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Ellen K.

Experienced Babysitter With Flexible Schedule

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I enjoy kids of all ages. My daughter is 11 and goes to school in the East Village. I've cared for many friends, neighbors, and nieces and nephews over the years. Before my daughter was born I was a nanny for a family of 3 kids in Battery Park City. I am looking to connect with families for regular part time work or one time...

Tracy S. says "We found Ellen through care to look after our children and our friends' children who were visiting us from overseas. She was wonderful, she took over as...

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Bridget C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a friendly, reliable and experienced freelance professional modern dance and dance teacher with a flexible schedule and extensive summer availability. I live in Ridgewood Queens but work all over NYC and am willing to travel. I have consistently babysat for multiple families over my decade in NYC (I can provide references)...

Care Member says "Bridget is an INCREDIBLE babysitter! Reliable, punctual, kind, creative and caring. Can’t say enough great things about her! "

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Rebekah W.

Friendly, Caring And Responsible Babysitter :)

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I'm a friendly, caring, and responsible person who has had experience working and volunteering with children in many different environments. I have volunteered with Kindergarten and preschool age children at church, worked at an after-school program for children ages 7-21 with different disabilities, babysat 2 boys ages 3...

Michelle B. says "Rebekah is very punctual and responsible! She is great with my daughter and I'm so happy I found a trustworthy and reliable babysitter!!"

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Jessie M.

Young, Loving, Caring And Responsible Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, Everyone. My name is Jessie, a resident and Pre-K teacher of Glendale. I am a Queens College graduate who has a Master's in Early Childhood Education. I am seeking another opportunity to do something I love. I've been working with kids for approximately 10 years now, ages 6 months through 8 years old in various settings...

Anka G. says "Jessie is the most wonderful person you'll ever meet to take care of your little one. We love Jessie!!!! She is so kind and understanding, very responsible,...

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Monica M.

Nanny/Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a patient, creative, and friendly childcare provider with 15 years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 3. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option that gives parents peace of mind. Having undergone CPR training, I can respond appropriately in emergencies. My background...

Nicole I. says "Monica has been with us since my son was 6 months old and has been an absolute godsend for us! She is incredibly caring, kind, dependable, flexible, and...

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Rania M.

Rania

Ridgewood, NY

4.6(1)
from
$26/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Hi! My name is Rania, I am currently enrolled as a senior at Baruch college and will be graduation with a business communication degree. I am also a licensed property and casualty insurance agent. I been working with kid for as long as I can remember. I genuinely enjoy working with young children because I get to help them learn...

Hussein E. says "Rania was very punctual and, more importantly, very respectful and kind. Throughout the evening, she provided us with regular updates on our baby and was...

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Gabriella G.

Part-Time/full Time Reliable, Responsible, Young, Fun, Caring And Sweet Nanny.

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Social, emotional and educational needs for children is what I'm specialized in. The Montessori method is a learning method I truely recommend, though I will adapt to any way you would prefer for him or her to learn. Fun activities can include play dates, take them on museum adventures, go to the playground, make crafts, sing...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Gaby! She has been my son’s nanny for almost three years now starting when he was 4 months old, and she has been a fantastic addition...

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Julie H.

Part-time Child Care Provider

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi, my name is Julie and I live in Ridgewood, Queens. I used to work in television and film, and now I babysit for a wonderful family in Brooklyn Heights part-time 5 days a week. I love babysitting and working with kids because of their imagination and vibrant love of life. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience and have...

Mari M. says "I enthusiastically endorse Julie as a fantastic choice for your child's caregiver. She brings an unbeatable mix of reliability and fun to every interaction...

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Gianna T.

About Me!

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi!! My name is Gianna, I am 21 years old & I have been babysitting over five years. I love working with kids and I have also worked in a dance studio for a year where I would watch over kids and help assist their dance classes. I have experience working with multiple families with multiple children at once with ages ranging...

Karen G. says "Gianna has been babysitting my three boys aged 5, 6 and 8 years old for about a year now. She's been a great help, she's reliable and very punctual- always...

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Bailey L.

Part-time Caregiver

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a creative and warm 28-year-old currently living in Ridgewood. I grew up north of Chicago and have been living in New York for the last 5 years. I'm looking for part time babysitting work as continue to pursue freelancing in the photo industry. I studied photography at Columbia College Chicago and some of my...

