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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Amanda M.

Babysitter

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Gloria B.

Part Or Full Time Babysitting Available In My Home Or Yours

Medford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Jocelynne C.

Babysitter

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Jocelynne. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have always naturally gravitated toward being someone who loves to babysit and care for children, definitely an innate trait for being the oldest sibling. My most up to date babysitting experience is that I am currently babysitting for a family &...

Mila C. says "I came across Jocelynne's care.com page as I was looking for babysitters for my busy schedule. From the moment I met her I knew she'd be the one to be there...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Taylor H.

Occasional Babysitting

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Jessica H.

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Jessica. I attended SUNY Cortland and received a degree in Childhood/ Early Childhood education. I am furthering my studies at Touro College to soon receive my masters degree in teaching English as a second language. I am currently a NYS certified teacher (birth through sixth grade). I have many years of...

Joanna Z. says "Wonderful and Sweet Lady during the interview. (Side note: My dogs do not like anyone at first and they did not bark at her and allowed her to pet them...

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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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Catherine M.

Holtsville, NY

3.7(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I'm Kate! I'm a grad school student going for special education, I am home all year long with taking classes online. I have my bachelors in rehabilitation and special ed. I'm available about all the time with no vacations planned ahead! I have been babysitting since I was about 15/16 years old and nannying since I was 17.....

Lexi C. says "catherine was very kind and loving to all my children they loved seeing her everyday and enjoyed her company! she is very good with all different ages i...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kiana R.

Middle Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Dena R.

Fun-loving And Silly Child Care

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello.... my name is Dena. I'm a kind hearted and loving woman who adores children. I have many years experience caring and nurturing children of all ages

Alannah F. says "Dena is grate with kids and has a lot of experience with taking care of them she is always on time and never late I would recommend Dena to anyone who is...

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Kathleen S.

Middle Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I enjoy kids, plain and simple. I have been the tutor, the nurse, the umpire, the cook. Helping with homework, and watching school grades soar, keeps my passion. "Being fun and getting the work done" is my motto. Having the patience, compassion, and understanding are my traits; I'm a mom also. I'm very big on reading and...
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Victoria K.

Victoria

Lake Grove, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
I'm looking for a part time job in the morning. I took care of several happy children ages 05 months - 6 years old. My responsibilities with the kids were driving them to activities, playdates, dinner time, bath time, date nights, homework, meals, etc. I'm a great swimmer, I love the water! I'm also OK with pets! I have a...

Care Member says "Vicky worked for our family during a couple weekends and the kids simply LOVE her! She’s active, very organized and is always on top of everything. She...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Kaylee M.

M,T, F, Sat & Sun - Part-time Availability!

Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Kaylee, and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I have been 13 years old. I have experience of caring for children of all ages! I have siblings ages of 18, 17, 12, and 8 years old. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person! I love playing games and doing crafts. I could also help around the house...

Nicole W. says "Kaylee was great with our 2 daughters. She was easy to communicate with, she showed up on time, and most importantly our daughters had a great time."

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Hanna K.

Here To Help Whenever Life Gets Crazy!

Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a senior in college who has 6 years of experience. I can help with travel, errands, homework, you name it! I have my own car and am willing to provide any transportation needed. I also have a part-time job where I work around people constantly and have volunteered regularly at the hospitals through school programs. I love...

Rebekah L. says "I have 3 boys and have utilized Hanna for years, she has cared for my now 3 year old since he was a newborn and the others as young boys. She is "beyond...

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Kelly P.

PT/FT Caregiver available

Coram, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a very caring and loving caregiver who is very patient and soft spoken. I'm also a Mother of a sweet little girl who just turned 3. My current position will be ended this summer due to their daughter attended Pre-K in September. So I am now looking for a new position, hopefully one that will allow me to bring my daughter. My...

Tina B. says "It is with great pleasure that I recommend Kelly P. as a babysitter. She has watched my 7 year old son (when needed) from the time he was 1 to the present....

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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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Samantha W.

Part-Time Babysitter

Selden, NY

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Taking care of children is my passion. Allowing them to grow, explore, and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the children I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CPR and First Aid and BLS certifications. I'm also certified...

Care Member says "samantha work for my father three years ago and i couldn’t ask for a better person for my father she was so kind and passionate to him that he never...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.25/hr as of July 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

Emma M.

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...

- Michael P.

Amanda M.

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...

- Nikki R.

Gloria B.

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

- Care member

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 $19.25 per hour as of June 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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