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Mariana G.

Spanish Native Speaker Sitter And Part Time Grad Student

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I have 3 years of child care experience. I can help with Carpooling and Errands. Loving, caring and progressive.

Care Member says "Mariana is an incredible person. She’s one of the most patient people i have ever met. She assisted my visually-impaired brother in law on a trip to...

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Ashley U.

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I am Ashley! I am 23 years old. I am currently a special education preschool teacher in NYC. I have experience with all ages of children, including children with various disabilities and needs. To say the least, I love children! I am the oldest child and grandchild, so I have been surrounded by young children my entire...

London H. says "Ashley watched our daughter once a week, every week for the past couple of months. My daughter absolutely adores her and we love having her around! We...

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Miranda M.

Nanny & Short-Notice Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Miranda! I have over a decades worth of experience in childcare, including roles as a swim instructor, soccer coach, paraprofessional, camp counselor, and nanny. I am CPR certified and OSHA certified! I love to make art, explore Central Park, explore the Natural History Museum, play soccer, host a high tea picnic...

Care Member says "Miranda is an expert sitter. Our kids loved making art with her, most of which is still framed on our walls! We were lucky enough to have her for two...

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Arbesa K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Arbesa. I am a compassionate and caring baby sitter. I am currently employed part time Monday through Thursday however, I am looking for one-time jobs/Friday-Sunday jobs in order to help pay off school. I am able to work with kids of all ages. I have prior childcare experience with having 7 years combined with former...

Elizabeth P. says "Had Arbesa for 3 years!! My kids loved her, she was helpful towards everything. Truly a gem & anyone who gets to work with her will see that :)"

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Amanda V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am an experienced caregiver, based in NYC for the past five years; I've provided childcare for over 15 years for kids of all ages (newborn-preteen). I have a BA in Elementary Ed and an MA from NYU in Educational Theatre; I also have a small voice studio, and I'd love to bring new students into our singing community! I also...

Elizabeth B. says "Amanda has watched my 2 boys for the past five years (my oldest just turned 2 when she started) as a babysitter and mothers helper. She is great! Kind,...

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Renata R.

Caring, Punctual And Responsible Nanny Available Starting In June!

New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny with +10 years of experience caring for newborns and children. Moved to the US in the fall of 2016, am college-educated, graduated in BA, fluent in Portuguese and English, have both CPR and first AID training. I also have a NY drive license and am available for domestic trips. Recently I completed a...

Stuart A. says "Renata worked as our full-time nanny for the past year – primarily looking after our (now two-year-old) daughter for approximately 40 hours per week....

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Mariah C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time position after graduating with my Yale MFA in Acting, but worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program. I graduated from Northwestern, where I studied Psychology and Theatre. I have taken classes and professional...

Care Member says "Mariah is absolutely wonderful and you’re very lucky if she can watch your child! She’s attentive, fun and calm with small children. The best. "

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Christine S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello there! My name is Christine. I came to New York in 2021 in pursuit of performance art and I quickly learned that working with children and seniors is my favorite way to keep my people skills sharp! Light housekeeping or cooking don't scare me, and I enjoy helping kids and seniors develop and maintain systems and...

Timothy S. says "Christine, or Lola as we call her, is just the best! She took care of our two-year-old for about 5-6 months while I was working from home. She did such a...

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Kelsey B.

Fun And Respectful Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello & nice to virtually meet you, I'm Kelsey! A 26-year-old IT Recruiter and WVU college graduate looking for any child care, pet care, cleaning, or house watching services around NYC - Manhattan/Brooklyn & New Jersey. I have babysat children from new born-13 years old for 5+ years! Additionally, I have been a cheerleading...

Care Member says "Kelsey B was an AMAZING baby sitter, very responsible, always on time and our son loved her as well."

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Emma M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Emma and I've been passionate about caregiving for children my entire life, and would love to be able to aid with that within your family! I feel that curiosity without judgement and empathy are the qualities that best assist me in this passion of mine! I'm originally from Houston, Texas where I attended the high...

Jennifer B. says "Emma was wonderful with my toddler! She was very attentive and reliable. I will be hiring her again!"

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Alexa S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexa and I am a 20-year-old college student majoring in Stage Management. I am a creative person who has had the pleasure of working with children for the last 6 years on and off, both as a parent's assistant and a nanny. I love reading, cooking, and nature, as well as sharing my appreciation of all three with...

Li F. says "Alexa is very mature for her age. She is reliable, dependable and makes good decisions on her own if needed. She also was very active and engaged with my...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Esther S.

Full Time Care Giver For Twins Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a loving, caring, responsible and easy going nanny, baby nurse who has experience in taking care ofsingle and multiple children in their respectful homes. I just finished my Nursing degree as a Registered nurse and I'm so equipped to take care of different kinds of children independently without punic. Should there be any...

Jennifer K. says "I interviewed Esther for helping me with my newborn twins. She is very professional and has a ton of experience. I spoke to 3 of her references and they...

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Maria B.

Hi I'm María

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience
I'm Maria I'm from Colombian I considered myself really friendly empathic and funny. I like spending time with kids and help them with their activities. Also I love the animals if you have a dog or cat I'm comfortable with that I started working with kids when I took care of my nephew and my niece 6 years ago since they were...

Sonia K. says "Maria is absolutely wonderful! She was on time, easy to coordinate with and our 20 months old daughter had a blast with her!"

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Ellie C.

Fun Loving Nanny!

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have lots of experience in child care. From being a camp counselor, to a dance instructor, and spending the last two years working for Disney Cruise Line. I adore spending time with children and cultivating their creativity!
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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Sandra V.

Your Sitter For The Weekends!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello dear families. My name is Sandra. I have taken care of kids from 2 to 11 years old. For some of these families, I also provided pet care, so I can give you a hand with that too. Currently, I'm looking for full time jobs starting January 2025. Let me help you make the most out of your days by watching your kids and/or...

Elba M. says "Sandra was early and excellent with my kids, we'll call her again."

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Marta M.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Temporary Positions In Manhattan

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Recent graduate in International Studies and Political Science looking for job opportunities! I moved to the US to study here but I'm from Spain. I'm fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan. Happy to teach your kids any of those languages. I enjoy spending time with kids and I am looking for temporary positions or families that...

Care Member says "Marta watched our shy 4 year old while we were vacationing in Seattle. He is a COVID kid who has some trouble with new people, so we were a little...

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Cristina M.

Trilingual Child Care Provider - Patient, Energetic, And Dedicated

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey, I'm Cristina. I've been working with kids for over 10 years, wearing different hats such as mentor, educator, and friend - from newborns to teenagers. I believe kids are infinitely capable. I want youth to thrive and support them to grow emotionally, gain confidence, and tap into their creativity. I'm all about curiosity...

Jainelle W. says "An amazing sweetheart. She is so reliable and kind. She made herself available last minute and provided me with the best childcare I've received in a...

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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  • 2,590 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.55/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 2,592 listed babysitters

Mariana G.

Mariana is an incredible person. She’s one of the most patient people i have ever met. She assisted my visually-impaired brother in law on a...

- Care member

Ashley U.

Ashley watched our daughter once a week, every week for the past couple of months. My daughter absolutely adores her and we love having her...

- London H.

Miranda M.

Miranda is an expert sitter. Our kids loved making art with her, most of which is still framed on our walls! We were lucky enough to have...

- Care member

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 2,592 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 $22.55 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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