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Here are some babysitters in Plainview:
Care Member says "Lauren is wonderful with my son. She was amazing to work with and my so. Absolutely loved her. Can’t wait to have her back 🥰👍👏"
Emily T. says "We had Kristal for about 2 weeks this summer. She drove our car and sat for our 3 kids. Kristal is an fun energetic and very helpful babysitter. The kids...
Kathryn T. says "Yajaira is a wonderful caregiver for our toddler daughter and infant son. She keeps them busy during the day, bringing them to the library and other...
Wanwisa K. says "Sasiwimol is a good person, patient , funny and excellent cook."
Sara M. says "Daria showed up on time and was easy to talk to. We hired her for the month of January while she was home from college to help with our daughter. Very...
Hali G. says "Kathy is an absolute gem! She is a kind, loving, and wonderful caregiver to our two children and puppy. She goes above and beyond to make sure they are all...
Marissa C. says "Nicole took care of our 3 children (4, 2 and 1) while we (mom and dad) worked primarily from home. You will not find anyone kinder, flexible and more...
Daniella C. says "Isabella is a wonderful babysitter. She cared for my two young children and is dependable, punctual and reliable. My kids love her. She's patient...
Rachel O. says "Sydney was a life saver when I went back to work and was on daycare wait lists. Sydney watched our daughter from 6-9 months old until she finally got...
Megan B. says "We highly recommend Danielle as a babysitter. We hired her to watch our 2 yr old for 6 full days while we were visiting our parents on Long Island. She...
Wenwen W. says "Ms Brittany is very punctual and caring for the kids. She is a preschool teacher so I feel safe to let her take care of my son. She did a lot of...
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60 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.56/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0
Babysitters in Plainview, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters
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Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainview, 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 9 babysitters in Plainview, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Plainview, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.56 per hour as of October 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 Plainview, 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.