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Shawna S.

Caregiver

South Salem, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am available to shuttle your children to and from school or after school activities and provide childcare for those evenings you are working late or need a night out! I am also willing to help with homework, run errands, prepare dinner, do laundry and light housekeeping. I am a yoga and meditation teacher, have a lot of...

Katie T. says "Shawna was an excellent nanny/house-manager to our family for 1.5 years. She's very easy to get along with and a jack-of-all trades. Shawna is pragmatic...

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Molly S.

Fun And Loving Babysitter Looking For Part-time Or Full-time

South Salem, NY

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Molly, and I am so excited to meet you! I am currently studying Early Childhood Education at Palm Beach State College. I have always had a love for caretaking. Growing up, I was fortunate to have an extraordinary connection with my babysitter, whom I admired and learned so much from. I do my best to carry and practice...
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Kendall D.

Easy Going And Down For Any Adventure!

South Salem, NY

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Kendall, I am currently a junior at Union College. I'm an economics major and a member of the basketball team. I have over 5 years of experience working with children, from babysitting and working at Summer camps. I can help with driving, day-time, night-time care, and anything in-between!
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Isabella M.

South Salem, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. My six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, has solidified my commitment to their growth and well-being. I have experience caring for up to four children at once. I provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where children can...
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Luz P.

South Salem, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
great caregiver, friendly, reliable, all the kids like me. stable for many yeaars, responsible person. willing to travel
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Erika M.

Babysitter

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm 28 years old with hands-on experience providing reliable, compassionate care. I'm responsible, patient, and great with children of all ages. Whether it's helping with homework, preparing meals, or keeping kids engaged in fun activities, I always aim to create a safe and positive environment. I look forward to supporting...

Eileen F. says "Erika is amazing! I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to meet Erika and would highly recommend this young lady to any family in need of a sweet,...

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Christina W.

Goldens Bridge, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been doing childcare for over 15 years. I enjoy working with children. The last family that I worked for I was with for 5 years. I watched their twins from the age of 3 months to 5 years old. It was great watching them grow from feedings every 3 hours to walking them to preschool. I am very reliable, on time, caring and a...

Amanda P. says "Christina is a very nice woman with her priorities in order. She is professional and sweet. We did meet and interview and I enjoyed chatting with her....

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Gina M.

Fun Mom Of 2

Pound Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Care Member says "I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to...

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Lori N.

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 10 years experience as a nanny/babysitter. I have two adult children. I was a nanny for a family of four starting when their first child was 3 months old. We are still in contact and I babysit them often. I also cared for a toddler who I started with at age 3 months to 3 years old. I have also worked as a...

Care Member says "Lori was an exceptional babysitter who immediately impressed us with her expertise and confidence. From her first time with our 7-month-old daughter,...

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Gail A.

Nanny

New Canaan, CT

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I was a nanny for 7 years with the same family full time and a babysitter for many families over that time. Many of these families encouraged me to go back to school to become a teacher after which I worked full time at the same school for 20 years as an assistant teacher in Kindergarten and Pre-K also as director of the...

Care Member says "Gail was our full time nanny for over 5 years. She was so amazing with them and we trust her 100%. Gail is an incredibly kind women, puts others first...

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Isra S.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi My name is Isra, I am a 30-year-old Registered nurse. I've been working with kids for over 10 years ranging from infants to 16-year-olds. I have my own transportation. I can also help with laundry, light housework and cooking. I am reliable, energetic and efficient. I would love the opportunity to work with you and your...

Kathy B. says "Isra was the best nanny we ever had!! My daughter still talks about her time with her. Isra was with our family for over a year and if we had not moved...

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Yadira A.

Yady A.

Katonah, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi am a person who loves children , I love to share and be very patient whit them, personally I have years of experience working with the little ones in the house and I would love to help you

Whitney E. says "Yadira has done amazing work at my house! She did an incredible job organizing and made our house so much more enjoyable to live in!"

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Sophia D.

Part-time Caregiver

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have 9 years of experience working with children from ages of Birth to 15 years old. I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with my bachelor's in Early Childhood/Childhood Education with a concentration in Mathematics in 2021. I also received my masters degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from UAlbany in 2023. I taught third...

Nicole A. says "Sophia was so great with our kids and they loved her! I recommend her as a babysitter."

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Jessica M.

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Looking for an opportunity to work with children ages 2-8; provide them with love and care. I do House work washing, ironing, cooking dinners and breakfasts. Managed and worked on the housekeeping and cooking.

Care Member says "Jessica "Jessy" is great with my 3 toddlers. They adore her. She also cooks and cleans for us and does a great job. Highly recommend her"

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Gabby G.

Experienced, Fun, Loving, And Responsible Nanny/Babysitter

Redding, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Gabby and I'm 32 years old. I have a lot of energy and never mind getting my hands dirty when caring for children. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teens. Previous duties have included laundry, cooking, shopping, organizing, driving to and from...

Eugene L. says "Gabby cared for my growing family for several months. She helped us along when my wife was towards the end of her pregnancy and continued that much...

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Jady E.

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am thrilled about the opportunity to join your family as a nanny. With 5+ years of experience in childcare, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. I have worked with children ranging from infants to teenagers, adapting my care to meet each child's unique needs. I...

Shanique B. says "She is awesome! Great with babies. Highly recommended"

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Leanne T.

Help For You

Ridgefield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience as a sitter and have successfully raised three children. I can help with Travel and Carpooling, Cooking and Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have a degree in Home Economics and Teaching. Homework help will be given, as well. I love being with children and helping them grow! Children respond to my...

Care Member says "Leanne has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been with our 1-year-old in the mornings for 8 months now and is extremely prompt, reliable,...

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Patricia O.

Have Nana With Your Child

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
If you are looking for a cheerful, loving, reliable, honest person to care for your children, I'm your gal! I have a college degree and lived in Wilton for 25 years. We downsized and now live on the Ridge field/Danbury border. My 4 children are very successful so I am available to a young Mom to provide excellent, reliable,...

Jeannie G. says "Patty has been one of the best sitters you could ask for! Shes helped me out on a recurring basis with my 4 months old and date nights for my 4 month...

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Jessica W.

Redding, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! I just recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Sports Communication and moved back home to Redding. I am currently looking for some part time/full time short term babying positions date night babysitting jobs. I am 22 years old, a non smoker, CPR and first aid certified, am comfortable around...
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Alanna E.

Danbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My journey into caregiving was driven by my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My...

Olivia O. says "Alanna worked with our son from 5 months -7 months old as a daily nanny. She is fabulous with our son and you can tell that she really loves children. She...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Salem, NY

Babysitters in South Salem, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Shawna S.

Shawna was an excellent nanny/house-manager to our family for 1.5 years. She's very easy to get along with and a jack-of-all trades....

- Katie T.

Erika M.

Erika is amazing! I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to meet Erika and would highly recommend this young lady to any family in...

- Eileen F.

Christina W.

Christina is a very nice woman with her priorities in order. She is professional and sweet. We did meet and interview and I enjoyed chatting...

- Amanda P.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Salem, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South Salem, 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 5 babysitters in South Salem, 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 South Salem, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 per hour as of August 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 South Salem, 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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