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Liana L.

Summer Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Cohoes, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
My mother used to have an in home day care so I was always around kids and bought up to nurture kids. So being a nanny has always been something I adapted to quickly. I've been a full time nanny for many years now with tons of experience. I will work around your needs and your children's needs. My schedule is VERY flexible! I'm...

Natalie G. says "Liana is the absolute best. She made our lives easier and happier by being in our home and building a loving and playful relationship with our kids. We...

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Tanith B.

Art Teacher Looking For Summer Adventures

Cohoes, NY

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
As a teacher on summer break who's new to the area, I'd like to get to know some new families and spend some time with kids without having to grade their work! I have worked in education for the past decade. I also worked with children with developmental disabilities for over 10 years and still work with some of them as adults...
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Erin Z.

Making Life Fun For Children

Cohoes, NY

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$29/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a very positive and energetic human. I've been a nanny for 15+ years. I spend my time helping children learn emotional regulation. I focus on talking children through their emotions, while letting them know that emotions are valid and how to communicate them. I believe in giving children the space and time to learn and...
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Ciena R.

Cohoes, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ciena, and I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter and 7 years being a full time nanny/household manager, and I've worked with infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I love creating fun activities that are both educational and engaging, and I'm always...
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Zehra U.

Loving Nanny & Home Educator Helping Kids Grow With Care And Joy

Cohoes, NY

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$26/hr
2 years experience
My name is Zehra, and for the past two years I have been living in the United States, caring for three wonderful boys aged 10, 6, and 4. During this time, I have not only looked after their daily needs, but also supported their education, taught them Turkish, cooked healthy meals, managed their laundry, and organized fun...
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Regina C.

Cohoes, NY

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I enjoy nurturing children's growth and development, leaving a positive impact on their lives. I've been a nanny for over three years. I've been caring for others the majority of my life. I also have teaching and tutoring experience. I'm comfortable with children, ranging from infants to teens. My calm and creative nature allows...
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Elizabeth E.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Cohoes, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Lizzy, I am 22 years old, and just recently graduated from the University of Albany where I majored in Psychology with a Biology minor. I'm from the Finger Lakes region, and have decided to move to the Capital Region since graduating. Following the completion of my undergraduate degree, I plan to receive...
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Maria R.

Reliable And Responsible Babysitter

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I have 7+ years of experience, former au pair, currently a nanny for a 9-month-old and a 3 years old. I am comfortable with newborns and infants, though I've taken care of teenagers before. I also have experience being a night nanny for a newborn. I speak both English and Spanish, I'm creative, reliable and punctual. can help...

Yolanda C. says "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...

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Megan M.

Fun Sitter And Craft Maker

Troy, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Megan and I love spending time with children. They are full of so much energy and life and are an overall joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with kids on and off for the past 6 years I the...

Katie T. says "Megan is great with my kids, reliable, and punctual. I definitely recommend her as a caregiver."

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Megan N.

Full Time Care Giver

Clifton Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
3 words I would use to describe myself as a care giver are energetic, kind and patient! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have experience being a live in, full-time nanny. I am experienced and comfortable with taking care of children along a wide range of ages which include newborn to 13 years old. Over the last...

David N. says "Megan has been watching our 2 kids ages 6 and 10. She is nice, dependable and our kids enjoy having her watch them. She also helps with homework and...

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Sara B.

Over A Decade Of Experience

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
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!

Christina C. says "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...

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Judith S.

Experienced Nanny Availale

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
Hi! My name is Judy and I am presently seeking a part time or full time child care provider position. My experience includes taking care of my three grandkids from birth. The oldest is now 12 years old. I have also worked with twins and children with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD for the past 4 years. My...

Alitza S. says "Judith has become a part of our family. She is absolutely amazing with our baby and our two older kids (5 & 7). She puts me at ease and is so supportive."

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Melissa T.

Date Night Or Weekend Babysitter With Variable

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY . I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...

Alison K. says "Melissa was great! The kids liked her instantly. My 3 year old son was very comfortable with her and my 9 year old daughter loved that she did science...

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Madeline W.

Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Troy, NY

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Maddy, and I am looking for a part time nannying position for the months of July and August. As I currently work at a music school, I can be very flexible in the summer - so I'm open to all different schedules. Do you need 4-5 afternoons a week? 2-3 full days? Just let me know what you are looking for, I would love to...

