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Vanessa R.

Schenectady, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
As a nurturing childcare provider, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and positively impacting their lives. With patience and a friendly demeanor, I create a secure environment for your child. Open communication is essential, so I provide written daily reports and verbal updates at pickup. I'm comfortable enforcing...
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Schenectady, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With four years of experience, I have a proven track record of providing safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient, calm, and creative nature allows me to connect with...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have years of experience working with children infancy to teen years. I have a Bachelors in education and Associates degree in early childhood. I am presently teaching nursery school following the school year calendar.
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child care

Schenectady, NY

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$50/hr
3 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 5of experience in providing quality care to elderly individuals. I specialize in assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and mobility support. My goal is to ensure the comfort, dignity, and safety of every person I care...
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Child Care Provider/Special Ed Teacher

Schenectady, NY

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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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.
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Katherine L.'s Photo

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I have been a camp counselor for 5 years. I am a teacher at Scotia- Glenville High School (hours may depend). I have my own transportation and have a clean driving record. I do not...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I am recent graduate of Russell Sage College with a degree in Childhood Education and English. I have babysat for many families over the years. I have also worked at a Summer Program with kids ages 7-14 and have experience working in a daycare setting with children ages 8 months to 6 years. Most recently, I am a building...
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Full Time Nanny

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have always enjoyed being with children. I have worked in the kids church for 4 years at my church with toddlers and babies. I have also been a nanny for the past 5 years, with age ranges from 6 months to 6 years old.
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Samantha B.'s Photo

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Worked as a camp counselor at Schenectady JCC during the months June-August through 2005-2009. Cared for a minimum of 15 children and maximum of 22 at a time, with assistance of two other counselors. Ages varied from 4-8, including children with special needs. Tasks included interacting with parents, created weekly newsletters,...
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I Love Kids Can Handle Anything

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have raised my two younger siblings 8 and 6 boy and girl I have prep meals for them cleaned have put them in showers in bed for years to which I know have my own son which has just turn two I love kids a lot and want to have the experience of being there for other people's kids like I'm there for mine
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Available For Part-time Or Full-time / On Call

Schenectady, NY

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Nandni but can be called Amy. Reliable and detail-oriented cleaning professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Experienced in both residential and commercial cleaning, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. Dependable, punctual, and...
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Children Are Love

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Ebony I am a 38yr old female who has two beautiful children. A son who is 13yrs old that I adopted from when I was a foster parent that is disabled with Cerebral Palsy and a beautiful baby girl who is 7yrs old. I am currently in college getting my Bachelor's degree in business management. I love children and have been...
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Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a passionate, patient, and creative childcare provider who adores nurturing young minds and enriching their lives. With over a year of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and providing reliable care for up to three children of varying ages. My calm demeanor and imaginative nature allow me to create a fun and...
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Nanny

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am 65 and have raised 3 children who are now wonderful thriving young adults. During their growing up years I provided in home child care for families for 15 years. Most recently I was nanny to a very sweet little one for the first year and a half of her life. That family moved to the west coast and is very willing to provide...
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Babysitter - Part Time

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, my name is Kae and my married name is Brown but I am not able to change that in my profile!. I am 33 years old and a mother to 3 beautiful children, a 10yr old son named Logan, a 5yr old daughter named Lilyana and a 4yr old son named Levyn. I also have more than 10yrs of child care experience but that is another thing I...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
From a young age, caring for my younger cousins instilled in me a deep appreciation for children. I have two years of experience caring for children ages 1-5. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, making me a fun and reliable caregiver for your little ones. I am comfortable caring for up to three children. I communicate with...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm a mother of 3 children (2 of them of adult age). Two of them are in college and my youngest will be starting in the Fall. I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UAlbany. I love working with children! When my children were younger, I worked as a substitute teacher in the Capital District area. I worked with...
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Schenectady, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with two years of experience. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career. I believe in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and...
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Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. My six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, has solidified my commitment to providing a safe and enriching environment. I enjoy engaging kids with outdoor sports and educational games. I am comfortable caring for up to...
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  • 81 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.95/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

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 81 babysitters in Schenectady, 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.

The average rate for Schenectady, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.95 per hour as of October 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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