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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 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 requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised,...
Lydia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Vanessa S.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Spunky Sitter Who Enjoys Making Kiddos Laugh!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a sitter for over a decade and still find it enjoyable and fulfilling! Not a full time caretaker. Currently, I am only available to babysit for date nights, evenings out, weekends and sometimes even last minute events. I live in a Manhattan, am generally flexible with hours, and am totally comfortable with sitting...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I had a business trip to NYC and decided to take my 6 year old daughter as a reward for her improved reading. I hired Vanessa to watch my daughter in our Times Square hotel room on a day where I had back-to-back meetings. Vanessa arrived early and then kept my...

Shane C.

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Huxley G.


Ridgewood, NY

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

During my time as a care-giver, I have worked as a part-time sitter, a date night sitter, a last-minute sitter, a camp counselor, a teaching artist, and as a teacher. After college, I began working with Kid's Club and Pre-School (a NAEYC accredited school), assisting with their camp. I since grew with the company to become a...
Huxley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have two toddlers and Huxley couldn't have been more committed to making sure they were taken care of and having a good time as well. My boys can be quite the handful but Huxley was incredible with her patience. She clearly has a passion for child care!"

Danielle A.

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Tanya R.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

FUN! Caring and Compassionate! I enjoy caring for children as it comes naturally to me; being that I am a mom of two special needs children. I understand children's needs and take time to understand and allow them to enjoy being a kid. I started working with children when I was a teenager. I am the oldest of five siblings,...
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Our girls loved spending time with Tanya! I would absolutely recommend her - she was wonderful!"

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Willa G.


New York, NY

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Sitter! Available Consistently Or Last Minute!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Willa and I am a recent college graduate working 9-5 as a paralegal and babysitting in my free time. I have almost a decade of experience in childcare and have worked in various roles, including sleep-away camp tent counselor, weekly babysitter, tutor, and carpool driver. I am a nationally certified EMT, CPR...
Willa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Willa has been babysitting for my two kids, age 3 and 5. She is very reliable and fully confident taking care of my daughters. She arrives on time and has not needed to cancel. Willa is energetic and a natural with kids. She is able to deal with difficult...

Laura K.

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Elisabella M.


Brooklyn, NY

$18-32/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Responsible Caregiver Ready To Start!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elisabella or Bella for short. I have been babysitting & nannying off & on for 5+ years. I've recently moved from St. Louis, I am very passionate about fashion, music, art, and crafts. I've had experience with kids of all different ages & backgrounds. My last nannying job was with two sweet & playful boys back...
Elisabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Bella’s has cares for my grandchildren from infancy through school age. I have no hesitations about leaving them in her care. She follows my instructions, and they love spending time with her. "

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Jaclyn D.


Brooklyn, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny, Babysitter, And Friend!

Hello! I am Jackie, a 25-year-old actively living in Williamsburg and looking to spend time with new little friends during my free hours. With experience as an aunt and a history of babysitting since my own childhood, I bring a mix of responsibility, fun, energy, and organization to the table. Skilled in cooking, kid cleaning &...
5.0
"Jackie is a rockstar! We had her sit for our two girls (ages 2 and 4) who generally make it known they prefer to be with mom and dad. Despite my warnings, Jackie wasn’t phased a bit and she was right — she handled them like a champ. Day 1 they were out and about...

Jaclyn V.

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Katya E.


New York, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

6 years of experience taking care of newborns to 11-year-olds. I am responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. I also work as a private chef and caterer and will happily help with meal prep in the house along with dinners. I am always filled with energy and love engaging children...
Katya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katya was punctual, reliable, and very helpful. Proactive and resourceful. Would definitely hire again."

Indira S.

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Natalie T.


Brooklyn, NY

$21-26/hr5 yrs exp

College Student - Schedule Is Flexible/Good For Last-Minute

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Natalie and I am a recent college graduate! I enjoy outdoor adventures, puzzles, cards, and movies; as well, I am comfortable working with all ages, and my schedule is such that I can be available last-minute if needed. I have received Red-Cross certification in First Aid, and was a lifeguard and swim instructor for...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie was wonderful and a great help!"

Sophia I.

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Lindsay R.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter! You Deserve Time Off!

I have 15 years of experience and live locally in NYC. I am CPR certified and in graduate school for physical therapy. I am also a professional dancer so fun and games are in my wheelhouse. Call me for any last minutes dates! Available on the weekends and weekdays for any time off you might need! You deserve a night off, let me...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Super nice and reliable! Would love to continue working with Lindsay!"

Rebecca S.

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Mishka R.


Brooklyn, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED NYC DATE NIGHT/ LAST MINUTE SITTER

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Mishka. I am 32 years old and I am young woman with a nursing background, I am a natural caregiver who is extremely compassionate and nurturing. I am extremely active and playful, I also love crafts. I also believe in teaching and engaging a child's mind. I have 6 years of experience with children and...
Mishka can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Mishka spent three months with us while our regular nanny recovered from surgery. She was kind, patient, fun, professional, dependable and would hire her again in an instant. She made connections with our 1 year old and 8 year old in thoughtful, age-appropriate...

