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60 weekend nannies are listed in Jamaica, NY
The average rate is $23/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 7 years
Weekend nannies in Jamaica, NY
5.0
(1)
As the eldest of three, my experience caring for children started as soon my mom taught me how to change my sister's diaper. Throughout high school, college, and post-grad I've held babysitting jobs for children ranging from 1-13 years, and have plentiful experience planning activities, managing individual needs and providing a...
Frances can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We met Frances in the summer of 2021 and hired her as a recurring babysitter. The kids adore her, and she's always reliable and trustworthy. We went on to hire her as our full time nanny after our one year old was unable to attend a daycare we were counting on....
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To Whom It May Concern,
Hey there, My name is Emma! I originally moved to New York from the Midwest to pursue higher education in acting, but since then have also fallen in love with early childhood education and caregiving. I spend most of my free time sewing, painting, trying desperately to learn Spanish, and creating...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is wonderful with kids. There are very few people I trust to look after my five kids, but I know that when they're with Emma, they're in great hands! She's dependable, responsible, and respectful, and the kids love her. I would recommend her to everyone."
Katy L.
Anna I.
Lynbrook, NY
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time/Full-Time (including Weekends) Loving Nanny Available!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anna! I am a loving mother to 3 children who are now all grown up. I am a kind, energetic, fun and responsible woman. I've worked in public schools from pre-k to middle school as an aide and monitor. I am trilingual in English, Spanish and Italian. I love to read books, play games, watch movies, go outside,...
5.0
"Anna is wonderful with our baby boy! She was a nanny to our 3 mo when I returned to work following maternity leave and we love her so much that we continue to have her babysit for us. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and just a pleasure to have...
Emily P.
Mirna S.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
NYS Licensed General Education And Special Education Teacher
5.0
(1)
I am a full-time special education teacher in Brooklyn who has been working in education and childcare for 12+ years. Prior to pursuing a professional career in education, I was babysitting and nannying for families in Upstate New York as well as Southern California. I have worked with children of all ages in various settings...
Mirna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Mirna was wonderful with the children and they enjoyed playing and interacting with her. "
Kevin D.
Moksha P.
Bellerose, NY
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Moksha.
I am looking for a part time/ weekends/ date nights babysitting gig.
I have 6+ years experience as a Nanny. I love working with children and consider it my life's work to help little ones to grow up into caring and loving adults.
A little about me.
* 6+ years as a nanny
* Worked as a Speech Pathologist...
Moksha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Moksha is AMAZING! She saved my butt while my wife was away and I was still working 50-60 hours a week. She worked all sorts of variable hours including when I worked until 2 am for my night shifts. Moksha was extremely considerate during COVID and kept us all...
Kevin G.
Iasmim G.
Carle Place, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello parents!
My name is Iasmim, I'm 24 years old. I'm looking for a part time Nanny position ( preferable 8-12 ) and babysitting at night on weekdays or weekends. I'll be able to start ASAP.
I'm responsible, reliable, organized, friendly, communicative, dynamic and punctual.
I have a lot of experience with newborns, infant,...
Iasmim can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Iasmim is a great nanny and wonderful person. She is loving and careful, have a great communication too! I've been doing play dates with her and I can see how she takes care of the kids with all of her heart."
Caroline A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer living in Crown Heights. I am currently in grad school at NYU and looking to babysit occasionally on weeknights and weekends. I have a lot of experience babysitting and working with kids in a camp setting. This spring I'm around for any short-term nanny work or babysitting! I have...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was a great help to our family as a full time Nanny for the summer. She was a little quiet at first but quickly became an integral part of our family. Most importantly she was great with our son, who is a very active 2 year old. Hannah took him out for...
Kim M.
Kasia D.
Ridgewood, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Part Time Position Or Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(5)
Dear Parents.
My name is Kasia . I live in Astoria and have over 17 years of experience working with newborns, toddlers and school age children. Before I decided to go back to school to pursue my second degree I was working as a full time nanny for almost 10 years. Currently I am a part time student at Baruch College and...
