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Karol C.

I'm Looking For A Part-Time Job!

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for over 15 years (ages newborn to toddlers). I'm also have experience with overnight newborn care. I have good references and If you are interested please feel free to contact me and let's set up a day where I could meet you and your family. Thank you.

Cara L. says "Karol was our first nanny and one that I would hire back in a second, if we could make it work. And what I mean by that is our hours work for her. Karol...

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My S.

Date Nights And Short-notice Care! **Available On NYE**

Long Island City, NY

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Growing up in a big family taught me how much I love kids and while I'm not ready for my own, I love babysitting. My experiences are diverse but have one thing in common - a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Whether your kids enjoy writing & reading, physical activity such as soccer, ballet or martial arts - all of...

Antti S. says "My is highly dependable, knowledgeable, resourceful and yet fun and engaging babysitter. She has watched our boys, now 8 and 12, over the years since they...

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Mirele M.

Long Island City, NY

3.8(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Mirele is a Long Island City based clinical social work student who is excited to connect with and babysit for local children and adolescents. Mirele graduated from Binghamton University in 2019 with a B. A. in Psychology. Mirele brings experience working with children and teens as a camp counselor and lifeguard at Avnet Country...

Bluma S. says "Mirele is a reliable and committed person. We worked together for 2 years. She is capable, creative and empathetic."

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Cecilia B.

Patient & Fun-loving Child Caretaker

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hey there! My name is Cecilia, but everyone calls me CC. I am a 25-year-old incoming nursing student this September 2022 at Mount Sinai. I graduated from Wellesley College in Boston. I studied Psychology and Africana Studies. I love to be with kids; however, what I find most important is the understanding and patience...

Heather R. says "We hired Cecilia to take care of our 30 month old daughter - for a two week stint - while our regular nanny was recovering from surgery. Our daughter...

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Jacqueline G.

Certified Health Professional

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
It's safe to say that I have a lot of experience when it comes to providing different levels of care! I have been a public health professional for the last 10 years and have worked with multiple different populations, including elderly, adolescents, infants and children in numerous different settings. My background started in...

Care Member says "Never let me down always on time very caring and attentive"

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Daniela M.

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
The last 5 years I have dedicated myself to the care of children, especially newborns and babies, I can be a great support in terms of helping parents when they need it, I have been able to see the great responsibility and commitment that this brings, therefore my priority is to provide them with the security and confidence that...

Vera N. says "Daniiela was a regular caregiver for my two boys ages 3 and 8. I cannot say enough about how helpful she was and how much energy and positivity she brought...

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Julia L.

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there, my name is julia and I'm an energetic and passionate 27-year-old! I started out in volunteering at daycare and helping family members but fell into childcare six years ago and love it so much! My favorite age group are newborns and toddlers, but I have experience with all ages. I'm looking for a full time position,...

Kathleen Z. says "Julia was very nice throughout the interview process. She is a caring individual who is willing to help families and parents alike. I have no doubt that...

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Laurent S.

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, My nanny journey started when I was an au pair (2 years in North Carolina), and then I moved to San Diego, where I worked as a nanny for 4+ years. I've been a professional nanny for six years and have at least another decade of caring for nieces/nephews/ neighborhood kids. I love to be out exploring nature and parks....

Amy V. says "Laurent is excellent with my 6 month old and 9 year old. For 6 month old she is playing, singing, teaching Spanish (my request), taking her outside,...

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Andrea Y.

Doctoral Student Available For Childcare!

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Andie, and I graduated from New York University in December 2020, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. I am currently a fourth-year doctoral student, pursuing my PsyD in Clinical Psychology. My clinical placements involve working with adult patients in an inpatient hospital, seeing college students at...

Mona H. says "Andrea was great with our 3 month old. She has a very calming voice and kept him occupied and happy while we worked. She showed lot of interest in whatever...

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Kelsey M.

Energetic PT Babysitter

Long Island City, NY

from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kelsey, I'm a recent graduate of St. John's University. I am currently working as a manager and receptionist at a health club in Manhattan, where I aspire to become a personal trainer. In addition to my work in the fitness industry, I have eight years of child care experience. As a longtime babysitter I have...
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Debby G.

Nanny/Babysitter/Caregiver For Summer 2012

Long Island City, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I live in LIC with my husband and our two dogs and 1 cat. I work full time and am in the office 3x a week, but am flexible with the two days I work from home as well as evenings and weekends. I have a car If needed. I can help with homework, Spanish, or pickups, or date nights! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I...
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Ashley S.

Babysitter

Long Island City, NY

from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ashley and I live in Long Island City. I am happy to assist with child care, tutoring, and pet care.
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Kendall H.

Part-time Nanny Or Babysitter

Long Island City, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been babysitting children from a wide range of ages since I was 12 years old. I am very passionate about working with kids and and consider myself to be an engaging, but mature caregiver. I live on the Lower East Side and I am willing to entertain children in the home as well as the surrounding area. I graduated from...
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Iran N.

Professional Babysitter And Nanny

Long Island City, NY

from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Dedicated, Energetic and Happy Child Care Provider with 5+ years of experience in delivering care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Helped create and run child care programs while keeping track of how well they worked. Skilled in child care techniques, problem-solving, and analytical skills along with First Aid, CPR, and...
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Marissa P.

Patient And Empathetic Babysitter And Pet Sitter.

Long Island City, NY

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a year of previous babysitting experience and grew up with dogs so am very comfortable with animals. I have a minor in Visual Arts, so your kiddo and I will have plenty of crafts to do to keep them occupied! I believe that the whole child should be nurtured, and have knowledge of childhood development that I will utilize...
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Isabela B.

Long Island City, NY

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My motivation stems from seeing children learn and grow, enhanced by my three years of babysitting experience. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, with a college degree that supports my approach to care. I am comfortable caring for up to two children, ages...
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Chelsea C.

Long Island City, NY

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I communicate with parents using their preferred method, whether through verbal...
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Linibeth A.

Long Island City, NY

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Linibeth. I'm a student with a flexible schedule seeking a nanny position. I'm available Monday through Friday during the day and for occasional babysitting. In the past four years I've worked as an Au pair/Nanny caring for toddlers and teens and I also have experience with infants. My responsibilities have...
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Lucas S.

Creative Caregiver Available Now

Long Island City, NY

from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
Worked for more than 7 years with kids ranging from 4 to 18 years old. Done pretty much every kind of kid entertainment and care, such as after school craft activities, babysitting, Wednesdays and week ends arts and games clubs, summer camps (outdoor activities and sports, surf camps, skate camps, diverse nautical activities)...
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Tanya G.

Long Island City, NY

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
My name is Tanya, I am a 4th year college student. I major in political science and biology. I am enthusiastic, athletic, and outgoing. I am a social justice activist. I love giving back to the youth by babysitting, community engagement and activism work for education equality. I have 5 years of child care experience and I...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.81/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Long Island City, NY

Babysitters in Long Island City, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Karol C.

Karol was our first nanny and one that I would hire back in a second, if we could make it work. And what I mean by that is our hours work...

- Cara L.

My S.

My is highly dependable, knowledgeable, resourceful and yet fun and engaging babysitter. She has watched our boys, now 8 and 12, over the...

- Antti S.

Mirele M.

Mirele is a reliable and committed person. We worked together for 2 years. She is capable, creative and empathetic.

- Bluma S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Long Island City, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Long Island City, 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 43 babysitters in Long Island City, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Long Island City, NY babysitters on Care.com is $23.81 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 Long Island City, 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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