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7,171 babysitters are listed in New York, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in New York, NY
Kenzie M.
New York, NY
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter. Comfortable with pets, CPR certified and fully vaccinated - Professional Sitting Jobs (2018 - Present)
Kenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Kenzie. She helped watch our 13 month old son 2-3 times a week for 4 months. She has always made us feel confident that we could could leave for date night and not worry. She is SO MUCH FUN and our son just adores her. She...
Brandi H.
Emily M.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I am an early childhood educator based in New York City. I am only available for occasional evening & weekend babysitting as I teach full time during the school year.
I graduated from Bucknell University in 2018 with an MA in education and psychology, and I recently graduated from Boston University...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She's great! Warm and caring caregiver."
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
My name is Widline, I am a certified birth and post-partum doula, a baby nurse, and a babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love outdoors, and I am a book lover. I plan child related activities to keep child engaged. I also prepare nutritious meals and encourage children to have a...
Widline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hello there! I'm super late with this review... Oopss! From July 2014 - November 2016, Widline looked after my children full-time 8AM -8PM. She started with my 4 months old daughter, one year later my son arrived, he only weighted 5 pounds. Widline was phenomenal,...
Cherlyn P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 children, and a grandmother of a baby girl turned 7 years old in July, I took care of her full time from birth to 1 years old. My last position I took care of a infant baby boy full time but due to covid 19 they had to let me go because they moved to long island to live with their parents and there not...
Lubov can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I simply can't recommend Lisa (Lubov) highly enough. She is a compassionate, highly skilled caregiver who truly has a gift with children. She came in and immediately bonded with our 8-month-old, who is typically very anxious around strangers. Lisa was always...
Jeff W.
Yee T.
New York, NY
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Chinese Speaking, Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Nanny, Cantonese, Mandarin
5.0
(6)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare and tutoring jobs for 10 years. I am confident in my ability to interact with children. I think I'm naturally good with babies and kids, along with practical experience and relevant certifications.
I have been a playgroup facilitator and storyteller at my local public library. I...
Yee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She is an extremely experienced, reliable caretaker who is very serious about her job but also very serious about having fun with the children in her care. She genuinely cares about the kids and wants them to be healthy and well-educated, but to also have a great...
Jack M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience in taking care of kids and infants and Housekeeping. Working with multiple children is not a problem. I love to see children with their smile of happiness, I treat them like my own and I'm not afraid to get little messy at fun times. I don't spend hours on the phone and watching TV. I am loving,...
Juvyann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Juvyann was very courteous and flexible for the weekend days I needed childcare. She was awake very early in the morning to accommodate my schedule and she was kind to my daughter. My daughter enjoyed playing with her and her children. She provided a hot meal,...
Melissa H.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and a graduate of Connecticut College. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families over the years. I have BLS (basic life support) certification. Additionally, have experience tutoring and babysitting kids ages 0-14. I've been living in NYC for about 1. 5 years and am working a full time job, so I am...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was fantastic with my 2 1/2 year old VERY energetic son! She showed up and within minutes was building blocks, reading books, and keeping up with him. She was able to navigate bedtime with ease! She was incredibly professional, punctual, and all around a...
Alexis C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
(Looking for Part-Time or Full Time)
Hello Everyone, My name is Keren. I speak two languages English and Spanish fluent in both. I love reading. I have six to seven years of experience on babysitting and house cleaning. I am a very responsible, loving and trustworthy person. I have experience taking care of children from eight...
Keren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm not sure where to start. Keren has changed our lives. My partner and I work full time and have two small children and live in the city. Our apartment was a mess and we were overwhelmed. We found Keren on Care.com and she came over the next day and made...
Sarah T.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I'm only available for part-time work. I am a loving, caring, reliable, trustworthy, and attentive caregiver with Solid References. I have over 15+ years of caring for little ones. All of the families I have worked with have been first-time parents so I'm able to make recommendations when requested. I have a lot of experience...
Ilyse can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've had the joy of working with Ilyse as a part-time nanny for our 5 month-old son. Ilyse is dependable, professional, and so warm with my son. He adores her, and I feel confident leaving him in her hands. She communicates well with me throughout the day and...
Caroline J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable caregiver and am passionate about the emotional health of children. My strengths lie with infants and toddlers, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 4 years of experience as a daycare teacher, but I have been nannying/babysitting since 2005. I love animals, so it's a plus if you have a dog or a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have the pleasure of working with Jodie as her supervisor in a licensed child care facility. She worked at our child care center mostly with infant and toddler aged children.
