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60 babysitters are listed in Rockaway Park, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rockaway Park, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lydia and I have 15+ years of experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I've worked in daycares and after-school programs, and also have plenty of experience nannying and babysitting for families.
I work professionally as a visual artist and am looking for part-time work while I prepare for my...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia was great! Good communication, punctual, and prepared. Would hire again!"
Jennifer A.
5.0
(2)
My name is Mariel, I am a 23-year-old full time college student. I am the oldest child of 5 children in total, with plenty of experience babysitting my younger siblings.
For two consecutive summer's I was a teacher aide in a daycare (Hanson Place Daycare) with the 2-year-old group. Where I was facilitating large group playing...
Mariel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's amazing. She obeys suggestions and the way you want to do things. She doesn't over step any boundaries and the kids absolutely love her. No matter what she shows up and does what she's supposed to do and honestly she's a Godsend. Hiring her for your child's...
Yonara E.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tamara, hope all is well. This position would be perfect for me. I have a 9-year-old little girl and I'm a single mom. I've been a nanny for children from infancy to 8 years old I'm CPR and first aid certified because I'm a medical assistant. I've also done tutoring with children ages 2-14 years old, working along...
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Tamara is such an amazing person, humble and really knows how to take care of kids you dun even need to tell her what to do.And my son loves her so much. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past two years, I taught in DCPS as a second and third grade teacher. I have my Master's in Elementary Education and Special Education from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to that, I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Education.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: I have 12 years in childcare and...
Gwen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gwen is incredibly responsible, sweet, friendly, and engaging! Our girls had a blast playing with Gwen and barely noticed we were gone. :) Gwen was punctual, respectful, and asked great questions about our schedule, preferences, routine, etc. She was very kind...
Kristen D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Tiffany and I'm a college student who loves caring for babies and kids. I have 6 years of experience; I began babysitting at the age of 13, first with family and friends and then extended through word of mouth. I'm First Aid certified and completed CTE in Early Childhood Development. I can help with additional...
Tiffany M can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany has cared for our little Carson for two months. From the moment I met her she has been amazing. She was incredibly patient and kind to our son and niece, teaching them their ABC's, colors in Spanish and incorporated lots of arts and crafts. She was very...
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Paula P.
Brooklyn, NY
$45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Paula I am 33years old I have experience as Babysitting I have worked with 3 Families (I have excellent references) I am looking for a part time
I am currently working until 6 p.m. every day with an 14-month-old baby in Dumbo area. . I am available in the night from Monday to Thursday and Saturday/Sundays all...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paige M.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable & Charismatic Sitter Hoping To Spend Time By The Beach With Your Family!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
UPDATED MAY 2023:
Hi! I'm a Brooklyn based actor + babysitter with 10+ years of childcare experience in NYC. Since I won't be leaving town for an acting gig this summer, and my regular Brooklyn families are adjusting their needs this summer as well, I wanted to make myself available for family requiring a live in nanny outside...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Paige has been babysitting my three boys for the past 5 years. At that time they were 3, 6, and 8. She is, hands down, the best sitter we have ever used. My boys beg us to go out when she is home from college! She is energetic, creative, sweet, funny, and...
Jessica B.
Danielle A.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Danielle , and I recently graduated from Columbia University's School of Social Work. I have over 10+ years of experience with children - from providing therapy, babysitting, nannying, and working as an overnight camp counselor.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle cared for our 4 year old son, providing full day care for three weeks. Her attentiveness and care was exactly what he needed as we had just moved to DC. She planned outings to museums and parks. The last week, we had a nanny share arrangement where she...
Vanessa C.
5.0
(4)
Hi there!
I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Julia is great with my two kids and with other children in our neighborhood that I’ve seen. She is always ready to play, has creative ideas and a lot of patience. My kids love spending time with her! "
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5.0
(1)
Hi everyone! my name is Jaylan, I am currently a grad student at Columbia's Teacher College where I study clinical psychology, and I received my Bachelor's in social work from NYU. As a grad student I don't have much time for a full time job, so I figured I would go back to something I did through out undergrad, babysit/nanny. I...
Jaylan can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Jaylan is responsible, attentive, and compassionate. My kids love him! He's always on time and in the best of spirits. There's no one I trust more with my babies!"
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5.0
(1)
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)...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Bridget is an INCREDIBLE babysitter! Reliable, punctual, kind, creative and caring. Can’t say enough great things about her! "
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5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and babysat for many families in Rockland County, as well as in Manhattan. I have CPR training, including that for babies. I have multiple families that can provide a reference if need be.
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Becky is a dependable, reliable, fun sitter to my two children. She loves reading Dr Seuss books and playing games with them. She serves dinner and gets them ready for bed. She will stay with them if they need extra time falling asleep."
Lindsay B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Casey and I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have taken care of children as young as 2 to 13 years old. I have also worked and traveled with families on vacations as a nanny. I love hanging with kids, theater, the arts, going to the beach and watching movies. I have a car to drive the kids to their...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Elise and I am a patient, reliable and easy going caregiver looking for a new family to provide warm and well-rounded care for!
