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Dylan T.

Reliable, Creative, And Caring Babysitter You Can

Syracuse, NY

4.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Dylan, and I am an organized, patient, and professional babysitter with a strong passion for caring for children. I pride myself on my strong communication skills, ensuring clear and effective interactions with both children and parents. I specialize in creating engaging and educational activities that keep...

Mosha J. says "Dylan was a great sitter, He was on time and it seems like my son had a great time. I would absolutely hire him again. "

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Jude M.

Real-life Irish-American Mary Poppins With A Funny Accent

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Jude - a real-life, Irish-American Mary Poppins with a funny accent. My husband is a Colonel in the military - we moved to Anchorage a year ago - and I have a 25-year-old daughter who has just finished her 2nd Master's Degree in London, England. I absolutely adore children, I'm lots of fun, really kind, stable,...

Katie P. says "Going back to work was hard, but Jude made it much easier! I had full confidence that my little one was in excellent hands each day AND was going to have a...

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Kelly M.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting part time since I was 10 and nannying full time for the past 9 years. I was in San Diego, CA for 3 of them, but since moved back to Syracuse, NY where I've continued nannying. I have experience watching children ages newborn to 11 years old. I have the most experience with babies and toddlers. I love caring...

Miranda M. says "We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would send me...

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Felipe D.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Felipe. I'm 34 years old, a flight attendant, and happily married. I have several years of experience working with children as both a nanny and an English-as-a-Second-Language tutor. I'm creative, reliable, honest, and patient-and I truly enjoy making kids laugh and helping them learn. I love creating fun,...

Alexia C. says "Such a funny person! My kids loved spending time with him, unfortunately he worked overnight so they didn't have much time to play. Very trustable and...

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Maya L.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Maya and I am currently a rising junior studying Psychology and Family Sciences at Syracuse University. I have done both volunteer and paid work with children for the past 4+ years including babysitting, camp counselor, and working as a teaching aid in a kindergarten classroom. During the summer I work...

Care Member says "Maya was great! My kid had a lot of fun playing with her before going to bed. I was happily surprised that she got him down for the night. I would...

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Emily T.

Trained And Experienced!

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a bilingual teacher in Texas, moving to Syracuse in July. I am looking for a full time nannying job as well as families who need the occasional date night sitter. I absolutely love working with children and encouraging them to promote development of key skills. Will provide tutoring and/or Spanish lessons if desired!

Amanda F. says "Wonderful care giver who took great care and attention for my kids and managed everything well. Went out of her way to make sure my kids had a great time...

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Ariadna G.

I Am Responsible,punctual And A Great Multitask.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I would like to be considered for the job, I am an excellent teacher with more than 5 years experience of teaching Math, Spanish and Science in Cuba. I have Teaching Assistant New York State Certificate.
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Samantha C.

Happy And Fun Spirited Sitter

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 7 years total of experience working with children. A majority of that experience is with children between the ages of 0-3 years old but I do have some experience with children 3-10 years old as well . I am a totally energetic person when it comes to interacting with children. I worked in the preschool classrooms as a one...

Amanda C. says "Samantha is such an amazing accomplished young women. She is very responsible with her duties. She works hard to finish her tasks and she likes to be...

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Makaela R.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My names Makaela and I am reliable, fun, and organized care giver! I just recently moved to the area to attend graduate school and am looking to make a little extra money. I have 12/13 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so over...

Aislinn H. says "Makaela is great! She is reliable and very flexible. Our son is always in great hands and cared for. She is smart, helpful, and a true professional."

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Nadia H.

Night Night Nanny

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have childcare experience from taking care of the ages of a newborn to around 14 years old and I am CPR/First Aid trained through American Heart Association. I am willing to do housekeeping as well as making meals/meal prep and I am not shy when it comes to doing household chores. I'm hoping to be able to help families who...

Care Member says "Nadia watched our two boys for a week and she was terrific to work with! She cared for both our two year old and 4 month old and she had no problem...

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Felicia W.

Healthy Development

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I have over 6 years of experience working with children. I am certified through NYS to care for infants and toddlers. I previously worked at the JCC as a teacher located in DeWitt. My mission is to communicate with parents and remain devoted to helping children think creatively. Being proactive, consistent, and educating...

Care Member says "Best 'babysitter' EVER. Felicia was amazing. She's much more than a babysitter. She was was a role model and positive influence for my 3 year old son....

