We have 752 child care providers in Buffalo, NY! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Pamela B. says "Emily is absolutely wonderful with my two toddlers. She is active and creative, always on time, and is affectionately stern when she needs to be, which my...
See profileCare Member says "Michelle is an amazing and communicative caretaker I would reccomend her to anyone. Honest, communicative and reassuring. 10/10 100% "
See profileCare Member says "Ariel was reliable and amazing with both of our kids, aged 5 and 7. Our 5 year old is autistic and she was great with adapting to his needs and making...
See profileCare Member says "Michele watched our 3 year old daughter for several months 3 times a week. She was very patient with our daughter who can be tricky to win over...
See profileCare Member says "Amy is a caring, thoughtful and creative caregiver. Always finding different ways to engage with my sister in her Alzheimer’s journey."
See profileCare Member says "Alyssa was a thorough and responsive and highly professional. She was flexible and made sure she cleaned to a very high standard. My wife and I would...
See profileCare Member says "Katelyn is a thoughtful and attentive caregiver. She is reliable and was willing to do anything that was asked of her as well as flexible to fill in...
See profileShama G. says "Whitney is very creative and loves kids She comes up with different ways to keep kids busy and entertained "
See profileDalia S. says "By far the best experience we have had with a baby sitter! We went to Buffalo for a game and needed someone to watch our son since it would be too cold to...
See profileCare Member says "Nikki is a superstar and any family should be considered lucky to have a caregiver as kind and attentive as Nikki is. She was constantly engaging with...
See profileCare Member says "Our oldest and youngest son absolutely adored her. She was on time and super friendly and followed instructions clearly and did light clean up and put...
See profileCare Member says "Rachel is incredible with our 7 month old. She’s very patient with the chaos that comes from a young tiny human, follows direction well, engages her in...
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Care Member says "Kennedy is a very caring, fun and compassionate person. She is responsible with her duties mixed with flexibility for the children she cares for. Is...
See profileAmy M. says "It is our pleasure to recommend Eden as an educational instructor. She displays extraordinary talent and dedication. We hired Eden to help our 7-year-old...
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Emily says "The building is completely new! New walls, floors, ceilings, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and locks. The staff are super friendly and kids have a BLAST. It...
See infoLauren S. says "Great place! I wouldn't send my 3 month old anywhere else!"
See info1200 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY
1350 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY
20 Losson Road Suite 215 Buffalo, NY
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752 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.91/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Child Care Providers in Buffalo, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 285 reviews of the 752 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.91 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 691 child care providers near you in Buffalo, NY. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Buffalo, NY and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Buffalo, NY that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Buffalo, NY, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Buffalo, NY and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.