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79 infant babysitters are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always been around children from working at daycare's and after school centers. The children were from the ages of 1-16. Many years of experience! I'm very artistic and creative. Experienced with children with special needs.
Whitneyfer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots of art projects with my little one. Truly amazing!"
Katherine F.
Eleanor B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$19/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am fun-loving, sweet, caring and patient childcare provider with a real passion for nurturing children's development. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to engage children in fun and educational activities. I'm also comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating openly with parents about their child's day or...
Bradley B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of caring for children and the positive impact I could have on their lives.
I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual who...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angie and I am a bilingual English/Spanish childcare provider for 12 years. Some of the qualities that I consider as strengths are taking initiative, being a creative and spontaneous problem solver in helping children overcome their obstacles. My energy and optimism helps me find different solutions or methods...
Angie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie is the best nanny! She has been with our daughter since she was 2 months old and our daughter is almost 1 year old now. We had a fairly strict schedule with her as a newborn and used the glow app for tracking. Angie used the app and stuck to the schedule. As...
Care member
Laura Lee B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20-50/hr • 18 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. With over 18 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have a college degree and am CPR and First Aid...
As a nurse, I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities! I have most of my experience caring for children 3mo to 15 years. I enjoy planning activities that allow children to learn through play! I also enjoy balancing a busy day with downtime activities like reading, music, or crafts. Additionally, I can help...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Isabelle L.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$19-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I have six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I'm comfortable looking after up to four children at a time. I have some college experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified.
My patient, calm, and...
Emily S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Emily, and I have a BA in psychology/child psychology from Vassar College and am looking for opportunities to gain more experience caring for children. As someone who is currently pursuing a Master's degree in child clinical psychology, I have abundant knowledge about child development and providing...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is an incredible babysitter and person. She is excited to help and be present with the kids. She shows up on time. She always tries to do something extra. She is kind and loving, and immediately my kids fell in love with her. We are sad to lose her and know...
Allison H.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a sophomore Drama major at Hofstra University. I just recently was a nanny for 2 and 4-year-old boys. I have ample experience with all age groups and open availability. I can do sick care, food prep, cleaning, nap time and any other activities necessary. I can teach your kids gymnastics, dance,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Avery B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've always loved working with children. Their smiles make me smile. Kids are just the best. Most of my professional work has been with childcare. I worked at a summer camp for the past three years as a counselor (working with kids aged 5-17) and then this past year I worked at the Vassar College Infant Toddler Center with...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've always loved working with kids, and most of my jobs in the last 10+ years have been caring for and/or teaching kids (ages 5 months to 13 years). After graduating college, I worked as a PCA, and since then I have been a para educator in a special education classroom for students in grades Kindergarten - 3rd grade. I love to...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
During my years as a nanny, I have learned I have an unwavering love for children and a willingness to help! I have worked with children as young as 6 months and as old as 12 years old. I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with my B. S in Psychology and minor in Childhood Development. I am currently a night student at Pace...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love working with children and learning from them. I believe it's very important for them to grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Being a role model for children is also very important to me.
Noemi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Jessica R.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher/Nanny Looking For Full-Time Job Available On Weekends When Requested.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider, I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors and creativity/art with kids. I have over 10 years of experience including babysitting, pre-school teaching and most recently a toddler teacher class of 10 children. I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. I am an...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was by far the best child care provider & housekeeper I have had. She was very respectful and thorough. She made a schedule for my baby that helped him transition smoothly into her care. Jessica is always on top of things, always organized and most of all...
Nala K.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Theresa. I'm soon to be retiring from NYS DOCCS after 37 years. I started babysitting when I was about 10 years old and always loved children. I have a 22-year-old daughter and since the day she was born, I have never sat still with her. We were always doing fun activities such as going to beaches, parks,...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi im Shanicqua I'm new to Texas and seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family im kind compassionate and caring person With over 10 years experience in the childcare field I feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and...
Shanicqua can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A babysitter/nanny with over 9 years of experience. I have found great joy in child care and am passionate about creating safe spaces for children to learn, create, and play. I have worked with children of ages from 11 months to 14 years old and have the most experience with toddlers. I am patient and flexible, which helps me...
Cassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hello! My name is Emily, and I started babysitting when I was 14 years old. I've worked for multiple families with kids of all ages. I was also a nanny for three boys(ages 7, 5, and 3) in the summer of 2020. I'm comfortable with caring for kids ages 0-12, and I am CPR certified.
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and someone looking for mostly weekends. I'm currently a full-time teacher. I am NYS Certified in childhood education grades 1 through 6.
I was in high school when I started babysitting and have continued ever since. I was also a preschool teacher. I taught 12 to 18 months as well as...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Kids are special in their own way and I love watching each and every one no matter the age! They all deserve nothing but the best! Ive watched all ages and have been babysitting since I was 16, now 24 and I love it!
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY
Whitneyfer A.
5.0
Whitneyfer did so well with my 2 year old. Reliable with transportation to take my daughter to the park and activities. Very artistic, lots of art projects with my little one. Truly amazing!
- Katherine F.
Angie C.
5.0
Angie is the best nanny! She has been with our daughter since she was 2 months old and our daughter is almost 1 year old now. We had a fairly strict schedule with her as a newborn and used the glow app for tracking. Angie used the app and stuck to the schedule. As our daughter grew up, Angie was...
- Care member
Emily S.
5.0
Emily is an incredible babysitter and person. She is excited to help and be present with the kids. She shows up on time. She always tries to do something extra. She is kind and loving, and immediately my kids fell in love with her. We are sad to lose her and know she will easily become part of any...
- Allison H.
Jessica R.
5.0
Jessica was by far the best child care provider & housekeeper I have had. She was very respectful and thorough. She made a schedule for my baby that helped him transition smoothly into her care. Jessica is always on top of things, always organized and most of all have my baby so much love and care....
- Nala K.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Poughkeepsie, NY
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Poughkeepsie, NY in May, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New York, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Poughkeepsie have rates starting at $20.48.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 79 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
There are 79 infant babysitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Poughkeepsie, NY infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 79 listed infant babysitters.