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60 babysitters are listed in Kirkwood, NY
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Kirkwood, NY
I am currently a student at Binghamton University. I have always loved working with children and have some spare time during my semester so I wanted to get back into babysitting. I have been babysitting as well as been a camp counselor since I was a freshman in high school, so I have great experience in caring for kids of all...
Hey, my name is Chloe! I am 19 and currently attending SUNY Broome! I have grown up with dogs my whole life and have had experience taking care of dogs professionally for about 7 years. I am a enthusiastic person with a strong attention to detail. I have an open schedule. I know how difficult it can be to trust other people to...
Chloe can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I'm a full time teacher and love to help out around the community during my time off. I like to spend my summers helping families with childcare, tutoring services, pet and house sitting, and a variety of other errands/services. I love working with children and have 4+ years of teaching experience in addition to 12 years of...
Meaghan K.
Binghamton, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Meaghan, and I teach 6th grade ELA. My passions include music (singing and listening), playing tennis, spending time with my pets, and teaching young minds valuable life skills! I have been working with children for over 10 years, babysitting since I was in high school, then earning Bachelor's and Master's...
I have dog-sat on numerous occasions for family and friends. I am a proud dog-owner, and I have grown up with dogs and cats. Pets are family, and I treat them that way. When I dog-sit, I feed them as much as their owners request, I walk them, I play with them, and I reward them for good behavior. I live near a dog park, and I...
Meaghan can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Hailey A.
Binghamton, NY
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience of working in veterinary hospitals caring for dogs, cats and small exotics. I can help with Pet Transportation, pet sitting and Pet Walking.
Hailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Madalyn E.
Binghamton, NY
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Madalyn and I am currently pursuing a degree in secondary education through Grand Canyon Online University. I have childcare experience babysitting my younger siblings/children of my parents friends. I have experience working with the elderly through Good Shepherd communities, in which I am a Dietary Server....
Madalyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Megan K.
Binghamton, NY
$12-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and energetic caregiver. I attend Binghamton University and am looking to make some extra money as a student. I will be home starting mid December until February . Most of my experience comes first hand-I was the oldest sibling and cousin of a large family so I was always a built in caregiver!...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hailey A.
Binghamton, NY
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking For A Caring Family To Take Care Of Their Kiddos
I have grown up with family around me constantly. I have over 7 aunts and uncles just on one side of my family. Majority of them having children younger than me. I enjoy taking care of them and spending that quality time I believe is necessary for any baby/Childs growths.
I would love to provide that for others as well, who may...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Chloe! I am 20 and currently attending college at Binghamton University. I am an enthusiastic person but very attentive and patient. I have watched children from my family, friends, and neighbors since I was in middle school. I also was a girl's youth lacrosse coach for kids from kindergarten through 5th grade....
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Madelyn V.
Binghamton, NY
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Madelyn And I'm 19! I Love Working With Kids And I'm Experience With It As Well!
Hello my name is Madelyn and I'm 19! Im very energetic and great with kids! For reference I have 30 cousins younger than me and a brother I would watch growing up along with other families kids. I love being with kids and i'm Im a great problem solver so it doesn't disturb your time away!
I'd describe my personality as bubbly,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jess! I'm a well experienced and caring babysitter with a passion for creating a safe and fun environment for kiddos of all ages :)
I'm available for flexible hours and open to any additional help you might need around the house!
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jess is sweet and a fun sitter. She did a date night for us and my kids adore her. We will hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone!
My name is Ivey. For several years I have provided excellent child care for a number of families. I accommodate their house or mine and provide both as-needed and long term care. I have previously volunteered at my local library, special needs kids horseback riding, and a crisis pregnancy center. I am...
Ivey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ivey has been the perfect sitter for our 3 year old son. She gives him the attention that he needs and keeps him busy and safe. She is punctual and keeps me updated via text and photos as to what activities they are doing. I highly recommend her!"
Robin P.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up we always had a dog and a few other animals, I would be interested in caring for pets!
