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Liliana E.

Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.7(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
A babysitter/ Nanny with 8 years experience responsible puntual and seriously consistent of take care my responsibility appropriate

Brenda H. says "Liliana was by far the top best Nanny I have ever hired. Unfortunately she had to leave her very important role as our Son's Nanny due to her family...

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Linda F.

Part-Time Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have had several jobs over the last 10 years transporting children from school to home or activities. Helping with homework Playing games or activities outside. I am reliable and dependable and love children.

Care Member says "Linda was amazing with my son. Jayden loved her and she did a wonderful job taking care of him. "

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Bertalina S.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Bertalina. You can call me Lina for short. I'm 34 years old. I graduated from Dutchess Community College with my associate's degree in liberal arts in 2013. I have 10 years of experience working with kids. I am CPR/FIRST AID certified, and I also have training in the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. I...

Angel A. says "Lina was very pleasant and gun ho to take on he task of our "5 below 5". She has a big inviting smile that the kids responded with ease to. I will surely...

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Jessica R.

Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full-Time Job Available On Weekends When Requested.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
As a childcare provider, I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors and creativity/art with kids. I have over 10 years of experience including babysitting, pre-school teaching and most recently a toddler teacher class of 10 children. I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. I am an...

Nala K. says "Jessica was by far the best child care provider & housekeeper I have had. She was very respectful and thorough. She made a schedule for my baby that helped...

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Whitneyfer A.

Creative Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.

Katherine F. says "Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots of art...

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Beatriz I.

Full Time Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. My name is Beatriz. I'm 33 years old. I live in Poughkeepsie.. I have 7 years of experience caring Children and 3 years of experience caring senior. -I alredy got a certification in Child Nutrition and Cooking from Stanford University. - I'm CPR certified. - I'm a Spanish speaker too. -I have good references. I like...

Bethany W. says "Bea has been working for us for almost a year now and she is wonderful with my two boys! They both love her so much! "

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Emily M.

Fun Sitter And Teacher

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Emily! During my free time you can find me either outside running/ riding my bike or reading a good book! I have 3 years experience as a nanny and have worked with children age 6 months - 8 years old. I have experience as a tesol teacher and can help with early childhood development as well as tutoring in...

Shannon R. says "Emily cared for our son like he was her own. They played outside constantly, did arts and crafts, and read books to name just a few activities. She...

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Valeria M.

Part Time Care Giver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Valeria! I am 20 years old. I'm a super active person that loves outdoor activities when I'm not running I'm biking or trying to go on a hike. I love being around kids so being able to work with them is a plus!! I can't wait to meet your family, not only will I care for them, I will make sure we have fun!

Shannon R. says "Valeria was an absolute blessing to our family! Our children took to her immediately (1yr old when she started and then we recently had another child)....

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Dena V.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I enjoy keeping children engaged in creative and educational activities. I believe that music fosters language and learning through song and dance. I enjoy making all the baby's and children's food fresh and I believe it keeps them open to trying different foods as they get older. They aren't afraid to try something new. Beware...

Brandi C. says "Dena is a joy! I've known her personally for more than 25 years. Trustworthy, safety conscious, kind and honest. Attentive, engaged, energetic, creative...

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Brigid M.

Babysitter As Well As Dog Sitter Or Dog Walker

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
I've always been good with kids and been able to work with them. I have a lot of siblings so I am used to anything and everything. I love making children feel heard and safe when when I take care of them.
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Shanicqua J.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi im Shanicqua I'm new to Texas and seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family im kind compassionate and caring person With over 10 years experience in the childcare field I feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and...
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Emily M.

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Emily, and I started babysitting when I was 14 years old. I've worked for multiple families with kids of all ages. I was also a nanny for three boys(ages 7, 5, and 3) in the summer of 2020. I'm comfortable with caring for kids ages 0-12, and I am CPR certified.
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Noemi C.

Babysitter/Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love working with children and learning from them. I believe it's very important for them to grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Being a role model for children is also very important to me.
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Leah P.

Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there, I'm Leah and I'm 27 years old. I am a high school graduate and I am a Early childhood education major. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have 15 years of experience working with children. I have experience with children of all ages and I am comfortable with watching up to 5 children. I have experience working with...
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Marcella S.

Best Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Marcella. I'm independent and reliable. I come willing and ready with a smile on my face. I enjoy caring for children and doing housekeeping. I have no problems running errands. I'm great at multitasking. I'm also open-minded, honest and loyal. I'm prompt don't like being late, I'm always on time. I enjoy...
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Alice B.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With 7+ Years Experience

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a caring, compassionate person with a strong love for children. I have assisted in caring for newborn twin boys from age 1-6. I have cared for other toddlers and children as well. I have received special training, which includes First Aid and CPR certification. I have also tutored children who needed help with their reading...
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Keyondrah M.

Super Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Subject: Experienced Newborn Care Specialist Available Hello, I came across your job posting and would love the opportunity to assist your family. My name is Keyondrah, and I am an experienced Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and Night Nanny with a strong background in overnight care for newborns. I understand how...
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Tori M.

Child Care

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
Hi! My name is Tori, as you can see. I am 24 years old, and I love kids, infants are my favorite to watch cause they are just the most beautiful thing in the planet. I don't drive but I do walk, and my bf drives me so transportation would be reliable. I have a younger brother and sister, 17 and 13 now, and I was responsible...
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Kaitlin O.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Kaitlin, I am a college student available to babysit while i'm home for summer break! I have years of experience with babysitting and I also was cheerleading coach for ages 3-10. My availability is completely open for the summer so I am willing to help out as much as you need.
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Margaret W.

Responsible & Reliable Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$19/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Maggie and I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15! I love kids and would love to help out!
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  • 76 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.51/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 76 listed babysitters

Liliana E.

Liliana was by far the top best Nanny I have ever hired. Unfortunately she had to leave her very important role as our Son's Nanny due to...

- Brenda H.

Linda F.

Linda was amazing with my son. Jayden loved her and she did a wonderful job taking care of him.

- Care member

Bertalina S.

Lina was very pleasant and gun ho to take on he task of our "5 below 5". She has a big inviting smile that the kids responded with ease to....

- Angel A.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Poughkeepsie, 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 76 babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Poughkeepsie, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.51 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 Poughkeepsie, 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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