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Chloe A.

Part-Time Caregiver/ Date Night Sitter Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am writing to apply for the babysitter position. I am a compassionate and dynamic individual seasoned in child care, clinical care, scientific research and public health service. I have demonstrated mastery of child care, patient care, research management, project management, health services, tutoring and client...

Tanya B. says "Chloe is an extremely organized person, taking pride in creating and maintaining a schedule and identifying her immediate priorities. Her assignment and...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Bridget N.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Bridget and I'm a recent college graduate living in Manhattan. While I've been working full-time as a bartender, I'm looking to return to my passion for childcare and babysitting. I have several years of experience caring for children and I love spending time with them. Whether it's reading books, doing arts &...

Justindiomede M. says "I have never met another babysitter that was caring and more loving towards my children. Bridget is an outstanding babysitter and a beautiful...

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Savannah H.

About Me!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Savannah an experienced and compassionate babysitter. I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I have babysat for neighbors and worked at a preschool last summer! Safety is my top priority. I am CPR certified and I engage children in educational games and creative activities, promoting...

Shreya G. says "Fantastic- took initiative, super helpful!"

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Emma L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Emma and I am a fantastic babysitter. I have years of experience working with kids aged newborn-teens. I am passionate about music, crafts, outdoor play, and make believe games. I am loving and patient and work well with emotional and active kids. I can't wait to meet you!

Care Member says "Emma watched my two children- now 4.5 and 2.5 for a year regularly. We adore her and wish we lived closer now to have her babysit frequently. She is fun...

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Preeti P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I have worked with many families before I've joined Care. com. On the tutoring side, I strive to help kids become focused and attain a better understanding on subjects in a fun and educational way. On the babysitting side, I have over six years of experience. You are free to reach me anytime.

Melanie T. says "I hired Preethi based on a close friend's review of her and she was an extreme help to my daughter and family. She tutored my daughter in ELA and helped...

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Zali W.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am fun, loving NYU student looking to find a family to grow with while moving into a new city. I have experience working at a daycare as well as nannying/babysitting for many families. Depending on my school schedule and workload, my hours are flexible. As someone who has worked in a daycare before, I am very good at...
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Sarah S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I recent graduate of Howard University, and I would love to be your next babysitter! I absolutely love kids of all ages., ages ranging from infant-12 years old, and I have experience as a baby sitter, a teaching artist, and as a schoolteacher. I am also the founder of a children's arts organization, and I would love to...

Yoana S. says "Sarah has helped me care for my baby since he was born. She is great with kids. In addition to caring for them, she is extremely effective and...

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Alyssa B.

Part- Time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a 23-year-old college graduate. I am good at following parents' instructions and following through with bedtimes, making meals, and helping kids with homework. I have 10+ years of experience with babysitting. I am available for part-time babysitting. I have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. I currently...

Lilian G. says "Alyssa has been incredible for our family. Both our kids took to her instantly and beg us to ask us to call her to come over constantly. We're all sad...

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Brianna R.

Creative And Sporty Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Brianna R. and I'm a caring, dependable babysitter/nanny with 4 years of experience working with children of all ages - from infants to school-aged kids. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive. Whether it's helping with homework, preparing meals, planning...

Care Member says "Great and reliable. My kids loved her."

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Isabel G.

Patient & Creative Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a college student and an older sister with a passion for helping children learn. I enjoy being with children and feel that we can learn just as much from them as they do from us. I have had experience working with children with mental and physical disabilities through my years of work with Best Buddies. I have also...
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Corrine A.

Part Time Care Giving Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
With years of nannying experience, I know that I will be able to care for your child in a professional manner. I am currently a pediatric psychology fellow at a hospital, and have my PhD in child clinical psychology. I have a 2 month gap (September and October) before starting my faculty position and I am looking for a family to...

Anita G. says "Corinne has been a fantastic nanny! She's taken care of son for the past 2 months (from 6 months to 8 months old) on a part time basis, providing a few...

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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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Dawnielle N.

Creative And Active Caregiver Who Loves Children

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My husband and I are living near campus at Columbia University. I have been babysitting for 7 years and have worked as a full-time nanny for 4 years. I have worked with children ages 0-14 in both the classroom (Sunday school) and home environment. I've done tutoring, potty training, meal-prep, pick-ups and drop-offs, and...

Rachael W. says "Dawnielle worked for my family (2 kids, ages 3.5 & 1.5) as a part-time nanny from Oct '13 through May '14. She is amazing! She always gave 100% to my...

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Carol B.

Carol B Caregiver Profile

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
While I am in between jobs, I find that I have free time (way too much of it!) and would love the opportunity to spend that time babysitting. I have babysat, nannied, taught Sunday School, worked in my church nursery, volunteered with after-school programs, tutored students--you name it--and I'm eager to get back into...

Jeremy M. says "Carol was great--my little boy enjoyed spending time with her. I'd hire her again. Calm, competent, and fun for the kid."

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Jewell P.

Hi Y'all, I'm Jewell!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I moved to New York at the end of August from St. Louis, Missouri. I graduated from the University of Missouri in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Communication. Back home, I worked with a professional sitting agency and continue to work for their management team. In addition to babysitting, I have experience as a camp...

James P. says "Jewell is AMAZING, and the kids absolutely love her!"

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Zairoon N.

Career Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

New York, NY

4.9(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
My name is Zairoon(Wendy) and I've been a babysitter for more than 19 years. I'm a High School graduate with certificates in Patient Care Technician(PCT), EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) CPR trained, and I'm also the holder of a New York State License. My hobbies are reading, cooking,...

Ellie H. says "Wendy (Zairoon) is professional, kind, and responsive. We interviewed her for a nanny role and spoke to 3 of her past employers. We didn’t move forward...

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Sydney K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sydney and I am 24 years old. I I have recently just completed a Masters of Education in School Counseling and a Masters of Arts in Psychological Counseling. I have been babysitting for 10+ years.

Care Member says "Sydney was the most amazing babysitter ever! She was extremely kind and overall a wonderful person to spend time with! I would recommend her to anyone...

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Sheila H.

Experienced Sitter, Nanny And Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sheila! I am 26 and am excited to meet you and potentially babysit, nanny or tutor. I am a high school science teacher and am comfortable tutoring and providing child care for all ages. I have a wide range of experiences from newborns to teenagers, occasional date night sitting to nannying for the summer. I look...

Katy C. says "Sheila was fantastic! She was very responsive prior to caring for my children and was great with them when she was with them. Both my 9 year old twin boys...

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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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  • 2,589 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

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 859 reviews of the 2,597 listed babysitters

Chloe A.

Chloe is an extremely organized person, taking pride in creating and maintaining a schedule and identifying her immediate priorities. Her...

- Tanya B.

Kelly M.

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....

- Amy H.

Bridget N.

I have never met another babysitter that was caring and more loving towards my children. Bridget is an outstanding babysitter and a...

- Justindiomede M.

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 $22.53 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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