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Lori E.

Part-time Caregiver, Babysitter Available

Holtsville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Lori and I currently teach special education and have my masters in childhood and special education. I have cared for children though out the years and have plenty of experience working with all ages.

Jacqulyn C. says "Lori is great with multiple kids at once, she watches my two girls from when they where infants and toddlers to now my oldest being 7 and my youngest...

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Jennifer B.

Sound Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Jen, and I am a student attending Stony Brook University looking to babysit to help pay for my tuition! I will be graduating next year with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a concentration in ecology and evolution (ie, I want to work towards conservation and saving animals and the environment) I love animals,...

Tara J. says "Jennifer is mature, dependable, compassionate, and caring. She is a natural at connecting with children and has excellent communication skills with parents....

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Alyssa D.

Part-Time Caregiver

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alyssa and I am currently working on becoming a certified teacher in New York! I taught 5th grade for 2 years in South Carolina and loved every minute of it. Since I do not teach over the summer, I am looking for a job(s)! I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, so I could tutor your child, as...

James S. says "Alyssa is simply amazing. Her experience and training as a teacher come through clearly in her work. She is caring, patient, creative, and bonded...

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Robyn H.

Your Child's Favorite Babysitter

Lake Grove, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a 26-year-old retired veteran from the United States Coast Guard. I have worked with children since I was 13. In high school I took a child development class where I learned about child growth and learning development. I have worked at a local daycare center, and worked with teaching kids how to swim from ages 2 months to...

Stuart G. says "Robyn babysat my 2 year old daughter and was the best babysitter I've ever had. She was attentive and engaging and usually brought activities to play....

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Lesly P.

Coram, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Lesly and I am 25 years old currently looking to work part time as a baby sitter. I am a college graduate from Stony Brook University with a BA in Psychology which I applied to my career in child care. I have many years of experience as I was a Site Director in an elementary school for 5 years and worked...

Deisy J. says "Lesly is currently caring for my 5 month old son, and sporadically helps me with our 3 year old son. She is very dependable and respectful. She is young...

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Amanda M.

Babysitter

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I love spending time with kids, and I have a lot of experience babysitting! I have three younger siblings that I often take care of. Additionally, I am a regular babysitter for a family with young twins who have down syndrome and a daughter. Some of my other regular jobs include watching a 10-year-old girl and younger kids...

Nikki R. says "Amanda was AMAZING. We left our 5 month old with Amanda for two consecutive wedding events over a weekend. This was the first time we'd ever left our baby...

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Taylor H.

Occasional Babysitting

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My current availability is date nights and any other occasional times! Unfortunately I'm not available for any full time positions at this time. Thank you for your interest! Hi, my name is Taylor! I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter, four years as a nanny, and taught at a summer science camp for kids ages 5-11 for...

Jennifer G. says "Taylor is absolutely amazing. She provided care for my first when he was just 5 months old and still at 5 years old! She has a knack for sustaining...

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Pam S.

EXPERIENCED NANNY/EARLYCHILHOOD TEACHER** CPR/FIRST AIDE CERTIFIED

Selden, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Before\After School Care/Weekends CPR/FIRST AIDE (Adult/Child/Infant) CERTIFIIED exp 2/27 . Hello !. I am presently working as a Special Education Aide in the Longwood School District (9:30-3:15 ( M-F) and looking for before \ after school care hours. My experience ranges from preschool teacher(infants-Pre K), family...

Anastassia L. says "Pam was great with our kids. She was always on time and had lots of ideas for activities and crafts. We knew we could always rely on her to take a...

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Kiana R.

Middle Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello my name is Kiana. I love working with children and helping them develop in anyway possible. Childcare to me is more than just a job, it's something I really enjoy doing so I find it more of an everyday thing. I tend to build bonds with babies/children that can not be broken and for that I am grateful. - I am currently...

Cassaundra R. says "Kiana has been absolutely wonderful. Our family is so grateful for her help; Nannie’s like her are hard to find. Kiana has good communication, is very...

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Brianna C.

Coram, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Brianna! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and hold a master's degree in social work. I work full-time as a social worker, which has strengthened my calm, supportive, and dependable approach to child care. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel happy and cared for....

