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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
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I am a mother of four grown teenagers. I have been babysitting for eight years now. I babysit for now for five years. I love children. I'm a kind, loving, fun person who loves children. The family I worked for during the week, I've been with for 5 years, have missed about 2 days, always on time, very reliable. If you need me 5...
Care Member says "Annmarie worked for me for 6 months. Very reliable, trustworthy and always ready to work. She drove my kids to school every morning and took them to...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mother of four grown children. I have a 9-month-old grandson. I ran a licensed home day care in Manhattan for five years and a licensed family day care in Long Island for 10 years. I am now offering individual care for families in need of an extremely experienced and qualified babysitter. I am very loving, reliable,...
Michelle S. says "I had to come out of state for a wedding. I needed a babysitter for my fussy 8 month old son. Robin watched him for a long evening. She was flexible,...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hi! I'm Peyton.
I'm 31 and have over 15 years of experience providing childcare in NYC, Boston, Los Angeles, and Virginia for kids of all ages. I love encouraging creativity, imaginative play, and outdoor activity to support children's emotional and physical wellbeing. My background as a professional organizer means I naturally...
Sonam G. says "Peyton is a baby whisperer. She took care of our almost 6 month old infant for two weeks when our original child care fell through. She was punctual,...
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- $37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Nicole! Over the past 10 years I've been the babysitter for children from infancy up to 13 years old. I have experience watching multiple children at once (including at wedding venues). I've helped them to complete homework, fed them meals, bathed them, put them to sleep, etc. I've also attended numerous family outings...
Care Member says "Nicole kept the kids happy and entertained through the day. They enjoyed playing with her."
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I have worked as a NYS certified teacher for the past 25 years and have taught from Pre-K to 8th grade. Teaching children brings me joy everyday! I am a mother of two and I am a reliable, disciplined and honest. My relevant expertise includes preparing and serving nutritious meals, changing diapers, preparing bottles,...
Morgan S. says "We hired Teodora to watch our 14 month old son for the week while our nanny was away and she was amazing! Incredibly professional, so kind and caring. Our...
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello I'm Yaquelin but I go by Jackie and I'm 25 years old . I have experience working in a daycare with children ages 3 months - 13 years old & have also worked/working with families. I have a 15-year-old brother who I absolutely adore and enjoy helping him out with homework , helping him study , reading, etc..
I have my own...
Evelyn G. says "Yaquelin took care of my 4 year old for about 4 months . Unfortunately we ended up moving and she wasn't able to drive to us anymore being that we were...
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a NYS certified Kindergarten teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham. I am also a mother of 3 grown children. I am looking for a tutoring position, but also interested in part-time babysitting. I have a great deal of patience and experience with children of all ages. I am CPR certified and also an animal lover.
Craig B. says "Punctual, friendly and loving. Mara loves our children and they love her. Came on time, played games with kids, made sure they ate dinner, showered,...
My Name's Kelley!
I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice.
I am very flexible and willing to work with you.
I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old.
I have experience with special needs children.
I have CPR and First Aid certification...
Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hi! I'm Christina, a recent Cornell grad with a big heart for kids. As the proud aunt to six energetic nieces and nephews, I've spent years building forts, creating art projects, and making up games to keep them laughing and learning. My time with them has taught me the importance of patience, creativity, and a whole lot of fun...
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello!
I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...
Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"
Light cleaning
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a dependable child care option. With six years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have honed my skills in creating a safe and nurturing environment where kids can thrive.
My patient and calm demeanor allows me to...
Margarita R. says "Maria is a very caring person,lovable and extremely kind. Shes dedicated and very responsible. She's sweet and honest. She's funny and fun to have...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a mother of 3 beautiful children ages 23 , 24 and 26 . I have been steadily employed for 17 years plus , caring for newborns & toddlers . I absolutely love babies and spending my days with them. In my most recent position , I was employed as nanny by 2 doctors for 2 boys. My duties were everything pertaining to the boys...
