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Janelle R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Currently working in the financial services industry Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a hybrid schedule. With generous PTO and bank holidays, I am looking to provide childcare to local families in my spare time. For the past 12 years, I have babysat families with multiple children. My father is the oldest...

Care Member says "Janelle was great! She was very communicative, prompt, and friendly. We hired her for a date night and we had her meet our 1-year old daughter before we...

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Sara M.

Troy, NY

4.5(0)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Sara. I have 8 years experience working with children between the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I currently teach pre-K for head start and worked in day care as a teacher for 6. 5 years and a manager for 1 year. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a bachelors in psychology. I'm CPR...
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Christine K.

Child Care Professional

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been working in the child care profession since 1976. I have been employed in several day cares and preschools in the area, as well as seven families as a nanny in their homes. I can also offer care in my home as an option since I have a playroom with many preschool materials to offer to children in my care.... dramatic...

Jahnavi J. says "Chrissie was my children's nanny for 2 years. She started when my younger one was around 8 months old and was with us till she turned 2.5. I also have an...

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Reannon M.

Im Reannon! Im An Artist And Can Help Grow Your Children Creative Side!

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
My names Reannon! Im a 20-year-old college student. I study Child Psychology/ Sociology and am working to get my Masters in Social Work. I currently work at the Kindercare Daycare in Niskauyna as an INFANT teacher and am fully cleared by the state. I've been working with children for about three years now and I love it! I'm an...

Care Member says "Reannon takes great care of my children. She has years of experience as a child care professional, so I know my kids are safe with her. Her bond with my...

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Maria C.

I'm Heath Aide / Babysister

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Positive, caring and compassionate Health Aide with more than six years of experience in providing superior in-home care tasks for elderly and child patience

Kelly O. says "Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She takes amazing care of our infant. She is loving, kind, safe, and dependable. She assists us with household chores, and...

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Cuwani C.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a childcare provider with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. My interest in caring for children stems from my passion for nurturing their growth and development. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for making children feel comfortable and safe. I am also very comfortable enforcing...

Care Member says "Cuwani was warm and wonderful- the kids took to her immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and I would happily rehire!"

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Kristina Y.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kristina! I just graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelors in history and theatre with the intention of pursuing a career in childhood education. I have a strong passion for working with kids, and am willing to adapt to whatever your child needs. Whether your child wants to sing and dance, do crafts, play...

Care Member says "Kristina arrived a few minutes early and jumped right in. She was pleasant and had great communication leading up to the job. Our 6yo had a great night...

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Bianca Z.

Valley Falls, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Bianca, I am 31 years old and have been caring for children as long as I can remember. I am a certified school counselor with a masters degree from Capella University. I'm responsible and attentive in addition to being CPR certified. I am always in favor of outdoor play arts and crafts reading and storytelling...

Elahe Y. says "Bianca was our babysitter for 5 months, she took care of my 1.5 years old daughter. She was amazing and very dependable. She was my daughter's best friend...

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Jessica J.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families!! My name is Jeddy J., I'm 26 and looking for a full-time or part-time nannying job for the summer. I am willing to serve families anywhere in the metro Detroit area and have tons of experience babysitting children ages 2 and up. I have worked with children for 8+ years now so I know how to tend to a child's basic...

Care Member says "Jessica was an amazing nanny to my 3 year old Talia! She is very attentive and has a calm and nurturing energy about her. Talia still talks about “going...

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Katharine D.

Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!

Troy, NY

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm 24 and have 9 years of experience of child care in many different settings. I have worked with many families with children of all ages (including infants) Most recently I worked with a family and their 5 children for over 6 years. Their reference and contact info is available upon request. I have also worked as a...
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Cierra B.

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
I have a passion for caring for children! I have completed my college education and am equipped with skills in child development, I'm a creative person who enjoys coming up with unique ideas and activities. I love to teach, do arts/crafts, explore outside, and most of all create amazing bonds while watching growth unfold before...

