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Rosemary G.

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old toddler, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Alyssa M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...

linda C. says "Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"

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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
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Haley K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Haley and I am a 26-year-old business professional and Florida Southern College graduate with a dual major in Business Administration and Health Sciences. I am located in Manhattan looking for part-time babysitting and or Nannying jobs. I am a sitter with over 13 years of caregiving experience of children...

Kathleen V. says "Haley cared for our special needs 13 year old on very short notice. She was amiable, competent, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Our teen is severely...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Christina S.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.

Kiara G. says "Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

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Elizabeth T.

Super Nanny/House Manager

Brooklyn, NY

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...

Lauren D. says "There aren't enough words to describe Liz! She was a caregiver and best friend to our son from 5 to 10 months old, a cook and house manager, and a friend...

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Angelica L.

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...

Barry H. says "Angie acted as a companion and community rehabilitation worker for my adult daughter that lives with autism. She was kind, honest, and in the end became a...

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Lia P.

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...

Aleksandr M. says "Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she...

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Claire A.

Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...

Star K. says "I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I...

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Yuri C.

Qualified Speech Therapist With 6 Years Of Experience In My Country (Colombia)

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
I am a nanny expert with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Jennifer P.

Dedicated Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Gianna C.

Care

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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Claudia N.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm a certified teacher with four years of childcare experience. My love of caring for kids stems from my previous babysitting work. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. As a caregiver, I believe in open and consistent communication with parents. I provide verbal updates at pickup and send...

Lisa N. says "Vanessa is entirely trustworthy with our baby girl and is the example of a wonderful Au Pair. She's attentive to M's needs, proactive in every way, brings...

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Angie P.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 30 & son 29) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...

Andrew H. says "If it weren't for the fact that I am going to try being a Stay at Home Mom, we would still be using Angie's services. She is absolutely fantastic and our...

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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
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Alissa A.

Alissa A.

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I would love to meet with you to interview to be a nanny/babysitter for your child. I have been Head Teacher at the Art Center in Manhattan. I also worked as a Childcare Provider and private Art Instructor in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I have a background in fine arts and art therapy and have worked with children in...

Ehren S. says "We hired Alissa over the Christmas holidays as my wife and I were in town to visit family. Alissa cared for our 1 year old several nights and we couldn't...

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Taryn T.

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and full time nanny! I have extensive experience working with NYC, mainly UWS, families. Because of my OT and nanny experience, I am able to facilitate a rich learning environment that is fun. After all, the best kind of learning comes from play! *At the moment I am...

Edwin F. says "Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"

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Margaret K S.

Experienced Childcare Provider Available For Weekdays & Weekend

Long Island City, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Margaret & I have 19 years childcare experience with certifications in Early Childcare, CPR, & First Aid. I'm originally from the South but a New Yorker at heart. I'd describe myself as client-focused, outgoing & nurturing with a playful disposition. Your child's happiness & safety is my top priority. I teach baby...

Care Member says "Kelly has worked with us for a month, and she has been amazing. We truly see her as family—warm, kind, knowledgeable, and always punctual. She loves our...

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  • The average post rate is $29.00/hr as of June 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Weehawken, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rosemary G.

Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate...

- Sky G.

Alyssa M.

Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman

- linda C.

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.

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