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Cassidy M.

Weekend/Date Nights

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
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Maxie A.

Ms. Maxie

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with pre-k - school aged children for 10+ years in childcare and school based settings. On top of my work experience I am also a mother of two, both over 18 now! I recently moved to NY to be closer to family. Before moving to NY I was a full time nanny, medical care provider and part of the family to a...
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Diana C.

Hard Working Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Diana, I've been working in this beautiful industry as a nanny for the past 20 years of my life. I described myself as a very loving, caring and reliable person who always put the interest of others first and think about the safety of the children I take care and to love them as they were my own children. I consider...

Care Member says "Diana was fabulous! She was so attentive and caring with our 4 month old son, and he loved her too! We were in town visiting for a wedding and Diana...

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Hallie R.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13. I started as a mothers helper and eventually started babysitting and nannying part time for a few different families. I am fun, outgoing, responsible, reliable and flexible. I am 19 years old and am currently attending college as a nursing student. I am looking for a...
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Olivia M.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Anna T.

Fun Sitter, Homework Helper

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...
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Jillian C.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a fun-loving and energetic babysitter with over 15 years of experience working with and caring for children. I started babysitting locally for families in my neighborhood, eventually going on to become a full time nanny. I have cared for children in the age range of newborns to teenagers and am comfortable with all. I have...
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Kaitlyn K.

Professional And Experienced Part-time Caregiver, Home Manager, And Housekeeper

Highland, NY

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review my profile. I'm sure I can be a great fit for you and your family. I am a professional House Manager, Nanny, and Newborn Caretaker. My areas of expertise include but are not limited to child care, professional organization, new parent help and consulting, meal prep, and...

Care Member says "Kaitlyn has been a wonderful support to our family. She takes great care of our daughter and our home. She is reliable, thoughtful, courteous and a...

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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
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Marissa M.

Caregiver With Over 5 Years Child Care Experience Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Marissa. I have 10+ years of childcare experience in just about every aspect of the field. From 6 years as a lead teacher in a daycare, 3 years working as a senior MHW in a psychiatric hospital.. primarily on the adolescent unit, 3 years as a personal nanny. I have been with my current family for the last 2 years...

Abby P. says "Marissa has been our nanny for almost three years and we pinch ourselves daily that we found someone so loving, smart, and fun to care for our baby who's...

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Diane K.

Full-Time Career Nanny

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I am currently seeking part-time and occasional opportunities to work with a family that I can offer my diverse and unique skill sets to. I have 12 years experience working as a nanny and private chef for NYC families. I currently live in Wappingers Falls, NY. I provide in home cooking classes for children. I foster a safe,...

Laura H. says "We have had the pleasure of knowing Diane for a little over a year and a half. She is responsible for taking care of our two children, who are currently 3...

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Toni-marie D.

NANNY SEEKING FULL TIME

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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 do have a 1-month-old little girl and would love to...

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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Rosina H.

Babysitter

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm 23 years old and have experience as a nanny and babysitter as well as working in a daycare caring for children of all ages.

Fiona D. says "Rosina was great with F. when they hung in the park for a few hours! F. had fun and was taken care of very well. Would hire again!!"

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Tigerlily F.

Part Time Caregiver

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm an experienced babysitter with over four years of dedicated childcare experience, including one year as a live-in nanny in Hawaii and three years as a live-out nanny in New York. I have a passion for creating a nurturing and fun environment for children of all ages. I'm also an avid traveler and bring a wealth of...

Anna M. says "Tigerlily was truly wonderful. She cared for our 11-mo old daughter while we were in Honolulu for vacation, and we hired her for multiple days. She was...

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Emily M.

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Emily and I have been a nanny in the area for 14 years. I am the mom of three grown children and grandmother of two. I have worked for several families and have remained close to most. I am down to earth and dependable and I have several excellent references from local families.

Morgan B. says "Emily is like family! She started taking care of our son when he was only 6 months and daughter 2.5. The only reason she is not with us full time is...

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Sienna T.

Bubbly Sitter; Ready For Anything

Highland, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sienna but most call me Cece! People would describe me as personable and bubbly. I love to bake cakes, do fun crafts, and go to museums with kiddos! I have 7 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked with many different types of kids including those with special needs. I can help with light...

Care Member says "Cece took care of our 1.5 year old son for a week while our au pair was away. We didn't have time to meet before she watched him so we went in not...

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Jessie B.

Mother Of 2 Teens And Family Photographer

Pleasant Valley, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have two children ages 18 and 17 many nieces and nephews and little cousins that I have cared for in the past. I am 43 years old- I have lived in Poughkeepsie all my life. I have stayed at home with my children and have helped family and friends with their precious little ones. I have cleaned houses and I am a local family...

Caitlin M. says "Jessie is wonderful with my two year old daughter. My daughter loves the time they spend together every other week. Jessie brings energy, ideas for play...

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Maggie I.

Hyde Park, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and a full-time student at the Culinary Institute of America. I am seeking nanny/babysitting gigs during the school year and summer. I can provide recommendations upon request. Message me if interested!
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Christine M.

Part Time Nanny

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked as a nanny for as long as I can remember. I have worked with a wide variety of children. I have taken care of children with physical and mental disabilities. I have excellent references.
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.02/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Nannies in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Diana C.

Diana was fabulous! She was so attentive and caring with our 4 month old son, and he loved her too! We were in town visiting for a wedding...

- Care member

Kaitlyn K.

Kaitlyn has been a wonderful support to our family. She takes great care of our daughter and our home. She is reliable, thoughtful,...

- Care member

Julia W.

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...

- Claire K.

FAQs for finding nannies in Poughkeepsie, NY

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Poughkeepsie, NY is as of is $24.02 per hour as of August, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 47 in Poughkeepsie, NY. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Poughkeepsie through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Poughkeepsie, NY with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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