Kasia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have known Kasia for over 2 years and would highly recommend her. My son is always thrilled to hear she is coming over. She engages in play and really is in tune with children. She is energetic and playful while still enforcing rules and keeping on schedule for...
Melissa F.
Heather C.
Brooklyn, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Brooklyn Part-Time Babysitter For Date Nights/Weekend Help!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Kids have always had a special place in my heart and I was lucky enough to learn this from a young age. I started out watching my younger siblings, cousins, and neighbors. I believe that having been surrounded by kids at that stage of my life made me a more patient, empathetic, and well-rounded adult. I've worked as a nanny in...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I would highly recommend Heather to any family looking for someone to care for their child/children! Our 2 year old daughter and 6 month old son absolutely adored her. Our daughter is very shy and had a hard time separating from us with other...
James D.
5.0
(2)
I believe the simple act of caring and nurturing is heroic. For the past 5-6 years my career ventures as taken me on the path of a professional nanny which I am proud of. My first nannying job involved a family of 4 children which laid the foundation of an amazing career journey. In this capacity, I took care of 3 months old, 2...
Carla-kay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carla was a wonderful caretaker to my son. She fostered a loving and caring environment for my son and was flexible to his changing needs. Carla is also professional, reliable and responsible. I always felt that he was good hands. I’m so grateful to have had her in...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Keila. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and was helping keep an eye on my two younger siblings long before that. I love working with kids and have experience with newborns through middle school aged children, from 10+ years of babysitting experience and 6+ years as a summer camp counselor. I am looking for a...
Keila can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"I hired Keila to help babysit, pickup and drop off my eight year old. Keila has always been punctual and dependable. In addition she interacts and plays games with my child which makes such a big difference as compared to just taking care and watching TV. She is...
Andy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've recently relocated back to Plymouth Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn New York for the past 5 years. I have experience caring for children during mornings, long days, after school, weekends, evenings, winter and summer breaks. When it's needed, I'm happy to do meal prep, light housecleaning, and pet care. I...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I am very grateful for all of Rachel's babysitting support over the years. We have found her to be engaging, caring, and attentive to the needs of our children. She has worked with our children at different ages. Baby care to energetic toddlers and unto energetic...
Sarah G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Warm greetings!
My name is Amber. I was been a professional child care provider for 3 years. I worked with children age 4 months - 16 years old.
I am currently a second year Law student at St. John's Law, but I love working with children & I can commit to a weekend nanny position.
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amber is amazing. It's hard to imagine our family without her and if we were able, we'd keep her working with us forever. Our kids (2.5 yr old and 10 months old) adore her and are always excited when she arrives. She is incredibly patient and confident in watching...
Rebecca B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
have 10 years of childcare experience. I have watched children ranging from infants to preteens for over 20 different families. I've been a full time nanny, , an after school sitter, a mother's helper, and everything in between! I'm comfortable with kids of all ages! I am a fun babysitter who loves to bring out the creativity in...
Kylie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kylie was absolutely wonderful with our 3-year-old. We hired Kylie for date nights/afternoons on five occasions and wish we could continue but she moved away! Our toddler absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her each time. Kylie was engaged and...
Michelle C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace, I have been babysitting/nannying all ages for about 9 years! My work schedule has me out by 3 p.m. Monday - Friday making me available to help out with any after school care or weekend support you need! In the past I've coached 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade rec league basketball for 2 seasons and helped at a...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace worked with us for years and I would recommend her to absolutely ANYONE! She is reliable, fun, dependable, and has strong morals. She even did multiple overnights with the girls and drove them everywhere. I just wish she still lived close by. WE MISS HER!"
Samantha H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and enthusiastic caregiver who loves working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting and nannying for years, tutored and taught students from kindergarten through high school, and spent four summers working as a camp counselor at a month-long sleep away camp. I graduated from Pitzer College in 2019...
