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60 babysitters are listed in Wading River, NY
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Wading River, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have graduated nursing school and a large population of my patients were elderly. I also worked in a hospital for about 3 years as a PCA. I'm extremely passionate about what I do because of my grandmother who had struggled with Parkinson's disease as well as dementia for a large portion of her life. I loved to take care of her...
Ryan can also help with: Respite care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Ryan went above and beyond his required duties to help make life easier for my brother and myself. He is pleasant, kind, neat, and thoughtful. I felt very comfortable knowing my brother was in his care while I was at work. I would highly recommend Ryan for...
Joyce H.
Linda G.
Calverton, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher/ Experienced Child Care Provider Available For P/t Position
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mature, responsible and caring Preschool Educator/ child care provider. Also a mother of two grown daughters. I hold an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, and am a Certified Day Care provider. My experience ranges from p/t babysitter to F/T nanny. I have cared for children from infants through teens,...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a full time babysitter for a family. I'm looking for a baby sitting job
FULL TIME IN THE SUMMER!
I have experience with children on the spectrum!
I'd describe my personality as understanding, patient and flexible.
I like working with kids because, it's very gratifying to individually work with children...
Evelin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family can not recommend Evelyn enough! She is kind, attentive and responsible. Our kids, aged 5 & 9, always ask when she is coming back."
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Angela T.
Middle Island, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Angela. I have been a stay at home mom for over 25 years now. I raised four beautiful children, and my youngest is now in junior high school. I am a NYS Certified Teaching Assistant. I am a very responsible and caring person, and I have much experience cleaning up all kinds of little messes. I enjoy running and biking...
5.0
"Angela is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. She is great with seniors, children and animals. Angela is a true Angel when it comes to caring for others."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working full time as a nanny for a baby boy for just about a year now . Started when he was just 3 months old and is now 14 months . It has been an absolutely delight in being his caretaker . Now the family's needs have changed so I am now looking for a full time / part time child care job for spring and summer (see...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We love Mary! She has been very dependable and trustworthy with my tiny 3 month old! And kind and caring towards my older 4 year old boy."
Melissa P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samm and I am a certified general and special education teacher and teach 8-4. I am looking for a Mary Poppins type position. I have experience with children of all ages and needs. I have my own care and a clean driving record. I am comfortable with pets and just looking to help enhance the lives of others. Thank you...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Samm was so wonderful with our 3 kids! She was excellent in communicating with both us and the children, and we felt totally at ease despite it being the first time leaving our kids with non-family members. We will definitely be using her again in the future!"
Jessica B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting and going above and beyond for my employers. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am a special education teacher assistant and have had a great rapport with parents. I also have 3 sons 23, 22 & 19. I volunteered a lot of my time coaching and helping kids...
Joann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Joann has every quality you would want in a caregiver, she is friendly, outgoing, caring, loving, dependable, punctual, honest, and always engaging our daughter. She really cares and it shows. She is plays with our daughter, constantly talks to her to develop her...
Katy B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kezia, Kez for short. I am multi-faceted young woman-I spent years in the childcare field immediately after attending Manhattan School of Music for classical cello performance. I then went on to explore other careers, first in the animal field as a vet and pet store assistant, and most recently have spent the last...
Kezia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kezia is a very caring, loving, responsive individual with an innate ability to teach, mentor and care for children. "
Lisa T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Chrisanna and I am 28 years old. I have a Master's Degree in Education from St. Joe's. I am a certified NYS teacher. I have over 10 years experience in childcare and am a mother myself.
I am from Manorville NY and am available for tutoring in grades K-6th in all content areas as well as available during the summers...
Chrisanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We just interviewed with Chrisanna and she was a pleasure to meet! Very professional and easy to talk with and open with whatever we needed. Ultimately we had the hard decision of choosing and went with someone located closer to us but I think she is definitely...
Brianna K.
5.0
(1)
I raised three wonderful children and now have two amazing infant and toddler granddaughters. They keep me very active and I can't get enough. Children are hope.
I have babysat for the same family for 8 years, since birth but now that the girls are grown they don't need as much help. I am Godmother to their firstborn.
Since...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Viviana I am 22 years old and have been babysitting for 9+ years! I am currently a TA and I am looking to pick up some extra work in my free time! I absolutely love working with kids, and I obtained my bachelor's degree in Communications with a concentration in social and behavioral sciences. If you are...
Viviana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"If you are looking for a dependable and present sitter look no further.
I hope to hire her again when she is back from college."