Care Member says "Brianna was amazing! She was quick to respond if I texted her during the day. She kept my grandson active and happy. My home was well organized and...

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Gloria B.

Medford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a caring and experienced caregiver with a decade of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and encouraged to explore their creativity and imagination. I strongly believe in open...

Care Member says "We are so fortunate to have found Gloria to care for our children. She is nothing but professional, reliable, and capable. Our children find her warm,...

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Syerra B.

Fun Sitter And Laughter Creator!

Farmingville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I'm a Stony Brook graduate. I work full time as a pre k teacher asst. in the sachem school district. I have worked with kids as a camp counselor, tutor, or teacher since the age of 16. I love kids and want to spread more joy, care, compassion, and fun in their lives. I'm looking to personally individualize my skills and time to...

Samm S. says "Miss Cece is wonderful! She’s pleasant and fun! My kids had a great time and are asking for her again. She was my daughter’s pre-k asst. teacher and I’m...

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Iliana Z.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights/Afternoons And Weekends

Centereach, NY

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
It would be with great pleasure to be the babysitter of your children. I am a hardworking young lady. I am very patient with children. I have been working with my neighbors' children and children of friends and family for almost over 4 years. I have a lot of twin experience. I have babysat two sets of twins and a set of twins. I...

Humberto R. says "Iliana was fantastic! She was warm, kind, and extremely caring for my 11 month old son. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease....

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Tanya B.

Experienced And Loving Care Giver

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...

Stephanie K. says "Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from...

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Felicia C.

Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...

Liz B. says " I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very...

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Jennifer M.

Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name's Jen. I'm 33 years old and live in Nesconset. I've been caring for children since I was 13, kids ranging from four weeks to 13 years old. I have experience teaching in daycares as an infant lead teacher and as a preschool lead teacher. I absolutely adore kids. I'm available nights after 6 p.m. and...

Anthony M. says "Jenn is awesome! My daughter loves her"

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Galina P.

Child Care

Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom who raised two adopted children. Both have graduated college. Having been a stay at home mom, leaving my full time job as a banker, I focused my daily life on nurturing my children to become respectful, friendly and intelligent individuals. Returning back to work part-time for over 10 years, I realized how much I...

Laura T. says "Galina recently started caring for my two year old twin boys and she is a wonderful babysitter! She is kind, caring, patient and creative with the...

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Emma M.

Rocky Point, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Emma! I am a dependable and devoted child care worker and nanny since 2014 with a wealth of experience guiding children in daycare, school, and home settings. I am inspired by leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage development. I've lead group activities with children of all ages, changed diapers,...

Michael P. says "We had the pleasure of having Emma care for our two children. She looked after our first child from 4 months to 2 years old and our second child from 4...

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Cheyenne R.

Learn About Me!

Holtsville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
I am 24 years old and currently working as a Optical Eye Tech. I took care of my great grandma who suffered from Alzheimer's. As well as Dementia, Seizure disorders, ALS patients and more. I am CPR and First Aid Certified and trained for adults & children! I have been a home health caregiver for about 7 years now! I would love...

Jennifer D. says "Cheyenne will take care of your baby like they are her own. She is a big sister to a teenager and a newborn and is perfect for every age group. I...

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Cristal G.

Babysitter Available

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Cristal :) I've always loved working with kids. I'm always the go to babysitter mainly because I truly enjoy spending time with children. I appreciate all that comes with babysitting from the good to the not so great. I love arts & crafts and I'm a firm believer in learning through play. I have an extensive...

Andzelika T. says "Cristal is very dependable. Amazing with any age kids. Very trustworthy, caring and loving. She gets very involved with different projects and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.38/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Port Jefferson, NY

Babysitters in Port Jefferson, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Lori E.

Lori is great with multiple kids at once, she watches my two girls from when they where infants and toddlers to now my oldest being 7 and my...

- Jacqulyn C.

Jennifer B.

Jennifer is mature, dependable, compassionate, and caring. She is a natural at connecting with children and has excellent communication...

- Tara J.

Alyssa D.

Alyssa is simply amazing. Her experience and training as a teacher come through clearly in her work. She is caring, patient, creative, and...

- James S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Port Jefferson, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Port Jefferson, 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 16 babysitters in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.38 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 Port Jefferson, 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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