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Alexandra M.

Enthusiastic, Caring And Educational Child Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Alexandra and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. Since I was 15 years old, I have been caring for children. My first experience was with my second cousin's daughter. Initially, I helped her take care of her infant (bottle feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting to sleep). I had the joy to witness her grow...

Katherine G. says "Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving...

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Arianna L.

Part Time Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Arianna! I am a first year dental resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and am certified in basic life support for healthcare professionals. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. In the past, my role has been pick ups and drop offs, meal prep,...

Aaron F. says "Arianna was great with our 1.5 year old daughter! She is engaging, punctual and caring. We are sad to have moved out of Buffalo otherwise we would be...

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Kate H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since seventh grade. In high school, I babysat at least once every weekend. In college I worked as a part time nanny and during the summers I worked full time nanny for a few different families. I have babysat for all ages; the youngest was 3 weeks old. I am CPR certified. I am a very organized, fun,...

Shelbye S. says "Kate has been flexible, always gives a full report when we get home/pick up our son, and had no hesitation about interacting with our 18 mo from the...

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Luna G.

Playful And Energetic Reggio Teacher!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Luna, and I've spent the past three years both volunteering and working in a preschool setting and babysitting in my free time. Regardless of the setting, I'm a teacher at heart. The children I work with are always learning as they play! I believe in the importance of taking risks, getting messy, making mistakes,...

Care Member says "We can't speak highly enough of Luna. We weren't sure how our shy daughter would respond to an unfamiliar adult caring for her, so when we needed a...

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Lee R.

Mature Responsible Child Care Giver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I am Lee and I have been caring for children of all ages most of my life. These were not full time positions as I have always worked but now I am doing something I have a passion for. Currently I was babysitting for two families on a regular basis. One family, I started caring for their son four years ago at the age of...

Jennifer Z. says "It is with pleasure that I recommend Lee R. as a babysitter and dog walker. She watched my daughter from birth until she no longer needed a babysitter....

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Sophia D.

Optimistic Siter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a student at University of Wisconsin- Madison. I am looking to babysit a couple of times a week when I am not working at my marketing internship specifically Mondays and Wednesdays. I am also free every day of the week after 6pm! I love being around kids whether it was working at my sleep way camp...

Lenni K. says "Sophia is wonderful with children while being kind, fun, and engaging. She cared for our 2 daughters with ease and perfect control. Sophia followed...

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Felishia H.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! :) My name is Felishia, I am 21 years old and I have about 2 years of babysitting experience, I previously worked with children ages 7-14, and I also have experience caring for a teen on the autism spectrum. I worked as an assistant teacher at a preschool for the Jumpstart program for 3 years where I spent many days...
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Alix M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello there, my name is Alix. I'm a sweet, dependable, loving, patient and trustworthy caregiver that loves to work with children. I have worked with them for 10 years and it's been nothing but amazing to see them grow and develop in their own person. I believe I have all the necessary qualities to make a great nanny/...

Jennifer W. says "Alix was our amazing nanny for 4 wonderful years. I can't recommend her enough. She became a real part of our family. Our two small boys adore her, as...

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Katherine B.

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...

Ashleigh S. says "Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing...

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Uyanga M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am an experienced and active babysitter. I have worked as a lead teacher for more than 5 years with 3 of those years abroad. I have babysat for more than 10 years both longterm and short term. I have experience working in a Montessori setting and understand the concepts. I currently work at a graduate university in Manhattan...

Care Member says "Uyanga is one of the best babysitters we have ever had! :) She is very caring, responsible, kind, patient and experienced with kids. She not only played...

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Lily C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Lily! I am a reliable and nurturing childcare provider. I have 10 years of experience working with kids as a babysitter, dance teacher, respite provider, and camp counselor! I have experience with all ages, including infants, and would be more than happy to supply a resume/references upon request. Please feel...

Cody R. says "Lily has worked with us multiple times to watch our 7 month old son. She is friendly, fun and C loves her. As a first time parent, she has done a great job...

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Heather R.

Sunny Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Babysitting was my first job-I watched my little sister starting at 10 years old, putting her to bed and entertaining her. Then I watched family friends and kids at church. When I went to college and then to grad school, I loved being able to take a break from my studies to just hang out with kids as a part time job! It kept me...

