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Hi! I have always enjoyed working in childcare because I feel that some of my best qualities; patience, dependability, and compassion, resonate so well with children of any age. I have years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I am also qualified for in-home childcare at my home, if that is of better...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa D.


Rensselaer, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available Most Weekends And Some Nights During The Week

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for the last 20 years, watching children from newborn to 6-year-olds. I have an Associates degree in Early childhood education. I also work as a child care provider in a daycare, I have worked in both the toddler and infant rooms. I love children and watching them grow and learn new things is amazing. I...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hello, my name is Elise i'm 18 years old and i'm looking for childcare/pet care employment. I have 5+ years of experience babysitting children, along with helping raise my own two younger siblings. I have a range of experience from young infant children to young adults, along with pet sitting experience with mainly dogs and...
Elise can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Rosimeri M.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother and I am an experienced babysitter for 7 years. My experience is with newborn, Infant and toddler. I am able to do all babysitting routines and I will to do my best to take care yours children and make them happy.
Rosimeri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
4.0
"RosiMeri was always on time and very proactive around my home always asking if she could help with anything additional while my girls were sleeping. She was very kind and had gentle energy which I greatly appreciated."

Holly F.

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Maria R.


Albany, NY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 3+ years of experience, former au pair. I am comfortable with newborns and infants, though I've taken care of teenagers before. Speaking both English and Spanish, I'm creative, reliable and punctual. can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I appreciated how she was so patient and caring to my son. She was very playful with him as well, I definitely recommend her to anybody looking for a babysitter, she's great."

Yolanda C.

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Katharine D.


Troy, NY

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available To Work For An Awesome Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm 24 and have 9 years of experience of child care in many different settings. I have worked with many families with children of all ages (including infants) Most recently I worked with a family and their 5 children for over 6 years. Their reference and contact info is available upon request. I have also worked as a...
Katharine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline P.


Troy, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter With Daycare Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello :) My name is Caroline and I have just under one year of experience as a teaching assistant for young children at Care for Kids. As a college student who is home for the season, I am available for recurring care or as-needed sitting until early September. My primary experience is with 3-year-olds. I have also worked...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament."

Care member

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Krista S.


Averill Park, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am 23 years old with CPR, and first aid training. I have also taken babysitting courses. I have worked with children for 9 and a half years as an assistant dance teacher. I am student in the masters program extending my major through middle school and high school. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education and a...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Andrea P.

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Sara B.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Over A Decade Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been in childcare for most of my life. It is truly a calling. I worked with families in home care, as well as in childcare centers. My most recent experience is in infant care. I also have medical experience. Look forward to hearing from you!
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She is a great individual who my son just adores. She swims with him, plays cars, and is just a fun person to be with my son said."

Rebecca H.

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Jennifer E.


Watervliet, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 36 years old. I have several years of experience in babysitting. I'm trustworthy, responsible, and reliable. I love children. I cook, clean, help with homework and love doing fun and educational activities with the children an have a Vehicle I have worked with infants since I was 18 years old. I am a certified teacher...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer saved the day for us when our other babysitter canceled last minute. Jen came the same day with only hours notice."

Sandra I.

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Molly P.


Albany, NY

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Childcare Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Molly, I am 27 years old, and I have several years experience babysitting and tutoring school aged children during my college years, as well as 1. 5 years working as a teaching assistant at a day care for infants and toddlers. Most recently, I worked for over a year at a residential treatment center for...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"reliable part-time caregiver. worked with our family to look after our 3yo and 2yo. managed their time without screens, handled dinner & bedtime, as well as basic household chores related to the kids (clean-up after dinner, fold kids laundry, etc) Very reliable,...

Donovan C.

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Stephanie M.


Averill Park, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an occasional/drop in sitter looking to fill my night and weekend calendar! I am pet friendly, a non-smoker, have reliable transportation and CPR certified. I do have a little one that may need to tag a long depending on the day. Experience with multiples, infants and disabilities. LQBTQ+ friendly.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Meghan C.


Delmar, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Tutor, Parent's Helper, Sitting, Personal Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a well organized and professional, trustworthy individual, possessing an energetic and outgoing, positive personality. I'm currently in nursing school, but I have my BS in Wellness Management/Health Science, with experience in sports anatomy, healthcare, nutrition, child psychology and education. I have cared for children...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Meghan has babysat for us a few times. She's always available when we need her, punctual and very responsible. Our 2-year-old son loves when she comes over."