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Juliette V.

Weekend & Summer Time Babysitter/nanny

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a certified teacher 6-12th grade social sciences with my masters in education as well! I have nannied for over 10 years and currently work in healthcare full time. I am free on evenings or on weekends for babysitting or tutoring! I also have experience as a nanny and teacher with children who have special...

Arianne P. says "Juliette nannied for our 2 year old son for almost a year and was absolutely fantastic. She is energetic, empathetic, incredibly punctual, flexible,...

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Angela H.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Angela and I'm located in Manlius, NY, new to the area after moving to Syracuse for my husband's job. I graduated from UMass Boston with a degree in Health Science. I have meaningful childcare experience, including two paid nanny positions-one with a 4-month-old and 3-year-old, and another with a 4-month-old...

Haley D. says "Angela did a very sweet thing for my family. We were going on vacation and booked a babysitter weeks in advance. Covid 19 however caused a day off...

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Marissa M.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I like working with kids because it's very rewarding to stay with a family for a while and see the kids learn and grown. Their innocence brings happiness to my heart I started working with kids when I was 18 years old as a way to have income while in college. I'm the eldest of 5 kids and had always grown up watching them so I...

Care Member says "Ms. Marissa helped our family for more than 5 years . She is extremely reliable , and was very flexible with our kids school schedule. She not only took...

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Michelle N.

Caregiver With 20+ Years Experience With Infants, Children, & Elders Seeking Weekday Position.

Syracuse, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I started my care career early, when I began babysitting at age 11! I've cared for all age groups, including those with a variety of special needs and disabilities, as an HHA while in Nursing school, and then as an RN for most of my adult life. Now that I have a toddler of my own with special needs, I have put my Nursing...

Lisa H. says "Michelle is amazing. My kids loved her. She took care of my one year old and 5-month old regularly for several months and was extremely qualified,...

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Child care centers in Syracuse, NY

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Learn Grow Play

751 N Salina St SYRACUSE, NY

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At Learn Grow & Play Daycare Center , our goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and exciting space where children can learn, grow, and make new friends through play and exploration. We're passionate about fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning, ensuring every child feels happy, supported, and encouraged to be...

Janice H. says " Having experienced different daycares, I can say this one is very clean. I appreciate that nothing is ever out of order and my children are always clean...

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Prime Child Care Center LLC

815 JAMES ST SYRACUSE, NY

3.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are a centrally located Child Care Center in Syracuse. We are minutes away from downtown and Syracuse University, and we belong to Quality Stars NY. We have a warm and welcoming, qualified staff that all love working with children. Our center has four classrooms: Infants (6wks-18months), Toddlers, Preschool and School age....

Jessica S. says "They are a great daycare center that goes above and beyond for the parents with the flexibility of their hours and you can drop your kids off. They have...

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Children's Beginnings

100 South Clinton Street Syracuse, NY

4.0(4)
Children's Beginnings uses an exclusive educational program which provides unlimited opportunities for the development of the whole child. There's a unique curriculum for every age level, centered around developmentally appropriate and fun activities that help children develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and...

Melissa A. says "This is a great daycare! The staff we have had for our daughter are so sweet and loving to her, and she is active all day long there! They communicate to...

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0040 - Childtime of Syracuse, NY

4645 NIXON PARK DR SYRACUSE, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime of Syracuse we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Syracuse, NY. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Childtime of Syracuse, NY

4645 Nixon Park Dr Syracuse, NY

3.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Sara S. says "In referecne to the above rating, the writer is not reporting all the correct facts concerning how a flex pass operates. Flex passes are used for care...

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  • 344 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Syracuse, NY

Child Care Providers in Syracuse, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 344 listed child care providers

Dylan T.

Dylan was a great sitter, He was on time and it seems like my son had a great time. I would absolutely hire him again.

- Mosha J.

Jude M.

Going back to work was hard, but Jude made it much easier! I had full confidence that my little one was in excellent hands each day AND was...

- Katie P.

Kelly M.

We definitely recommend Kelly! She has terrific energy and always had a smile on her face. She was very punctual and I loved how she would...

- Miranda M.

Common questions about child care in Syracuse, NY

Child care costs in Syracuse, NY can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Syracuse, NY can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Syracuse, NY often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Syracuse, NY, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Syracuse, NY, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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