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Logan H.

Fun Sitter!

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 2 year experience with sitting children of all ages! I can do housework and anything else needed done in the home as well! I enjoy spending time with children and I currently am getting my degree in social work.

Care Member says "Logan is an incredible, reliable sitter. My daughter is 7 and Logan has been watching her for 3 years. My daughter ASKS for Logan to watch her. I also...

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Katrina R.

Older, Experienced, Reliable Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with developmentally disabled children and adults for over 20 years. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant who has 18 years experience working in group homes and 3 years experience working in an elementary school with special education and general education students. I'm looking for a change of pace...

Sarah D. says "Katrina is wonderful! She has watched my toddler multiple times and does an excellent job. She is very reliable and punctual."

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Argenis G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been taking care of other individuals for most of my work life. I started out as a teachers aide taking care of children 5-10 years old for a year. Now, I take care of adults with disabilities. My current job is being a supervisor for my current group home so I have an idea of how a home is run. I learned how to cook,...

Delia D. says "Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him! "

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Kimberlie C.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of 4. I have experience in the professional, and healthcare fields, and a natural nurturer. I will provide care in my home. Meals provided. Children are a blessing, and as a mother, and former student, and employee, I know the difficulties in finding sincere, loving care. I take pride and joy in our angels. Their...

Savi-cartier S. says "Kimberlie is an amazing women with an outstanding background in child care. With 4 children of her own she really does know how to make a child feel...

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Mackenzie D.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Mackenzie (or Mack for short!) I am currently a full-time nanny/house manager located in Buffalo, New York! I pride myself on being extremely positive, patient, and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of childcare at various developmental stages. I also know how to be the extra set of hands to keep a home...

Thomas A. says "Mackenzie is great. Full stop. She regularly takes care of my two very active boys (age 3 and 6). They love her. Always get a thorough report when I come...

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Donna S.

DATE NIGHTS/ SHORT TERM/ VACATION

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a super creative and loving person. I have worked as an artist/designer most of my life, and have always kept children around me in any way possible because I adore them. I have worked as a full time nanny many times. my style is gentle and playful and that is the energy I bring to your home. I love to play and teach them,...

Kelly F. says "Donna cared for my daughter from 8 months until 18 months in our home. She provided such focused, individual attention, engaging her in a variety of...

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Diavian T.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello my name is Diavian and I am a 24-year-old nurse (Lpn)I have worked as a CNA since I was 18 and started at high pointe nursing home. One of the only nursing homes in buffalo that has a pediatric unit. So I've worked with babies and children with all kinds of disorders. I also used to volunteer at Westminster early childhood...

Care Member says "Our little ones LOVED her! Kind, responsive and very supportive of our household routine. Diavian was a perfect fit to our home, and went the extra mile...

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Laurie W.

Babysitter Who Will Play And Have Fun And Teach Your Child.

Buffalo, NY

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nanny who will play and have fun and teach your child. I was a stay at home mom who raised 4 children. When my children got older I wanted to go to work. I worked at a Catholic School as a pre k teacher assistant and Kindergarten teacher assistant for 6 yrs. I worked in a Day Care for 2 1/2 years as a teacher aide in the baby...

Lisa P. says "Laurie is an amazing caregiver! She replied immediately to our post, and is extremely reliable, kind and efficient with communication. Laurie went out of...

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Alyssa K.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 26-year-old living in Buffalo with 10+ years of babysitting experience and for the past couple years have been a professional nanny. My experience has taught me that attention to detail is crucial - not only for keeping the household running smoothly, but to provide a positive atmosphere where children can thrive! My...

Care Member says "Alyssa was a thorough and responsive and highly professional. She was flexible and made sure she cleaned to a very high standard. My wife and I would...

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Sydney M.

Buffalo, NY

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have over a decade of informal child care experience, from ages 0-14. Currently, my formal experience has been in a classroom setting, as I am an education major. I have in-school experiences with children grades 7-12, and I plan to teach middle school when I...

