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Ashley D.


Freeville, NY

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible Care Nanny/Sitter!

I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Bridget F.


Freeville, NY

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Creative, Empathetic, And Inclusive Educator/Tutor

Hello! I am a creative and empathetic care professional and educator with experience in a range of subjects. I am an experienced visual artist, storyteller, and communications professional. I am great resource for all things photography, video production, and graphic design, and am continually building up my own skillset. I...
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Ashley D.


Freeville, NY

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Student

Patient & energetic 22-year-old student looking for a way to earn extra cash. I'm excellent detail oriented organizer & can help with any type of housekeeping. Am comfortable with pets & kids!
Ashley can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
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Caroline D.


Ithaca, NY

$12-20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Multiple Certifications

Hello! I'm a young and energetic college aged female sitter looking for a loving family to help with! I have had at least six years of babysitting experience as well as multiple years as a certified lifeguard, first responder, swim instructor, camp counselor, special education one on one aid, and certifications of AED/CPR. Due...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bridget F.


Freeville, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Inclusive Youth And Education Programming. Babysiytter

Hi there! I am a creative and empathetic care professional with a range of experiences and skills in youth development, education, arts, and disability inclusion. I would love to support you however I can. Growing up, I took the Red Cross babysitting course as soon as I could. I have been babysitting on and off since. In high...
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Kelly C.


Lansing, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello families! I have been in the childcare industry for just over 10 years, I have nannied and worked in the classroom as a preschool teacher. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I am energetic so I can keep up with the kids. I enjoy being outside as much as possible. With my teaching background, I like to...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Colleen B.


Ithaca, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I am Colleen! I am 27 years old and currently going to school at Ithaca College to obtain my Master's of Physician Assistant. I have babysitting experience for the past 15 years. I love to have fun and get kids motivated, whether it be in their favorite sport, hobby, or school. I love to inspire them and watch them grow.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Colleen is great! She watched my 6 month old son weekly and picked up my daughter from school when needed. Kept a great schedule for both of them and was very interactive. I would absolutely recommend her"

Andrea M.

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Bobbie S.


Ithaca, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

First, I will start with my personality, then get into the grit of my experience! I'm very creative and open minded, I love spending time with my family and friends, especially the little ones in my family! I strongly believe in punctuality and communication; if you are going to be late, it's courtesy to call! Now onto my...
Bobbie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Both my son and I love Bobbie. Bobbie is so sweet and yet professional, very reliable, and provides peaceful yet fun time for my son. I can completely trust her with my five-year-old. Very happy to have met her."

Elica F.

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Christine B.


Ithaca, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of three kids ages 19, 16, and 14 with 11 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and have a gentle, kind, patient personality. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have volunteered in the nursery and preschool room at church. My longest nanny job was with the same family for 5 years. They had a...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Christine has a magical way with babies and toddlers-- she helped my twins for three years with grace and aplomb. She is dependable, kind, and patient, and has a knack for soothing cranky babies."

Melanie S.

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Camey S.


Cortland, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Provider for those who need a night out or time away for a special occasion. Housekeeping and other jobs available at request
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Camey took care of our infant while we were visiting the area. She was flexible, communicative and responsible!"

Care member

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Stacie P.


Ithaca, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I left the corporate world in 2010 to begin working as a nanny. First I worked for a friend, then did it for a living. I love kids and have found that being an influence in a child's life is far more fulfilling than my work as an executive assistant. I've worked with kids with special needs (both physical and emotional), and...
Stacie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stacie has been a wonderful nanny for our toddler for the last few months. She is thoughtful, loving, and kind to our daughter in every sense. Our daughter looks forward to her days with Stacie, as they are filled with lots of laughter, conversation, reading, slow...

Katrina R.

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Shannon L.


Homer, NY

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, whether you're looking for someone to watch after your elderly parent(s), you're child(ren) or any special pets I am willing to help and make it work within my schedule as best as I can! Please reach out with any questions
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shannon does a great job with both my toddler and baby. Her calm demeanor keeps the two year old under control. She is better at getting the baby to nap than I am! We will all miss Shannon when we move :("

Megan B.

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Alyssa M.


