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Madison H.
Islip, NY
$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Madison I am 23 years old and I am currently looking for a babysitting/nanny job during the school year as well as the summer. I have babysat numerous families, worked in a developmental preschool and have experience in all ages as well as before and after school care, making meals, driving to and picking up...
Madison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Lisa, 38 years old, college educated and I have a teenage daughter. I'm currently a Nanny, and looking to fill up some free time helping out local families with their children. I have been babysitting since highschool and really enjoy the bonds I've formed with families over the years! I'm very creative, fun and easy...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Katie! I am 29 years old and I have almost 15 years of babysitting experience. I work Monday to Friday in healthcare until 4:30, so I am looking for evening and weekend babysitting gigs. I have nannied infants to preteens and I have experience working with special needs kids. I love being outside but I also love doing...
Katharine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Gina S.
Farmingville, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Babysitter Available After College Classes And Anytime On Weekend
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Gina ! I am 25 years old. My hobbies include: going for a walk, going to the gym, binge watching online movie series, reading books, and finding new DIY projects. I love anything outdoors really, I am fun, energetic, creative and loving. I have 12 years of experience with children from infants to teens. I am...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello parents!
I have been working in child care for the past six years as a part time -while I was attending school- and full time. Currently I'm looking for a babysitter/nanny position on weekends and occasional date nights during the week. I'm infant qualified, CPR and first aid certified and I have experience taking care of...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
2.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mary and I am a 60-year-old mother who has raised twin boys. Now 27 years old, my boys have moved out and I am ready to care for and support a family! I have taken pride in being the best mother my boys could have. Being the oldest of five siblings has taught me a lot of responsibility as I took care of my sisters and...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
I'm looking for a job that can utilize my skills as a parent of adult children and love of children to add to their own family to help create wonderful summer memories !
Hi everyone! I'm a recent graduate of Hofstra University in New York. I'm moving to PA to start graduate school beginning of June. I majored in Speech Pathology, and I have plenty of experience working with children. I'm currently a teachers assistant in New York, and while I have a job at a school district during the school...
Josephine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We have used Emmy several times to watch our infant son. She is very kind and we always felt confident and at ease leaving our son in her care. Highly Recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm an easy-going, trustworthy single Mom who loves kids and likes to stay busy! I currently work part time but am always looking to add hours to my schedule. I currently have availability on Monday & Tuesday any time, weekday evenings, amd Fri/Sat evenings for date nights. I'm Infant/Child CPR & First Aid certified and bring a...
Laureen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laureen is very responsive with messages. She even came to our house before the job to meet with us. She arrived early to pick up our kids from the school bus and drove them to different activities. She did everything we instructed and went beyond. Our kids are...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available school breaks, weekends and summer. Energetic, creative Nanny with more than 20 years paid experience. I have had the pleasure of working as a nanny for many years for ages newborn to teenagers and love what I do. I have many excellent references. Certified Red Cross Adult/Child/Baby/First Aid/CPR/AED. A typical day...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a great person. We love having her be apart of our daily lives to help care for our children.
She is fun, responsible, caring and trustworthy. My children are excited to see her everyday and we have no worries at all while we are at work that our...
Samantha B.
Nancy H.
Bethpage, NY
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for 22 years. I basically work for school teachers because I like having the time off like a teachers schedule. Right now I have 2 boys that I take to school in the morning Monday through Friday! I am done at 9 o'clock. I love children and I love what I do. In good times I love to take children to parks,...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"She is a baby whisperer and calms my fussy baby to sleep. She is punctual as she is friendly, thoughtful, and like a family to us. Grateful for the work that you do, the love and passion you put into it, and the calm aura that you exude. The first time I met Nancy,...
Mary R.
5.0
(2)
Hello. My name is Doreen. I am a mature lady who loves children of all ages. I can cook n do light cleaning and I love playing with the kids! I have a keen sense knowing what is going on all around me so you can rest assure your children will be completely safe with me! I drive excellent and I do have my own vehicle! If it's...
Doreen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doreen is a warm, loving, funny, responsible and respectful person and sitter. She takes care of my three kids and cooks for them, drives them where they need to go (she has her own car), picks them up at school, plays with them, and loves them. She also runs...
