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Kenzie M.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

New York, NY

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced Babysitter. Comfortable with pets, CPR certified and fully vaccinated - Professional Sitting Jobs (2018 - Present)

Arna M. says "Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and we look forward...

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Sarah Y.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 20 years old and I have grown up in four different countries, but have lived in the New York area for the majority of my life. I am fluent in English and proficient in Korean and Mandarin. I come from a family of three children. My parents taught me the value of education and strong moral values...

Jennifer M. says "Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure."

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Rachel K.

Date Night Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and a graduate of Connecticut College. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families over the years. I have BLS (basic life support) certification. Additionally, have experience tutoring and babysitting kids ages 0-14. I've been living in NYC for about 2 years and am about to start a full time graduate...

Alexis C. says "Rachel was fantastic with my 2 1/2 year old VERY energetic son! She showed up and within minutes was building blocks, reading books, and keeping up with...

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Frances L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Frances and I'm a dedicated mother of two with hands-on childcare experience. Children to me are naturally curious, full of potential, and deeply shaped by the love and guidance we give them. I believe patience, care, attention, is the foundation every child needs to thrive. Over the years, I've worked with children...

Care Member says "Frances has been working with our family since last year and has been amazing. She is super reliable and flexible and wonderful with our children! We...

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Jacqueline V.

Part-time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Jackie. I have always been interested in childhood development and was able to pursue this interest at the University of Rhode Island with a major in psychology. During this time I participated in a community outreach program. I spent several afternoons a week working with underprivileged children and their parents. This...

Care Member says "She was so helpful and easy to coordinate/communicate with! Our daughter loved her- would highly recommend!! "

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Keren A.

Part-Time / Full-Time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
(Looking for Part-Time or Full Time) Hello! My name is Keren, and I am a bilingual caregiver fluent in both English and Spanish. I have over six years of experience in babysitting and household cleaning, and I take great pride in providing compassionate, responsible, and trustworthy care to children of all ages. My experience...

Sarah T. says "I'm not sure where to start. Keren has changed our lives. My partner and I work full time and have two small children and live in the city. Our apartment...

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Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

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Jessica P.

Babysitter/Tutor For Children Of All Ages

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi everyone! I'm a recent college graduate and I've recently moved to the NYC Area. I'm looking for babysitting/nannying job(s) and have plenty of experience with children and childcare. I've babysat for numerous different families, ages ranging from newborn to early teenagers. All families have been very pleased with my level...

Care Member says "Jessica is great!! She is attentive with the kids and they always had a great time when she would babysit for them. I would highly recommend her!! "

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Laura O.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am an experienced childcare provider who is active and outgoing. I have worked with children of all ages and get along with them great. I enjoy doing activities with the children and don't mind cooking or cleaning. I also have my own car and a great driving record. I usually babysit at night or on the weekends (day/date...

Niina P. says "Our time together was short, but Laura is communicative and punctual, and was sweet with our toddler daughter!"

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Eileen W.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 14 years experience as a nanny. Currently I work for a high profile family that I have been with 10 years. I currently have morning hours free and am looking for something to add to my current situation. I am also open to one time or being an as needed babysitter. Personally I am an artist and love the outdoors and...

Becky K. says "Eileen worked as a live-in child care provider for my 2 boys (ages 5 and 8) for approximately 2 years. She was 100% dependable and had a broad range of...

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Angela C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...

Elizabeth R. says "Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking...

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Emily B.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
Hi! I am the oldest of 3 girls from Portland, Oregon who loves animals, back home I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I moved to NYC in 2019 to go to Fordham University and graduated in December 2022 with a double major in economics and international political economy. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years, coached 3rd grade...

Marianne S. says "Emily is awesome! She is very respectful and responsible. My kids loved her and I cannot recommend her enough!"

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Jodie L.

Nanny/Babysitter Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dependable caregiver and am passionate about the emotional health of children. My strengths lie with infants and toddlers, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 4 years of experience as a daycare teacher, but I have been nannying/babysitting since 2005. I love animals, so it's a plus if you have a dog or a...

Judi K. says "I worked with and supervised Jodie when she worked in the nursery at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jodie interacted really well with...

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Jacqueline J.

Recent Boston University Graduate, Nanny/Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a recent law grad from The University of Miami School of Law who just sat for the NY Bar Exam. While awaiting my exam results, I am looking to nanny in the Fall following Labor Day Weekend and would love to be your helper whether it be for your children and/or pets if our needs sync. I have babysat children of all ages...

Care Member says "She is amazing!! Fantastic with our 7 year old son as well as our 18 month old daughter. They weee both so happy whenever she was with us. She is...

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Rebecca C.

Pet-sitter & Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Rebecca and I have over 10 years of babysitting and pet-sitting experience. I have worked with children from ages 6 months to 12 years old. As for pets, I have the most experience with dogs and cats. I absolutely adore animals and children, and believe strongly in incorporating play into all sitting work. I am an...

Michael L. says "Rebecca was an absolute delight. Our kids would ask when they could see her again after the few times we had her watch the kids."

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Caitlyn H.

Babysitter And English Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Over the past 5 years, I have worked as a babysitter and English teacher in France with an agency, as well as in Boston, MA. I now work part-time as an enrichment teacher to pre-school aged children. I have worked with children between the ages of 1 and 10, the most common being around 5 years old. I am an American citizen and a...

Alex S. says "Easy, reliable, and caring. Perfect sitter for a night out!"

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Lorena C.

Playful And Fun Babysitter With More Than 7 Years Of Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
During the last 8 years, I've taken care of children of all ages, learning multiples skills to entertain and educate them! I love children and interacting with them makes me happy! Currently I'm looking for one-time jobs. Reach out to me if you need that extra help, it doesn't matter if it's late notice! In case you would...

Care Member says "Lorena was great with my kids, 2.5 and 4.5. She is very warm and caring. I always knew my kids were safe with her when on the playground, which is...

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Makenzi G.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekends And Weeknights

New York, NY

4.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for about 15 years. I've been a preschool teacher for 2+ , camp counselor for 5+ years, and an elementary school teacher and administrative staff member for 4+ years as well. I love kids of all ages and would love the opportunity to help with your children to ensure they are being safe and having fun at...
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Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...

Lauren H. says "When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy...

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Veronica D.

Lovely And Patient Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello families! I am searching for a child care work opportunity in Manhattan/ Brooklyn, New York. I am a student and I am looking for a family that needs a part time during the week or a weekend nanny! I am located in kips bay and I am fully vaccinated. I was an au pair for two years and it was a great experience. I was...

Dimitri S. says "Veronica worked with us for one year, nannying full time for our 1 year old son. Veronica and my son bonded and quickly became BFFs! Veronica's warmth...

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  • 2,898 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.28/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,015 reviews of the 2,898 listed babysitters

Kenzie M.

Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and...

- Arna M.

Sarah Y.

Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure.

- Jennifer M.

Rachel K.

Rachel was fantastic with my 2 1/2 year old VERY energetic son! She showed up and within minutes was building blocks, reading books, and...

- Alexis C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in New York, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New York, 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 2,898 babysitters in New York, 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.

The average rate for New York, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.28 per hour as of July 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 New York, 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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