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Abigail P.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I communicate openly with parents, following your preferred method to keep you informed about your...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
9 years experience
For nearly a decade, I've found immense joy in caring for children, from infants to pre-teens. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact young lives and support families by offering dependable childcare. I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. I pride myself on being a patient and...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives, leading me to dedicate the last three years to childcare. I hold a college degree and am a certified teacher with First Aid Training and CPR Training. I enjoy engaging...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
Hello my name is Sheylla, bringing joy and nurturing care to young ones is my passion. Ever since I was little I've always loved kids, I have a little over two years of experience caring for infants to toddlers and it's solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, always aiming to...
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Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. My background in preschool, coupled with caring for my three younger brothers, has given me a solid foundation for providing engaging and supportive childcare. With four years of experience, I am comfortable caring for up to four children across various age groups, from infants to...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
First of all, I have 8 siblings (4 older and 4 younger), and from a young age I had to take care of my younger siblings almost every day, so I have a lot of built in experience with kids. Aside from that, I was a nanny for a year for a family of 6 kids (all under the age of 7 with infant twins). This past summer I also worked at...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
30 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hey there! I am a Mom of three(12-year-old ballerina, 18-year-old graduate and 25-year-old Air Force Airman) with over 30 years of child care and nanny experience with newborns to preteens, twins and even triplets! First aid and CPR certified and I currently work in a daycare in the infant and toddler rooms while actively...
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Experienced Mom / Caregiver / Grandmother

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 50 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a loving, caring, compassionate, nurturing, responsible, reliable, trustworthy and fun caregiver with over 33 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a mom to 3 wonderful adults , 1 handsome young teenager & grandmother of 4 . I have extensive experience caring for infants with colic, reflux, apnea &...

Care Member says "Jennifer was a wonderful nanny to our 2 and 6 year old kids for a year. We all adored her! She was great with the kids, as well as taking initiative to...

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Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Toni. I am 25 and I am from Dutchess County, New York. I am absolutely willing to travel a bit if I have to! I have been working with children of all ages for 10+ years now. I have experience with ages from infants all the way up to middle school age kids. I come with plenty of references, both being personal...

Kate M. says "Toni has always been so attentive, fun and caring with my children! She is always on time and communicates about their day. I also have used Toni as an...

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Full-Time Nanny

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I am looking for full-time nanny work currently. I have a lot of energy and love being outside and coming up with creative things to do with kids. I'm very optimistic and imaginative and I enjoy making art and music, and love to incorporate that into activities with children. I have experience babysitting all age groups,...

Linda C. says "Susan is great with kids. She is creative and engages with them extremely well. She has watched my daughter for over 2 years and does a great job with her....

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Hi, My Name Is Kristen!

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm 23-years-old and I am a Registered Nurse in the Albany area. I'm CPR certified, BLS/ACLS/PALS certified, first-aid certified, and have a lot of experience in childcare. I love working with children and great with infants. I have a fresh background in maternity and infant care/medical care due to training. I am available for...

Kimberly S. says "Great girl, amazing with children, always professional, and has nursing experience."

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Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a wealth of knowledge and a patient, friendly approach. My background includes a college degree. I enjoy engaging children with board games, puzzles, and educational activities. I...

Sarah K. says "Diana was a wonderful addition to our home. She cared for our daughter from the time of 6 months until she was almost 3 when we relocated. Other people in...

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Easy-going And Patient Babysitter

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a 27-year-old early childhood education major. I've been working with children since I was 14, including babysitting, assistant directing children's theater productions, working with children with special needs, and teaching preschool in a federal building, which involves a high-security clearance. Most recently, I've...

Claire K. says "Julia has been a wonderful caretaker for our daughter from the ages of 3-9 months. The only reason we had to stop using her was relocating for a job. Our...

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Staatsburg, NY

4.5(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Thanks for visiting my profile! I am a local mental health professional looking for some part time work. I have over a decade of experience in childcare and since changing careers I have missed hanging out with the little ones. My previous roles as a nanny, camp counselor, and assistant teacher have prepared me to work in busy...

Emily B. says "I talked with Sarah on the phone about our nanny position. She was courteous and professional and quickly provided my with all the information I...

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Part-time Babysitter With Wide Range Of Experience

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm an Education major at SUNY New Paltz. Currently working as a substitute teacher and part time nanny! I am CPR certified and have my own transportation. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and adolescents!

Roma M. says "Macy is very pleasant, personable, professional and communicates very well. Also very good for overnights and will definitely hire again. My daughter had...

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Neighborhood Babysitter

Staatsburg, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My neighbors growing up had infants, toddlers, kids, teens that if need be I would babysit for. I'm very capable in the kitchen and cleaning up afterwards.
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Lauren M.'s Photo

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which fueled my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing reliable childcare. I've gained valuable experience over the past two years,...
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Cassie T.'s Photo

Pleasant Valley, NY

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm very friendly I have 4 of my own children aging from 18 to the youngest being 1 I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 18 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if...
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Milton, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello all! My name is Jaye. I'm 33 years old. I have helped my mother out since I was 15 years old. I have taken care of infants to school age children. My favorite things to entertain children are arts and crafts and creating plays for us to perform. I love teaching children how to draw, read and write. I also can prepare any...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.32/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Infants Child Care in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Jennifer M.

Jennifer was a wonderful nanny to our 2 and 6 year old kids for a year. We all adored her! She was great with the kids, as well as taking...

- Care member

Toni-marie D.

Toni has always been so attentive, fun and caring with my children! She is always on time and communicates about their day. I also have...

- Kate M.

Susan M.

Susan is great with kids. She is creative and engages with them extremely well. She has watched my daughter for over 2 years and does a...

- Linda C.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Poughkeepsie, NY

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Poughkeepsie, NY to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Poughkeepsie, NY, is $21.32.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Poughkeepsie, NY by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Poughkeepsie, NY can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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