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Angela S.

Part Time Childcare Available

Commack, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi my name is Angela. I live in Commack. I have many years experience in working with local families. In addition to that I worked in Half Hollow school district for 9 years. I just retired this year. I still sub there time to time. I am trustworthy and extremely reliable. Fully vaccinated.

Peter S. says "We were fortunate enough to have found in Angela such a responsible, respectful and trustworthy individual to watch our son. Knowing that he was in good...

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Antoinette C.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Babylon, NY

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently managing my family owned business. My hours are flexible. Prior to this position, I worked at a child care center as an infant teacher age group 6 weeks to 6 months for 5 years. During The 5 years I cared for 8 babies at a time with the help of a assistant. We would read them stories, give them tummy time, tend to...
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Dolores M.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
No longer available for fall 2024. My name is Dolores. I am 30 years old. I currently work part time for a lovely family on Tuesday/ Thursday. I have over 14 years of child care experience in numerous settings including a camp counselor, art instructor, birthday parties, mother's helper, babysitting and being a nanny. With...
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Daria D.

Part-time Caregiver Available

West Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Daria and I am 25 years old. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Childhood Education with a minor in communications and social interactions in 2020! I am currently in my masters program at St. John's University and work at a school as a teacher assistant for grades K-5! So, I'll be spending the rest of my life...

Sara M. says "Daria showed up on time and was easy to talk to. We hired her for the month of January while she was home from college to help with our daughter. Very...

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Jessica F.

Experienced, Patient, Fun-Loving And Reliable Child Caregiver

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
***I am currently only looking for date nights and occasional help! My little one will NOT be joining =) **** Hi parents , I'm Jessica and I am 35 years old. I have been in childcare for the past 19 years. I have had many years of experience both as a teachers assistant in a day care setting and as a professional full-time...

Jessica F. says "Jessica has been our nanny for 2+ years. Jessica always goes above and beyond to keep our children active, safe and well cared for. Whether it's a trip...

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Christina K.

Farmingdale, NY

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I live in Farmingdale, but am willing to travel. 3+ years of experience caring for children of various ages and can provide references if needed! :)

Care Member says "Christina cared for my, at the time, 10-month-old daughter and she was excellent. Once I showed her our routine, she caught on right away. She helped...

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Helene S.

Experienced Babysitter And Mother

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Helene and I'm a mother of 4 grown children. I have been a full time nanny since 2013 and I Love it. I grew up in Indiana and moved to NY to be a Flight Attendant after graduating college. I worked for the Airlines for 20 years. I am CPR certified and a non smoker. I am a very patient and caring person. I am a...

Linda N. says "Helene babysat my 8 month old. Punctual, reliable, friendly. Baby loved her. Would hire her again anytime."

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Margaret K.

Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.

West Babylon, NY

3.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...

Linda D. says "She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."

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Laura E.

Sitter For Part-Time Evenings/Occasional Weekends

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have been caring for babies and children since I was 12 years of age as a babysitter for my 3 siblings as well as in my neighborhood plus many referrals! I was employed as a camp counselor for children ranging from pre-k up to 4th graders in my teen years. I attended SUNY New Paltz for Art Education. Work experience...

Sally W. says "Laura is a wonderful caregiver. My 9 year old son loves having her sit for him. She is interactive, loving, kind, and dependable. She is just fabulous!"

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Kelley G.

Huntington Station, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
My Name's Kelley! I am a 19yr old, High-school Graduate. I am furthering my education studying Criminal Justice. I am very flexible and willing to work with you. I have cared full-time for children as young as 6 weeks up until 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children. I have CPR and First Aid certification...

Jamie S. says "She is very honest and a suitable addition to almost all home types. I used her for 2 years and she was so wonderful. My infant and toddler loved Kelley! "

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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...

Sophia T. says "I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for...

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Samantha S.

Experienced And Nurturing-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Ever since I was little I had a love for babies. There is no better feeling than having their parents call you saying my child is asking for you. They say, " Choose a Job You Love, and You Will Never Have To Work a Day in Your Life." This is what I love to do. I want to make a difference in a child's life. I graduated from Suny...

Megan O. says "Samantha was great I highly recommend her!"

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Sarah A.

Fun And Caring Babysitter

Commack, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Sarah and I want to be your nanny! I am 24 years old from Long Island, New York and I'm seeking a full time live in/ live out nanny position, and Willing to relocate! I want to make sure you and your family feel as safe and secure as possible! I prioritize activities such as reading, singing and music and...

Katrice K. says "Sarah regularly watches our four month old and she has a wonderful bond with him. You can tell that she truly cares for him. She sings and reads to him...

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Debra H.

All Around Nanny!

Commack, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, passionate and caring I like working with kids because you see the world through there eyes and you can teach and mold young minds into confident and happy humans ! I have been fortunate to have worked with many loving families to help there children grow and thrive ! I'm looking for...

Care Member says "Debra is a caring, considerate and patient person with my Mom who has dementia . Anyone who would hire her, would be lucky to have her"

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Alicia E.

Nanny Full-Time

Lindenhurst, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am a flexible and really social person. I am good at understanding children' s problems and wishes. I think the kids will be busy with me all the time because I am a really active person. Most of their time will be filled either with learning or different games. I am kind, curious, and get along with people with ease. I try to...

Biany C. says "Alicia was a very responsible worker she was sweet with a great way of work methods I would recommend her!"

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Mara A.

Nanny

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a trustworthy nanny. I have great references from 7 different families. I have been a nanny for a long time and have been a mother 1 9 years. All my previous positions will all only have the best things to say about me, thought of me as an extension of the family. I love children of all ages. I am college educated, happily...

Care Member says "Mara watched our son for the past 6+ months (started when he was 5 months) and she was amazing. She has a calm, nurturing attitude that fit right in...

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Ashley L.

Bay Shore, NY

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I love working with kids, I always babysit, I work well with everyone and have no problems, kids love me. I love to play with them and make them smile, I will be glad with any job, but I rather to be with kids more then anything, I know how kids can be but no kid for me is difficult, I love kids and this is why my career is...

Care Member says "Ashley is a considerate and caring person . She is hard working and trustworthy . "

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Jennifer D.

Childcare

North Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
As a dedicated childcare provider with four years of experience, I aim to support families by offering a dependable childcare solution. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children, while my strong communication skills ensure regular updates to parents about their child's day. I'm comfortable...

Karen G. says "Jennifer was the best caregiver I have ever known. It was such a relief leaving ny kids in her care because I knew she would take care of them. She was...

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Wendy M.

Exceptional Experienced Sitter Available

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...

Andrea I. says "Wendy has worked for me for 6 years. I have a special needs daughter and she has been a life saver. She is very reliable and works well with my family....

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Mary H.

Fun Sitter And Remote Learner Tutor

Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a student currently in a 5 year program at Stony Brook University to become a teacher. I have a lot of experience with children and students.

Erin B. says "Mary was amazing! Any family would be lucky to have Mary."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.17/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Islip, NY

Babysitters in West Islip, NY are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Angela S.

We were fortunate enough to have found in Angela such a responsible, respectful and trustworthy individual to watch our son. Knowing that he...

- Peter S.

Daria D.

Daria showed up on time and was easy to talk to. We hired her for the month of January while she was home from college to help with our...

- Sara M.

Jessica F.

Jessica has been our nanny for 2+ years. Jessica always goes above and beyond to keep our children active, safe and well cared for. Whether...

- Jessica F.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Islip, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Islip, 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 23 babysitters in West Islip, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 West Islip, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.17 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 West Islip, 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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