Abigail G.

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Madelynne L.


New York, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Maddie!! I was very involved in high school from 4+ extracurricular to cheer-leading for football and basketball all four years! I love taking care of little kids, cleaning up the house, & helping anyone out who may need a last minute date night sitter! I do have at least two years experience babysitting from family...
Madelynne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Maddie was great! She was punctual (even a little early!) and polite. She was great with the kids. We would absolutely hire her again. "

Geoff B.

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Eleni L.


New York, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I started babysitting when I was about 15 years old, as I always enjoyed working with kids. While I pursued my Bachelors degree from SUNY Empire State College I took multiple courses relating to child development. Recently, I obtained a certification in Training in Infection Control, which is needed to work in schools. My...
Eleni can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Eleni was amazing with my 4 year old daughter. She is patient and engaging and really took my shy kid right out of her shell. I couldn't recommend her enough."

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Jasmine A.


Elmhurst, NY

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With A Flexible Schedule

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jasmine, and I am looking for a part-time position as a caregiver in NYC. I am a very experienced babysitter with over 6 years of childcare experience, and I can assure you that all the families have been very happy with my services! Some of my other experience also includes working as a summer camp counselor,...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We first made contact with Jasmine when we were looking for a babysitter for our 6 month old daughter. She sat for us several times and our daughter loved spending time with her. When our daughter's daycare was closed during the covid lock-down, Jasmine was...

Karen C.

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Catherine B.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Hi there! I'm a fun and engaging babysitter with 4 years of experience under my belt. I babysat two girls from ages 4 to 8 while at college at Northeastern University in Boston and loved every minute of it. I graduated from Northeastern last May and now live in NYC working at Deloitte. I'm looking to find a family I can...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Cat's been working with my family for the past 4 years and we love her. Cat is 100% reliable and responsible. She's also so much fun - my girls love her and always beg to have her take care of them when we are looking for a sitter. I can't say enough good things...

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Natalie A.


New York, NY

$22-35/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

My schedule is very open and flexible right now! I am open to a long term nannying position as well as one off date night babysitting. I have been babysitting for over 9 years. Children ages 2-13. I have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. I work part time teaching kids English online and I have been a camp...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Kelley M.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic, Nurturing Care Giver For Part-Time Or Full-Time And Last Minute Calls!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, energetic, and nurturing caregiver with a genuine passion for childcare and family functionality! I'm currently living in Crown Heights, BK pursuing my acting career and am seeking part-time to full-time work. I have years of experience in childcare- working with kids, preteens, and full-time experience with...
Kelley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Kelley is excellent with children of all ages. She is very responsible and creative as well as compassionate and loving. She is also good with cooking and light housekeeping. "

Karen K.

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Samantha C.


Middle Village, NY

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nursing Student Home For The Summer Available Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a young (20 yrs), but experienced sitter. I am the oldest of three children, and have taken care of my two younger siblings for as long as I can remember. Whether it was caring for them while mom and dad were at work, taking them to team sports, or making meals for dinner, I was happy to get it done...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Samantha for the summer to take care of our two daughters and she was AMAZING!! Always on time and followed all directions perfectly. She went above and beyond the call of duty. We Highly Highly recommend Samantha-you won't regret it!! Thanks so much for...

Tasha S.

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Ewa S.


Middle Village, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Certainly, here's a shorter version of your bio: --- Hello, I'm Ewa, an experienced childcare provider passionate about nurturing young minds. I started babysitting in high school, taught at a Polish kindergarten, and worked as an ESL teacher abroad. I was also an au pair in France. I'm reliable, responsible, and never...
I previously worked at a dance studio helping with classes and since then I have enjoyed working with kids. I began babysitting a few years ago for close friends on weekends. Ever since I have been their reliable babysitter especially at last minutes notice.

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Recent last-minute babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest Hills, NY

Vanessa S.

5.0

I had a business trip to NYC and decided to take my 6 year old daughter as a reward for her improved reading. I hired Vanessa to watch my daughter in our Times Square hotel room on a day where I had back-to-back meetings. Vanessa arrived early and then kept my daughter safe/entertained/fed/etc. for...

- Shane C.

Huxley G.

5.0

My nieces love Huxley! As soon as she leaves, they ask when she will be back! Huxley comes prepared with a variety of crafts and activities ready to go - and she always makes sure everything is cleaned up after! She does everything from science/engineering projects to puppet shows to dress-up. She...

- Kathryn M.

Tanya R.

5.0

Tanya is an honest and very polite person. She always looks out for the best for others and is very diligent and focused.

- Care member

Willa G.

5.0

Willa has done an excellent job caring for our 2yo son. She is punctual, professional, and careful but most importantly our son loves spending time with her. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caretaker for their child.

- Paul K.

Elisabella M.

5.0

Bella is a lovely sitter. She was on time and followed the instructions I gave while taking care of my 23-month-old son and 9yr old daughter. I would use her again.

- Ayanna B.

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