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Julia A.

Part Time Babysitter, Tutor, Transporter, Housekeeper

Mechanicville, NY

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Julia and I am a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. I'm an Albany area native and have over 6 years of experience working with children and animals! I am calm, empathetic, and I love to do crafts and spend time outside. I love to cook, bake, and try new things. I am conversational in Spanish as well. I have reliable...
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Izabela P.

Mechanicville, NY

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Izabela and I would like to apply for the nanny/babysitter position. I am responsible, reliable, dependable and I love children. I have over 8 years experience. Currently I work with special needs. Thank you and best regards, Izabela.
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Arianna N.

Mechanicville, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I am a college student studying medicine with a background in childcare. I have had CPR training with American Red Cross, up to date TB shot, and fingerprint screening with the NYS childcare database. Some of my experience with childcare include hands on with my younger siblings, daycare settings, as well as in home childcare...
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Laura D.

Nanny

Mechanicville, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a current HHA , former CNA, patient care technician, and medical assistant with over 20 years experience caring for elderly, long term care, dementia and oncology/hospice patients. I enjoy giving loving care to my patients and treat them as if they were family.
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Kaisi A.

A Little About Me

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience
I am a 22-year-old college student living in Saratoga Springs, NY. I have been babysitting, pet sitting, and house sitting for family and friends since I was a freshman in high school. I have the most experience with toddlers and young children, however am capable and open to all ages. I also am very animal friendly and have...

Jennifer K. says "We recently hired Kaisi to housesit/dog sit while we were out of town for a few days. We have 2 smaller dogs, one of whom is blind and she came to the...

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Makayla M.

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I started working with children as a mother's helper when I was 13. From there, I began babysitting multiple different families. The ages of the children I have watched range from newborn-12 but I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience working with children who have disabilities and also have...

Jesse L. says "Makayla has been working for my family since August 2023, when my son was 2.5 months old and I was starting back at work. She is a grad student who...

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Mahnoor A.

Clifton Park, NY

4.8(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello Childcare Seekers! I'm a very reliable honest caring babysitter who has a passion for childcare. I reside in Clifton Park NY. I am CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I love being around kids, helping them learn, spend quality time with them, playing(outdoor/indoor...

Norain S. says "Mahnoor (Maha) is an exceptional, caring sitter that my daughter loves going to! She is extremely responsive, responsible, and a great communicator....

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Kiera V.

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kiera and I will be graduating with my masters in childhood and special education in May! I am about to embark on my first year of teaching in September in a 5th grade classroom! I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, both in educational and childcare settings. I...

Donald M. says "Kiera is great with my son, and I'd use her any time!"

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Khadija A.

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi everyone, My name is Khadija but I go by Kat and I'm a very reliable, honest and passionate childcare provider, I am CPR certified and I care at my house in a very fun and safe environment for the kids. I reside in Clifton Park NY and have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers for over 5 years now! I love...

Care Member says "Kat is phenomenal! She took care of my son from the age of 4 months until he was almost 2 years old. She is a wonderful caregiver and is super warm and...

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Valene K.

Experienced Nanny/Teacher

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a returning full-time college student, attending Russell Sage to pursue my Physical Education degree, starting at the end of August. I am hoping to find a position that is flexible with my class schedule; ideally, after school care, so I am able to potentially have a serving job in the evenings. I have experience...

Lisa F. says "Val was great with my twins! They looked forward to seeing her and they never really gave me a problem when I left them with her. She was always on time and...

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Julia C.

Waterford, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over three years of experience in daycare and babysitting ages 0-4, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. I strive to create a positive...

Steven M. says "Julia has been our regular babysitter for a long time and we can't say enough good things about her. She's very reliable for us and our daughter is...

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Kathryn C.

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My role extends beyond caregiving, as I strive to be a positive role model and support families by providing a reliable and safe childcare option. My patient, creative, and...

