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Alexis M.

Cortland, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Alexis but I go by Lexi! I am excited and happy to work with your children, pets, and you. I have 5 years experience, I took an early childhood education course in my last two years of high school. Also over the last year I have had many jobs nannying and babysitting. I promise I will ensure your child's safety...
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Delaney S.

Cortland, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I have been working in child care for 8 years! I started my journey of childcare in 2017 and have had the pleasure of working both in a childcare setting and at multiple families homes. I have worked with ages starting at 6 weeks and up! I have a high passion for early childhood education and maintains a safe learning...

Erin R. says "Delaney was able to fulfill a long-term nanny position for our family. She is fantastic with our toddler and very knowledgeable when it comes to the care of...

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Tanisha H.

Fun, Caring & Compassionate Childcare Provider

Cortland, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey, I'm Tanisha. I was born and raised in Kauai and although I'm not a mama yet, I have a deep love for kids. I have over 18 years of professional childcare experience, including working with local Nanny Agencies. I have experience with children of all ages, including infants, and have experience with children who have...

Alice R. says "What a gem! We were so lucky to meet Tanesha and have her help with our little ones while on vacation. My 4 year old has autism and it was so refreshing...

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Erica S.

Hi My Name Is Erica! I Am 22 Years Old! I Am A Fun, Entertaining, Happy Babysitter!

Cortland, NY

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am looking for a nanny or babysitting position. I am a recent graduate from SUNY Cortland with an Early Childhood Education major. My availability is Monday through Friday and date nights. I have experience working with children in various capacities since I was 13 years old. I have worked in before and after care programs,...
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Emilia O.

Emilia

Cortland, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsible, cheerful, and empathetic. I like working with kids because I am from a family of 7 and have grown up with many little siblings giving me experience taking care of kids, as well as my additional experience with babysitting for other families. I am also currently studying to become a...
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Romi S.

Full-Time Caregiver Available-Must Be Guaranteed 40 Hours A Week.

Cortland, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have had experience caring for children since I was about 13 (I am 24 years old currently). I have a younger brother that is 17 and many younger cousins in my family. I love children of all ages and enjoy doing hands on crafts, as well as activities outside. I have been babysitting since a young age and can provide names of...
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Michaela F.

Full Time Summer Nanny With Childcare Experience

McGraw, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a teacher in the Syracuse City School District. I am currently a math interventionist and have taught for 10 years. In addition to my years teaching, I also babysat throughout high school and college for many families. During college I also worked as a teacher's aid in a kindergarten class. Over the summer, during college,...

Brian D. says "She also cleaned. Was great at bed time routines."

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Casey T.

Toddler Mom/Babysitter

Dryden, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Casey and I'm a mom to an energetic, curious, and sweet 3-year-old boy. I work part time as an Innkeeper and the rest of my time is spent doing all things kid. Going to the library, the park, the science center (we have a family pass we can use), playgrounds, etc.. My son loves playing with other kids and would...
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Elisha H.

Homer, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elisha, I am a local special education teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Inclusive Education from SUNY Cortland. I have always loved kids and have nannied for various families throughout my high school and college career! I am CPR (infant and adult), AED, First aid and Lifeguard certified through the Red...
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Kim K.

Experienced Nanny

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I love young children and feel privileged to form relationships with them and to be part of their development. I babysat in high school and college and was a live-in nanny in graduate school. After pursuing other interests, I went back to nannying about 15 years ago. My professional experience includes all ages, including...

Philippa J. says "Kim has been a wonderful nanny for our 1 year old son. She is dependable, patient and kind. She is very focused on him and his needs and has been a...

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Stacie P.

Loving Nanny/Babysitter

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I left the corporate world in 2010 to begin working as a nanny. First I worked for a friend, then did it for a living. I love kids and have found that being an influence in a child's life is far more fulfilling than my work as an executive assistant. I've worked with kids with special needs (both physical and emotional), and...

Care Member says "As a new dad I didn't know what to expect when looking for childcare. With the difficulty finding childcare in Ithaca I wasn't expecting to find someone...

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Willow L.

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Willow, I am currently a student at Binghamton University! I am looking for part time work while I'll be home on breaks! I am the oldest of 4 and have been around kids my whole life. I lots have experience watching kids and helping out with house hold tasks. I also coach soccer to girls under 10, and love to do...

