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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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Katherine M.

A Little About Me!

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Kate and I have been a babysitter for approximately 12 years now. I have always loved kids and started as a mother's helper at 12, and then began babysitting from there! I have experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 months to 13 years. I graduated from Penn State in 2019 with a major in Public Relations and a...

Suzy S. says "Kate has been so much fun to have as a babysitter for you two kids after school. She picks my youngest up after school and is here with both of my children...

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Angie C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Angie and I am a bilingual English/Spanish childcare provider for 12 years. Some of the qualities that I consider as strengths are taking initiative, being a creative and spontaneous problem solver in helping children overcome their obstacles. My energy and optimism helps me find different solutions or methods...

Care Member says "Angie is the best nanny! She has been with our daughter since she was 2 months old and our daughter is almost 1 year old now. We had a fairly strict...

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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
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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Valeria M.

Part Time Care Giver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Whitneyfer A.

Creative Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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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Kiandra M.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello parents, I am a teacher in the New York City Public Schools. I am responsible and love working and being around children. I am athletic and dependable. I love working with children because they are our future leaders.

Jane C. says "So sweet and lovable to work with. My child loves her."

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Keyondrah M.

Super Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
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...

Care Member says "She’s amazing! She’s punctual and very passionate about what she does. I couldn’t recommend her enough! "

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Beatriz I.

Full Time Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Bertalina S.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Shanicqua J.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Stephanie W.

Fun, Caring, Patient Babysitter And Teacher

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
15 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and someone looking for mostly weekends. I'm currently a full-time teacher. I am NYS Certified in childhood education grades 1 through 6. I was in high school when I started babysitting and have continued ever since. I was also a preschool teacher. I taught 12 to 18 months as well as...
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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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Alice B.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With 7+ Years Experience

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Noemi C.

Babysitter/Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Angelnya S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a patient, caring, attentive, and dependable person. I truly enjoys spending time with kids and making sure they feel safe and supported. I always take the time to listen to their needs, engage in fun and age-appropriate activities, and create a warm and positive environment where they can thrive. Whether it's helping with...
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Angela G.

Parent And Kid Approved!

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$22/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing , organized and responsible. I like working with kids because I feel the most fulfilled caring for kids and plan on pursuing a career in pediatric nursing. I started working with kids when I was 17 years old but have been caring for kids since I was born, of course that means i'm the...
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Aisling F.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am the eldest of six cousins, ranging from a newborn to a 14-year-old, so I have a lot of experience with kids, especially babies and infants. I have been solo babysitting for about 6 years. Right now, I am attending DCC for my Associate's in sociology and I'll be graduating fall of 2025 and then moving to a 4-year school....
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Rose R.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$22/hr
1 year experience
Hi families, My name's Rose; some background information about me is that I'm a graduating nursing student who is looking to babysit part-time through the summer/fall. I have experience babysitting my siblings with whom I share a large age-gap, as well as experience babysitting my neighbor's toddlers. I am kind, caring,...
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  • 80 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.32/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.3

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 80 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.

Katherine M.

Kate has been so much fun to have as a babysitter for you two kids after school. She picks my youngest up after school and is here with both...

- Suzy S.

Angie C.

Angie is the best nanny! She has been with our daughter since she was 2 months old and our daughter is almost 1 year old now. We had a...

- Care member

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 80 babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 $20.32 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 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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