Lisa A. says "Kathryn is wonderful; flexible, fun and obviously LOVES children. My kids enjoyed their time with her and we hope to use her again as a babysitter in the...

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Jessica W.

Elementary Teacher

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an experienced child care provider and elementary teacher looking to care for children part-time over the summer. I have worked for several families and children ages 0-16. I hope to keep your child/children busy with fun activities and possibly local trips. I can cook and have no problem preparing delicious and healthy...

Gabriella B. says "We were in the area for a wedding and Jessica cared for my 9 month old son at our hotel. She really put my mind at ease from the moment she showed up...

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Julia M.

A Babysitter You Can Trust.

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, Julia here! Few things ale chilbout me: I'm the middd with one older sister & a younger brother, I have my cosmetology license, as well as a bachelors degree in HR & business administration. In my free time I like to cook, spend time on the lake with friends & family, take my 8-year-old baby (dog) on long...

Micayla D. says "Julia was super amazing and the 8 month baby loved her. She was always on time and made sure to give me updates on any schedule changes. They went on...

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Samina A.

25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages

Clifton Park, NY

4.9(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Samina and I have been providing childcare services for 25+ years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. I successfully ran my own licensed daycare for 15+ years and am currently providing services in the Clifton Park area. I enjoy...

Ally J. says "Samina has watched our daughter since she was 4 months old. She is now turning 2. I was a wreck leaving my baby for the first time but she made it much...

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Elizabeth M.

Part-time Care Giver

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I'm a responsible and reliable caretaker with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and have experience preparing meals, helping with homework, and organizing fun activities. I have references available upon request. I would love to chat some more about your...

Salley Z. says "Liz was wonderful! She helped me out on short notice and was amazing with my foster son. I am definitely hiring Liz again and would suggest others do as...

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Ann M.

Saratoga Springs, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a registered occupational therapist who works full time however is looking for occasional child care jobs! I have clinical experience working with children ages birth-3 years old, and have been babysitting for the past 15 years. I am a very reliable, compassionate, and positive person and think I would be a great fit to...

Tim M. says "Ann is super fantastic! Our little 2 year old has a bit of separation anxiety when we leave, but Ann jumped right in there and calmed him down within...

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Colby D.

Stillwater, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Let me just start by saying I absolutely love kids! I have been baby sitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with watching twins and triplets! Kids are my passion, I'm the oldest grand child of a very large family, so I've been helping kids grow and learn my entire life. CPR Certified.

Meghan S. says "Colby was a great fit for our family. She has experience sitting for multiple young children and appeared to enjoy spending time with our kids. She was on...

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Mikaela M.

Responsible/Fun Sitter

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Recently moved to the Ballston Lake area where I am currently looking for any babysitting/nanny jobs! I have many years of experience working with kids in day camps and babysitting/nannying. I love working with children of all ages and creating a fun, healthy environment for them!
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Tiffany F.

A Passionate, Experienced Sitter From Schaghticoke, New York.

Schaghticoke, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm Tiffany, a passionate, experienced sitter living in Schaghticoke, New York. I specialize in caring for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. I have 3 years of experience and my services include providing a safe and nurturing environment, engaging activities to promote learning and growth, light housekeeping and meal...

Care Member says "Oh my, where do I start? Tiffany is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She was such a blessing to our family during her time with us and most importantly, our children...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.25/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicville, NY

Babysitters in Mechanicville, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Kaisi A.

We recently hired Kaisi to housesit/dog sit while we were out of town for a few days. We have 2 smaller dogs, one of whom is blind and she...

- Jennifer K.

Makayla M.

Makayla has been working for my family since August 2023, when my son was 2.5 months old and I was starting back at work. She is a...

- Jesse L.

Mahnoor A.

Mahnoor (Maha) is an exceptional, caring sitter that my daughter loves going to! She is extremely responsive, responsible, and a great...

- Norain S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mechanicville, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mechanicville, 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 4 babysitters in Mechanicville, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Mechanicville, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.25 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 Mechanicville, 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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