Michelle H. says "I highly recommend Heather as a babysitter! Heather assisted me with taking my 7 month old and 2 year old on outings such as the beach, park, and pool....

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Maggie R.

Experienced Teacher/Tutor/Nanny Seeking Full Time Position

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a current teacher with 10 years of nannying experience, both part-time and full-time, and I'm looking for a position starting asap in New York City. I come from a family of 9 children and began caring for babies and toddlers from a very young age! I started babysitting consistently at age 12 and have worked with children...

Nicholas A. says "We hired Mary for date night. She's easy going, friendly and easy to get along with and did a fantastic job of taking care of our little one. We'll...

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Imani R.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a student at The NYC College of Technology, currently studying nursing with a minor in pre med. I am CPR certified and I have my own source of transportation. I am the mother of a 16-month-old, and I have been caring for children from ages 2 months to 18 years for the past 13 years. I have a deep love and appreciation for...

Sharla K. says "Imani was a live in nanny for my family of 3 for 4 years. She cared for my son from the age of 2 months to 4 years old. Imani was always a delight to be...

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Carlie V.

Caring, Creative Carlie: Your Trusted Family Helper!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Carlie! I have over 7 years of babysitting experience and have worked with children of all ages. During college, I babysat for several families in the Chapel Hill area, and I was a family assistant for one family. Currently, I work in the non-profit sector as an Education Supervisor, overseeing tutoring services for...

Care Member says "Awesome with children of all ages and added bonus of being a tutor! We used both services and were very impressed. "

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Marlenys B.

I Am Beyond Excited To Start Caring For Your Little One(s)!!!!

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as honest, compassionate and trustworthy I like working with kids because there is something so special about each different kid I work with. All kids are not the same and I love seeing how their personality's are all quite unique. I started working with kids when I was about 12 years old. I would...

Care Member says "Marlenys was an outstanding babysitter for my 2 boys. As a single parent it gets a bit hectic sometimes but Marlenys was able to provide great care....

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Mara C.

Energetic Educated Nanny To Care For Your Kid(s) (PT)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi there! I'm a graduate student with part time availability to care for your child(ren). I have extensive experience as an NYC babysitter, teacher and tutor for children ages 2 through 13 with an emphasis on creative education for little ones and after school homework help for older kids. I worked as an after school counselor...

Joan R. says "I interviewed Mara both on the phone and in person. You couldn't ask for a more experienced and thoughtful caregiver for small children in NYC! As I told...

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Kelly M.

Part-time Caregiver.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Kelly and I have been babysitting children since the age of 12. I have cared for ages 6 months up to 13 years old. I always want to incorporate fun and energetic activities for the kids to do.

Amy H. says "Kelly babysat for our 4 year old for a few months. She picked him up from school and hung out with him for a couple of hours twice a week. She was super...

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Neissa S.

Reliable , Energetic & Fun Babyssiter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there, my name is Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and I have been a Nanny/babysitter for about 5 years on a part time basis. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. For the past 3 year, I have cared for twin newborns (2 months old) for 2 years till the family...

Rae W. says "Tina is Amazing! She is not only caring and fun but is patient and dedicated. She worked with us for a little over a year and our son has grown into an...

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Ethan M.

Part-time Sitter With An (honorary) Degree In Board Games, Mac N'cheese, And Going To Bed On Time

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I'm an actor and creative looking for part-time babysitting/nanny work to fill out my schedule. I have 2 years of experience, speak English fluently and German at an intermediate/conversational level, am happy to help with homework, and can make easy dinners. I also have experience babysitting children with autism and...

Minh N. says "I hired Ethan for a one-time evening sitting job for my two kids age 4 and 6. I specifically chose Ethan because of his German language skills. While...

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  • 2,592 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.57/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 857 reviews of the 2,593 listed babysitters

Alexandra M.

Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so...

- Katherine G.

Arianna L.

Arianna was great with our 1.5 year old daughter! She is engaging, punctual and caring. We are sad to have moved out of Buffalo otherwise we...

- Aaron F.

Kate H.

Kate has been flexible, always gives a full report when we get home/pick up our son, and had no hesitation about interacting with our 18 mo...

- Shelbye 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 2,593 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 $22.57 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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