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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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Jennifer M. says "Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure."
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...
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...
Care Member says "She was so helpful and easy to coordinate/communicate with! Our daughter loved her- would highly recommend!! "
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...
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...
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!! "
Niina P. says "Our time together was short, but Laura is communicative and punctual, and was sweet with our toddler daughter!"
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...
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...
Marianne S. says "Emily is awesome! She is very respectful and responsible. My kids loved her and I cannot recommend her enough!"
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...
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...
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."
Alex S. says "Easy, reliable, and caring. Perfect sitter for a night out!"
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...
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...
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
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,015 reviews of the 2,898 listed babysitters
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- Alexis C.
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.