Meghan M. says "Cierra watched our two kids (3 month old and 2 year old) a couple times before going back to school. She was fantastic and you could tell she really cared...

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Samina A.

25+ Years Experienced Child Care Provider For All Ages

Clifton Park, NY

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi my name is Samina and I have been providing childcare services for 25+ years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. I successfully ran my own licensed daycare for 15+ years and am currently providing services in the Clifton Park area. I enjoy...

Ally J. says "Samina has watched our daughter since she was 4 months old. She is now turning 2. I was a wreck leaving my baby for the first time but she made it much...

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Kathryn C.

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My role extends beyond caregiving, as I strive to be a positive role model and support families by providing a reliable and safe childcare option. My patient, creative, and...

Lisa A. says "Kathryn is wonderful; flexible, fun and obviously LOVES children. My kids enjoyed their time with her and we hope to use her again as a babysitter in the...

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Khadija A.

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi everyone, My name is Khadija but I go by Kat and I'm a very reliable, honest and passionate childcare provider, I am CPR certified and I care at my house in a very fun and safe environment for the kids. I reside in Clifton Park NY and have experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers for over 5 years now! I love...

Care Member says "Kat is phenomenal! She took care of my son from the age of 4 months until he was almost 2 years old. She is a wonderful caregiver and is super warm and...

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Jeanna C.

Jeanna

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience of babysitting. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a child at heart love Disney, dancing, and singing! I am a dance major in college, love teaching dance to young kids. I have experience working with children on the spectrum. I love summer activities. I am a huge planner; I...

Jessica E. says "Absolutely amazing, just a joy to be around! My kiddos (and I) love Jeanna and we're already planning to have her back! She was engaged with my kids and...

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Caitlin E.

Sweet, Calm, Nurturing, Orderly

Cohoes, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Cait. I currently have a family I nanny for on Sundays, so I am not looking for more babysitting jobs at this time. Thank you! Specialty toddlers and infants. Easy going and entertaining personality. Professionally mature with a child psychology background. My favorite activities to engage children include outside time,...

Ariel J. says "Caitlin has been babysitting for us regularly since January. She's extremely dependable, responds to last minute scheduling requests, and always shows up...

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Jessica S.

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello. My name is Jessica. I have almost 10 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to Pre-k. I have also worked with children with special needs and loved it! I currently work as a Pre- k teacher at a local child care center. So this means I am fully vaccinated. am very outgoing and love to think up...

Debbie F. says "I worked with Jessica in the past and she is a very dependable .. honest and caring person . We worked together for 4 years ."

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Caroline P.

Responsible Sitter With Daycare Experience

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello :) My name is Caroline and I have just under one year of experience as a teaching assistant for young children at Care for Kids. As a college student who is home for the season, I am available for recurring care or as-needed sitting until early September. My primary experience is with 3-year-olds. I have also worked...

Care Member says "Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament."

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Lucille M.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends

Troy, NY

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
My name is Lucy and I have been babysitting for about 10 years. When I was in high school I volunteered at a daycare that I attended. I'm a very energetic and outgoing person. I am a Certified Phlebotomist and used to be an EMT. I have watched kids of all ages and I love children.
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Jordyn E.

Ballston Lake, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello there, I'm Jordyn:) I have been babysitting since I was a young teen, and have volunteered at plenty of childcare church events, such as VBS, Awana, and more. In 2020 I worked for the childcare center at the Saratoga YMCA, and worked at Lake Avenue Elementary. I have also been a part of their summer camp as well! I have...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waterford, NY

Babysitters in Waterford, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Janelle R.

Janelle was great! She was very communicative, prompt, and friendly. We hired her for a date night and we had her meet our 1-year old...

- Care member

Christine K.

Chrissie was my children's nanny for 2 years. She started when my younger one was around 8 months old and was with us till she turned 2.5. I...

- Jahnavi J.

Reannon M.

Reannon takes great care of my children. She has years of experience as a child care professional, so I know my kids are safe with her. Her...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waterford, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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 Waterford, NY babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 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 Waterford, 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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