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Cara S.

Evening And Weekend Babysitter

Fresh Meadows, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 15 years of experience with children in many different settings . I've worked in schools as an assistant teacher, head of after school, as a one on one para for 8 years and in homes with all different ages of children even new born. I provide a fun, loving and safe environment. I'm extremely patient and flexible. I have...

Jennifer H. says "Cara is a hard-worker. She is kind, caring and always willing to lend a helping hand. Cara wold be an invaluable asset to your company."

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Beck L.

Social Worker And Experienced Sitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Thanks for taking a look at my profile! I am a 27-year-old clinical social worker looking to help out families in these wild and stressful times. I have 10+ years of experience babysitting, nannying, and working with kids in a social work setting. I am comfortable with kids of all ages and abilities; I value educational play,...

REBECCA L. says "Beck was the best babysitter/friend-who-became-like-family that we've ever had. She was always caring, fun, responsible, thoughtful, and "present* with...

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Veronica W.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter Available

Roslyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I worked at an at home daycare for about 4/5 years starting when I was 15! Since then, I have worked with a few different families on here to help care for their little ones. I am an experienced child care taker and I love working with kids of all ages! I am 23 years old and really enjoy this field of work. I am very responsible...

Mikalee D. says "I know Veronica, and she is a very kind , trustworthy & compassionate individual, she strives for helping, educating and entertaining children of all...

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Natalie A.

Fun Sitter

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I used to babysit from 2004-2011 back home professionally in The Berkshires. Then I got a job in Manhattan & couldn't do it anymore. Now that I am older & have a car I can make it work again. I miss the kids... they are grown & so are my nieces, and I don't have any of my own just yet. Although, I do watch my friends kids! I...

Care Member says "Natalie is a very hands on caregiver! She goes above and beyond to plan fun activities with the kids and is genuinely excited to see the children she...

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Jenny C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Julie L. says "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...

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Molly W.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a reliable, energetic, & highly-experienced babysitter looking to provide childcare for families in the NYC area. While studying Psychology & English at Kenyon College, I worked for Care. com in their "Backup Caregiver" program, where I received professional childcare training; I responded to same-day bookings for families...

Miles S. says "Molly and I attended the same college and had mutual friends, but only met post-grad when I sought an adept babysitter for close family friends who had...

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Ursula B.

Nanny / Sitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Experienced Babysitter / Chaperone in all duties as well as kids meal preparation. Exercise maturity, patience and good judgment; a trusted partner with the family home. Outstanding communication, behavior management, planning, computer, and organizational skills. Excellent organizational and planning skills for activities,...

Richard S. says "Friendly and good communication. Ursula was punctual and also offered helpful recommendations on products that could be used to optimize cleaning."

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Nia C.

A Little About Me :)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Nia. I have over 3 years of experience working with a nanny agency and 7 years as an independent nanny/babysitter. Throughout my career, I've cared for children ranging from infants to preteens. I'm outgoing, nurturing, and passionate about supporting families in any way I can. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY,...

Care Member says "We abruptly lost our childcare and were very stressed out. Nia spent 4 weeks with us and was amazing. Our baby loved her and we felt like we could...

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Bhanmattie P.

Babysitting

South Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Bhanmattie. I have been working as a home health aide for the past 9 years. I am passionate about my work and always willing to help others in any situation. I consider myself to be a hardworking, loving and caring person. I am very good at communicating with others around me and especially the ones I work...

Care Member says "Hard working and trustworthy person to have in your home "

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Alexander M.

College-Educated Sitter And Professional

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
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...

Samantha L. says "Absolutely recommendable and amazing! My 5-year old, who usually has a hard time warming up to strangers, told me he had a great time with Alex. In...

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Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...

Michele R. says "Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is...

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Gwenaelle J.

Part Time or Full Time Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've been babysitting young children for about 8 years and I'm currently working for a family with 1 toddler . starting February he is going to daycare. I'm also a proud mom of a 14-year-old. I can change diapers, cook and feed the children. I also can help organize and clean the home. I'm also a great housekeeper and pet...

Christina K. says "Gwen has worked for us for years. She started as a housekeeper when our schedules were hectic with work and our son. Then after the birth of our second...

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Haley K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Haley and I am a 26-year-old business professional and Florida Southern College graduate with a dual major in Business Administration and Health Sciences. I am located in Manhattan looking for part-time babysitting and or Nannying jobs. I am a sitter with over 13 years of caregiving experience of children...

Kathleen V. says "Haley cared for our special needs 13 year old on very short notice. She was amiable, competent, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Our teen is severely...

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Rebekah W.

Friendly, Caring And Responsible Babysitter :)

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm a friendly, caring, and responsible person who has had experience working and volunteering with children in many different environments. I have volunteered with Kindergarten and preschool age children at church, worked at an after-school program for children ages 7-21 with different disabilities, babysat 2 boys ages 3...

Michelle B. says "Rebekah is very punctual and responsible! She is great with my daughter and I'm so happy I found a trustworthy and reliable babysitter!!"

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Kiana T.

Fun And Loving Part Time Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Kiana and I love arts and crafts, reading, playing pretend, nature and animals. Over the course of 2024, before moving to Brooklyn this year, I've consistently cared for 2 families (3 children in total) ages 10mo - 4 years old in Los Angeles, California. In 2021, while I was remote in college, I regularly cared for a...
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Sabrina K.

Happy To Help Bring Smiles!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am an experienced babysitter and a musical theatre performer. I have been babysitting for about 8 years and have experience with newborns through teens. My specialty is infants and toddlers- I'm great with sleep training, baby-led weaning, introduction to solids, and beginning potty training. I am a non-smoker, fully...

Suelen A. says "Sabrina is professional, responsible, careful, and passionate about her work. She exceeded every expectation we had before hiring her. She took care of...

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Barbara J.

Babysitter, Party Organizer, Small Business Owner.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Siku H.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...

Tailah Z. says "Siku was very patient with the kids. Very accommodating and an absolute joy to have as a helping hand! 10/10 experience and would love to have them look...

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Samantha R.

Prepared And Fun Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sam. I'm a recent graduate from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in New York City. I majored in Dramatic Writing with a minor in Buddhism with a 3. 75 GPA and on the Dean's List. I've been babysitting in NYC, Brooklyn for the past 3 years. Throughout high school, I babysat and tutored children of different ages in...

Care Member says "Sam was absoultey wonderful. Showed up on time and keep my children entertained, engaged, safe and most importantly happy. Highly recommend, thanks...

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Emily B.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
Hi! I am the oldest of 3 girls from Portland, Oregon who loves animals, back home I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I moved to NYC in 2019 to go to Fordham University and graduated in December 2022 with a double major in economics and international political economy. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years, coached 3rd grade...

Marianne S. says "Emily is awesome! She is very respectful and responsible. My kids loved her and I cannot recommend her enough!"

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  • 60 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in-home babysitters is 5.0

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Fresh Meadows, NY

In-Home Babysitters in Fresh Meadows, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters

Cara S.

Cara is a hard-worker. She is kind, caring and always willing to lend a helping hand. Cara wold be an invaluable asset to your company.

- Jennifer H.

Beck L.

Beck was the best babysitter/friend-who-became-like-family that we've ever had. She was always caring, fun, responsible, thoughtful, and...

- REBECCA L.

Veronica W.

I know Veronica, and she is a very kind , trustworthy & compassionate individual, she strives for helping, educating and entertaining...

- Mikalee D.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $23.00. 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.

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 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in Fresh Meadows, NY with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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