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78 babysitters are listed in Farmingdale, NY
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Farmingdale, NY
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Crystal and I am 33 years old. I am a graduate of Long Island University Post Campus with my Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in Childhood Education. I have a Master's Degree and am certified in General and special Education.
I have been teaching for 10 years and have experience working with...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
There are very few things I love more than fostering the growth of our angels, our young gems. Once I was deemed responsible enough to do so, providing childcare became my first "job". Having watched my little sister, my younger cousins, family friends' children, and children of my community over the last 12 years, been a...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was dependable and communicative. The kids loved spending time with her. Would definitely hire again!"
Ben G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Julia I am 23 years old and have been working with children since I'm 16. I worked at day care for 2 years and I was a nanny for a family for 2 years before they moved. By the end of the two years I considered the family I worked for my family. I love being with family and my passion is caring for...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia is an outgoing, family oriented care giver. I would trust her with any of my children!"
Michelle K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bruna, I'm looking for a nanny position. I have 10 years of experience of babysitting and nannying children of all ages.
I guide children with their school work, prepare meals throughout the day, get children ready for school, drop off and pick up from school, drive children to extracurricular activities.
I also...
Bruna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Bruna to take care of our 2 year old son. Bruna was with us full time for 2 months, and during that time she formed a great bond with our son.
She was fully engaged with our son, and each day was filled with activities such as reading books, puzzles,...
Lauren M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four grown children. I have a 9-month-old grandson. I ran a licensed home day care in Manhattan for five years and a licensed family day care in Long Island for 10 years. I am now offering individual care for families in need of an extremely experienced and qualified babysitter. I am very loving, reliable,...
Robin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I had to come out of state for a wedding. I needed a babysitter for my fussy 8 month old son. Robin watched him for a long evening. She was flexible, attentive, and very comfortable caring for him. We are very thankful for the excellent care she provided. She...
Michelle S.
Zulma V.
Farmingdale, NY
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi... My name is Zulma and I'm an experienced Cleaning lady I am a hard-working, conscientious and loyal employee whose work is very important to me. Outside of my work, I have a family to support and I understand the only way I will get to provide for them long-term, is to be a professional and competent Housekeeper. I'm...
Zulma can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"I would of definitely considered hiring her but she was just too far away from the location that needed services...I found her to be sweet and polite in our conversations on the site... I said "yes" to her being Punctual & Dependable based on the quickness to...
Louisa T.
Christina K.
Farmingdale, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
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! :)
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"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 with tasks such as diaper changes, feedings & bottle refills, bath & nap time, etc."
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Responsable and Attentive Spanish Speaker Babysitter with 10+ Experience looking after children on weekdays an weekends. Vigilant about children's safety.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2. I have watched many children over the years. I have worked also at a daycare. I have excellent references. Please call to talk further. Thanks.
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working with kids for years now! I am a student teacher, so I will be a certified K-12 music teacher this May! I have experience working in schools, babysitting, and various summer camp jobs. I love to cook and clean, and I would be happy to help kids with their homework!
Giovanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and have been babysitting on and off for 10 years now. I have worked with kids ranging from 1-12+ as well as children with special needs. I am currently working part time at PM pediatrics as a medical assistant twice a week and looking for a part time babysitting job.
Skills:
First Aid
Marlene M.
Farmingdale, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy being around kids, ( I used to be a primary teacher in my country, before I moved here on October 2008.) I like to do housekeeping job as well, and also I can work as a senior provider care. Please do get in contact with me , if you need a housekeeper, nanny, babysitter or senior provider care. Thanks.
Marlene can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
Katherine P.
Farmingdale, NY
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Kate. I've been a pastry chef for the past 9 years, while taking care of my 4-year-old niece who is my best friend. I love sharing my passion for baking with kids and find that they love cooking and baking too. I also have experience as a camp counselor and various babysitting jobs.
From 2016 to 2018 I worked as a teacher's assistant in classrooms with pre-school aged children, both with special needs and without special needs. In that time period I was also a one-to-one aide for a 3-year-old with a physical disability. I am a patient and nurturing caregiver experienced in taking care of children with...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Grace H.
Farmingdale, NY
$25-41/hr • 2 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hi my name is Grace and I am 22 years old. I am currently a full time nanny for a family during bf the day but I am looking for something in the morning before hand!
I like working with kids because they have such a creative imagine and that makes me look at the world in so many different ways.
I started working with kids...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Phillip W.
Farmingdale, NY
$25-41/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello,
It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, my name is Phillip and I would be honored to have the privilege of providing care for your child/children.
As a father to a 2-year-old, I absolutely understand what is involved with properly caring for and nurturing a young child/children. Furthermore, I can definitely...
Phillip can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily O.
Farmingdale, NY
$22-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for 9+ years now! I have been a substitute teacher for the past two years and I have a bachelors degree in elementary education and I'm currently working towards my masters degree for literacy education. I have also been a camp counselor for the past three years!
Grace H.
Farmingdale, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Grace H!
I have been an experienced babysitter/ nanny / errand runner for 4 years now! I love working with kids and getting to know their different types of personalities! I am looking for an almost full time job where I can enjoy and have fun with the kids and get to know them more! I am very flexible in my...
Robin G.
Farmingdale, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 25 years of experience.
I owned my own daycare for 25 years first in Manhattan, second in Syosset, New York, and I am the mother of four adult children,. I also have one infant grandson!! I have experience with twins. I have twins of my own. I have taken a break from babysitting for a couple of years, but I miss...
Leocadia V.
Farmingdale, NY
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 29yo from Brazil. I've been an aupair for 3years and have experience with kids for over 8+ years. I used to be a volunteer English teacher for kids back in Brazil. I'm used to take care of kids from newborns to teens. At the moment the kids I am babysitting are a 14mo baby and a 10mo baby. My previous job I babysat 3 kids...
Leocadia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Farmingdale, NY
Crystal L.
5.0
As a single father of two young girls, finding the right babysitter was of the utmost importance to me. With a busy work schedule that keeps me out of the house more often than I'd like, I needed someone I could trust to not only care for my daughters but also serve as an educator, tutor, and role...
- Care member
Julia K.
5.0
Julia was dependable and communicative. The kids loved spending time with her. Would definitely hire again!
- Ben G.
Julia H.
5.0
Julia is an outgoing, family oriented care giver. I would trust her with any of my children!
- Michelle K.
Bruna A.
5.0
Bruna watched our almost 2 year old and was very sweet and dependable. She kept him busy and happy with activities and games the whole time. She respected all our rules and was very communicative with scheduling and updates through the day!
- Isabelle W.
Robin G.
5.0
I had to come out of state for a wedding. I needed a babysitter for my fussy 8 month old son. Robin watched him for a long evening. She was flexible, attentive, and very comfortable caring for him. We are very thankful for the excellent care she provided. She helped set our minds at ease after...
- Michelle S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Farmingdale, NY:
How can I find a Farmingdale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Farmingdale, 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 78 babysitters in Farmingdale, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Farmingdale, NY?
The average rate for Farmingdale, NY babysitters on Care.com is $20.56 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Farmingdale, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Farmingdale, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Farmingdale, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Farmingdale, NY are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 78 listed babysitters.