Ithaca, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Very Fun And Outgoing Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**I am in Ithaca, NY!! Not East Lansing anymore** I have been babysitting for about 5 years. I have experience with multiple children and pets. I have babysat up to 4 kids at once. I am very responsible, punctual, have a big personality, love to make kids laugh and smile and care about their well-being as much as their parents...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I met a late teen early twenties Alyssa when she decided she wanted to renew her passion for Soccer as a coach. Alyssa at first was shy with the kids, and staff as one would expect of a young adult. But over the course of 3 years, and through Covid, Alyssa found...

Jerid M.

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Beatrice K.


Ithaca, NY

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, And Flexible Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at Ithaca College in my third year. I have experience with older adults including Parkinson's and dementia. I am open to simple meal prep, companion, aide, etc. for your loved one! I am responsible, on time, and open to making connections. I have experience with young children as...
Beatrice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Beatrice was wonderful with our son with ASD. Punctual and considerate. Would hire again!"

Carol H.

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Calina M.


Interlaken, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Doula And Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a trained birth and postpartum Doula, and I have been babysitting and nannying for the last few years as well. I enjoy providing families with support by providing childcare, and other tasks including laundry, and meal prep. Recently I worked as a teacher's assistant at a Waldorf style homeschool support program. I am a...
Calina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Calina was awesome. We had her babysit our newborn for two nights for when we were in town for a wedding. She was prompt and friendly and kept us updated throughout the night. She even showed me how to use my baby wrap for a carrier. She was clearly great with...

Care member

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Emelia P.


Ithaca, NY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 20-year-old college student seeking part-time work during my breaks in northern CT (Granby, Simsbury, Suffield area) and during the school year near my college in Ithaca, NY. I will graduate in 2024 with a degree in Applied Psychology. I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am...
Emelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emmy is amazing with kids! She helped us over the winter break to watch our toddler son who was home for two months with a broken leg. Emmy went above and beyond to help our son while he learned to walk again, and even helped with potty training. Emmy is a pro -...

Jess M.

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Dariana P.


Ithaca, NY

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Housekeeper

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in hotels like holiday Inn, Fairfield, and Hilton. I have experience cleaning from working in kitchens most of my life. I do housekeeping for many clients in my community. I find cleaning therapeutic and I love making it fun while I do it. I love my job because I get to provide a service that helps people. If you...
Dariana can also help with: Dusting, pet waste cleanup, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Dariana is very helpful and she does everything great! Highly recommended."

Cleo L.

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Heather W.


Ithaca, NY

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced House Cleaner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started cleaning at a local resort during High School. Since then I have worked for my sister who owns a rental property management company. I have cleaned multiple high-end rental properties for the last 2 years.
Heather can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
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Jenna G.


Ithaca, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a summer nanny the past year and a half as well as a babysitter for the last 3 years. Experience with kids 6mo-7y. o!
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Camey S.


Cortland, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker/Pet Cleaning/Pet Taxi/Pet Consultant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

In your home pet sitting, dog walking, pet cleaning, pet taxi and pet consultant for basic training/behavior issues along with pup proofing your home, Been in business for 10 years. Will help with gardening, housekeeping, indoor plants, etc .
Camey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Camey is amazing. Not only can she deal with multiple animals in my home, but she was amazing with my 4 year old daughter who has only been with me. I would highly recommend her to anyone with kids and/or animals. "

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Groton, NY

Colleen B.

5.0

Colleen is great! She watched my 6 month old son weekly and picked up my daughter from school when needed. Kept a great schedule for both of them and was very interactive. I would absolutely recommend her

- Andrea M.

Bobbie S.

5.0

Both my son and I love Bobbie. Bobbie is so sweet and yet professional, very reliable, and provides peaceful yet fun time for my son. I can completely trust her with my five-year-old. Very happy to have met her.

- Elica F.

Christine B.

5.0

Christine took care of our daughter for 6 months from Jan 2021 to mid-June 2021, when our baby was 5-10 months old. Christine is super gentle, kind, patient, and always great at soothing babies and making our child feel safe. Our daughter is not the easiest to take care of; it takes her a while to...

- Christina Y.

Camey S.

5.0

Camey is outstanding with kids and animals. She is professional and treats everyone with love and kindness. Camey is everything you hope for in watching your kids. I trust her, shes very detailed and wants the best for everyone.

- Care member

Stacie P.

5.0

Stacie cared for our one-year-old daughter in 2023 until we moved out of town and we miss her every day. Stacie is a wonderful nanny and person and our daughter loved her from the moment we met her. They would always have lots of fun together, and Stacie would talk, read and sing to her all day...

- Hannah K.

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