Melissa F.

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Debra F.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Creativity And Art

I have 30 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I work in a school setting as a teacher with infants through Pre School Age. I enjoy my job and have been doing this for over 20 years!!
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Debra is very loveable and understanding"

ChaWanda V.

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Madeline W.


Troy, NY

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I graduated in 2017 with a BA in Creative Arts in Therapy from Russell Sage College. I've spent the last year working full time for NYS and part time as a content creator. I am now looking for a part time childcare position while I (hopefully!) transition into a fully WFH position. I worked as a babysitter all four years of high...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"I interviewed Maddy for a part-time position and after a few minutes we realized that she had misread the job posting, and wasn't actually available on one of the days that we needed. She was polite and interviewed well, though, and if she'd been available she...

Jillian C.

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Reilly P.


Glenmont, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Reilly! I've been working professionally with kids for the past 4 years now but I've babysat for family and friends for almost 10 years now. Im currently earning my teaching degree in B-6th general education and I'm hoping to teach either 1st or 2nd grade when I'm done! I have experience with kids from infants to...
Reilly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Reilly is reliable and really great with my daughter. I trust her completely! "

Care member

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Hannah B.


Albany, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Great Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Hannah and I just finished my undergrad in Elementary Education so while I am not sitting, I am a substitute teacher. I love kids of all ages from infants to teenagers and have had the opportunity to work with the whole span. My hobbies include making beaded jewelry, painting, dancing, and reading. I am so excited...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is responsible and trustworthy. Always kind to and patient with my child. Great with my dogs! Definitely recommend."

Care member

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Alyssa R.


Albany, NY

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter That Will Get Your Kiddos Off Their Electronics!

Hello! I have 3. 5 years of professional experience working in a daycare plus 2 years of part time nannying, and 7 years of babysitting experience additional to the daycare. I can help with child related errands, light cleaning and more. I absolutely love animals (having two of my own dogs and help with three cats) and am...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa is a very responsible young adult. Although I do not have children, I would entrust them to Alyssa’s care. She is great with children and takes caring for them seriously. "

Care member

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Audrey O.


Troy, NY

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fellow Mom With Background In Children's Psychology

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Audrey, I'm a psychology student with dual concentration in Child Development and Adolescent Psychology. I am also mommy to a wonderful little girl. I have experience with different age groups ranging from infant to school aged, I love arts and crafts, music, and age-based learning. I love to be outside during...
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Audrey provided care for my then 3 year old daughter after her prek program. Audrey would pick her up and take her back to our home until I finished with work. She had great references and still exceeded expectations. Provided excellent care, helped potty train my...

Care member

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Andrea F.


Troy, NY

$30-55/hr10 yrs exp

Assist With Infant Care PT/FT/One Time

Primarily looking for temporary positions as infant nanny/mother's helper to parents with newborns. Registered Nurse, 10+ years of Postpartum/mother-baby experience as well as post op & psychiatric inpatient experience. 20+ years experienced caregiver, newborn-teen, including multiples & have raised a beautiful, kind, well...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Rensselaer, NY

Rosimeri M.

5.0

Rosi worked for us caring for our twin boys from 10 to 16 months old. She was an absolute blessing in our lives and went above and beyond to help our family as a whole. She has such a gentle/ mothering demeanor and really gave our boys the love and care they needed while my husband and I were at...

- Tiffany S.

Maria R.

5.0

I appreciated how she was so patient and caring to my son. She was very playful with him as well, I definitely recommend her to anybody looking for a babysitter, she's great.

- Yolanda C.

Caroline P.

5.0

Very kind and great with my 3yo son. Would definitely recommend Caroline as a sitter/nanny. She has a wonderful temperament.

- Care member

Krista S.

5.0

Krista is wonderful with our children, they love her! She always has great ideas for crafts and activities for them to do and takes great care of them. We would recommend her to anyone!

- Andrea P.

Sara B.

5.0

Sara is absolutely wonderful with our two kids. She started with us when my son was 3 months old (now 21 months) and I was a nervous new mother. She is personable, reliable, and trustworthy. Plus, my kids absolutely love her. She is compassionate, nurturing, and dedicated to their growth and...

- Christina C.

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