 3 Years.
Hi, my name is Eliza and I have been Nannying and Babysitting since I was 15! I currently work at a kids Parkour training gym and always love being active/playing games with kids I watch. I always bring a crafts and games bag with me!
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joseph D.
Forest Hills, NY
$23-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Always A Fun Sitter, And Always Want To Make Smiles On Children's Faces.
I like working with kids because I love teaching them behaviors that hopefully help them as they get older.
I'm looking for a job that just to supervise some kids for a morning or evening while the parents have some fun.
I started working with kids when I was at Queens College summer camp 2010.
I have been working for the...
Mbawemi K.
Forest Hills, NY
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have multiple years of experience due to babysitting my younger cousins, ages ranging from 6 months - 8-year-olds, which was unpaid. However, I have about 6 months of paid experience with a 6-year-old. Additionally, I temporarily did morning drop-offs (walking to the bus stop and drop-off to daycare) for kids below age 10.
Mbawemi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Michelle G.
Forest Hills, NY
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Michelle and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. I have over 7 years of experience working with children in many settings from camp counseling and babysitting to teaching and tutoring. My availability is very flexible. I look forward to connecting with you!
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hunter R.
Forest Hills, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Hunter! I have four years of child care experience through volunteer work, teaching art classes, and babysitting. I know that children are our future, so I am happy to do my part by helping provide them with a patient, enriching, and encouraging environment. I am energetic and love having fun, but I also think teaching...
Hunter can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ester A.
Forest Hills, NY
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Passionate babysitter with three years of experience and a flair for fun! I not only prioritize your child's safety and enjoyment but also offer the added perk of light housekeeping. Let me bring a blend of care and cleanliness to your home!
Ester can also help with: Light cleaning
Iris B.
Forest Hills, NY
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as very friendly and easy going.
I like working with kids because I have a few younger siblings that I take care of and I have done plenty of babysitting jobs. I look at babysitting more as spending time with the kids.
I'm looking for a job that isn't too far from me and works with my schedule.
Sarah C.
Forest Hills, NY
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Doctoral Student In School Psychology Seeking Opprotunities!
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a current school psychology doctoral candidate at St. John's university! My education focuses on behavioral and emotional support for children and adolescents with unique needs. I have experience working with children through a variety of previous babysitting employments (children ranging from 6...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest Hills, NY
Christiana M.
5.0
Christiana is an outstanding babysitter, but she is so much more than that. She is, at the core, a good person with high integrity. Chris cared for our son from the time he was 2-4 years old when we lived in NYC. She also took care of our newborn daughter several times before we relocated. Chris...
- Echo W.
Katelyn N.
5.0
Our boy, F., is almost 2 and a half years old. Katelyn was his full time nanny for a year (starting when F. was around 1) until we put him in daycare. We still call on Katelyn regularly for babysitting. She is dependable, fun, and kind. F. loves her so much and so do we! Katelyn is part of our...
- Becca F.
Omowunmi B.
5.0
Wunmi is so great! My toddler absolutely adores her and I can trust that she is in the very capable care of a genuinely good person. Wunmi is timely, warm, reliable, respectful, kind, patient and proactive. She takes care to connect on a social-emotional level with my child and actually with me as...
- Aby H.
Gabriella S.
5.0
Gabriella is mature beyond her years. Reliable, communicative and always on time, Gabriella provided loving care to our daughter who was less than 2 years old while we worked from home. My daughter learned so much during her time, from colors, to counting, to the alphabet and always looked forward...
- Philip K.
Olawale E.
5.0
Wale is very personable. He is good at communicating and is level headed and cool when handling conflict. He is also very caring and stands out as one who goes out of his way to make people feel seen.
- Stu C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Forest Hills, NY:
How can I find a Forest Hills babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Forest Hills, 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 72 babysitters in Forest Hills, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Forest Hills, NY?
The average rate for Forest Hills, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.25 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 Forest Hills, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Forest Hills, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 72 listed babysitters.