Care Member says "My son loved Willow! He even asked for her when he woke up in the morning. "

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Nicole B.

Upbeat Creative Nanny & Teacher & Tutor With Almost 20 Years Of Experience!

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
With almost 20 years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, house manager, tutor, and teacher, I am an enthusiastic, organized, present, and loving caregiver. I love to take kids on adventures like the park, playground, museums and use those outings as an educational experience. I'm familiar with developmental milestones and know...

Alexis L. says "Nicole was the best! She was our first hired babysitter through Care.com and she made the whole process really easy. Right from the get go she was...

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Colleen K.

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Colleen. I'm an experienced nanny with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Red Cross CPR/First Aid training, and I'm a mom of a 4-year-old and an 18-month-old. My kids come with me. In my experience my kids have been wonderful playmates for my nanny kids and provide valuable opportunities to practice social skills....

Thomas D. says "Colleen cared for our kids from December 2018-March 2020 when COVID hit. She is an amazing babysitter. She is always on time and always arrived at our...

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Rosalinda S.

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Caring and patient, seasoned mom of twins and experienced nanny, raised in Ithaca; looking for part time work in or near downtown Ithaca or Fall Creek. 26-32. 5 hrs/week is my target range. 9 years of experience. I love babies! I can help with light cooking, laundry and organization as it pertains to the child. At the moment I...

Care Member says "Ros lovingly cared for our son from the time he was 3 months old through 18th months, when we decided to enroll him in daycare. Ros is an amazing...

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Jessica M.

Super Sitter!

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jess. I am a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher, with over eight years of experience who grew up in the Ithaca area. I graduated from the University of Rochester in 2021, moved back to town, and now work at a local non-profit. As passionate as I am about the work I now do, I often find myself missing the eye...

Dan P. says "Jess helped us with our 1-year-old boy for about a year. Cannot recommend her enough, she went above and beyond in every way. Super dependable, careful,...

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Sharleena S.

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello, My name is Sharleena, I am 29 years old. I am a local to the Ithaca area and currently reside is Brooktondale. My daughter is 5 years old and I have been a childcare provider for almost 15 years! I have years of experience and I am happy to discuss more details .

Care Member says "We had a wonderful experience with Sharleena. She took such great care of our son and provided great enrichment opportunities. He very much enjoyed...

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Wilhelmina S.

Friendly & Energetic Nanny/Babysitter

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am available for part time childcare, preferably during mornings but I can be flexible if need be. While I am comfortable with children of all ages, being a doula as well, I am most comfortable and experienced with babies and young toddlers.

Dannie S. says "Mina was our "pandemic nanny" and she took such great care of my little one and our home. She was affectionate and present with my daughter and really...

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Amber E.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Amber and I've been in the childcare field for 10 years. I have extensive experience with children of all ages both as an in-home nanny and Lead Teacher at a childcare center. I am also available for nanny shares of 2 to 3 children. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their...

Daniela D. says "Amber is absolutely wonderful! Kind, caring, communicative, trustworthy and overall very competent. Our infant took to her immediately, and we feel so...

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Natalie S.

Patient, Playful, And Dependable Nanny

Ithaca, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Working with families is my passion. I have been a nanny for 9 years now and am happier than ever. I take a whole family approach which recognizes the well being of the whole family as a vital part of meeting a child's need's. So I am happy to help out wherever I am needed. I have a bachelors is in the bio-psycho-social...

Ginger C. says "Natalie is an amazing young woman who will be an asset to any team or organization. She has a fantastic attitude and is willing to switch gears from one...

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  • 53 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Cortland, NY

Newborn Nannies in Cortland, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 53 listed newborn nannies

Delaney S.

Delaney was able to fulfill a long-term nanny position for our family. She is fantastic with our toddler and very knowledgeable when it...

- Erin R.

Tanisha H.

What a gem! We were so lucky to meet Tanesha and have her help with our little ones while on vacation. My 4 year old has autism and it was...

- Alice R.

Michaela F.

She also cleaned. Was great at bed time routines.

- Brian D.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Cortland, NY

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Cortland, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 per hour as of June, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 6 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Cortland, NY on Care.com. You can also read 7 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Cortland, NY. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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