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Meghan M.

Part-time Caregiver Available!

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Meghan! I'm new to Hoboken and I've been babysitting regularly for over 10 years. I have experience with children of many different varying ages and conditions. I formerly took twice weekly care of two children under age 7, as well as a twice weekly commitment including one child with autism and served a the primary...

Anne M. says "Meghan is wonderful! She is caring, responsible, calm under pressure and she loves to play with kids. She talks to them like peers and is always up for...

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Gabrielle F.

Fun And Friendly Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! My name's Gabrielle, but you can call me Gabby! From drop in babysitting, to full time nannying, I've had experience with it all in my 15+ years of experience! Feel confident when leaving your children with me that they are in safe, capable hands. Very willing and able to help wherever possible. At the start of 2023, I...

Maria A. says "Gabrielle is a loving and caring nanny, she has taken care of my 2 girls (7 and 9) and they always look forward for Gabrielle to babysit them. She helps...

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Sarah L.

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name's Sarah , I'm 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at St. John's University and going to be pursuing law school soon. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now, I work well with special needs children and have a 6-year-old autistic brother I take care of. I'm very passionate,...

Mike W. says "We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Sarah came to our...

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Katie B.

Babysitter Available For Evenings/Weekends

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Katie, an experienced nanny on the UES looking for new evening and weekend opportunities. While I work in-office four days a week at my full-time job, I've also been a weekend nanny to a family of 5 kids on the UWS for the past 3 years. I do have a handful of families in the city that I date-night sit for as well, but I...

Bryan M. says "Katie interacted amazingly with my kids, they all love her. She is present, energetic, and can engage with my kids for hours. She has helped drive my kids...

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Amelia O.

Interactive And Positive Nanny And Sitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Amelia! I will be in Nashville for the summer and I'm available for night time and weekend babysitting. I am a positive and energetic nanny and babysitter. I have 6+ years of experience and regularly nannied for an infant, as well as babysat for a family of 5 children. I can help with transportation, cooking, and I...

Deanne S. says "Amelia is sharp! She is fun, resourceful, funny and creative with kiddos. My daughter looked forward to adventures with Amelia. I'm a single mom-I...

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Savannah H.

Fun And Experienced Babysitter Of All Ages

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Savannah and I am a 26-year-old high school teacher at a public school in Manhattan. I have also been teaching dance to children ages 2-18 for over 10 years. I worked at a daycare for 8 years, caring for children ages 3-months to 5 years old. I am extremely responsible, patient, kind, and fun. From my experience...

Edward R. says "Savannah took care of our toddler and infant so we could have a long overdue date night and we knew right from the moment she arrived that all would be...

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Angrecia D.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I'm Brazilian and I've been working with kids from 0-14 years old for over 10 years. I have experience as a nanny, working in daycare and tutoring. I'm First aid/CPR trained, I got the Vaccinates for COVID-19/ TDAP/Flu shot. I'm very experienced with kids, love to see how they grow...

Care Member says "Angrecia is excellent with our 2-yr old son. We will 100% be using her again!"

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Bethany E.

Part-Time To Full-time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I grew up with 5 siblings, so I started caring for babies/children at a young age and then quickly fell in love with the work. I have since worked at a YMCA for 4 years teaching swim lessons, a summer camp for 3 summers in college, and many babysitting roles. Most recently I worked as a pediatric dental assistant for 4 years...

Violet W. says "Bethany is absolutely fantastic with children! She is very punctual, organized, and easy going. The children wouldn't stop talking about how wonderful she...

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Molly W.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm a reliable, energetic, & highly-experienced babysitter looking to provide childcare for families in the NYC area. While studying Psychology & English at Kenyon College, I worked for Care. com in their "Backup Caregiver" program, where I received professional childcare training; I responded to same-day bookings for families...

Miles S. says "Molly and I attended the same college and had mutual friends, but only met post-grad when I sought an adept babysitter for close family friends who had...

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Thomasina R.

Caregiver, Tutor

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Tamsin! I'm a recent college grad and an experienced caregiver/educator with 10+ years of experience working with children in various roles. I'm happy to help in any way I can - from one-time babysitting to scheduled pickups and tutoring in the NYC area.

Care Member says "Tamsin is such so gentle with our boys and very patient. Always on time and very reliable. She has been helping us with our two boys with pick up and...

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Andrea C.

