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Brittany P.

Hi!!!

Glenmont, NY

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have cared for children from the ages of infancy to school age in daycares and in a families home. I have accepted babysitting jobs which include short term gigs or date nights. I have experience with nanny/household management as well. I enjoy watching children and taking care of them. It has always been so rewarding to be...

Care Member says "She was great. We needed help at the last minute and my kids loved her. On time, fun, and got homework done with my kids after school."

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Krista S.

Babysitter Available

Averill Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 23 years old with CPR, and first aid training. I have also taken babysitting courses. I have worked with children for 9 and a half years as an assistant dance teacher. I am student in the masters program extending my major through middle school and high school. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a...

Andrea P. says "Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We...

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Ashley B.

Slingerlands, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a full-time, certified teacher. I have extensive experience babysitting for children of all ages. I am interested in part-time summer care and/or tutoring.
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Susan W.

Date Night Sitting By Retired Mom

Lenox, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Retired mom who misses being around kids and am interested in offering date night sitting. I enjoy teaching kids about nature, reading books, playing games and playing outside. I am comfortable with children of all ages but really enjoy toddlers. I raised my two boys and loved every minute of it. At one point I was a Vet Tech so...

Miche E. says "Susan is wonderful with children and dogs, and our family has appreciated her infectious enthusiasm for books and the outdoors. She has taken our child for...

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Teresa K.

Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Full Time And Part Time Caregiver Available

Praveen Y. says "Tell us about your experience with Teresa K."

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Stephanie M.

Averill Park, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an occasional/drop in sitter looking to fill my night and weekend calendar! I am pet friendly, a non-smoker, have reliable transportation and CPR certified. I do have a little one that may need to tag a long depending on the day. Experience with multiples, infants and disabilities. LQBTQ+ friendly.
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Dameya C.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...

Care Member says "We have great experiences with Dameya in the care of my children. Ages 6-1 year old. She is very attentive , punctual, and considerate. She follows all...

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Guiliana V.

Kids Love Me...

Averill Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years experience with kids. I taught snowboarding for 5 years at Jiminy Peaks to children. I was a lifeguard for the YMCA for many years too. I completed various courses at HVCC, like first-aid and more. I am gifted with strong empathy skills Understanding children comes naturally. I feel it's wise to respect their...

Alyssa G. says "Guiliana was great with both my boys. She played games with them and kept them entertained."

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Gabriella O.

Part Time Babysitter

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am Orange County native who has a diverse background in babysitting and tutoring. I provide child care services from the occasional weekend babysitting to nannying for families. I am available after school on weekdays and most weekends. I am comfortable with pets and provide a young and enthusiastic energy in every household.

Andrea R. says "Gabi is bright, responsible and relates well with children. I have 4 children with 4 different personalities and she managed them wonderfully. My...

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Cynthia T.

Over 20 Years Experience As A Mother. 23 Years Of Experience Working With Differently Abled

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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Care Member says "This was my first time using a sitter for my baby. Upon our first meeting she was comforting which was needed being the first time being away from J for...

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Misty L.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
as a mother of a child with adhd, odd and ddmd, and autism I have a lot of experience with special needs kids. I also have been a big part in caring for my nephew with asd, spd and developmental delays! I have worked for doctors, dentists, Police officers and people off all walks of life. I treat the kids as I would my own with...

Jarret S. says "Misty was great. She initially impressed me by texting me the day before with a series of questions about my son - everything from his schedule to whether...

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Jane T.

Caregiver Animal And Children.

Greenville, NY

3.5(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience working at the children's learning center in Windham and started college in early childhood. I observed the preschool room for classes and I learned how to take care of children. I am also first aid and CPR certified!
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Amanda B.

Creative, Loving & Engaging Date Night Sitter

Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a mom of 2 who recently left the world of education for a new endeavor. I work full-time during the week, but I'm a great date night sitter on weekends! I have experience babysitting children of all ages and have 12 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities/behavioral problems. I have potty...

Inna K. says "So lucky we found Amanda when we were in town for a wedding. She was amazing with our 2-year-old - very kind, playful, and reliable. Would recommend, no...

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Grace M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Delmar, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I love working with kids and work during the school year as an elementary school counselor. I obtained my masters in school counseling in 2019 and have been working as a school counselor ever since. With that in mind, I am available to work during the summers and after school hours. I am creative, fun and full of energy. I have...

Nancy C. says "Grace was our neighbor and cared for our three children when they were young. She was punctual, reliable and good with the kids."

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Holly H.

A Story About Me.

Ravena, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
"100 years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, are the kind of car that I drove, but the world may be a different place, because I was important in the life of a child." - Anonymous I love being a nanny because I never had my own. Kids bring such joy, wonder, and hope. I think...

Susan H. says "Holly was terrific with our twin sons, who she took care of for 5 years!"

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Marissa S.

I Am A Volunteer In The Community And I Love Kids

Selkirk, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Currently only on here for pet sitting!! Insured for pet sitting and dog walking.. My name is Marissa. I work as a substitute for the Chatham Central School District and love working with kids! I have 15 years of babysitting experience including those with disabilities. I also took a safety sitters course and am certified in...

Care Member says "Marissa has gone above and beyond with my sweetest pup Boris! She is his second mama. I have had to travel so much with my job and I have to say at...

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Abigail V.

Creative And Empathetic Caregiver

Catskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Originally from the Hudson Valley, I graduated from the Fashion Institute of technology in 2019. I have a lot of experience with children through nannying for multiple families, as well as experience with children working in an educational setting. I recently worked in Maine over the summer at a land trust where I specialized...

Jessica T. says "Abigail has been the ideal babysitter for our daughter. Professionally, she is always punctual and a great communicator, letting us know well in advance...

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Elizabeth D.

Fun Summer Sitter :)

Rensselaer, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! I am a reliable, organized, and energetic person who will ensure your child receives appropriate care and who can also do additional tasks if needed. I've baby sat on and off for years but I am currently a middle school teacher who is looking for a summer job doing what I love most. With my experience and personality, I...

Care Member says "Elizabeth was great with my intense, energetic, Minecraft-obsessed elementary schooler who can require a lot of patience and flexibility from adults....

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Wendi H.

Pittsfield, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working as a nanny and care giver for many years and have experience with all ages and stages. I'd love to find a family to care for!
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Margaret M.

Feura Bush, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Maggie, I am looking to take on a nanny position this upcoming summer June- August 3-5 days a week. I have a Bachelors Degree in Birth- 6th grade general education! I am currently studying at Russell Sage for my Masters in Literacy Education Birth- 12th grade! I am CPR, First aid and lifeguard certified. I am...

Heather B. says "Maggie is a wonderful woman, she has a very creative mind, And in addition to that, Maggie is very patient, she takes time to understand problems and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valatie, NY

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

Brittany P.

She was great. We needed help at the last minute and my kids loved her. On time, fun, and got homework done with my kids after school.

- Care member

Krista S.

Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great...

- Andrea P.

Susan W.

Susan is wonderful with children and dogs, and our family has appreciated her infectious enthusiasm for books and the outdoors. She has...

- Miche E.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Valatie, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Valatie, 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 4 babysitters in Valatie, 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 Valatie, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of June 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 Valatie, 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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