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Linda F.

Part-Time Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have had several jobs over the last 10 years transporting children from school to home or activities. Helping with homework Playing games or activities outside. I am reliable and dependable and love children.

Care Member says "Linda was amazing with my son. Jayden loved her and she did a wonderful job taking care of him. "

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Valeria M.

Part Time Care Giver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Valeria! I am 20 years old. I'm a super active person that loves outdoor activities when I'm not running I'm biking or trying to go on a hike. I love being around kids so being able to work with them is a plus!! I can't wait to meet your family, not only will I care for them, I will make sure we have fun!

Shannon R. says "Valeria was an absolute blessing to our family! Our children took to her immediately (1yr old when she started and then we recently had another child)....

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Madeline S.

Positive And Grounded Care

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Part-time availability beginning early December! I'm currently a vegetable farmer and will go part-time through the winter. Kids deserve respect, kindness, and care that's suited to their individual nature. I meet each child with patience and understanding while teaching boundaries, emotional regulation tools, and more. I love...

Amanda R. says "Maddie has been a Life saver for our children and our family. She has been with us for a long time and we are so very sad to see her go. She is a gift to...

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Teresa P.

Childcare

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello Loving and patient childcare provider seeking to create a safe, stimulating and engaging environment for the children in my care . I decided to seek this part time position when I left my professional career 4 years ago . Since that time , I have assisted several families in the care of their child . (See reviews). In...

Care Member says "Teresa cared for our Grandaughter Vannessa over the past 2 years . I can not say enough about the care she gave . She is caring , loving , very flexible...

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Robyn C.

Early Childhood Nanny

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Robyn and I'm an early childhood educator, nanny, friend, big sister, caregiver, and all around enthusiast of learning through play. I have over 10 years of experience working with children ranging in ages from birth to 15 years old, and excellent references to back it up. I believe in positive reinforcement,...

Kristen M. says " Robin has been with our twin children for over a year, from 1 to 2 years old. When she's available she is Always our first choice. She is a true...

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Marilyn J.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with children. I come from a large family. My mother ran a group family daycare from our house while I was in school, so I was always around children. I started babysitting when I was 14 and now, many, many years later, I have two children of my own. I have worked with newborns thru 16-year-olds as a caregiver,...

Michael R. says "Super sweet. The kids love her!"

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Kathleen A.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kittie and I live in Poughkeepsie with my husband and two children. I am a dependable, caring, patient and fun-loving mom of two kids aged 11 & 15. With over 25 years of childcare experience-during high school, college, a number of years as a live-in nanny and now raising my own school age children, you can be...

Nandita M. says "I hired Kittie to help me with my new born and first grader and also some household work. She is great with kids and very efficient. She is very nice to...

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Jennifer P.

Part Time Nanny!

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Kids are special in their own way and I love watching each and every one no matter the age! They all deserve nothing but the best! Ive watched all ages and have been babysitting since I was 16, now 24 and I love it!
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Elizabeth G.

Part-time Caregiver Available In Chatham, NY

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Located in Chatham, NY. Have babysat for various families over the past 7-8 years, ranging from ages 2-14 years old. Some experience with children under age 2. Additionally, as a formerly lifeguard-certified swim instructor, have watched multiple children (also ages 4-14) at a summer-camp, lakefront setting. Have personal and...
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Angie C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Angie and I am a bilingual English/Spanish childcare provider for 12 years. Some of the qualities that I consider as strengths are taking initiative, being a creative and spontaneous problem solver in helping children overcome their obstacles. My energy and optimism helps me find different solutions or methods...
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Natascha R.

Child Care

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! I'm Natascha. I'm 29 years old looking for a part time job caring for children in addition to my job as a waitress in the evenings. I have previous experience caring for my nieces and nephews from infants to teenagers, as well as watching family friends kids whenever they need help. I am reliable, enthusiastic, hard...
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Alyssa M.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience working with preschool-aged children. I hold a Certified Development Associate (CDA) credential and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. My background includes creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments that support each...
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Noreen D.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, loving, respectful. I like working with kids because of their wonder and innocence. I'm looking for a job that is part time I started working with kids when I was in college. I'm a mom of 3 and grandmother to 4. But have been working at schools, preschools, daycares, social work, etc...
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Amanda P.

Child care.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I am 23 years old and I'm looking for a full or part time job. I have four years of hands-on experience at a daycare, where I worked with children ranging from 3 months to 5 years old, as well as school-age children. My primary focus was with infants and toddlers, so I've developed a real passion for nurturing and caring for...
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Leah P.

Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there, I'm Leah and I'm 27 years old. I am a high school graduate and I am a Early childhood education major. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have 15 years of experience working with children. I have experience with children of all ages and I am comfortable with watching up to 5 children. I have experience working with...
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Rose R.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Hi families, My name's Rose; some background information about me is that I'm a graduating nursing student who is looking to babysit part-time through the summer/fall. I have experience babysitting my siblings with whom I share a large age-gap, as well as experience babysitting my neighbor's toddlers. I am kind, caring,...
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Maybelle S.

A Bit About Me!

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Maybelle, 21 years old and currently a part-time nanny for a family of 4. While working with them I have also been an occasional babysitter for three families and the head nursery worker for a local church. Before Covid I was going to college for early childhood education and psychology and I was working for an...
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Trisha J.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I am 27 years old. I have worked with children since I was 16. I have had many jobs over the past 10 years working for private families, daycares and even at a school with kids ranging from newborns to 16-year-olds. I also babysit my niece and nephew all the time since they were babies. I am very experienced with kids and it...
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Hallie R.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Anna O.

Part Time- Pet Sitter

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm Anna. I have been a dog sitter for family friends. I am now interested in expanding my role into more of a side gig. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by animals. Personally, I have the privilege of owning two cats and two dogs. These furry companions bring so much joy into my life, and I am committed to...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.86/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Part Time Child Care in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Linda F.

Linda was amazing with my son. Jayden loved her and she did a wonderful job taking care of him.

- Care member

Valeria M.

Valeria was an absolute blessing to our family! Our children took to her immediately (1yr old when she started and then we recently had...

- Shannon R.

Madeline S.

Maddie has been a Life saver for our children and our family. She has been with us for a long time and we are so very sad to see her go. She...

- Amanda R.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Poughkeepsie, NY

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in NY is $21.86.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Poughkeepsie, NY who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 22 part time child care providers near you in Poughkeepsie, NY who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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