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Forest V.

Care Giver

Hyde Park, NY

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Forest, and for the past two years I have created, planned, and thrown events with upwards of 300 children ages 0-18. I have also worked in a professional classroom setting throughout that time, and I've been a babysitter for five years now. I have 2 dogs, and a cat at home, as well as 3 guinea pigs, a hamster, a...
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Megan R.

Part Time Elementary School Worker Looking Extra Childcare Work.

New Paltz, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am an experienced nanny with eight years of private in-home care, children's ages ranged from infant to eight years of age. As a primary caregiver, my duties included everyday chores associated with the care of the children. I am currently working part-time for an elementary school in New Paltz where I have been for the past...
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Kaitlynd L.

Daytime Caregiver Available

Marlboro, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
11 years experience College Graduate 2016 I live in Highland with my husband and our 10month old daughter, but both of our parents live in Marlboro. I'm excitedly looking to work with a family in the local area EXPERIENCE Part time nanny for infant (5mths at start) Part time nanny for infant (3mths at start) Full time live...
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Breanna A.

Nanny/Babysitter Looking For A Part Time Job To Watch Great Kids!

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name's Breanna, I'm a mother of two and I have a few animals at home as well.. I'm experienced in animal care and child care. I previously was a nanny to two twin boys for a few years. I love children, animals, and cleaning! Very reliable, organized, professional.
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Laurette C.

Child Care

Fishkill, NY

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have experience with newborns through teenagers. I have excellent checkable references. I am dependable, flexible and loving. I am available full time , part time very flexible.

Junaid E. says "Laura was flexible and took care of our newborn well. Very pleased with her care. She was with us only for two weeks."

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Nadia D.

I Am A Part-time Caregiver Who Has Worked With Several Families In The Orange County Area.

Newburgh, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Working with children has always been exciting and fun for me. and I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 12. I have also worked at a summer camp for the past 4 years dealing with kids aging from 3 to 16. I have also worked at a daycare near my college for the past two years.
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Whitney M.

Young Mom Looking For Part Time Work

Fishkill, NY

3.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have over 15 years' experience in working with children ranging in age from newborns to over 12 years old. I love working with children because they are fun and outgoing. I always enjoy watching them learn and grow. I have worked with different families throughout the years, from a date night sitter to full-time nanny for...

Mia D. says "Whitney has worked for me for almost 3 years now. She helps me care for my 3 children plus 2 dogs. She is a huge help in all things that go into keeping...

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Christina J.

Part-time Childcare Giver With Over 25 Yrs Of Experience

Hopewell Junction, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Chris and I love caring for kids. I first began working in my mid-teens as a babysitter for many children in my neighborhood, from infants to 12 yr. olds. I continued to care for the children of many friends and family thereafter. I was also privileged to be a stay at home mom for my 3 children who are now young adults. I...

Richard R. says "Families should know that Chris is nurturing but fun! She is extremely trustworthy and always a positive and calming influence on our child. Chris was...

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Kayleigh G.

Energetic, Responsible, And Nurturing Nanny.

Walden, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have been in childcare for over 15 years I began in daycare until after high school, I found myself with a live in nanny position which only solidified my passion for children. In this position I cared for an infant and a 3-year-old for almost three years until the children no longer required full time care. To this day these...

Yasmine K. says "Kay worked for us for 2.5 years taking care of my baby when he was 6 months old up until 3 years old. She really helped raise him. Kay, in her 2.5...

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Mackenzie F.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hopewell Junction, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Mackenzie and I am 26 years old. I have been babysitting and working with children for many years. I have three day-care experiences where I was a full time teacher to all age groups. Most recent, I am a head toddler teacher. I love working with children because they are all different and unique in their own...

Robin A. says "Mackenzie came to my home for a nanny interview. She was on time, very responsive in communication and interacted very nicely with my two children. She...

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Eden C.

Part-Time Caregiver Availability

Kingston, NY

4.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Eden. I am a mother of two sweet boys, and have always had a genuine love for children. I enjoy creating fun, engaging activities to keep them entertained and happy. I'm responsible, reliable, and have experience watching kids of various ages for over a decade now. Your child's safety and well-being are my top...

Care Member says "She was a wonderful sitter! Looking forward to next month while she lets us have a mom+dad date night away."

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Cassidy W.

