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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Astoria, NY
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 7 years
In-home babysitters in Astoria, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Little background:
I'm a caring, loving, reliable and friendly person. I'm graduated in law studies in my home country. I speak Portuguese and English, but I'm also familiar with Spanish.
I have been working as nanny/babysitting for over 8 years. I have had the opportunity to work with all different ages, including baby and...
Loraine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Loraine is extremely good with her work. She is so energetic and caring women. She takes care of the kids so nicely, and put in all the efforts for the child growth which is amazing. I highly recommend Loraine for the kids best future."
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Jack K.
New York, NY
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Personable, Responsible, & Active Caretaker Experienced With Kids Of All Ages And Pets.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very motivated 19-year-old college student currently studying as a PR major at St. John's University. I'm originally from Chicago, IL, but I willed myself to stay the summer here in NYC in order to complete my internship before heading into my Sophomore year of college. I have extensive experience with "mannying",...
5.0
"Jack has been an amazing sitter for our Son and daughter over the 4 years he lived across the street from us with his family. He was responsible, responsive and our kids loved having them watch them! He had also watched our elderly dog and house while away and...
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Gloriel P.
Cliffside Park, NJ
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Crafty And Reliable Babysitter/Nanny & Mother's Helper!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gloriel, I'm 25 years old and I recently completed my last semester of my bachelor's degree in Art History in London. I have been a babysitter for 6+ years now and have worked at two daycares as well. When I'm not in a classroom setting, I have experience with caring for up to 4 children at home as well as caring...
Gloriel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Gloriel is a wonderful caregiver who has watched both my 3 year old daughter and 5 year old son. I have known her for about one year and in that time have seen a very caring, responsible, fun and loving provider. In addition she knows how to maintain a home and...
Rosalie D.
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as efficient, playful, responsible, caring, kind, respectful.
I like working with kids because they are fun and loving. They have great imagination, and they can also show us adults things that we have forgotten about, like enjoy life, have a laugh, and take your time.
I have another job,...
5.0
"We are very happy with the care Barbara provides to our 5 year old daughter and dog. My daughter looks forward to doing crafts and learning Spanish with her every time she is here. She is polite, kind and trustworthy. She is amazing!"
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April W.
Bronx, NY
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is April, and I am a creative and intuitive person who enjoys working with kids. I have 5 years of babysitting experience and 3 years of child care experience. I've worked with numerous children between the ages of 2 and 17, in both an after-school and home setting.
My experience includes participating in the...
April can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I’ve known April in variety of capacities for about eight years. She and her family had been my family’s neighbor for the past several years. In addition, April is the babysitter/caretaker for my 2 year old autistic son. She worked at my home for about a year and...
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5.0
(27)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandra, and I am 28 years old from the Bronx, New York. Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high school, I volunteered at my local church teaching children's church from ages 2-6 years old. Throughout my four years of high school, I was part of a puppet team. I was a clown visiting different...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sandra has been a wonderful nanny for our baby boy. She has been taking care of him a regular basis since he was 5 months old. He is always excited to see her and she is great with him! She is always doing activities, playing on the floor with him, singing songs,...
Preethi W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with 3 families during my 8 + years as a babysitter/nanny. My first job was for almost 4 years with 2 children (6 and 11 years old), my second job was for 1 year with a family in Montclair, NJ (with a newborn and a 6 years old) and my last job was with a family in Nutley with a 1-year-old for almost 2 years until I...
Carola can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Carola and looked forward to seeing her each time. She kept them busy and I felt at all times that they were in good hands and safe."
Eric T.
Grace G.
Brooklyn, NY
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
CPR Certification For Adults And Infants Home Health Aid, Babysitter And Housekeeping Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter for over 15 years/ certified Medical Assistant with experience in Pediatric urgent care, is available for date nights, on calls, overnight care nanny/babysitter position. CPR certification and HHA certification valid, HIPAA certificated. COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS KNOWLEDGE. ABLE TO TAKE COVID TEST EVERY WEEK...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace is absolutely wonderful. She cares for our 14 month old son on a part-time basis. She is reliable, warm, helpful, follows all instructions, and goes above and beyond to make sure our son is happy and engaged. I highly recommend her!"
Lori M.
Janelle R.
Bronx, NY
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm janelle! I've been babysitting for about 8 years I'm currently 20 so around 12 I started professionally babysitting. unofficially I started babysitting around 10 because I have 5 siblings, 4 younger than me, so I would take them to school in the mornings with me since the walk was only 9 minutes. I'd walk home with them...
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"me and my partner were looking for a caregiver for a while and janelle actually reached out to us twice she was very passionate about helping us which we loved deeply "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Since 1988, I've babysat children at my home. I've gone to their houses as well.
I am a responsible, clean, kind and punctual person. I love children.
5.0
"Yamileth is truly one of the most pleasant and caring person I've ever met. She's so genuine and truly loves taking care of people. Yami babysat for our soon-to-be 2 year old son when we went out for the night, and I was very confident and comfortable that she was...
Fellycia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate Home Care Aide, focused on helping client maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily and social support to promote overall wellness. Reliable direct care worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions,...
Maritza can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maritza has cared for my newborn son for five months starting when he was four months old. She is very nurturing, hard-working, and caring! My son is safe with her and has thrived under her care, meeting and exceeding his milestones. She communicates with us using...
Annie H.
Jessica R.
