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Tracey P.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Tracey and I'm a 22-year-old College student. I come with excellent references and I have 4 years' experience with infants and children. I'm very patient and caring with children and love helping them learn while also having fun. I have experience changing diapers and potty-training, if age appropriate. Safety is...

Deanna A. says "Tracey was my child's nanny and the best by far! So friendly loving and caring. She's very punctual never been late! Better than I can say for myself...

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Rachel F.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm 24 and have been a full-time nanny for the past 3 years! I recently went back to school to pursue a teaching degree. I started working at a daycare in 2020 as an assistant teacher in the toddler room and absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I gained experience in all age groups, from infants to...

Care Member says "She is responsible, reliable, and responsive. "

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Ashley C.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm Ashley, a 23-year-old from Dallas, Texas, with a heart for childcare. The journey into nannying began four years ago, sparked by a realization during my medical assistant studies and clinical work at Children's Hospital that the greatest joy came from caring for kids. Since then, providing enriching and supportive...
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Victoria S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a compassionate and dedicated Nanny with a passion for helping others and enhancing their well-being. Highly organized and collaborative, I am driven by making a positive impact. I am PCA certified, fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and have reliable transportation. I am a full-time online college student, about 80...
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Riley M.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
As an education major with a psychology background, I've cultivated a genuine passion for nurturing children's development. My four years of experience as a nanny, tutor, teacher's aide, and coach have equipped me with the skills to care for up to four children across various age groups, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I...
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Olivia M.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Jennifer M.

Experienced Mom / Caregiver / Grandmother

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 50 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Susan M.

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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 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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Julia W.

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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 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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Macy M.

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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Jaye B.

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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Alayna T.

New Paltz, NY

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Alayna and I'm 24 years old. I have found a love for being a nanny and working with children. I worked in a childcare facility for 5 years and I have been nannying for the past 3 years. I have worked with all ages, from 6 weeks to 12 years old but I have a soft spot for infants and toddlers. I would love to find a...
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Alayna T.

New Paltz, NY

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Alayna and I'm 24 years old. I'm a nanny and I'm looking to work with a family in the New Paltz area for 2 or possibly 3 days a week. I am available Tuesdays and Thursday and possibly Mondays if needed. I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I worked in a daycare for 5 years and I've been nannying...
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Heidi S.

Nanny/ Babysitter

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, my name is Heidi and I am 25 years old. I recently completed a two-year role as a full-time caregiver for a family with three young children, including an infant, a 2-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I worked 40+ hours per week, providing attentive care and ensuring the children's well-being. My responsibilities included...
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Megan S.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Staatsburg, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Megan I am 27 years old and have been babysitting since I was 12, I have also worked in childcare in a toddler classroom as well as at a gym in childcare where we get children of all ages from infant to school age. Because of these experiences I am comfortable with children of all ages, as well as pets, cleaning, and...
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Elizabeth R.

Flexible And Super Fun!

New Paltz, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Lizzie, an incoming freshman majoring in biology at SUNY Fredonia. I'm looking for some summer babysitting/nanny jobs! I am 19 years old, and have extensive childcare experience with all ages in various environments including day camp, overnight camp, early childhood education, and family babysitting. I also have a...
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Noelle A.

New Paltz, NY

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
As a loving Mother of two (ages 15 and 19), I am seeking a part-time caregiver/nanny position. I would prefer to work with a family who has an infant through 5years old, and am primarily available for morning hours. I am open to conversation and willing to explore what days and times could be possible depending on need and...
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Naishely M.

Caring And Energetic Nanny

Highland, NY

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$26/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Naishely, and I'm a caring, responsible, and energetic nanny. Although I don't have any years of paid experience caring for children, I have multiple cousins from infants to pre-teens that I had to take care all throughout my life. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where...
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Emma M.

Caregiver

New Paltz, NY

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I've worked with children for the past 6 years, most recently with Bloom & Berry Waldorf Nursery back on the east coast. I was the only assistant teacher for this 2-4-year-old program for the past school year. Besides this, I've nannied/babysat for a range of ages, including infants. I'm comfortable with all ages of kids and...
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Melanie C.

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available

New Paltz, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I worked at a daycare for 3 summers, where I aided in overseeing up to 10 children at a time. I was responsible for preparing meals, daily activities with the children including crafts, playing outside etc., and ensuring children were safe. I have also been hired for miscellaneous babysitting jobs for family friends in which I...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Infant Nannies in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Tracey P.

Tracey was my child's nanny and the best by far! So friendly loving and caring. She's very punctual never been late! Better than I can say...

- Deanna A.

Rachel F.

She is responsible, reliable, and responsive.

- Care member

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

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Poughkeepsie, NY

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.33. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Poughkeepsie, NY, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 6 infant nanny profiles near you in Poughkeepsie, NY that you can check out. You can also read 3 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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