Maya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Maya was our nanny for a year. We loved her and our girls loved her. She was responsible and taught the kids to be responsible themselves, created healthy and engaging activities, supported invaluable math and reading learning, was proactive in identifying ways to...
Robin C.
Dany I.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced 9+ Years With Children From 0-10 Years Of Age. Looking To Help Family Only On Weekends.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dany and I live in New York, I am a nanny for 13 years and enjoy being around children of all ages. This experienced taught me how to be patient and understanding. Also, I have a teenager boy and know how important it is as a parent to have quality care for your children. From changing diapers to helping with...
Dany can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Dany was our nanny for almost two years and we wish we could have taken her with us when we moved away. Dany watched our son as a part of a nanny share and she had the babies laughing and giggling all the time. She taught them songs, dances, and read to them all...
Alicia D.
Katherine G.
Fresh Meadows, NY
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Some Weekends
4.6
(18)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone, I know how important it is for you to have a caring and responsible person to entrust your children care. I take that responsibility seriously. I am an engaging, positive, caring, loving and responsible individual with respect and tenderness for young children. also my first language is Spanish but I speak...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When we contacted Katherine from the phone call interview it was a very good energy then my wife and I said ¡SHE IS THE ONE ! Then since that moment Katherine has been a lot of joy and light for our beautiful girl . She sings to her in Spanish, she is aware of her...
Justin A.
5.0
(1)
Hi,
My name is Mona and I'm a 25 YO French part time nanny.
I'm currently taking care of 2 kids (6 YO and 8 YO) and a baby of 5 months every Friday. Before that, I was taking care of a 8 months old.
I have a lot of time during the day so I'm looking for babysitting in the week when the kids are in school, evening or during the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mona is absolutely amazing! She watches my 6 month old on a weekly basis and is absolutely amazing with him! She’s also very reliable, a great communicator and a wonderful human! I feel so lucky to have found Mona she is a GEM!"
Alex F.
Paige M.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable & Charismatic Sitter Hoping To Spend Time By The Beach With Your Family!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
UPDATED MAY 2023:
Hi! I'm a Brooklyn based actor + babysitter with 10+ years of childcare experience in NYC. Since I won't be leaving town for an acting gig this summer, and my regular Brooklyn families are adjusting their needs this summer as well, I wanted to make myself available for family requiring a live in nanny outside...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Paige has been babysitting my three boys for the past 5 years. At that time they were 3, 6, and 8. She is, hands down, the best sitter we have ever used. My boys beg us to go out when she is home from college! She is energetic, creative, sweet, funny, and...
Jessica B.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Jamaica, NY
Frances M.
5.0
We met Frances in the summer of 2021 and hired her as a recurring babysitter. The kids adore her, and she's always reliable and trustworthy. We went on to hire her as our full time nanny after our one year old was unable to attend a daycare we were counting on. She's the only person we've trusted to...
- Care member
Emma S.
5.0
Emma has been a man amazing nanny to my two toddlers. She is flexible, proactive, creative, patient, and both of my kids love her so much. We are moving and we are so sad to lose her. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Emma.
- Care member
Anna I.
5.0
Anna is wonderful with our baby boy! She was a nanny to our 3 mo when I returned to work following maternity leave and we love her so much that we continue to have her babysit for us. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and just a pleasure to have around. She goes above and beyond...
- Emily P.
Mirna S.
5.0
Mirna was wonderful with the children and they enjoyed playing and interacting with her.
- Kevin D.
Moksha P.
5.0
Moksha is AMAZING! She saved my butt while my wife was away and I was still working 50-60 hours a week. She worked all sorts of variable hours including when I worked until 2 am for my night shifts. Moksha was extremely considerate during COVID and kept us all safe. She cooked and cleaned for us and...
- Kevin G.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Jamaica, NY
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Jamaica, NY?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Jamaica, NY, you can search through 5 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 Jamaica, NY?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Jamaica, 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 $23.40 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Jamaica, NY?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 5 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Jamaica, NY to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Jamaica, NY?
All weekend nannies near you in Jamaica, 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.