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Lauren R.
Schenectady, NY
$17-25/hr
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am 21 years old! I am a soon-to-be graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts and will be home for the summer before starting my masters. I am available to babysit full time starting the last week in June until mid/late August. I am located in Rotterdam but am willing to commute 30-45...
I am 25 years old, I've been babysitting since the age of 12. I worked at Market32 Pharmacy and was a Pharmacy Technician for the past 6 years. I loved seeing my patients everyday and creating a bond with them. I am now a stay at home mom with my 2y old and 2m old. I have lived with my grandparents my whole life and have cared...
April can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a college student who is home for the summer. I love children. I don't have much experience with babysitting children I don't know, but I have 2 nieces and 3 nephews and 1 on the way. They range from 1 years old-12 years old. I'm very outgoing and love to be around kids. I have a car and am able to get to your house...
Angelina R.
Schenectady, NY
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I Am A College Student Looking To Help Care For Your Pet's Specific Needs!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, sociable, and composed!
I like working with children and animals because I have owned pets my entire life and love kids and know the thoughtful care that goes into them! Each child and pet needs to be cared for differently!
I've been working with animals since I was young, ranging from...
Hi my name's Julia, I'm a college student home for the summer, looking for a job babysitting. I'm a kind, loving, and patient person who loves kids and can help with travel from school or camps, and swimming supervision. I am also available to work Monday through Friday and am able to accommodate my hours to fit your needs!
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Kaylamay S.
Clifton Park, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a stay at home mom of a 7-year-old girl in kindergarten and a 4-year-old boy. I also have 10 years of babysitting experience. We love to do crafts, read, play games, and make yummy/healthy snacks! I have a lot of toys and learning activities! We will become the best of friends!
Kaylamay can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Jacklyn C.
Clifton Park, NY
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi i'm Jackie:) I love working with kids of all ages. I am currently a freshman in college at SUNY Plattsburgh and am looking for jobs to fill up my winter, summer and spring break while i'm home!!
I'd describe my personality as out going, positive and fun
I like working with kids because they are full of creativity and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Carolyn, but I usually go by Cara. I am currently in grad school working towards my Masters in Music Education. In college I was an after-school babysitter for a family with two children, and since graduating I taught for two years at an elementary music program before deciding to go back to school. I have...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Danica H.
Latham, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Absolutely Love Children! I Am Warm, Hard Working, And Caring.
I have had a heart for children for as long as I can remember! I think that showing love and being reliable to a child is so important to me because when I was younger I was put into foster care, because the people who were supposed to care for me didn't. I was later adopted and grew up in a loving home. I have spent years...
Danica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, just wanted to share some information about me! I have 8 years of experience with babysitting and 4 years of after school care through the YMCA, as well as with their summer camp. With having all of this experience, I am comfortable with all ages! I am currently in college studying Childhood/Special Education, so l am...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Abby :) I am a 21-year-old college student and I will be going into my third year of school at Northeastern University this fall. I am home for the summer, though the end of August, and I am here to help you with any of your needs at home!
I have been in childcare and pet care since I was essentially a kid...
Abigail S can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hi! I am 31 years old. I am a stay at home mom looking to care for a family in my home. (Open to your home depending on hours) I have two boys 4 and 11 years. I think socialization in a time like this is very important for child development, amongst many other things. I am also fully vaccinated. I have been babysitting on and...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Olivia D.
Altamont, NY
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Olivia and I'm currently a virtual college student at Southern New Hampshire University, studying psychology.
I have worked with children for years! Ranging from daycare settings to in home babysitting/nannying!
I have my own transportation and a valid drivers license, as well as a clean record!
I am more than...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My name is Zoe and I am currently a junior at Siena College getting my degree in psychology and education. I have 5 years of experience working in childcare at the Williams College Children's Center. At this center, I work with children as young as 6 weeks old up to 6 years old. I also am the oldest sibling of my 7 younger...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Heather B.
Ballston Lake, NY
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Provide Date Night, Evening, And Weekend Care For Your Family
I am a local attorney looking to pick up some extra hours.
I have worked as a full-time nanny (2009 - 2010) for five children (ages 10, 8, 4, 2, and newborn) providing day to day care for them including meal preparation, dressing, bathing, transportation to and from school and activities, preparing them for activities,...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julia, I am 23 years old and have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13 and am First Aid and CPR certified. I work part-time with children with disabilities, and am up to date on latest training's regarding caring for disabled children safely. I have also completed a course on Communicating...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have my Bachelors degree in Social Science and I am currently pursuing my degree in early childhood education through an online program. I nannied for different families part time while I was in college and during college breaks I would substitute teach at my local elementary school. I took Red Cross Babysitting Course and...
Bridgett can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Bridgett has cared for our (now 3-year-old) daughter for the last 8 months and has done a phenomenal job. She even stayed in our home with her when I was in the hospital having our second baby earlier this year. She is fun, caring, responsible, and overall just a...
Lauren C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children from the ages of infancy to school age in daycares and in a families home. I have accepted babysitting jobs which include short term gigs or date nights. I have experience with nanny/household management as well. I enjoy watching children and taking care of them. It has always been so rewarding to be...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is an extremely reliable, interacts well with the kids, excellent driver."
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Jessica J.
Troy, NY
$15-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi families!! My name is Jeddy J., I'm 26 and looking for a full-time or part-time nannying job for the summer. I am willing to serve families anywhere in the metro Detroit area and have tons of experience babysitting children ages 2 and up.
I have worked with children for 8+ years now so I know how to tend to a child's basic...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was an amazing nanny to my 3 year old Talia! She is very attentive and has a calm and nurturing energy about her. Talia still talks about “going to the park with Miss Jeddy.” Any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny, I wish we hadn’t moved away so...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maddy. I am very reliable, patient, and creative person, I have a degree in the arts so crafts are always a fun activity for me . I have 4 years of experience with children ranging from infant to teenage. I have worked Personal Care assistant for my elderly grandmother with dementia on and off for the last few years...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"My daughter fell in love with Maddy from day 1! We are so grateful! She is very caring! She is fun and is very good with children. "
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY
Bridgett C.
5.0
Bridgett was wonderful with our son. He loved spending time with her. She had an extremely early start, 5am or 6am, and never had an issue being punctual. She really did a fantastic job with our son and I would recommend her to anyone.
- Peter M.
Brittany P.
5.0
She was great. We needed help at the last minute and my kids loved her. On time, fun, and got homework done with my kids after school.
- Care member
Jessica J.
5.0
Jessica was an amazing nanny to my 3 year old Talia! She is very attentive and has a calm and nurturing energy about her. Talia still talks about “going to the park with Miss Jeddy.” Any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny, I wish we hadn’t moved away so she could still be ours!
- Care member
Madison L.
5.0
Maddy has been our nanny for the past 6 months and I can’t say enough how much we appreciate her. The kids loved her from the start and so did we. She’s trustworthy, reliable and cares for our kids like they’re family. I always enjoyed chatting with Maddy- she’s kind, creative, and talented. She has...
- Lyndsay P.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Schenectady, NY in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. 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.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Schenectady, 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 4 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 Schenectady, NY?
You can now find babysitters online in Schenectady, NY with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 4 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.