Fairview, NJ
$22-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic And Caring Mother Of Two - Looking To Babysit For You - Full-Time Or Part-Time - Available
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Being a nanny, caregiver means providing one-on-one care and meeting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the children in the comfort and safety of their own home, which can offer many families a greater peace of mind. I promise to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was a fantastic nanny for our family. It was our first time going through this process and she made everything so easy and comfortable for us. She started watching our son when he was about 6 months old and he fell in love with her and her fun and caring...
Kathleen C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Georgiana and I am eager to help your family out! I have been babysitting for about 6 years now and have experience with children ages newborn to 11 years old. I grew up visiting and volunteering at a life house which is home to many young mothers, their infants and young children. I also have 6 months...
Georgiana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Georgie is an amazing nanny. She watched our son (2 years old) for six months this past year, 30 hours per week. She was always on time, patient and loving and fun. I gave birth in September and she then watched my newborn on top of everything else. She helped...
Avery S.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
My name is Widline, I am a certified birth and post-partum doula, a baby nurse, and a babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love outdoors, and I am a book lover. I plan child related activities to keep child engaged. I also prepare nutritious meals and encourage children to have a...
Widline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Hello there! I'm super late with this review... Oopss! From July 2014 - November 2016, Widline looked after my children full-time 8AM -8PM. She started with my 4 months old daughter, one year later my son arrived, he only weighted 5 pounds. Widline was phenomenal,...
Cherlyn P.
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone, my name is Bhanmattie. I am a mom of three girl and I have been working as a home health aide worker since 2015. I am a very dedicated individual. I have a deep passion for the field and a commitment to continuous learning, I am a loving and caring person. My adaptability, hardworking spirit, excellent...
5.0
"Hard working and trustworthy person to have in your home "
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Jenny C.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have extensive experience in working with children in a professional capacity. My experience includes working in nurseries and also babysitting and teaching on a private basis.
I enjoy working with children and find it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I feel that I have all the necessary qualities that make a good...
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Interviewed very well! The timing didn't work out for our family, otherwise we would have hired her in a minute! She was so warm with both the baby and dog. We're sad we won't have her close to our family.
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Julie L.
5.0
(1)
Hi parents, I'm a lovely nanny , I have experience work with 2 babies and be a babysitter share in childcare from 0 to 12 years for more than 10 years. I love doing fun and educational activities for children, their safety for me is my main priority and the integral attention to their needs, I am certified in first aid and CPR...
Maria Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Maria Cristina is very experienced, reliable, creative and full of energy. She is someone that knows how to treat children with love and care. She took care of my son from 6 months till 2.5 years. He loves her so much. She helped me navigate being a new mom so...
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Lauren B.
New York, NY
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I am a graduate student at NYU. Ever since I was 13 I have been babysitting and caring for kids. I have two nieces and nephews and enjoy babysitting for them when I'm home. I've worked with two different summer camps and a children's arcade before and I am working on getting my masters for theatre...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Lauren was my dog sitter for 2 years. She rotated between taking my pet to her home for extended periods or visiting and caring for my dog in my home during short trips. I was able to trust Lauren with keys to my building and unit. She was always reliable, followed...
Sylvia J.
Chloe F.
New York, NY
$27-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Chloe and I have over 10 years of experience working with and taking care of kids. I'm currently pursuing my masters degree in nursing at Columbia university. I am CPR certified and have an undergraduate degree in psychology with a specific focus on developmental psychology. I'm also certified as a CNA (Nurse...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Chloe was hired to watch my grandson every summer for the last four years (age 0-4). She is always our go to for nights and vacations. Chloe is smart, responsible, communicative and very nurturing. I would highly recommend for all ages."
Christine A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alex, and I currently work full-time at an investment bank, though I began my career in teaching and working with children from underserved communities.
I hold a BA in philosophy from Rice University in Houston, TX, where I worked part-time as a babysitter while completing my studies. While in college, I also...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexander was absolutely amazing. He was respectful and communicative all around. "
Mae Y.
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Astoria, NY
Loraine B.
5.0
Loraine is extremely good with her work. She is so energetic and caring women. She takes care of the kids so nicely, and put in all the efforts for the child growth which is amazing. I highly recommend Loraine for the kids best future.
- Care member
Jack K.
5.0
Jack has been an amazing sitter for our Son and daughter over the 4 years he lived across the street from us with his family. He was responsible, responsive and our kids loved having them watch them! He had also watched our elderly dog and house while away and can be relied on at a moments notice...
- Care member
Gloriel P.
5.0
Gloriel is a wonderful caregiver who has watched both my 3 year old daughter and 5 year old son. I have known her for about one year and in that time have seen a very caring, responsible, fun and loving provider. In addition she knows how to maintain a home and will leave your home tidy as you...
- Rosalie D.
Barbara J.
5.0
We are very happy with the care Barbara provides to our 5 year old daughter and dog. My daughter looks forward to doing crafts and learning Spanish with her every time she is here. She is polite, kind and trustworthy. She is amazing!
- Care member
April W.
5.0
I’ve known April in variety of capacities for about eight years. She and her family had been my family’s neighbor for the past several years. In addition, April is the babysitter/caretaker for my 2 year old autistic son. She worked at my home for about a year and has been tremendously responsible. I...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Astoria, NY in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $23.36. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Astoria, NY help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 11 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Astoria, NY?
You can now find babysitters online in Astoria, NY with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 11 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Astoria, NY in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Astoria, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters.