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Lauren M.

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....

Jeff L. says "She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and...

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Melissa T.

Date Night Or Weekend Babysitter With Variable

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY . I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...

Alison K. says "Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science...

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Reva K.

Child Care Provider/Special Ed Teacher

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been a special ed teacher for 31 years. I absolutely love working with kids from toddler age to teenagers. I volunteered with the elementary children at my church and I was a table leader for 15 to 18-year-olds. I enjoy doing crafts, playing games, reading books and tapping into a child's creative and imaginative talents.

Laurie S. says "My kids absolutely love Reva! She is fun, friendly and loving-everything and more that you can ask for in a sitter!"

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Dana B.

Loving And Active Sitter

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello parents and caregivers, my name is Dana and I just graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Development. While studying, I was also a member and captain of the field hockey team. I have always enjoyed working and interacting with kids and have gained numerous experiences in...

Jennifer S. says "Dana has cared for our 2 children for the last year and we could not be happier. She is trustworthy and has always kept our children safe. We cannot say...

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Caitlin M.

Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...

Dan M. says "Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"

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Sydnee M.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Sydnee and Ive been sitting kids since middle school! I grew up in Rotterdam, New York and I completed my Bachelors degree in Communication Studies in South Carolina. As a 22-year-old, I love to travel and connect with new people. Kids are the future and I believe I can lead with love and create a positive, energetic and...
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Cuwani C.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
'm a childcare provider with over 10 years of experience, including the past 8 years working in schools. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and have a deep understanding of their unique developmental needs. I'm patient, calm, and creative, with a talent for helping children feel safe and...

Care Member says "Cuwani was warm and wonderful- the kids took to her immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and I would happily rehire!"

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Stephanie D.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Been in the Early Childhood field for 19years. I have worked in daycares as a teacher and administration. I am currently looking for evening and some weekend care like date nights. I am also open to before school care depending on location and hours as I do have a day job.

Care Member says "Stephanie loves my kids and treats them as her own. I rarely trust people with my kids but with her i have no worries! my kids are always happy when she...

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Bibi Z.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 20 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to 9-years old , as well as twins. I am loving, very nice, reliable , responsible, and a very respectful person whom anyone can trust to take care of their children. I have three children of my own 2 daughters who are 28 and 25, and a son who's 23. I treat the...

Care Member says "Bibi is worth her weight in gold. She is kind, caring, sweet, empathetic, engaging with the kids...but Bibi is truly more than just a caregiver, she...

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Sophia T.

Schenectady, NY

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'm a senior with a love of kids who has a passion for child development! I've been watching kids for years (more recently a 2-year-old girl; 8, 11, and 13-year-old siblings; and 4-year-old boy) as I have many little cousins and have watched them from infancy to now. I have my license and am CPR and first aid certified and also...

Shareen F. says "Sophia arrived on time ! She stayed with my twin boys for 5 hours . Took them to the park , their favorite thing to do and tried her best to keep them...

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Sophia R.

Full Time Babysitter Avaliable

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I have taken care of children as young as a month old to as old as a 14 years old. I have babysat all hours from as early as 6 a.m. to get the kids ready for school to as late as 11 p.m. I have cooked children dinner, get them ready to go to bed, and even get them ready for the next day. I am in college so I can help the...
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Daronda A.

Part Time Babysitter

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been a supervisor at several summer camps as well as worked in a daycare ( infant room, toddler room, preschool room as well as school age room). I am currently a third grade teacher searching for supplemental income doing something I am accustomed to, being around children.
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Cassie H.

Experienced Cleaner/Babysit

Schenectady, NY

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Mother of two wonderful teenagers, who has experience in housekeeping, child care and elderly care. CPR certified. I take pride in providing the best care. I pay attention to detail. Children learn through play. I have a degree in early child hood education.
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Giana C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I have three nieces that I have been mentoring and babysitting for many years. I also have had lots of experiences of all ages from being a dance teacher before going away to college to working with elementary school-high school kids in my professional career. I love working and being with kids all day long. I love going to...
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Laura M.

Laura M.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Laura M. I am a third year student at Siena College studying biology education. I have 3 years of previous babysitting experience and worked as a camp counselor at an extended school year program for kids with varying disabilities.
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Lauren R.

Schenectady, NY

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$17/hr
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am 21 years old! I am a soon-to-be graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts and will be home for the summer before starting my masters. I am available to babysit full time starting the last week in June until mid/late August. I am located in Rotterdam but am willing to commute 30-45...
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Alyssa S.

Schenectady, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alyssa and I'm 32 years old. I'm a mom of two ages 5 & 7. I love children and have been babysitting since I was younger. I'm looking to babysit for any occasion. I love animals, crafting and music! I look forward to having an amazing time with your kiddos.
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Georgia K.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
I have been babysitting kids in my hometown for about 9 years, with experience in a wide range of ages, spanning from newborns and toddlers all the way up to middle schoolers to whom I also provided tutoring in math, English, and social studies. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I have a lot of experience with chronic illness and have cared...
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Ayla M.

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when I was 11 years old. I loved being a "mommy's" helper" and have continued to work with kids ever since. I have experience working with children 1-12 years. I am available for babysitting but also have experience helping out with rides, animals, dishes, laundry, and cleaning the house. Whatever you...
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Sarah N.

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am an experienced sitter/care taker as I have had multiple jobs babysitting as well as a life time experience of taking care of younger brothers. This has allowed me to have patience and a wide variety skills to take care of children. I graduated from Union College with a degree in psychology and recently decided so make a...
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  • 73 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.18/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Babysitters in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 73 listed babysitters

Lauren M.

She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals...

- Jeff L.

Melissa T.

Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she...

- Alison K.

Reva K.

My kids absolutely love Reva! She is fun, friendly and loving-everything and more that you can ask for in a sitter!

- Laurie S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Schenectady, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Schenectady, 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 73 babysitters in Schenectady, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Schenectady, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.18 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 Schenectady, 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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