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Emily A.

Child Care

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I have received the Moderna Vaccine and I am CPR/ first aid certified. I have my Bachelors degree in Music but have been working with kids in Elementary Schools, Daycares as well as in homes since I was 18. I am willing to provide references as I still have a positive relationship with the families I have cared for. Thank...

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...

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child care

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Michelle and I am 24 years old. I grew up in Calabasas, CA and moved to Amherst, NY about 2. 5 years ago. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science & Philosophy. I am currently in the process of becoming a nursing student and will be starting nursing school in Fall 2024. I...

Care Member says "Michelle is an amazing and communicative caretaker I would reccomend her to anyone. Honest, communicative and reassuring. 10/10 100% "

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Child Care Available

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Ariel and I've enjoyed being a childcare provider for over 13 years. I've been a professional nanny for three families, in addition the family I nanny for now. I am always willing to help out with any babysitting needs during my free time-including last minute emergencies & date nights. I received my bachelor's in...

Care 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...

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Child Caregiver

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I provide childcare from infancy to teens. I also provide elder care, we all know how challenging it is to juggle work family life and help our parents, its a balancing act. And for those of us who dont have children, but need care for our dogs (angels on 4 legs) our fur babies, I have you...

Care 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...

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Professional Caring Nanny

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My child care philosophy is to provide a nurturing and loving atmosphere with as many learning opportunities as possible. I love to watch children experience new things and learn and grow in the process. I have worked with children for over 20 years. My education includes a BSW from Buffalo State College. I worked with teen...

Care Member says "Amy is a caring, thoughtful and creative caregiver. Always finding different ways to engage with my sister in her Alzheimer’s journey."

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Bubbly Sitter Who'd Love To Take Care Of Your Littles!

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a 25-year-old living in Buffalo with 10+ years of babysitting experience and over the past year I have been a professional nanny. My experience has taught me that attention to detail is crucial - not only for keeping the household running smoothly, but to provide a positive atmosphere where children can thrive! My passion...

Care 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...

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Fun Loving Artistic Nanny!

Buffalo, NY

4.5(1)
from
$26/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for children aged 3 months to 15 years, with over 800 hours in caring for a 15 y/o with autism. I specialize in caring for multiple children at once, including morning time and bedtime routines. I value play and quality time.

Care 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...

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Certified Teacher/Tutor/Behavior Specialist

Buffalo, NY

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've taught reading, math, and art the last 10 years. I have extensive experience with all ages-infants, young toddlers/children and middle schoolers. Currently I am offering care over the summer. Ideally two full days a week or a few hours a day. Start at 26/hr. I also provide behavior help. My focus is humor, positivity,...

Shama G. says "Whitney is very creative and loves kids She comes up with different ways to keep kids busy and entertained "

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi I have a full-time job (have been their for 25 years) and also worked at a daycare part-time was going on my 7th year working in the baby room and sometimes float to different rooms, ages ranging from 6 weeks to 4 years old. I obtained an after school position thru Care. Com and was with that family for two years. As much as...

Dalia 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...

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Super Nanny At Your Service!

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, parents and guardians! I am an early childhood educator and career nanny who lives on the West Side of Buffalo. I am in the very early stages of becoming a Newborn Care Specialist, so I am seeking full-time employment with nanny industry standards. I have 13 years experience in childcare. It is truly my passion and...

Care 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...

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Kind Katie, The Nurturing Nanny

Buffalo, NY

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, authentic and easygoing. I like working with kids because no two days are the same, just how no two kids are the same. I love learning their personalities, likes/dislikes and how they think. It's extremely rewarding work and helping families by giving them a safe, caring option to...

Care 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...

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Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! I would describe myself as a patient, creative and reliable nanny with 4 years of nanny experience and two years of mothers helper experience. I am state certified and CPR/First Aid certified. I am currently a tattoo apprentice so I love to add age appropriate art lessons to my child care! My hair is currently red and...

Care 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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Young Babysitter Looking To Bring A Little Fun And Love Into A Home For Children When Needed :)

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my names kennedy :) I am 21 years old and have 6+ years of experience with watching kids from newborns to ages 12+. I am very creative and fun when it comes to nights or days with the kids . Looking for a night out or even a work day ? Just contact me and I will be there. Willing to discuss schedule and open days . I'd...

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...

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Engaging Nanny And Educator

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a passionate, creative, and caring educator with over 10 years of experience working with children. I am currently working as a kindergarten teacher and am looking for work over the summer months. Over the years I have worked with children in several different capacities such as: nanny, babysitter, camp counselor,...

Amy 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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Buffalo, NY

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Aurora and I would love to work with you :) I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a job as a babysitter. I have several years of experience working with children of various ages. I am fluent both in English and Italian. I lived in Italy for several years. I attended school there and I worked part time...
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Child care centers in Buffalo, NY

First Friends Daycare

1553 Harlem Rd Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We are a brand new small daycare created to give your child the most comfortable home-like environment as possible. We have small classes to give your child the individual attention they need, flexible care for unexpected errands, and we are dedicated to helping your child through developmental milestones.

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...

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Tiny Treasures Day Care Center

1287 Military Rd Buffalo, NY

3.7(3)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
Tiny Treasures Day Care is a family owned and operated day care center located in Kenmore, NY. We have been serving the WNY area for over 30 years. Tiny Treasures is very unique in that we are a lot like an extended family. We are very proud that our staff turnover is very low, so children returning for a new program see lots...

Lauren S. says "Great place! I wouldn't send my 3 month old anywhere else!"

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EduKids - Rich's Family Center

1200 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
About EduKids: For those who seek the best high quality early childhood education in Western New York, EduKids offers innovative programs led by a caring, dedicated staff, facilitated by state-of-the-art education centers, which combine to provide your child with a safe and nurturing home away from home. The success of EduKids...
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EduKids - North Buffalo

1350 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY

About EduKids: For those who seek the best high quality early childhood education in Western New York, EduKids offers innovative programs led by a caring, dedicated staff, facilitated by state-of-the-art education centers, which combine to provide your child with a safe and nurturing home away from home. The success of EduKids...
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Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers

20 Losson Road Suite 215 Buffalo, NY

Since 1992, Doodle Bugs! has been building a community of happy children, happy parents, and happy teachers. Families appreciate that Doodle Bugs! is more than just daycare our centers are recognized as the leading child care, preschool, kindergarten prep, and school age programs in the communities we serve. Doodle Bugs!...

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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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Buffalo, NY

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

Emily A.

Emily is absolutely wonderful with my two toddlers. She is active and creative, always on time, and is affectionately stern when she needs...

- Pamela B.

Michelle L.

Michelle is an amazing and communicative caretaker I would reccomend her to anyone. Honest, communicative and reassuring. 10/10 100%

- Care member

Ariel R.

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Buffalo, NY

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.

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