Melody B. says "Donna has been our Nanny to my 4 year old for the last two years and she has been extremely reliable, trustworthy and flexible. She always has fun...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With 16 years of professional experience, I provide reliable, high-quality care for up to four children ranging from infancy through age 11. I hold a college degree and maintain current CPR Training. My approach is patient, creative, and...
Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.
West Babylon, NY
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- $33/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...
Linda D. says "She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working around children for about 17 years. I started working as a lunch lady in public schools. Then I moved on to an after school program for children. Afterwards, I moved on to childcare for the ages infant to prekindergarten at a daycare. Most recently, I am now at another daycare as a 3-year-old teacher's aide....
Jessica W. says "I am a part of Joyce's family and I also worked with her. She is a very reliable and dependable woman. She is a pleasure to work with and works amazingly...
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm a nurturing and dependable babysitter with many years of experience caring for children of all ages including my own daughter. Being a mom myself I understand how important it is to have someone you fully trust with your little ones.
I'm available for part-time babysitting, one-day jobs and date-night sitting. I bring...
Care Member says "She spends quality time with them and plays and learn. She has great attention and patience. She make sure there needs are always first. My kids love...
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- $17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Giavanna, I started working with kids when I was young. I have 4 little siblings, all of different ages and i've helped take care of them since as long as I can remember.
In my spare time, I like to listen to music, spend time with my family & make art.
My first job ever was when I was 13, I was hosting little...
Melissa D. says "We loved having Giavanna with our daughter., who absolutely adored her. We had her working for us for two years"
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am the mother of three grown children and work full time, M - F, 7:30 - 4:00 remotely, as a paralegal. My evening job is childcare. Currently, I have a recurring Tuesday & Thursday evening nanny position for an infant and toddler (two separate families). My goal is date night or possibly help during the day on the weekend...
Katrice K. says "Liz was fantastic! My husband and I felt very confident leaving our four month old son with her. She was extremely professional, kind, and warm. She also...
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- $25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
I have been a nanny for over 10 years as well as taught courses to early childhood, school-age, pre and teenagers. I am very flexible and can assist with meal prep, homework, crafts, and transportation. I will also be open to caring for your pets. I take pride in providing the best care and service. I look forward to helping you...
Care Member says "Toni-Ann was wonderful to my little one from day one! My 1 year old daughter loved her. She was punctual and followed the baby’s sleeping/feeding...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a Mercy College graduate. I majored in Behavioral Science/Early Childhood Education. Throughout my years attending Mercy, I was a student athlete on the women's soccer team. I am currently in Graduate School, getting my masters in Early Childhood/Special Education. I had a passion for teaching my whole life. I've always...
Theresa D. says "Very responsible. Always on time. The kids loved playing with her and she played great outdoor games with them. She cooks pretty well too. I was...
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60 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainview, NY
Babysitters in Plainview, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters
Ann Marie C.
Annmarie worked for me for 6 months.
Very reliable, trustworthy and always ready to work.
She drove my kids to school every morning and...
- Care member
Robin G.
I had to come out of state for a wedding. I needed a babysitter for my fussy 8 month old son. Robin watched him for a long evening. She...
- Michelle S.
Peyton J.
Peyton is a baby whisperer. She took care of our almost 6 month old infant for two weeks when our original child care fell through. She was...
- Sonam G.
Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Plainview, NY
How much do babysitters charge in Plainview, NY?
The average rate for babysitters in Plainview, NY on Care.com is $21.80 per hour as of September 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
How can I find a babysitter in Plainview, NY?
Finding a babysitter in Plainview, NY often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 5 babysitters in Plainview, NY, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
What types of babysitter services can I find in Plainview?
Babysitters in Plainview, NY offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
What should I look for when choosing a babysitter in Plainview?
When choosing a babysitter in Plainview, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Plainview.
How early should I book a babysitter?
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Plainview offer flexible or same-day availability.
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