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Deanna M.

Fun Loving Energetic Part-Time Date Night Sitter

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello families! I was a past teacher and now stay at home mom looking for some occasional drop off care out of my home for families who need a few hours to run errands and have someone reliable watch their kids for 3 hour windows. Whether its needing to go to an appointment, or just need a few hours of help in the daytime...

Dorothea M. says "Deanna is a caring, kind, responsible and dependable caregiver for our two kids ages 2 and 5! She brings to the table years of experience in teaching...

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Certified CNA/ Care Provider

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have been CNA for over 10 years. I am very Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA with years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, private homes.
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have tons of experience with kids. I am the friend with no kids that watches everyone's kids (and the fun auntie) currently I have been working with elderly/disabled people. When I turned 18 years old I became certified to work with children and I worked through the state of New York watching children at their home. I do have...
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Super Mom Of 2 Energetic Bunnies

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Since I had children( 5 boy and 3 girl) I realized that all I want to do is take care of them. I found out I am pretty good at it too. I love making up fun activities teaching them about everything and anything, keeping them busy outside as much as possible. My oldest went from a 2-year-old almost nonverbal to a 5-year-old boy...
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Nanny

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am 65 and have raised 3 children who are now wonderful thriving young adults. During their growing up years I provided in home child care for families for 15 years. Most recently I was nanny to a very sweet little one for the first year and a half of her life. That family moved to the west coast and is very willing to provide...
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Schenectady, NY

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$17/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...
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Schenectady, NY

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$40/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Caring for people has been my calling since I can remember I have always enjoyed caring for people helping them feel good about themselves and believe that starts with how we care for ourselves at home I'm a professional CNA in the nursing field. I am able to help patients with basic life activities such as eating/feeding,...
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Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in December 2014. I proceeded to do an internship through the Walt Disney World Company. I did return home after my internship as Florida was too hot for me! I am currently a real estate agent and graduate from nursing school on May 17, 2022. I am looking for something to keep me busy until I...
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Loving Childcare Provider

Schenectady, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently employed full time. I am looking to leave my current position and care for Children in my home I have 3 children ages 6, 7 and 10. Right now I am available in the evenings and on weekends. If I am to find children to watch from my home I will be available from 6:30 a.m. till 6 p.m. Also available on weekends for...
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Tutor

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a retired classroom teacher of English, Reading and Science and have tutored students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I have a few spots available evenings and weekends for tutoring and can meet at your home, at a nearby library or virtually. I can help with skill building, test prep homework and helping to get...
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Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am very nice easy going and very friendly I have 5 kids and a stepdaughter and we are a happy blended family I worked for Glendale home for 20 years and do private duty jobs here and there I'd describe my personality as funny happy and very much hands on I like working with kids because I have kids of my own and I know how...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! Im Lily:) I'm a senior at SUNY Cortland, studying Physical Education. I have a strong passion for working with children and helping them grow through fun, active, and positive experiences. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, worked at a nursing home, children's summer camp, and currently work at a daycare:) -...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a responsible, patient, and creative caregiver who genuinely enjoys spending time with children. With a strong background in creative arts, crafts, and literature, I love encouraging kids to use their imagination through art projects, crafts, inventive at-home theater play, and exploring nature. Whether it's helping with...
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Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when I was 11 years old. I loved being a "mommy's" helper" and have continued to work with kids ever since. I have experience working with children 1-12 years. I am available for babysitting but also have experience helping out with rides, animals, dishes, laundry, and cleaning the house. Whatever you...
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TA Looking For Afterschool/weekend Work.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I started working with kids professionally in 2020 through a BOCES program. Now I work full time as a teaching assistant for students with disabilities. In my spare time, I like to read and hang out at home.
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! I have been in childcare for about 11 years. I am currently a stay at home mom with my 3-year-old and I am looking for another little one to come play and learn with my son! We love playing outside (we live on 7 acres), going on fun adventures, and learning new things. I would love to talk and learn more about what...
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Children Are Love

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Ebony I am a 38yr old female who has two beautiful children. A son who is 13yrs old that I adopted from when I was a foster parent that is disabled with Cerebral Palsy and a beautiful baby girl who is 7yrs old. I am currently in college getting my Bachelor's degree in business management. I love children and have been...
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Schenectady, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Annie. I am in the process of becoming a doula, and in the meantime would love to be a caregiver. I have many years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, for single child and multi children homes, and from newborn to teenage years. I come from a big family and find that caregiving is such a wonderful...
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Experienced Nanny, Mom, And Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm a mom of 3 fantastic teens with a true passion for caring for children. I currently work as a caregiver for adults but deeply miss spending time with little ones. I studied Early Childhood Education in high school, completed a nanny training course, and ran a licensed home daycare for 4 years. I'm CPR/First Aid...
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  • 20 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Schenectady, NY. There are 20 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 December, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.60 for in-home child care providers near you in Schenectady, NY.

You can compare 20 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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