Part-time Summer Babysitter/ Tutor

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently a 4th Grade Special Education Teacher in the South Bronx. I have a bachelors degree in Childhood Education and a masters degree in both Special Education and Literacy (Birth-6th). I previously worked in a private school teaching grades 1-4 for 4 years. I tutored all 4 years in math as well as Literacy and have...

Veronique H. says "I highly recommend Andrea. My sons just love her. She is very reliable and trustworthy and she loves taking care of kids. If you need a babysitter look...

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Sonnie S.

Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been date night babysitting in NYC for the last 4 years. I have developed incredible relationships with all of the families that have hired me! I currently have a 9-5 job and I am seeking part-time babysitting on the weeknights and weekends. I am CPR certified and can provide references. I live in Williamsburg area and I...

Jen P. says "Sonnie communicated consistently leading up to her first visit here, and I felt confident she'd be able to handle everything while I was gone. She helped my...

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Janice G.

Regular Babysitter / Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Shea, I am 26 years old. I am available for date nights, weekends, and the occasional overnight for babysitting. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager and nannied all through-out college. I have many nieces and nephews, including a set of twins! These past three years I have been a nanny for three...

John H. says "She relates very well to kids, and as a result is able to motivate them to do things they might not want to do, and console them when things don't go their...

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Medgine J.

Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs for a year. Currently, I am a Patient Care Technician. Other than working, I spend time giving back to the community through volunteering. I...

Ethan L. says "Medgine is friendly, responsible and reliable. She has worked on and off with us for over a year. She consistently comes on time and is very patient with...

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Corrine A.

Part Time Care Giving Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
With years of nannying experience, I know that I will be able to care for your child in a professional manner. I am currently a pediatric psychology fellow at a hospital, and have my PhD in child clinical psychology. I have a 2 month gap (September and October) before starting my faculty position and I am looking for a family to...

Anita G. says "Corinne has been a fantastic nanny! She's taken care of son for the past 2 months (from 6 months to 8 months old) on a part time basis, providing a few...

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Lorie P.

Bronx, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lorie, I've been babysitting for about 7 years now, at first it started off with close friends of my mother, which then expanded to kids in my neighborhood and outsiders. I love kids and I'm very creative, so I will be able to do crafts, games, everything you think of. Outside activities when possible are also a...

Keurline O. says "Lorie is great! She and my daughter got along wonderfully. She is very creative with activities and playful with my kindergartner. I would recommend...

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Nicole Z.

18 Year Old Babysitter (Evenings, Date Nights, And Weekends)

East Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Nicole I am 20 years old, a college junior and have 5 years of experience. I am bilingual (English and Spanish). I have babysat kids as young as 2 years old through 11 years old. I love taking care of my little cousins and nephews and I also love dogs and cats. I currently work at an elementary school for 4...

Care Member says "Nicole was just absolutley delightful! My experience with her from the moment she arrived was nothing short of phenomenal, she brought a special warmth...

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Alissa A.

Alissa A.

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...

Ehren S. says "We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't...

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Zoria B.

You Will Not Regret Hiring Me As Your Babysitter!

New York, NY

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I bring a wealth of experience and a genuine love for nurturing children. My responsible and reliable nature ensures peace of mind for parents, knowing their children are in capable hands. My creative approach to play and learning fosters a stimulating environment for children's development. My adaptability allows me to...

Franca Z. says "Zoria is very reliable and flexible. Perfect babysitter!"

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Julia R.

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Julia. I am a 21 yr old student who lives in the Lower East Side. I am a rising senior at Pace University studying Communications while minoring in Fashion Marketing and Film. I have experience as a pre-k3 aid and substitute teacher for multiple grades at Assumption School in Millbury MA. I also have experience in...

Julie M. says "Julia has been AMAZING with our little guy! She's super sweet and he adores playing with her. We are going to miss her so much when she goes back to...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.40/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sunnyside, NY

Babysitters in Sunnyside, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Meghan M.

Meghan is wonderful! She is caring, responsible, calm under pressure and she loves to play with kids. She talks to them like peers and is...

- Anne M.

Gabrielle F.

Gabrielle is a loving and caring nanny, she has taken care of my 2 girls (7 and 9) and they always look forward for Gabrielle to babysit...

- Maria A.

Sarah L.

We hired Sarah to take care of our children for a week while our regular sitter was out of town. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old....

- Mike W.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Sunnyside, NY

The average rate for babysitters in Sunnyside, NY on Care.com is $23.40 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Sunnyside, NY often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 20 babysitters in Sunnyside, NY, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Sunnyside, NY offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Sunnyside, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Sunnyside.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Sunnyside offer flexible or same-day availability.

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