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Here are some babysitters in New York:
Tom Z. says "Julia worked for us from September 2021 to August 2022 until she moved. Julia cared for our 2 year old son. Julia is an amazing person and did an outstanding...
Care Member says "Chelsea , was such a help. She accommodated us last minute. Our children love her. She’s responsible and super helpful, very much a lifesaver for us! I...
Chris B. says "Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"
New York, NY
Clifford R. says "This was an amazing experience! Daniela took care of my 11 month child. She was extremely professional and great with communicating with us. Naturally,...
Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...
Marie S. says "We love her! Couldn't have found a better fit for our family and my daughter will be devastated when the summer ends and we don't get to see her everyday!"
Jessica B. says "Paige was our nanny for a year, starting when our daughter was 4. We were first-time parents and she taught us so much in addition to caring deeply for...
John W. says "Daisy arrived early and was a very good communicator. She spent two hours with my daughter and it was so lovely. My daughter is 8 and has emerging Spanish...
Akiva Z. says "I enlisted Michael to assist my elderly father-in-law, who suffered a traumatic brain injury a year ago and exhibits symptoms akin to early-onset dementia....
Daan B. says "Though we were with Samiyah for a short time as we prepared for our move, we had a great experience with her. She was dependable and our son was extremely...
Eric H. says "Maysa was a great caregiver for our one year old son. She was so patient with his feedings, and got him to nap so quickly! I would highly recommend her."
Care Member says "Martha was our nanny for 6 years and was with us through the birth and raising of our 3 kids (now 8, 5 and 2). The children love her and we still visit...
Justin P. says "Casey worked for my as a counselor at my day camp. She is great! She worked mainly with 3 year olds at the camp, but is great with all ages. She has a...
New York, NY
Melissa P. says "Brooke was our nanny for a year and she was great! She was very dependable and the kids loved her. I have three kids very close in age so it was a lot of...
Cristina P. says "Karla is very dependable and you can can always count on her! she's the most responsible person i know!!"
Maria F. says "I've known Raji since she was 5 years old. She is one of the most amazing people I know: conscientious, honest, loving, compassionate and sensitive. She...
Star K. says "Olivia is wonderful! She worked as an after school sitter a couple of days a week including school pick up. She was dependable and my kids and I adore her."
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2,596 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.56/hr as of November 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 870 reviews of the 2,598 listed babysitters
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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 2,598 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 $22.56 per hour as of November 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.