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Christine W.

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grocery shopping

travel

light cleaning

meal prep

I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Caroline H. says "We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt...

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Nakite A.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

light cleaning

I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...

Care Member says "Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely...

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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Melissa P.

Love Working With Kids

New Rochelle, NY

3.7(1)

from: $30/hr

17 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

light cleaning

For over 17 years, I've found immense joy in supporting families through childcare. My babysitting experiences showed me how much I enjoy caring for children and providing parents with peace of mind. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable, and I prioritize open communication. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...

David T. says "We have worked with Melissa for 5 months. Melissa took care of our 3 grown up girls (11,9 and 6 yo). Melissa had to handle the difficulty of them not...

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Viana V.

Where I Began

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

meal prep

grocery shopping

light cleaning

I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins. For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...

Roni M. says "Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She...

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Celia G.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Bronx, NY

3.7(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...

Care Member says "Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."

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Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Cesar A. says "Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and...

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Beatriz P.

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...

Lauren R. says "I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the...

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Melissa N.

The Sibling Of A Severely Disabled Young Man

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have a severely disabled brother who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy who is tube fed and uses assistive technology to communicate giving me familiarity with assistive technology, physical and medical needs. I volunteered for sibshops assisting in recreational therapy for the siblings of children with special needs I babysat...

Care Member says "Melissa was very thoughtful with care of our children. She met each one of their needs and remembered details about each ones’ special circumstances....

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Tiasha R.

Special Need Provider

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...

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Marie L.

Part Time

White Plains, NY

4.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,

Beth O. says "Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."

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Teri L.

MOTHER'S HELPER/NANNY

Eastchester, NY

4.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Carpooling

light cleaning

meal prep

I am a loving experienced mother of a Now grown son who I raised myself. I have held the position of Teacher's Assistant in various day care programs as well as child care positions for newborns, toddlers and preteens. I have driven children to school activities and am happy to help with homework. I am reliable, honest, pay...

Katrena S. says "Teri worked for us for a year taking care of our 6 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum. My son loved her and I really appreciated her help with...

Ana H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!

Liza F. says "I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to...

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Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Mobility assistance

companionship

meal prep

errands

personal care

+ 1 more

Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

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Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...

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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...

Care Member says "Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they need to feel...

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Suzette T.

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...

Gokce S. says "I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at...

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Travis T.

Limitations Are An Illusion

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience

Craft assistance

meal prep

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you. For the past decade, I've been working as an educator within the Department of Education, focusing on creating individualized learning experiences for students with diverse needs. My approach emphasizes building strong, collaborative...

Care Member says "I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son. Travis is an...

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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Preto G. says "Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her....

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Anita D.

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

travel

I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...

Dora R. says "I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love...

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The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of February 2026

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Christine W.

We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily...

- Caroline H.

Nakite A.

Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us...

- Care member

Travis T.

I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities...

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