Jillian C. says "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...

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Amy W.

Wynantskill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages as a teacher, nanny, babysitter, and a mom. I have 3 children and am looking for something where I can bring my toddler with me. I have nannied for 5 different families and loved it. I also have 2 degrees in the education field. *looking for summer/fall

Yury C. says "Amy has been nothing short of amazing! Our family recently moved to the area and have 0 friends/family here. We were looking for a temporary care situation...

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Barbara O.

Loving Career Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I have been a professional nanny / house manager for over 25 years and have helped many families. I am currently seeking a part time or occasional position. I especially enjoy working with school age children. I love playing, reading and being creative. Although the children come...

Jennifer M. says "Barbara has worked with us for the last few months, and would still be working with us if she was not moving. Although it breaks our hearts to lose...

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Nicholle G.

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have experience with children from 4m-adolescents though I am most comfortable with children 6m and up. I have worked the past seven years at a Montessori School in administration facilitating community events and creating opportunities for students and families to make memorable moments. I feel very aligned with the...

Kim S. says "Nicholle babysat for us when my husband and I went out for the first time since your daughter has been born. She knew I was nervous and she was great with...

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Madelaine G.

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! If you are looking for care, I am here to help! I look forward to working with your family to ensure everyone is cared for safely and thoughtfully. I am looking for childcare jobs outside of my regular working hours. Beyond those, I am flexible with times! I have always loved working with children and have babysat since...

Koreena G. says "Maddie has been working for my family for the summer and honestly am going to be super sad too see her go she and my son absolutely LOVE each other she...

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Sara M.

Troy, NY

4.5(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Sara. I'm a preschool teacher looking to take on some extra babysitting gigs. I've been a preschool/prek teacher for the last 9 years and I absolutely love it. I also have experience with newborns until age 12 due to previous babysitting/nannying experiences. I have a degree in psychology from uAlbany with a...
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Melyssa P.

Caring, Nurturing & Experienced

Latham, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a part time nanny, educator and mom to teens seeking to assist other families with their part-time child care needs in your or my home. I will provide a kind, caring and loving environment to another child or children. I am flexible, fun and creative with indoor and outdoor activities. I am extremely patient and...

Lisa K. says "Melyssa I absolutely wonderful with my twin boys and they love spending time with her. I would definitely recommend Melyssa to anyone looking for child...

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.57/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Cohoes, NY

Newborn Nannies in Cohoes, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Liana L.

Liana is the absolute best. She made our lives easier and happier by being in our home and building a loving and playful relationship with...

- Natalie G.

Maria R.

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...

- Yolanda C.

Megan M.

Megan is great with my kids, reliable, and punctual. I definitely recommend her as a caregiver.

- Katie T.

What to know about newborn nannies in Cohoes, NY

The average cost for a newborn nanny in Cohoes, NY as of May 2026 is $21.57 per hour. Rates can vary depending on experience, certifications, and the level of care required. Nannies with specialized newborn experience, such as sleep training or infant care certifications, may charge higher rates, especially for overnight or extended care.

A newborn nanny in Cohoes, NY specializes in caring for infants during their first months of life. Responsibilities often include feeding, diaper changes, soothing, sleep routines, and monitoring development. Some nannies also help with light household tasks related to the baby, such as washing bottles, organizing nursery items, and maintaining feeding schedules.

In Cohoes, NY, a newborn nanny may provide care during the day, evenings, or full-time schedules, while a night nanny focuses specifically on overnight care. Night nannies help with feeding, diaper changes, and sleep support so parents can rest. Some families choose a combination of both depending on their needs. You can learn more about night nannies for newborns and how they support overnight care.

To find a trusted newborn nanny in Cohoes, NY, many parents compare profiles based on infant care experience, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to ask about prior experience with newborns, certifications, and approach to feeding and sleep routines. Scheduling an interview or trial period can help ensure the nanny is a good fit for your family.

Families in Cohoes, NY often hire a newborn nanny shortly before or after a baby is born, especially if they anticipate needing extra support during the early months. This can be helpful for first-time parents, families with multiple children, or those balancing work and newborn care responsibilities.

When hiring a newborn nanny in Cohoes, NY, look for experience specifically with infants, strong references, and a caregiving style that aligns with your parenting preferences. It’s also important to discuss schedules, responsibilities, and communication expectations. Compatibility and trust are especially important when caring for a newborn.

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