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Makalynn K.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Over the years, I have accumulated a lot of experience with children through various different jobs. I have work with newborns and toddlers in a child care setting, while also working with school aged children at a summer camp. I have also had experience as a full time nanny for two different families over the course of two...

Isabelle G. says "Makalynn recently took care of my dog. She was very responsible in making sure he got his walks and his meals. She also was a wonderful guest in my...

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Annemarie A.

Summer Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, if you are still looking for a nanny, I am available! I am 24 years, I love working with kids and I have experience with all ages. I have spent the past four summers working as a nanny, including as an au pair in Spain. I have also worked as a lifeguard, so I am certified in both First Aid and CPR for all ages. I am...

Care Member says "Annemarie was our nanny for two summers, for two tween girls. She was amazing - always taking them to do fun things around town or hanging out braiding...

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Margaret L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
For over eight years, I have been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My college degree complements my hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules, always prioritizing open communication with you...

Lisa S. says "Maggie was so lovely! Great girl and highly recommend! The kids loved her!"

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Marianna D.

Experienced Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Marianna, I am very energetic, friendly and hardworking. l have experience as a nanny with responsibilities that ranged from school pick up to grocery runs and dinner prep. I have been in childcare since the age of 12 and have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns- preteens. I am happy to cook, clean and run...
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Taylor B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love working with children! My experience started with volunteer work at a Boys and Girls Club, theater camp, and the Special Olympics. Volunteering turned into full nannying. I have worked for all different types of families. I've been a nanny for 10 years now. Currently, I work full-time in the law enforcement sector. I am...

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!"

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Elisa P.

Experienced, Fun, Nurturing: Looking For Part Time Work!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Elisa. I am a therapist on the UWS but looking for part time work. I'm unable to commit to ongoing nannying jobs at this time, but instead available for short term or one time jobs. Please message me if interested need! I have worked as a nanny for newborns and toddlers, and babysat for children ages four...

Rachel B. says "We loved working with Elisa. She immediately connected with our son and clearly loved interacting with him. She was amazing during both the infant and...

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Michael D.

A Loving, Caring And Family Oriented Person

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am writing to express my interest in the opening for nanny /caregiver it maybe live-in or live-out. I am a registered nurse from the Philippines and presently residing in Manhattan, New York City. I have all of the necessary documents that allow me to work legally. Before moving the United States, I participated in...

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....

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Taleda O.

The Queen Nanny Of The UWS

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
"I'm a warm and energetic nanny who loves to create fun and engaging experiences for children. My approach is playful and nurturing, focusing on fostering creativity and a love of learning through interactive play, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships with children and...

Dianela L. says "Taleda was a great responsible nanny. She worked for our family for one year. She is a very caring person. We always maintain very good communication and...

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Arabia C.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Arabia and I have a passion for caring for children and furthering their educations. My professional pursuits have led me to find that if there is anyone more aspiring and curious to learn, it's children. My childcare experience of 10+ years consists of providing care for both neurotypical & neurodivergent...
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Jaclyn M.

Fun Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...

Chris B. says "Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

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Martha P.

Looking For A Full Time Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Martha. I am Ecuadorian. I live in the United States for more than 20 years. I reside in the same home address for more than 20 years. I am a mother 2 children. One of 17 years old and the other of 10 years old. I am a very responsible mother. I have been taking care of children for more than 10 years. I can describe...

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...

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Sydney S.

My Name Is Sydney, I'm 24 Years Old And In Graduate School. I Look Forward To Working With You!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Sydney. I'm 27 years old and a mental health counselor on leave for the month of December, up until December 20. I have a car and references upon request. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and pets of all ages. I look forward to hearing from you!

Care Member says "Sydney is terrific! She has babysat for our two boys (now 8 and 5) and is always prompt, caring and terrific at playing with them and entertaining them....

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Eden L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
French bilingual, CPR certified, and passport-ready for international travel. Former preschool teacher for children on the autism spectrum, offering gentle care, clear routines, emotional attunement, and behavioral growth. I've nannied for toddlers with health conditions, twins, sibling groups, and multilingual households-often...

Todd C. says "Eden is pretty much perfect in every way. She's like the contemporary Marry Poppins. She is smart, kind, gentle, responsible, fun, dependable, and is truly...

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Hannah K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Please note that I am only available for date-night sitting and weekends as I work a full-time job.

Kirstyn K. says "Hannah first started sitting for us when our daughter was 4 months old. She was our full time nanny in the summer. Now Hannah does date night sitting for...

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Mackenzie R.

Reliable, Trustworthy, And FUN Sitter/Care-Taker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there!! My name is Mackenzie and I am 27-year-old female from the Midwest. I have a lot of energy to entertain, but also know when it is time to be serious. I am very comfortable with children as I am an aunt and also volunteer for the kids team at a church. I'm a dependable caretaker as I was the full-time caretaker for a...

Kristin S. says "We LOVE Mackenzie! For 6 months she supported us with after school needs for our son. She is incredibly responsible, kind, empathic and so loving to our...

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Fennelley L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher with two degrees in education. I stepped away from education for now to work for a family privately helping them raise their daughter! While she is in school I find myself with some extra time and exploring some other opportunities. Whether it be tutoring, light...

Jeanne D. says "She is a great person that had a great personality and great references! The right family will enjoy having her. "

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Paige C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
With more than a decade of experience, I have built a 10-year career as a professional nanny and household manager. As a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I bring both passion and proven expertise to every family I support. Throughout my career, I've managed household operations while caring for...

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...

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Cecilia G.

Ready For Smiles!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Cecilia and I am a recent graduate from Pratt Institute. I have been working in childcare for almost 8 years, both as a nanny and as a children's art instructor. I am first aid and CPR trained, and I have experience with both sitting for and teaching kids with greater needs. I would love to work with you and your...

Katie C. says "Cecelia is fantastic! My girls absolutely love her and constantly ask to have her back. She is responsive, has arrived on time every time, and is happy to...

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Riley M.

Experienced Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...

Amanda F. says "Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My...

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Karima C.

Sitter/Nanny With A Love For Literature & The Arts

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Karima and I am an artist who has a love for crafts and literature who would love to help your child explore cognitive developmental activities that might just even develop into a lifetime love as they have for me. I have 10 years of on/off experience of caring for neurotypical and neurodivergent...

Ariel K. says "She was great!! Would suggest to anyone"

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  • 2,593 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 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 854 reviews of the 2,597 listed babysitters

Makalynn K.

Makalynn recently took care of my dog. She was very responsible in making sure he got his walks and his meals. She also was a wonderful...

- Isabelle G.

Annemarie A.

Annemarie was our nanny for two summers, for two tween girls. She was amazing - always taking them to do fun things around town or hanging...

- Care member

Margaret L.

Maggie was so lovely! Great girl and highly recommend! The kids loved her!

- Lisa S.

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 2,597 babysitters in New York, 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 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.

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