Pre-Service Teacher Candidate Seeking Part-Time Work

Stanfordville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I started caring for kids when I was 15 as a long-term Day Camp Counselor, working with campers ages 3-12 for six summer seasons. I have been on CARE since 2021 and have had the opportunity to nanny for various families with references available upon request. One thing you should know about me is I am fingerprinted...

Angelia N. says "We love Cassidy!! She is so amazing!! My kids absolutely love her from the minute she walked in the door! We look forward to working with you again and...

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Kristin L.

Kingston, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Kristin . I am 32 years old. I am a mom and an educator. I am also a very part time employee for COARC an organization that provides care to individuals with developmental disabilities. I have been working with the same child through that agency for 10 years. I have been working with children 3months-13 years for...

Dawn K. says "Kristin cared for my 11 year old son who was attending school virtually. She helped him stay on task and complete assignments. She developed a lovely...

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Patricia G.

Bilingual Babysitter

Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am Patricia. Are you a busy parent looking for a nurturing and safe environment for your little one? Look no further! I offer at home daycare. The space is though for kids and cheaper than regular day cares. Your infant or child will receive personalized attention tailored to their unique needs. Whether you need...

Care Member says "Patricia is very sweet, reliable and really wonderful with our 2 1/2 year old son. She’s great at taking initiative, for example potty training,...

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Susan M.

Grandma To Go

Lagrangeville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Susan. I am retired and live in Lagrangeville. I have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. I help out with babysitting my grandkids when needed. I have worked part time in a daycare. I am currently looking for part time work. I have always had a good rapport with children of all ages and I love them like my own.

Colleen P. says "WE LOVE SUSAN!! We hired Susan during a very chaotic time in our life. We were selling our house and moving out of our town and needed someone 3 days a...

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Marina S.

Patient,Calm - Available Monday And Weekend

Kingston, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Marina, I've been working as a nanny for 14 years. I'm current working part time for a family in New Paltz since 2018 taking care of one child who's 6 years old now. I'm responsible for picking her up after school, giving snack, taking to activities, park and light housekeeping. I also worked for a family in...

Care Member says "Marina is WONDERFUL, we absolutely love her. She is so warm and kind to my son. She smiles and laughs and plays. Marina is also generous with the...

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Kirsten K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Wallkill, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kirsten! I graduated from Orange County Community College with my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have experience being a toddler teacher. I enjoy being outdoors and being active as much as I love arts and crafts! I have 6+ years of experience working with children from infants to elementary aged.

Care Member says "Kirsten cared for my teenage children for about a year. She is very reliable, kind, prompt and a good communicator. She took our kids to all their...

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Juliet R.

Creative, Responsible, And Loving Nanny

Beacon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am very dependable, responsible, creative. I love working with kids and have taught children how to swim for the past 5 summers. I am looking for a part-time job or just a one time gig.. hoping to start as soon as possible! I would love to create a fun environment for the kids and constantly keep them entertained. I also am...

Amy D. says "Juliet babysat our 4-year old son last weekend. She was wonderful, and we can't wait to work with her again. She was right on time, and with her friendly...

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Jacquelyn M.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Stormville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi my name is Jacqui and I am a mom of 5-month-old twins! I am an EMT so I am CPR and 1st Aid certified! I am comfortable with meal preparation and pets! Look forward to hearing from you!

Margaret M. says "I have known Jacqui for many years. She is not only a very sweet and caring young woman, but she is also very hard working and helpful. She has strong...

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Miriam G.

Part Time Babysitter

Newburgh, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello, my name is Miriam but I go by Liz (it's my middle name). I genuinely love being in the company of children and am an advocate for their development. I am known for my nurturing spirit, patience, honesty, trustworthiness and ability to be proactive. Apart from watching over children, I also can help with small chores...

Samantha K. says "Liz is very responsive and communicative, which I really appreciate. My daughter (2) had a great time with her. "

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.93/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Part Time Babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Laurette C.

Laura was flexible and took care of our newborn well. Very pleased with her care. She was with us only for two weeks.

- Junaid E.

Whitney M.

Whitney has worked for me for almost 3 years now. She helps me care for my 3 children plus 2 dogs. She is a huge help in all things that...

- Mia D.

Christina J.

Families should know that Chris is nurturing but fun! She is extremely trustworthy and always a positive and calming influence on our child....

- Richard R.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Poughkeepsie, NY depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Poughkeepsie, NY is $21.93.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Poughkeepsie, NY offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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