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Lauren C.

Former Broadway Performer/ Fun And Bright Sitter!!

New York, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am an actor in New York City. Before Covid 19, I was in the Broadway production of Frozen as the standby for Princess Anna! Prior to Frozen I was in the Tony Award winning musical, Kinky Boots! I am looking for part time or full time sitting/nanny opportunities. I am wonderful with children and love...
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Smile Creator

New York, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
I have had experience with children for 5 years now. In my home town of Pleasantville, NY I was a babysitter for multiple families. I have experience with all age groups from 6 months to 15 years old. Not only did I spend most of my weekends with the children I babysat, but I also was an intern at the middle and elementary...
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Compassion, Caring And Fun Nanny/sitter :)

New York, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Liz has been working and caring for children for about 12 years. She is a musical theater performer, with a passion and love for caring for little ones. She began her childcare journey at 16 years old in a childcare facility and continued with them for 6 years while pursuing dance and theater. While working there she was an...
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Fun, Professional And Experienced Sitter

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there - My name is Francesca, I am a 23-year-old college graduate and have enjoyed caring for children of all ages for 10+ years. I began when I was just 13 as a "mother's helper" and have had the pleasure of enduring countless babysitting, nannying, and camp instructor jobs over the years. I have even worked with some...
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Dependable Sitter Who Adores Children

New York, NY

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$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jordan! I have 9 years of experience in nannying/babysitting ranging from infants through the middle school years. I am an ER technician with my phlebotomy, CPR and BLS licenses along with early childhood development training. I am taking a few months break from working in the ER to focus on my studies which has...
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New York, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Julia! I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins and currently work full time. I have over seven years of experience babysitting and have babysat children of all ages. I love working with kids and have spent most of my summers teaching kids how to swim. I am CPR & First Aid certified and fully vaccinated.
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New York, NY

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$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have over 8 years of babysitting/nanny experience with children aged 4 months-16 years old. Currently, I am a Kindergarten teacher at a private school on the UES, and prior to that, I was employed as a full time nanny on the UES for 2 years. I graduated from Fordham University in 2021 with a degree in Communications and a...
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New York, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I just moved to New York where I work in marketing and operations! I grew up in Aspen, Colorado and have been babysitting since 2013! I have worked for countless families and I have also lived in with a couple of families. I love kids and would love to meet more families here!
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Playful Sitter Who Is Also Patient And Calm

New York, NY

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Ally and I am originally from a small town in West Michigan. I moved to the city in 2019 to go to college at The King's College in lower Manhattan. I love the city because of all of the amazing people I've been able to meet! I have seven years of experience babysitting all different ages from newborns to...
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Skye C.'s Photo

New York, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am an experienced babysitter with years of caring for children of varied ages. I truly enjoy spending time with and caring for kids. My background is in theatre, so I love playing pretend, doing arts and crafts and all kinds of art. I love outdoor activities (when the weather is nice)! I'm responsible, kind and...
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Fun, Loving And Caring Sitter

New York, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Maya I'm 24 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. In the past I worked a day camp named camp mohawk with ages 6-7, I then worked with middle schoolers at an after school program called Manhattan youth, ages 6-8th grade. I also worked as a co kindergarten teacher at the learning experience...
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Emma C From UWS Area

New York, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi! I am a recent masters graduate of NYU with a degree in social work and passion for working with children. I have been babysitting children since I was 14 years old, and have worked with multiple families and their children. I am a very patient and creative person who loves to have fun and foster any child's passion. I am a...
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New York, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Energetic babysitter looking to help out! Babysat a family of 4 young kids for 5 years! Helped with everything from crafts to homework!
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Emilia M.'s Photo

New York, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been caring for children since I was 15 years old. I started by working with my younger brother and other children in my neighborhood! I've also been babysitting in the city for the past three years of law school. In my free time, I love reading, hiking, and walking in Central Park! I am also vaccinated and boosted!
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Abike S.'s Photo

New York, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am a graduate from Wesleyan University, with a BA in American Studies and a former special education teacher. I will be available all summer to babysit in Manhattan, Brooklyn or any of the NYC area. I'm also available on holidays. I have experience in babysitting, teaching, tutoring, community outreach, and leadership. I am...
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Lucia A.'s Photo

New York, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi all, looking for evening/date night babysitting opportunities starting this October! A bit about me: I graduated from Barnard College in 2023 and I'm about to start a new job at a fertility clinic in NYC. I am planning on applying to medical school next year and I hope to become a pediatrician or OBGYN one day! I have...
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New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Olivia. I am a babysitter/nanny looking for a family in NYC. I have a lifelong experience with children and have been a paid babysitter for about 10 years. For the past two and a half years I have been a full time nanny for two toddlers. I have travelled both domestically and internationally with the family and...
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Experienced, Energetic & Pet-Friendly Sitter

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I'm 28 years old and based in NYC. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, caring for my neighbors' kids and working with 8 other families over the years. The children I've watched have ranged in age from 3 to 15. I genuinely love being around kids! I played soccer my whole life, so I'm always up for outdoor activities and...
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Part-time Caregiver

New York, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I love working with children and have been doing so since a young age from paid babysitting jobs, to volunteering in nurseries and nannying. The first position that I got through care. com was one that I kept throughout college. I've worked with children of all ages, including multiples. I will be home for the summer and would...
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Weekend Provider

New York, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi Parents, I'm a babysitter seeking weekend childcare opportunities. I am a fun and energetic babysitter that loves to use imagination in the park and read to them at the library while assisting them with their homework, but at the same time I will keep your child safe. I adore children. I love having tea parties with the...
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  • 2,591 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.53/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

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 2,593 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 $22.53 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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