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Natalie S.

Patient, Playful, And Dependable Nanny

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Working with families is my passion. I have been a nanny for 9 years now and am happier than ever. I take a whole family approach which recognizes the well being of the whole family as a vital part of meeting a child's need's. So I am happy to help out wherever I am needed. I have a bachelors is in the bio-psycho-social...

Ginger C. says "Natalie is an amazing young woman who will be an asset to any team or organization. She has a fantastic attitude and is willing to switch gears from one...

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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Amber and I've been in the childcare field for 11 years. I have extensive experience with children of all ages both as an in-home nanny and Lead Teacher at a childcare center. I am also available for nanny shares of 2 to 3 children. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their...

Daniela D. says "Amber is absolutely wonderful! Kind, caring, communicative, trustworthy and overall very competent. Our infant took to her immediately, and we feel so...

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Ithaca, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Megan, and I'm an occupational therapy graduate student at Ithaca College and I'm currently at home for the summer in Pittsburgh! With extensive child care experience spanning infants to 12-year-olds, I have gained valuable skills during my four years working at a daycare and as a camp counselor during school...
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Fun Safe And Reliable Nanny

Ithaca, NY

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$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have done some form of childcare for over 15 years. Right now I have a family that their children (3 1/2 & 2) come to my home. We have been working together for 3 years and I have watched their family grow from 1-3 kids, but they are moving. I am very reliable and willing to work with your schedule and needs as well as keep...
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Child Care And Nanny

Ithaca, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a Physician Assistant recently moved to Ithica, NY in August 2023. I have worked for 4 years in Urgent Care medicine and one year in primary care. I also have years of experience taking care of children, while helping clean and manage homes. I love to teach and have fun with children.
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Energetic And Fun Sitter

Ithaca, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience babysitting time to time. I took care of my home a lot and can help with anything needed. I also have 6 years of experience in tutoring various ages of students. Currently a college student attending Cornell and am in ithaca new york
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Ithaca, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
It's a joy and pleasure to help families in their homes. Currently, I am a caregiver to elderly clients. But with plenty of availability during the week. Previous to being a stay at home mom, I spent several years working with children and their families. I have experience working with special needs children and all age groups....
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Ithaca, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Nurturing children and supporting families is truly my passion. For the past 10 years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged 0-11, with a special focus on the 1-3 age group. I owned a group family childcare center for 8 years and am looking to care for 4 -6 children in my facility or at my home that has a dedicated...
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Delaney S.'s Photo

Ithaca, NY

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi there! I have been working in child care for 9years! I started my journey of childcare in 2017 and have had the pleasure of working both in a childcare setting and at multiple families homes. I have worked with ages starting at 6 weeks and up!
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Dani F.'s Photo

Ithaca, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a childcare provider with over 25 years of experience across all age groups, from infants through preschool. My background includes roles as a Head Infant Teacher, Toddler Aide, and Substitute Teacher in licensed centers, as well as 13 years of private nannying and home care experience. As a mother of twins myself, I deeply...
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Sarah G.'s Photo

Ithaca, NY

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm an experienced nanny looking for FT work. I'm triple vaxxed and have a reliable vehicle. Caring and dedicated babysitter with 15 years of experience working privately in New York City, Austin, and Los Angeles with a background in swim education, life guarding, camp counseling, and improv/theater education. An active listener...
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Love To Engage And Create!

Ithaca, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience with children in school and out of school environments. I love to find ways to spark imaginations and to encourage creativity and communication. I have worked with children that are considered autistic, and with children who do not speak english. I have cleaned houses for years! I prefer using non-toxic...
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Ithaca, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Caring and patient, seasoned mom of twins and experienced nanny, raised in Ithaca; looking for part time work in or near downtown Ithaca or Fall Creek. 8-15 hrs/week is my target range. 9 years of experience. I love babies! I can help with light cooking, laundry and organization as it pertains to the child. I require a contract...
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Ithaca, NY

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Madeline I am 19 years old and a sophomore at Ithaca college studying elementary education. I have worked with children for almost 4 years now and I love it. I have babysat since I was 17 with ages ranging from 2-13 and am still doing it while home, but being away at school I miss the chance to babysit. I also...
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Ithaca, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My six years of experience caring for children, beginning with positive babysitting experiences, have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I find joy in fostering growth and development through creative activities, outdoor sports, and engaging...
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Ithaca, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a mother of 3 amazing kids. A local of Tompkins county, who's family has all been in the early childhood development and care field. I was a nanny in my early 20s before becoming a stay at home mom. I'm back to being a nanny, but im looking for the occasional sitter gig. Im available week nights from 6 p.m. until midnight...
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Ithaca, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a college grad with experience working with children of all ages both in the classroom setting and at home. I have been a teachers aide, daycare assistant and babysitter. Currently, I work part time at an elementary school. I am comfortable with all pets.. I enjoy the outdoors and can also incorporate that into time with...
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Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working with children in both home and classroom settings for about 8 years. I began my childcare career as a full time nanny where I learned the joys of bonding with and caring for children. I have spent the last four years happily at Ithaca Community Childcare Center, where I have been given opportunities to...
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  • 18 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.06/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

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

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Ithaca, NY. There are 18 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 April, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $22.06 for in-home child care providers near you in Ithaca, NY.

You can compare 18 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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