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Care Member says "Great and reliable. My kids loved her."
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...
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...
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...
James P. says "Jewell is AMAZING, and the kids absolutely love her!"
Julie N. says "Eleanor was a sitter for my elementary aged daughter back in San Francisco. She was always dependable and would come through for us in a clutch, which...
Danielle M. says "Nicole is awesome! She is very responsive, a planner, and timely! She has helped me out on a few weekends and my son loves her! She’s great with finding...
Shreya G. says "Fantastic- took initiative, super helpful!"
Katrina D. says "Megan was our nanny for the first year of the pandemic. We had a 6yr old girl and twin 4yr olds at the time. She was very punctual and an amazing...
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...
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...
Care Member says "Nicole is so creative, nurturing and friendly - she was incredible with our 11 month old son and we loved getting to know her! She clearly has a gift...
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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...
Suelen A. says "Sabrina is professional, responsible, careful, and passionate about her work. She exceeded every expectation we had before hiring her. She took care of...
Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...
James W. says "Victoria was the perfect sitter for our boys. She arrived on time and had a great attitude. Our boys were singing her praises the next day. Good help is...
Lisa M. says "All three of my kids really loves Symone. She is caring and compassionate and very mature for her age. We would love for her to come back to do some...
Remle N. says "Luz Stella S cared for my twins for four years, from 3 months to the beginning of the pandemic when we moved in with my parents. She is simply superb....
Alexis B. says "We were super nervous hiring a nanny for the first time, but feel very lucky to have had a great experience with Berny! We would totally continue working...
Kristin K. says "Maggie has been babysitting for us for three months now on a regular, weekly basis. She is very punctual, plays with my children and has great...
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2,590 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 4.8
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 870 reviews of the 2,598 listed babysitters
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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 2,598 babysitters in New York, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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.