Care Member says "Sydney checked in daily on my cat while I was out of town. She did a great job."

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Amanda R.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! College grad/grad school! Degree in math but decided the path wasn't for me. Opted for medicine and anticipating starting fall 2026. I have nannied, house managed, birth/postpartum doula, and personal assisted. I enjoy learning life lessons and applying them age appropriately. I have a specialty in infant care, with...

Anne M. says "Amanda is a baby whisperer. She truly has a gift. She watched my 4 kids (4, 2, 6 month twins) when I had to go on an overnight trip. She came when my family...

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Cydni R.

Buffalo, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
With five years of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to bring my passion for childcare to your family. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives and support families. I hold a college degree and maintain current First Aid Training and CPR Training. I'm known for being...
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Olivia T.

Hi! I'm Livy :) I'm An Anthrozoology Major With A Minor In Child Welfare :) I'm Home For The Month !

Buffalo, NY

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! my name is Livy :) I have 8 years sitting experience with both pets and children (both of which I love dearly). im a sociology major with a minor in animal welfare. I'm happy to help with any household chores, homework or anything else! i'm HUGE on communication with parents, sending pictures throughout the day. I'm also...
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Patricia F.

Come Home To Smiling Kids

Buffalo, NY

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Patricia, I have been babysitting for 8 years. I am a recent graduate student at the University at Buffalo; earning my BS/MS in occupational science/occupational therapy. I am currently studying for the national certification exam. I have experience working with kids who have intellectual and developmental...
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Tracy C.

Love And Care For Your Child/ren When You Can't Be Home.

Buffalo, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a mother of two grown children and for the last 10 years I have worked as a parent educator using positive parenting, homebuilders model, and positive Indian parenting. I am well versed in child development and healthy generations for children 0 to 5. I have degrees in mental health and humanities. I am CPR...
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Mary R.

Respiratory Threapy Student (former CNA And Home Healthcare Worker)

Buffalo, NY

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am currently a Respiratory Therapy Student, I am CPR and First Aide certified, with high grades in college. Looking for part time work.
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Melissa S.

Stay At Home Mom Getting Back To Work

Buffalo, NY

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Melissa and I have a 3-month-old son who I planned to stay home and take care of but with the way the economy is set up right now unfortunately I do have to go back to work. So what better way to go back to work than caring for another child which is my passion. I have worked with individuals with disabilities...
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Isabella F.

Buffalo, NY

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Bella. I am currently in college at Hobart William smith and I am a sophomore majoring in business management. I am home on break looking for some baby sitting jobs while I am around. I have been babysitting my little sister for years but I have been a paid baby sitter and a mother's helper/tutor for the last 4...
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Daphne C.

Children Are A Blessing

Buffalo, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Although I have no children of my own, I have five god-children that I helped care for and rear for approximately 12 years. And if there's anything I learned from those five angels is that individual attention and family activities go a long way in shaping a child's life. If asked to come into your home, you can trust that...
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Emma W.

Reliable, Patient, & Fun Sitter!!

Buffalo, NY

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emma and I graduated from Paul Smiths College in 2019 with a Baking degree. After that, I lived in Boston for a year and then moved back home to Buffalo. I was a full time Nanny to a wonderful family with 3 kids for 3 years, until the youngest started going to school and they didn't need me anymore :( After...
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  • 81 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.52/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.7

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Buffalo, NY

In Home Child Care in Buffalo, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 81 listed in home child care

Logan H.

Logan is an incredible, reliable sitter. My daughter is 7 and Logan has been watching her for 3 years. My daughter ASKS for Logan to watch...

- Care member

Katrina R.

Katrina is wonderful! She has watched my toddler multiple times and does an excellent job. She is very reliable and punctual.

- Sarah D.

Argenis G.

Argenis was very good with my little ones. He followed the routine and they had fun with him!

- Delia D.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Buffalo, NY

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Buffalo, NY. There are 81 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of January, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $19.52 for in-home child care providers near you in Buffalo, NY.

You can compare 81 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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