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Kelsey R.

My Name Is Kelsey R. I'm 23 Years Old And Love Working With Young Kids And Animals.

Miller Place, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as out-going, creative, and kind. I like working with kids because it's enjoyable and reminds me of how exciting the world can be. I also learn from children and see how creative they can be in ways I wouldn't think. I'm looking for a job that consists of hanging out/playing with kids of all ages....

Janine K. says "She's amazing with my children, she's extremely reliable and my kids absolutely love her! Very highly recommended!"

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Jessica N.

Mother With College Degree

Saint James, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mother of a beautiful 10-year-old child. We live in Desert Ridge area. I am currently starting my photography business again after years of raising my son and was hoping to grab a part time job with an adorable little one! lol! I love kids!!! I love to even photograph kids lol! My babysitting jobs used to end up costing...

Care Member says "Jessica was great with my son and was so helpful to have! Thank you for everything "

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Rita K.

Part-Time Or Full-Time

East Setauket, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently self-employed full-time and am able to accommodate part-time (8:45-11:45 AM) childcare at my play-based learning childcare business. With extensive experience working with children of all ages (several references available), I truly love and take pride in the responsibility of caring for them. I understand...

Toby F. says "Rita watched our 3 boys (6,9,11) with mild special needs on our date nights. She helped prepare dinner, cleaned up, and put the boys to sleep. Rita...

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Tamara L.

Night Nanny Newborn Care Specialist NCS

Farmingville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a Newborn Care Specialist, sleep consultant and Newborn Parent support. I am available for overnight hours or 24 hour shifts.. Also have some daytime hours available for parent training and support. I have 30 years childcare experience. I started out as a live in nanny when I was 18 years old. For the past 7 years I have...

Shuran Y. says "Tamara is beyond amazing! She took care of our newborn baby starting from the first night we came back from the hospital. Tamara helped us survive the...

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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
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Savanna Y.

Your Children Will Love Me!

Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Savi, and my experiences with children include that I Babysat for my own 5th grade teacher (3 children) after elementary for 6 years and assisted her in her classroom for 5 years, I was a live in nanny in Washington state for 6 months(2 children). Currently take care of a 2-year-old (since 10 months) and an...

Care Member says "Savannah is an exceptional babysitter who goes above and beyond in every aspect of childcare. From the very start, her punctuality and professionalism...

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Jessica M.

Graduate Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Holtsville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a 30-year-old, with 7 years experience of teaching young kids new things!! I grew up with one consistent babysitter/nanny as a child and there were a lot of things I have learned from her as I grew up. I absolutely adore children. I have a very creative and active mind, I will be able to keep your children both physically...

Joyce H. says "Jessica is very responsible and has great communication. My daughter warmed up to her right away. Would definitely recommend! "

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Nayra L.

Nayra S. - The Best Time With Your Kids

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Nayra, I'm 28 years old and I'm from Brazil! I love working with children! I have 5 years of experience taking care of children of all ages, as young as infants/toddlers to as old as 16 years old! I used to be an Au Pair and a nanny and I love to spend time with kids and have lots of fun! I have experience in all the...

Brianna M. says "Nayra is an awesome person! So organized and always very punctual! She has a lot of skills that help her so Much with the kids ! The kids always love...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Lindsey S.

Experienced Babysitter

Sound Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I grew up in Miller Place and currently a Sound Beach resident. I am a pet mommy to three cats and a dog. I have over 20 years experience in childcare and I am a proud aunt of 13 nieces and nephews.

Nicole D. says "Words cannot express how lucky we were to cross paths with Lindsey. We have only been working with her a short bit but couldn't be happier! The girls love...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Cristal G.

Babysitter Available

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Samantha S.

Holtsville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
I am 22 years old and recently graduated college and am looking for a position starting immediately. I currently live in Holtsville, New York. My prior history is watching my younger cousins, my neighbor's children, and working closely with Foundations that involve being responsible for children at the hosted events. I...

Jennifer M. says "Sam is a godsend to our family. She has come into our home and graciously accepted the madness of our household and has taken our daughter's best...

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Vannesa T.

Teacher/baby Sitter

Coram, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, charismatic. I like working with kids because I enjoy being able to bring a smile to their faces and help them navigate their feelings and emotions so that they can express themselves in a healthy manner and feel heard and seen. I'm looking for a job that works with my summer...

Nana P. says "Vannesa was on time. Very nice lady. My children adores her. I would recommend her. "

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Gianna C.

Babysitter/caregiver

Holtsville, NY

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
I first started babysitting when I was 16 years old and have most recently worked in a daycare this past year. I have always enjoyed working with and being around children and the energy they bring. I have worked with children of varying ages and find each to be special in their own way. I would describe myself as outgoing,...
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Joshua R.

Centereach, NY

from
$18/hr
6 years experience
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider, I've nurtured children of various ages for over six years. My passion for childcare stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy and fulfillment in positively shaping young lives. I firmly believe in supporting families by providing reliable...
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Tiana B.

Full Time Nanny

Ronkonkoma, NY

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have always been the kind of person where nurturing comes at first hand. Many references have expressed that my calling is to be solely involved with children. I have chosen my career in childcare because I have always been actively involved with children. I have had several childcare jobs including being a camp counselor,...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.20/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

Kelsey R.

She's amazing with my children, she's extremely reliable and my kids absolutely love her! Very highly recommended!

- Janine K.

Jessica N.

Jessica was great with my son and was so helpful to have! Thank you for everything

- Care member

Rita K.

Rita watched our 3 boys (6,9,11) with mild special needs on our date nights. She helped prepare dinner, cleaned up, and put the boys to...

- Toby F.

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 15 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 $19.20 per hour as of July 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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