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60 part time babysitters are listed in Wantagh, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 8 years
Part time babysitters in Wantagh, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diana, I am 25 years old and I am a college graduate! I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I love it so much. I am super creative, energetic, loving and I love to have fun with the kids! I have experience with babysitting children and coaching children. I have taught gymnastics for kids ages 2-16. I can...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking ."
Ileana R.
Margaret K.
West Babylon, NY
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.
3.0
(1)
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
3.0
"She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."
Linda D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lauren and I am a graduate student at Hofstra University. I have multiple years of babysitting experience with children ranging between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. I would love to meet you and your child/children!
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Lauren was awesome. She was punctual, communicative and great with our 18 month old daughter. She wasn't afraid to get on the floor and entertain her, paint/do arts and crafts and just dive right in. She is easy to talk to and a genuine person. We would welcome her...
Tania S.
Nancy N.
Bellmore, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Kindergarten Teacher Available to Watch Your Child/Child Care
5.0
(1)
I am a NYS certified teacher. I taught many years as a kindergarten teacher in a public school. I enjoy working with young children. I am a mom of grown two girls, so familiar with all aspects of childcare. I'm looking for a part-time position during the weekdays. I'm am also available for tutoring and dog walking / pet care ....
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Nancy was incredibly caring and responsible with our 8 year old daughter. She was/is more like family, then a sitter. I never had to worry about a single thing when I left my home. I knew my daughter, dog and home were safe in her hands. She also helped to take...
Michelle J.
Courtney R.
New Hyde Park, NY
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Courtney. I am currently in college studying to be an English teacher. I have very flexible hours for the summer. I hope that you will consider me to watch your children. I am a responsible driver and have my own transportation. I have a few references if you would like them. I have been a mother's helper since I...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is an extremely responsible young lady. She has been amazing with both of my children. I have always felt safe leaving my children in her care."
Kellie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, It's Cansu. We just moved to Merrick 2 months ago. I lived in New York for 5 years. Then lived in San Diego for 3 years. I have more than 6 years babysitting experience between newborn to 10 years old kids. I worked as a nanny with too many families for a long time and for some date nights and weekends.
Now I have 10 months...
Cansu can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Cansu is the best. She took wonderful care of our two little girls - she picked them up from school, played with them, made them delicious food, gave them baths and really loved them like they were her family. I can’t say enough good things about her. She also was...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Alethea! I am a 28-year-old who a hardworking, responsible yet fun individual that works very well with children. I have volunteered in a day care school for about 5 months and took care of children ranging from ages 4 to 11. I also volunteer weekly in my church to take care of the 2 to 6-year-olds during...
Alethea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"My kids looooved Alethea. I hired her for before school care. She would feed them breakfast, help them get ready for school, and if they were ready well before time she would even play board games with them."
Geraldine M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Catherine! I am 32 years old. I have a little over 20 years of child care experience and I am also a mother myself to two sweet and fun loving girls! We love crafting, age appropriate baking and cooking, hands on play, imaginative play, reading, and tons of outdoor fun! I do work in an elementary school part time...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine was amazing with our daughter. She is so kind and nurturing. She treated our daughter as if she was one of her own. Catherine is very accommodating and easy-going. I would definitely recommend her to watch your child."
Malissa M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am looking for a part-time babysitting/nanny position. I was a Special Education Teacher for 25 years, working with children of all ages, with a focus on early intervention and preschool-aged children. I also worked as a preschool teacher for three years. I am a mom to 2 college-aged daughters and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa has been working for our family for three years now. She has been the absolute best nanny and role model to our daughter. She started with us when my daughter was one year old and now she is almost four. We wish we could keep her till she graduates high school...
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5.0
(2)
I have been working with children since I was a preteen. From there I went on to work for a day care full time. I started caring for a 3-year-old boy after my full time job M-T and his newborn sister. I worked for them for 5 years till they moved to France. After that I worked in a Dr. office for many years Till 2011 when I...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"My children loved Christina when she came to interview. Although, we have not made a decision yet, Christina is one at the top of our list. She was also early for the interview."
Crystal B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Catherine! I have a degree in child study and am certified for both general and special education. I come from a big family with 9 nieces and nephews and have been babysitting since high school. I have babysat from the age range of 4 months to 15 years old. I love kids and would also love the opportunity to babysit for...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Catherine babysit my daughter from the age of 6 and 8 until this past summer. Catherine was always responsible, dependable and on time. She demonstrated the utmost of kindness, patience and playfulness- all important qualities needed...
Allison P.
Ilana D.