Sarah Joy can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sarah is quite honestly phenomenal. She is friendly, punctual, dependable, efficient, and attentive to detail. Sarah cleans our personal residence as well as our short-term rental on a regular basis, and we could not have asked for a better person to fill that role...
Daniel F.
Katherine H.
Binghamton, NY
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine, here is a little about me and my experience.
I have over 7 years of experience during which my duties ranged from mother's helper, babysitter, and aftercare teacher. From august of 2019 to December of 2019 I was a "floater" at a daycare/preschool. Meaning I "floated" between classrooms with children...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Kate care for our 3 year old. She was patient and attentive. She was also very helpful with tidying up and light cleaning. She was communicative and punctual. I would recommend Kate!"
Jayme T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karen and I am a third year medical student at SUNY Upstate doing my clinical rotations here at UHS. I graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Integrative Neuroscience and a minor in Health and Wellness studies in 2020. I have experience babysitting infants and toddlers, as well as experience...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen did a great job looking after our 2 toddlers for an afternoon. The kids took to her right away and everything went very smoothly. We'd definitely hire her again for babysitting. "
Kate D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have 4 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. I enjoy looking after babies and toddlers but am also active and enjoy elementary age kids. I would be happy to help with cleaning, chores, organization, purging, redesigning, etc as needed. I don't mind last minute or...
Sarah Joy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was great with my 3 kids. She had a lot to manage between helping my two older kids with online school while also watching our 1 year old, but she was always calm and organized. The kids appreciated her playfulness and she showed a genuine interest in them....
Alison P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had several years experience cleaning houses and am very thorough in doing my own. I am COVID conscious with my cleaning routines and attention to detail. I hold a high confidentiality policy, to ensure your peace of mind and take my cleaning very seriously but also enjoy it.
**I have not cleaned professionally, but...
Kendra can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"she a good worker. she does any choices I give and completely them. she a great personality."
Lynne W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carmela and I am 22 years old! I have been working with children ages 1 - 12 for 5 years at a daycare. I also am a certified Water Safety Instructor and lifeguard and have been doing that for 7 years. I love children - spending time with them, watching them grow, and helping them develop. I got my undergraduate...
Carmela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Our family hired Carmela and two other sitters to babysit a group of cousins (aged baby through 7 y/o) while the adults went to a wedding. Carmela was a pleasure to work with! She was professional, enthusiastic, and in her element with the kids. Carmela...
Jackelyn L.
Emily B.
Endicott, NY
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Emily, I have 7 years of experience working with children including daycare experience, babysitting and several years as a foster parent. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have experience with all ages, from infants to teenagers. I have parented and worked with special needs children and...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is wonderful with children of any age and pets. She always arrived on time. She is creative and patient."
Sarah G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kirkwood, NY
Jessica S.
5.0
Jess is sweet and a fun sitter. She did a date night for us and my kids adore her. We will hire her again!
- Care member
Ivey S.
5.0
Ivey has been the perfect sitter for our 3 year old son. She gives him the attention that he needs and keeps him busy and safe. She is punctual and keeps me updated via text and photos as to what activities they are doing. I highly recommend her!
- Robin P.
Sarah Joy F.
5.0
Sarah is quite honestly phenomenal. She is friendly, punctual, dependable, efficient, and attentive to detail. Sarah cleans our personal residence as well as our short-term rental on a regular basis, and we could not have asked for a better person to fill that role for us. We love interacting with...
- Daniel F.
Katherine H.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Kate care for our 3 year old. She was patient and attentive. She was also very helpful with tidying up and light cleaning. She was communicative and punctual. I would recommend Kate!
- Jayme T.
Karen A.
5.0
Karen did a great job looking after our 2 toddlers for an afternoon. The kids took to her right away and everything went very smoothly. We'd definitely hire her again for babysitting.
- Kate D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kirkwood, NY:
How can I find a Kirkwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kirkwood, 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 3 babysitters in Kirkwood, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Kirkwood, NY?
The average rate for Kirkwood, NY babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Kirkwood, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kirkwood, 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.