Maria M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am retired from medical field of 27 years. Worked with newborns to teens with work. I raised my own daughter, and watched my 5-year-old grandson birth to 4yo. I love children of all ages, and am young at heart. I am in good physical shape to be active as they may be. I have a new reliable car. I am friendly, mature,...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nanci was a pleasure to have in our home! She was always on time, took great care of our kids and always left the house tidy! Would highly recommend!"
Melissa K.
4.0
(3)
Hey, my name is Bree!
Experience
I've been babysitting kids since I was 14 years old, I've babysat family, family friends and also three full years of daycare experience, at times, taking care of 12 babies at once.
A little more about me
I am 22 years old. I'm a kind, loving and empathetic person. I love children of all...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I found Bree on a Facebook group about a week ago! I needed someone to watch over and do light cooking for my grandfather. Even though she expressed that her experience was mostly with kids, she explained that she had some experience with the elderly. I didn’t have...
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Macy C.
Mount Sinai, NY
$22-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and patient
I started working with kids when I was just 10 years old, working as a mothers helper then I began to fully babysit by myself at 12 years old.
One thing you should know about me is I am responsible, personable and I love working with children!
Macy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Macy did a wonderful job helping us with our boys, 3 & 1. Would recommend and hire again."
Lauren L.
Molly I.
Miller Place, NY
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have experience caring for several children, especially babies. My niece is now 16 months old, but I have helped take care of her since she was a newborn. I also babysit for one family right now. I have always loved caring for children and spending time with them! I am CPR and BLS certified, I have my own...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly did a fantastic job babysitting my almost 2 year old daughter this summer! She was so reliable and always on time. My daughter has some medical concerns and Molly was on top of everything. She always made sure my daughter had a good day by playing on the...
Kimberly M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For over 10 years I have been working as assistant teacher with autistic children. My natural language is Italian and in addition to English I also speak Spanish. In school I studied art. I'm also a singer and love music.
Patrizia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Everyone likes a clean home!
My experience includes:
Party/Event prep and cleanup
Light housework with meal preparation
Project specific: Sort/Organize/Clean/Minor repairs
Undesirable jobs: Windows/Woodwork !!
Toqui can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"This caregiver is amazing! Hard working, dedicated to doing the best she can and always giving that "personal' touch."
Tim M.
Jessica H.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. I attended SUNY Cortland and received a degree in Childhood/ Early Childhood education. I am furthering my studies at Touro College to soon receive my masters degree in teaching English as a second language. I am currently a NYS certified teacher (birth through sixth grade). I have many years of...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Very sweet young woman. Interacted very well with my 11 year old son. She was delightful! Would hire again in a heartbeat!"
Denise D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tanya. I am an energetic mom of two grown children. I am retired with 20 years of service with the New York City Board of Education, working with the Universal Pre-K Program, as well as with the upper grades. After retiring, I knew that I had to return to what I do best and missed so dearly. I sought out and...
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanya has been such a gift to our family. She started watching/teaching my 4-year-old son back in September 2020 after we decided to keep him home from preschool. I was able to work from home, but needed help watching and preparing him for kindergarten. We were so...
Stephanie K.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for families for over 10 years, mostly watching over children under the age of five. I am comfortable watching over more than one child at a time, as well. While spending time with the children, I try to make sure the children stick to the daily routine that is already in place as well as find different...
Siu Fung can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Siu was with our family for two years and we love her! She helped us with our older daughter and then with our newborn twins. Siu is best with babies and young toddlers. She is loving, calm, hard working, flexible and an incredible cook.
After she left our...
Zuzanna V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wading River, NY
Ryan H.
5.0
Very helpful, caring, and personable.
So happy we found him.
- Nancy H.
Linda G.
5.0
I wish there were more stars to rate, Linda would earn them all! Linda was my daughter's full time nanny from 6 months old into her toddler years. She is creative, energetic, loving and kind. Her extensive experience with early child development was priceless in my daughter's formative years....
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Evelin O.
5.0
Our family can not recommend Evelyn enough! She is kind, attentive and responsible. Our kids, aged 5 & 9, always ask when she is coming back.
- Care member
Angela T.
5.0
Angela is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. She is great with seniors, children and animals. Angela is a true Angel when it comes to caring for others.
- Care member
Mary M.
5.0
We love Mary! She has been very dependable and trustworthy with my tiny 3 month old! And kind and caring towards my older 4 year old boy.
- Melissa P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wading River, NY:
How can I find a Wading River babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Wading River, NY?
The average rate for Wading River, NY babysitters on Care.com is $17.52 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Wading River, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wading River, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.