Care Member says "Bailey was able to quickly build a rapport with our kid and match their energy level. Her calmness and maturity made us feel comfortable. We also...

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Elvanir F.

Experienced, Responsible And Attentive Nanny .

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, My name is Elvanir but please call me Vani. I am 27 years old, and I have been babysitting in NYC since August 2019. During this time, I have worked with three families (all three are available for a reference if needed). I worked with the first two families for two years each. The current family I'm working with will...

Bia C. says "I've had Vani take care of my 5yo for a couple of years now sometimes during the weekends when I need a bit of extra time for myself, and I can tell you that...

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Samantha A.

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...

Julia F. says "We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha....

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Emma H.

Creative, Kind, And Experienced Sitter!

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hi, my name is Emma! I have over eight years of experience caring for children from 6 months to 14 years old. I have had the opportunity to work as a babysitter, nursery school teaching assistant, tutor, music teacher, and camp counselor, and have loved every second of it. I am energic, reliable, responsible, and an arts and...

Christopher M. says "I needed Emma to watch my kids for a few hours on a Friday night. She arrived to my home on time and the kids said they had a great time with her and...

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Freya P.

Experienced Nanny With An Energetic, Adventurous Spirit

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I began babysitting for date nights virtually as soon as I stopped having a babysitter myself, and became a full time nanny at the age of 15. I had the honor of being with my cousin from when she was 2 months old until well into her 3rd year. It was the most incredible experience to get to witness her growth, and be so...

Lauren O. says "We have been so blessed to know Freya, and are grateful that our kids have spent time with her. She is safe, loving, dependable, playful, insightful, and...

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Jadena W.

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jadena. I am looking for a nanny or babysitting position. For 2 years, I worked with a little girl, tutoring, assisting with after-school activities, and weekend piano lessons drop offs and pick up. I enjoyed tutoring because I love to see children's academic interactions and growth. After that, I worked with two...

Care Member says "Highly reliable and responsible babysitter. Demonstrates exceptional care, patience, and attentiveness towards children. "

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Faith K.

Part-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Ridgewood, NY

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Recent graduate looking for part-time child care/ nanny work. Available some weeknights and weekends, and Monday-Friday early morning to mid afternoon. n-home child care includes: Babysat for 3 children plus two dogs for multiple overnights and some evenings; babysat a 6-month-old baby while mother was at work. This included...
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Cristina M.

Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Cristina and I recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English. I've been working with children in various capacities for several years, from being a before-school teacher for elementary-aged students to swim coach to professional face painter. Through these roles, I've gained...
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Kyla D.

Babysitter Available

Ridgewood, NY

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
I am a former middle school teacher. I also babysat for multiple families throughout college and have worked with children ranging from 1 - 13 years old.
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Brooklyn S.

Babysitter

Ridgewood, NY

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been a babysitter the past five years caring for children ages 3 months to children ages 12. My babysitting background includes caring for children with conditions such as Aspergers, ADHD, learning disabilities, and physical handicaps. I am comfortable managing multiple children at once with a maximum of up to 4 children....
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Karina T.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter: Providing A Safe And Engaging Environment For Your Children

Ridgewood, NY

from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Karina, a grad student in the tech. I have been babysitting and being a tutor for 6+ years. I enjoy being around kids, I'm kind, loving, and patient, providing assistance to families in need of help with childcare. If you have any requirements or needs, I would be happy to discuss them with you. I have also done...
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  • 83 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.69/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NY

Babysitters in Ridgewood, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 83 listed babysitters

Ellen K.

We found Ellen through care to look after our children and our friends' children who were visiting us from overseas. She was wonderful, she...

- Tracy S.

Bridget C.

Bridget is an INCREDIBLE babysitter! Reliable, punctual, kind, creative and caring. Can’t say enough great things about her!

- Care member

Rebekah W.

Rebekah is very punctual and responsible! She is great with my daughter and I'm so happy I found a trustworthy and reliable babysitter!!

- Michelle B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ridgewood, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ridgewood, 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 83 babysitters in Ridgewood, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Ridgewood, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.69 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 Ridgewood, 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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