I have 8 years of experience providing care to children of various ages and needs. I believe it's essential for a child to have an enriching environment to grow, learn and be happy!...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elise has been nothing short of fantastic as our baby girl's caregiver. She is always on time, attentive to her needs, and a pleasure to have in our home. We didn't think it was possible to find someone this outstanding, but we did! Thank you, Elise!"
Joseph M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Luisa. I have over 7 years of experience in childcare and love working with kids, as I am very patient, creative, and responsible. I have extensive experience with babies from the ages 2 months all the way thru kids 16 years and have also received some basic skills, such as CPR and first aid care. I am used to...
Luisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luisa was absolutely amazing. She is extremely mature for her age. She took very good care of my 3 very active kids (age 2, 5, and 8) during an entire summer 4-5 days a week for about 6-8 hours a day. I hired her at a time when I had broken my hand. Which as you...
Cindy M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace, I have been babysitting/nannying all ages for about 9 years! My work schedule has me out by 3 p.m. Monday - Friday making me available to help out with any after school care or weekend support you need! In the past I've coached 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade rec league basketball for 2 seasons and helped at a...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace worked with us for years and I would recommend her to absolutely ANYONE! She is reliable, fun, dependable, and has strong morals. She even did multiple overnights with the girls and drove them everywhere. I just wish she still lived close by. WE MISS HER!"
Samantha H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for as long as I can remember. I have two younger sisters which granted me a large maternal instinct. I have cared for children of all ages. I was a full-time nanny for four years to a young girl from 20 months old until she was almost 6. During middle school and high school, I volunteered at a local...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting when my daughter was 1.5yo until we moved across the country. Her duties included picking her up from preschool, taking her to extracurricular activities, taking her on adventures and playdates. We were relatively new...
casey B.
Emma F.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Passion For Guiding Children To Be Their Best Selves
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emma and I'm an early childhood educator. For the last three years I've worked with 3- and 4-year-olds in a Reggio Emilia-based child-led preschool program with an emphasis on Jewish traditions. I also have 10+ years babysitting and nannying experiencing with children from infancy to middle school. I have a...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alex, and I currently work full-time at an investment bank, though I began my career in teaching and working with children from underserved communities.
I hold a BA in philosophy from Rice University in Houston, TX, where I worked part-time as a babysitter while completing my studies. While in college, I also...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely recommendable and amazing! My 5-year old, who usually has a hard time warming up to strangers, told me he had a great time with Alex. In addition to taking care of our son, Alex helped oversee piano and Spanish practice at home. Would hire again for...
Samantha L.
Farhana C.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(16)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Farhana, and I love working with kids! I currently have over 10 years of babysitting experience along with many years of experience with my own kids. I enjoy the company of kids because of their vivid imagination and creativity. I am organized, patient, responsible, and hard-working. I enjoy reading, arts and...
Farhana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Farhana has been such a blessing. My partner and I were looking for an Urdu speaker to help care for our 3-month-old baby and we feel so lucky we found Farhana! She is kind and supportive in so many ways. As a first time parent I was (am!) a bit anxious and she...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockaway Park, NY
Lydia B.
5.0
Lydia is delightful to work with. She has a kind and warm presence. We have worked together several times (both during the day and at night) and she had my 11 month old immediately at ease and enthralled with playtime. We hope to work with Lydia many more times!
- Care member
Mariel E.
5.0
She's amazing. She obeys suggestions and the way you want to do things. She doesn't over step any boundaries and the kids absolutely love her. No matter what she shows up and does what she's supposed to do and honestly she's a Godsend. Hiring her for your child's needs will be the best thing you...
- Yonara E.
Tamara A.
5.0
Tammy and two other caregivers provided child care for 10 kids (ages 1 through 9) during our wedding. Tammy was wonderful with the kids, very communicative, and on top of everything. She arrived early and took on the task of bringing the other caregivers up to speed, greeting the parents, and...
- Sara M.
Gwen K.
5.0
Gwen is incredibly responsible, sweet, friendly, and engaging! Our girls had a blast playing with Gwen and barely noticed we were gone. :) Gwen was punctual, respectful, and asked great questions about our schedule, preferences, routine, etc. She was very kind and understanding when we were...
- Kristen D.
Tiffany M L.
5.0
Tiffany has cared for our little Carson for two months. From the moment I met her she has been amazing. She was incredibly patient and kind to our son and niece, teaching them their ABC's, colors in Spanish and incorporated lots of arts and crafts. She was very much engaged in the interest of our...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rockaway Park, NY:
How can I find a Rockaway Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rockaway Park, 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 20 babysitters in Rockaway Park, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Rockaway Park, NY?
The average rate for Rockaway Park, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.55 per hour as of June 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Rockaway Park, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rockaway Park, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Rockaway Park, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Rockaway Park, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.