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Brooke L.

Looking To Care For Your Baby/Child

Schenectady, NY

4.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Brooke and I am 41 years young. I am excited to care for your baby or child. I have more than 25+ years of experience caring for newborns. I have experience with twins and preemies. I have also worked at Tampa General Hospital as their Newborn Photographer. I am very comfortable with babies. I have been a nanny...

Stacey P. says "We hired Brooke to care for our son while we attended a seminar in Tampa. Since we were from out of state and were very nervous about leaving him with a...

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Madelaine G.

Attentive And Caring Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there! I look forward to working with your family to ensure everyone is cared for safely and thoughtfully. I previously worked in a childcare facility for four years prior to beginning my full-time studies. I have recently graduated with my BBA and am looking for childcare jobs outside of my regular working hours. Beyond...

Koreena G. says "Maddie has been working for my family for the summer and honestly am going to be super sad too see her go she and my son absolutely LOVE each other she...

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Bibi Z.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 20 years of experience taking care of children from newborns to 9-years old , as well as twins. I am loving, very nice, reliable , responsible, and a very respectful person whom anyone can trust to take care of their children. I have three children of my own 2 daughters who are 28 and 25, and a son who's 23. I treat the...

Care Member says "Bibi is worth her weight in gold. She is kind, caring, sweet, empathetic, engaging with the kids...but Bibi is truly more than just a caregiver, she...

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Mercedes G.

A New Life Stage

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'd describe my personality as honest, dependable and kind I like working with kids because they fill me with hope and joy, it's a lovely way to make a living while keeping them happy and healthy I'm looking for a job that keeps me motivated, solve my financial needs and makes a positive impact in the life of the persons I...

Care Member says "We hired Mercedes as our baby was not healthy enough to begin daycare yet, but we needed to return to work. Mercedes was so caring, arriving on time or...

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Melissa T.

Date Night Or Weekend Babysitter With Variable

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY . I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...

Alison K. says "Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science...

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Deanna M.

Fun Loving Energetic Part-Time Date Night Sitter

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello families! I was a past teacher and now stay at home mom looking for some occasional drop off care out of my home for families who need a few hours to run errands and have someone reliable watch their kids for 3 hour windows. Whether its needing to go to an appointment, or just need a few hours of help in the daytime...

Dorothea M. says "Deanna is a caring, kind, responsible and dependable caregiver for our two kids ages 2 and 5! She brings to the table years of experience in teaching...

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Jean Line L.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello. My name is Jean Line , I am 27 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Schenectady County Community College earning my Early Childhood degree. Taking care of others has been a passion of mine for a very long time. I love kids. I enjoy being around them making them laugh, teaching them from right and wrong and helping them out...

Care Member says "Jean Line was great taking me to and from the hospital (very responsible driver) and watching my 6-year-old when I had an outpatient procedure. She was...

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Sophia D.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a positive, compassionate, and encouraging young adult who loves working with kids. I started out caring for children as an after-school babysitter when I was a young teenager. Since then, I have gone on to get my associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and get professional experience as an aide in an integrated...

Lyndsay P. says "Sophia was absolutely wonderful to work with and our girls loved the time they spent with her. I always appreciated her patience and her kindness with...

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Georgia K.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
I have been babysitting kids in my hometown for about 9 years, with experience in a wide range of ages, spanning from newborns and toddlers all the way up to middle schoolers to whom I also provided tutoring in math, English, and social studies. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I have a lot of experience with chronic illness and have cared...

Sruthi M. says "Georgia was fantastic with my son. She went above and beyond, even bought and brought him toys and books that he still loves. "

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Erien R.

Here With A Helping Hand

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello families of upstate New York! I am a passionate and experienced child care provider looking to connect with a loving family. With a focus on providing top-quality care for newborns, toddlers, and primary school-age children, I offer full-time, part-time services. As a live-out nanny, I charge $25 an hr for one child....

Raakhi W. says "Erien was absolutely excellent! She provided care for my 15-month-old daughter for two days and was very professional, proactive, caring, organised and...

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Lauren M.

Enthusiastic And Experienced Babysitter Available Work Whenever I Am Needed.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am very passionate about watching and teaching children as well as assuring their safety when they are in my care! I have worked in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher and have a Bachelors degree in early childhood education/special ed. The majority of my experience comes from nannying children from ages 7mo-6yrs....

Jeff L. says "She was amazing with my son. She asked to bring him to the park as well as story time at our local library. Lauren prepared healthy meals for my son and...

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Lauren M.

Need A Night Out? Email Me

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Lauren and I am a Social Psychologist who has always liked kids. Their energy and enthusiasm is the best! I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter and taking care of my friends' kids. I can also assist with homework, meal prep and laundry. I work for the Department of Health from Monday-Friday...

Catherine D. says "I've known Lauren as a friend for 30 years, and she is responsible, kind and dependable. She was a big help after I had my kids ( ages 4 and 1) and...

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Madeline P.

Current Preschool Teacher Looking To Move Into A A Long-term Family Role

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an early-childhood teacher hoping to build a lasting relationship with your family. I currently have a job as a full-time nanny but I am available to babysit during nights and weekends. I have an Art Education (k-12) degree and spent time in college studying dance and music. I developed a love for working with...

Daniele S. says "This was my children's first 'real' babysitter, and they had a great time! The actually hope that I hire Maddie again. :-). I felt comfortable leaving my...

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Cuwani C.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Keeley H.

Fun Babysitter

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a college student and a member of the United States Air Force Reserves. I am a responsible, hard working young woman with goals of becoming a successful Healthcare Manager. I have been working with kids for 5+ years, from babysitting to lifeguarding to after-school and summer programs. I tend to communicate with...

Care Member says "I have known Keeley for more than 10 years. She is my children’s favorite babysitter and friend."

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Child care centers in Schenectady, NY

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Healthy Living Daycare

2133 Greenpoint Ave Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
I am a stay at home mommy with a social butterfly of a 2 year old, who really wants more friends to play with every day! We live in a nice quiet area of Rotterdam, within walking distance of a park and only a short drive to the library! Our backyard is completely fenced and lots of toys to play on. Inside, we have stacks and...

Allison M. says "Excellent with kids and a lovely human being!"

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Clover Patch Camp

55 Helping Hand Ln Schenectady, NY

Clover Patch is a summer camp for individuals with disabilities where each camper is encouraged to reach his or her fullest potential. Since 1965, Clover Patch Camp has provided individuals with disabilities opportunities to make new friends, create everlasting memories, and experience a genuine camp setting. Clover Patch...
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Andreas Daycare Svc

434 Hulett St Fl 3 Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
Child care
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Jimison Institute of Learning

1339 Parkwood Blvd Schenectady, NY

Preschool
Child care
Jimison Institute of Learning in Schenectady, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids of all ages.
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RAINBOW EXPRESS, INC.

1708 Altamont Ave Schenectady, NY

Child care
Rainbow Express, Inc. is a child care provider that serves the community of Schenectady NY. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center provides complete developmental programs for 94 children and operates Mondays through...
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  • 220 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.44/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.9

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Child Care Providers in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 220 listed child care providers

Brooke L.

We hired Brooke to care for our son while we attended a seminar in Tampa. Since we were from out of state and were very nervous about...

- Stacey P.

Madelaine G.

Maddie has been working for my family for the summer and honestly am going to be super sad too see her go she and my son absolutely LOVE...

- Koreena G.

Bibi Z.

Bibi is worth her weight in gold. She is kind, caring, sweet, empathetic, engaging with the kids...but Bibi is truly more than just a...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Schenectady, NY

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $19.44 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 190 child care providers near you in Schenectady, NY. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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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