Renni S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello
I am a warm , fun , compassionate 54 yr old woman mother of two grown children . I also have a 20 yr plus medical background working in cardiology (mostly geriatrics) licensed Med Assistant & phlebotomist as well. I cared for a 92 yr old amazing & loving woman during the pandemic until now . She is residing to Florida...
Stacey can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacey was an absolute Godsend to my family. I was juggling too much with 3 kids, an online business and a teaching job. My husband was traveling a lot for his job at the time. Stacey came into our lives at the perfect time. I was getting very stressed & felt that...
Allison M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy, I'm 27 and work full time as an accounting associate. On the weekends I teach at a swim school working with multiple toddlers per session. I do like to think of myself as patient, observant and reliable. I also love pets! My family has 4 dogs so I'm used to kids and animals running around! I look forward to...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great experience with Amy! We would definitely hire her again. My daughter loved her!"
Ellene W.
Dafne G.
Northport, NY
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun And Caring Sitter And Sometimes A Little Bit Of A Chef Too
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Dafne and I work and live in Northport and I'm looking for a part time job for September. I'll be available for mornings until 2 p.m. . I'm free for date nights and weekends too!
Dafne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dafne is the type of nanny that will play with your kids but also firm when needed and god knows I needed one for my 3 year olds twins and my teenager daughter. She was an au pair before she became part of our family and also a teacher back in her country so she...
Carol W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Available for full-time, part-time, date nights, weekends, and overnights - adaptable schedule to fit your needs. Experience: Over 15 years of experience working with children. The most children I watched at a time was eight. My experience includes working with ages ranging as young as newborns all the way up to the teen years,...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"
Erika L.
Emily R.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there! Are you looking for a nanny/sitter for date nights or weekends? My name is Emily and I am a graduate of the University of CT. I earned a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences while also participating in various youth development programs within the local community. I spent 3 summers as a senior...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emily is absolutely amazing! We were very lucky to have met Emily as our daughter’s daycare co-teacher and she started sitting for us in 2021 when she moved on to another job. It was so reassuring to have a sitter with professional childcare experience for our then...
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is kathryn. I have an associates in Early Childhood Education and six years nannying experience, three years daycare experience as a lead infant teacher. I am also CPR and pediatric first aid certified.
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I am Nanny who is looking to care for children full-time. I have been the nanny of three young children ages 4, 3 and 1 years old for the past 3 years. I also cook for the children and help prepare them for their bedtimes. I also watch the kids during the night on the weekends when their parents go out. I do not mind driving...
Jesica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Islandia, NY
Emmy W.
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 presence in our daughter's life. Emmy's...
- Care member
Laureen P.
5.0
Laureen is very responsive with messages. She even came to our house before the job to meet with us. She arrived early to pick up our kids from the school bus and drove them to different activities. She did everything we instructed and went beyond. Our kids are very happy being taken care by her. We...
- Care member
Erin B.
5.0
Erin has been a wonderful caregiver for my daughter. We hired her in September to care for my 4 month old daughter. I was returning to work after my extended maternity leave and she made the transition back to work much easier. Erin would send me pictures of the baby, as well as leave notes for me...
- Lauren G.
Nancy H.
5.0
She is a baby whisperer and calms my fussy baby to sleep. She is punctual as she is friendly, thoughtful, and like a family to us. Grateful for the work that you do, the love and passion you put into it, and the calm aura that you exude. The first time I met Nancy, I did not have this uneasy feeling...
- Mary R.
Doreen M.
5.0
Doreen is a warm, loving, funny, responsible and respectful person and sitter. She takes care of my three kids and cooks for them, drives them where they need to go (she has her own car), picks them up at school, plays with them, and loves them. She also runs errands for me which is so helpful!...
- Renni S.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Islandia, NY
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Islandia, NY?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Islandia, NY, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Islandia, NY?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Islandia, NY depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $16.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Islandia, NY?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Islandia, NY, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Islandia, NY take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Islandia, NY to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Islandia, NY?
All weekend nannies near you in Islandia, NY found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.