Merrick, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ilana and I just graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education and a concentration in English. I have my NYS Initial Teaching Certificate (Birth - 6 grade). In the fall, I will begin earning my Master's Degree, part-time in Special Education at Queens College. I have about 5...
Ilana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully we'll work with her again!"
Callie O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience I am a mother of 4 grown children. I have been babysitting for my 3-year-old granddaughter since she was a new born and I am a good cook . and or very clean person thank you
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jill, I'm a mom of three grown children. I live in West Babylon work full time in Massapequa. I enjoy the outdoors, reading, arts and crafts. I try my best to get the kids to put the computers and gadgets away. I am available before and after work and/or weekend sitting. I have local references. I also am a...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jill took care of our 3 year old son in the evenings including picking him up from school, feeding him dinner, putting him to bed and reading/playing with him. She was always a calm, loving presence we fully trusted with our child. She even had to bring him to the...
Amita K.
3.0
(1)
In search of a part-time child care provider position. I am available 3-4 days a week (Weekdays). I currently reside in Franklin Square and have my own means of transportation. I am an energetic, young at heart, patient, retired grandmother. I will do light housework and will be flexible with hours if need be. I am very...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
3.0
"Carol applied for our position and we decided on a date for an interview; then she made excuses to not show up without stating why she changed her mind about the job."
Wendy L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Crystal, I'm 27 years old and I currently live in Williston Park with my mom, dad, and younger brother. I have two older siblings as well! I've been babysitting and nannying since I was about 14 years old. Between then and now I've worked in hair salons (which I currently do part time), gyms, I managed two different...
Crystal can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Daria and I am 25 years old. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Childhood Education with a minor in communications and social interactions in 2020! I am currently in my masters program at St. John's University and work at a school as a teacher assistant for grades K-5! So, I'll be spending the rest of my life...
Daria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Daria showed up on time and was easy to talk to. We hired her for the month of January while she was home from college to help with our daughter. Very professional! "
Sara M.
Alexandra O.
Rockville Centre, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages (2 years up through Elementary school). Throughout...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I almost want to leave a bad review so that no one else will hire her and we can have her all to ourselves!
Alexandra was awesome. Came a few mins before her scheduled time and we chatted a bit - saw how she engaged with my 4 year old and 6 year old. They loved...
Amber B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a 32-year-old college graduate looking for a part-time position or occasional work.
I have over 10 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages. I've been an au pair, a live-in and live-out nanny, a babysitter, and a mom's helper. My experience ranges from bottle feeding for newborns, and...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana was the full time nanny of a friend with 2 boys (5 and 3) in my building. I used to see her at school pick up time, taking the kids to playdates and activities. When my husband and I plan an occasional evening to ourselves, I did not think twice about asking...
Rita C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Emmy- I'm an experienced nanny and sitter with formal training in childcare best practices, Montessori-style care, and early childhood education.
I believe that children thrive when they feel heard, supported, and confident to explore the world around them! I love reading, arts and crafts, and being outdoors.
I...
Emmy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emmy is the most phenomenal nanny or babysitter you could ever hire. That is not hyperbole, that is an absolute fact. We hired Emmy full-time to care for our then 1.5 year-old daughter, and she was the most joyful, responsible, engaged, reliable and wonderful...
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Wantagh, NY
Diana A.
5.0
She is very reliable and punctual . She helped out a lot when I was trying to give the kids less screen time. Always followed house rules. Kids love her cooking .
- Ileana R.
Margaret K.
3.0
She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called.
- Linda D.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren was awesome. She was punctual, communicative and great with our 18 month old daughter. She wasn't afraid to get on the floor and entertain her, paint/do arts and crafts and just dive right in. She is easy to talk to and a genuine person. We would welcome her back any time. Thank you Lauren!
- Tania S.
Nancy N.
5.0
Nancy was incredibly caring and responsible with our 8 year old daughter. She was/is more like family, then a sitter. I never had to worry about a single thing when I left my home. I knew my daughter, dog and home were safe in her hands. She also helped to take care of my dog and loved both as if...
- Michelle J.
Courtney R.
5.0
Courtney from day one has been so wonderful and caring to my family. I highly recommend this lovely young lady.
- Gabriel C.
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Are part-time babysitters near me in Wantagh, NY safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Wantagh, 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.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Wantagh, NY?
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 Wantagh, 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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Wantagh, NY?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY is $19.50.
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What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Wantagh, NY?
Part-time babysitters near you in Wantagh, 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.
Ratings for Wantagh, NY part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Wantagh, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters.