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Kaitlyn A.

Creative Caring And Fun!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Growing up the youngest of two youngests, I had a lot of older cousins with babies, therefore I have been caring for children my whole life. I am an artist so l genuinely love making crafts! I've spent the past year substitute teaching, and although teaching is not my passion, I am incredible with children. I just think they...

Cindy S. says "Kaitlyn is awesome! My kids love her! She's responsible, reliable and 1000% gets the kids engaged and having fun! We love her! Highly recommend!"

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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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Hannah E.

Experienced, Fun, College Educated Summer Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi parents! I have worked as a FT/PT nanny in New York City for seven years. My experience spans caring for newborns, toddlers, and school-aged children independently and alongside stay at home parents. Additionally, I spent many summers as a sleepaway camp counselor for children aged 6-15. So here's a little about me! I am one...

Amy Q. says "Hannah is extremely professional and can handle even the toughest of situations! She was able to handle my newly-mobile infant and my not-fully-potty-trained...

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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Annemarie A.

Summer Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Sivan G.

Experienced Nanny Starting Elementary Education Masters At Columbia University

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Looking to establish a relationship with a family starting in the fall for at least 2 years where I can become "part of the family" working around 15 ish hours a week

Drew N. says "Sivan is excellent! Her energy and care for the kids was exceptional, and our two boys still talk about her. If we had a need for a care giver again in...

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Talia S.

Caring And Attentive Nanny - Pursuing Grad Degree In Infancy/early Childhood Education

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Talia. I am pursuing a graduate degree in early childhood education and infancy at Bank Street College on the UWS. I have spent the last year working in an infant/toddler classroom at the Bank Street Family Center, and I'm looking to transition into working more intimately with one family as a full time nanny....

Jillian M. says "Talia helped out with our newborn son for about 8 months. She was an amazing addition to our family and we were so sad to see her go! Communicative,...

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Laura K.

After School And Weekend Caregiver Available

New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I currently work at a school as an occupational therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I am seeking opportunities to provide care to children after school and evenings as well as some weekends. I have experience with children of all ages, and I especially enjoy engaging with children in outdoor play,...

Tazia H. says "We love Laura! She cared for our 2 year old girl a few times so far, and we will continue to call her when needed. She is dependable, caring, tidy and an...

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

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...

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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Ericka M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
I love working with children and being a positive role model for them. I have also cared for infants. I love to cook, play games, reading, etc. I like doing cook shop with the children going for long walks and getting to know the child. I have worked with all ages of children from 0 months to teenagers. I enjoy working with...

Angie D. says "She is awesome with kids. Very patient and understanding . "

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Arabia C.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Alexandra S.

New York, NY

4.3(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as reliable, resilient, adaptable Available for child care

Farragh C. says "Ali was amazing! I booked last minute to see a show and this was actually my first babysitting experience, let alone in Times Square!! She and my...

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Portia M.

Fun Dependable Care Giver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Portia and I am passionate about providing care for families in need. With over 5 years of experience in childcare, I've honed my skills to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for your loved ones. My approach is rooted in empathy and respect. I understand that every individual has unique needs and I tailor my services...

Care Member says "Portia was an awesome sitter!
She came to the hotel to watch my 2 year old twins. My kids are usually very afraid of strangers but they had no problem...

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Maysa A.

Experienced Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I'm Maysa and I'm a live-out nanny seeking for a full-time position in NYC. I've had two years of live-in nanny experience in the U. S. and I have worked with children since I was a teenager. I'm certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences with vague experience in both...

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."

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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Lucie R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm a 27-year-old college graduate who recently relocated back to New York City from Atlanta. Before moving to Georgia, I attended The Hewitt School and later Forman in Litchfield, Connecticut. I pursued my college education at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia. While in Atlanta, I worked in the film...

Tori D. says "Lucie was our full time nanny for 3 months and took excellent care of our infant son. She was dependable, kind, knowledgeable and remained flexible to our...

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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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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Nicolette K.

Experienced

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Nikki, I'm 25 and have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-age. I worked in a daycare for 2 years with ages 6 weeks-5 years. I also babysat 2 toddlers for 3 years, and they became like family to me. I come from a big family with 9 siblings, so I've been surrounded by kids...

Care Member says "Nikki is so kind and gentle with my son (4 months old). She’s responsible, punctual, fun, incredibly caring and sweet. We don’t currently have a need...

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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 816 reviews of the 2,587 listed babysitters

Kaitlyn A.

Kaitlyn is awesome! My kids love her! She's responsible, reliable and 1000% gets the kids engaged and having fun! We love her! Highly...

- Cindy S.

Elisa P.

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

- Rachel B.

Hannah E.

Hannah is extremely professional and can handle even the toughest of situations! She was able to handle my newly-mobile infant and my...

- Amy Q.

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 2,587 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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