Working with young children can be a very challenging position to hold, and Jodie had...
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Kathryn and I have a genuine passion for working with children. I am currently a teacher and looking for after school work.
I have over 6 years of experience in childcare, I believe in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. I am currently a graduate...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kat was great! Very good communication, punctual and patient with our tween!"
Catherine H.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare provider who is active and outgoing. I have worked with children of all ages and get along with them great. I enjoy doing activities with the children and don't mind cooking or cleaning. I also have my own car and a great driving record.
I usually babysit at night or on the weekends (day/date...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our time together was short, but Laura is communicative and punctual, and was sweet with our toddler daughter!"
Niina P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2017. I moved over to NYC in 2022 and now am pursuing my master's in nursing here at Columbia University! I plan to work as a nurse in pediatrics, the NICU, or labor & delivery. I have babysat and worked as a nanny for various families for the...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kirsten was a wonderful babysitter! She was flexible, on time, responsible and so fun with the kids! I would recommend her without a doubt! Thanks, Kirsten! "
Maureen M.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nicole! I have been caring for and teaching children for 10 years. Most of my experience is in dance education, so you can guarantee lots of dance parties when I watch your kiddos.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole worked at my Hotel. She went over and above what we required. Accurate, caring, honest and loving to all of our customers."
judith M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and dedicated person who moved to New York City to pursue acting. For the past 13 years, I have worked with children consistently as a babysitter, daycare employee, after-school teacher, or a theatre teacher. I adore working with children and helping them grow while I am involved in their lives!
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm am a 2017 graduate from Indiana University and moved from Indianapolis, IN to New York City to pursue a career in the fashion industry following graduation. I love children and am currently seeking part time babysitting position. I am 27 years old, am the oldest of 4 children and have been a childcare provider for as long as...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is great. We've used her multiple times and she's excellent with our 18-month old. We highly recommend her and think she's great."
Benjamin P.
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting around the time I was 14. Now over a decade later I still love babysitting because it is such a rewarding job. I understand how important it is for parents to have their kids looked after by someone they can trust. I babysat for the same family throughout my time in high school and I couldn't be more...
5.0
"Britney was amazing with my little ones! Great to have someone I can trust with my girls, thank you Britney for the amazing care and attention! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am the oldest of 3 girls from Portland, Oregon who loves animals, back home I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I moved to NYC in 2019 to go to Fordham University and graduated in December 2022 with a double major in economics and international political economy. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years, coached 3rd grade...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is awesome! She is very respectful and responsible. My kids loved her and I cannot recommend her enough!"
Marianne S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and...
Elizabeth R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 5 years, I have worked as a babysitter and English teacher in France with an agency, as well as in Boston, MA. I now work part-time as an enrichment teacher to pre-school aged children. I have worked with children between the ages of 1 and 10, the most common being around 5 years old. I am an American citizen and a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Easy, reliable, and caring. Perfect sitter for a night out!"
Alex S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY
Kenzie M.
5.0
Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and we look forward to remaining in touch as she completes her studies.
I highly recommend Kenzie for your family. May our loss be your gain!
- Arna M.
Emily M.
5.0
She's great! Warm and caring caregiver.
- Elizabeth M.
Widline V.
5.0
Widline was so amazing with my 2 kids. My kids loved her very much and I felt so comfortable with her. I am so happy that I came across her. She will always be my go to person when I need a hand with my babies! I highly recommend her.
- Ivis M.
Lubov A.
5.0
I simply can't recommend Lisa (Lubov) highly enough. She is a compassionate, highly skilled caregiver who truly has a gift with children. She came in and immediately bonded with our 8-month-old, who is typically very anxious around strangers. Lisa was always punctual, a quick learner, extremely...
- Jeff W.
Yee T.
5.0
She is an extremely experienced, reliable caretaker who is very serious about her job but also very serious about having fun with the children in her care. She genuinely cares about the kids and wants them to be healthy and well-educated, but to also have a great time growing up. I trust her fully...
- Jack M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New York, NY:
How can I find a New York babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New York, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 7,171 babysitters in New York, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in New York, NY?
The average rate for New York, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.10 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in New York, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New York, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for New York, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,966 reviews of the 7,171 listed babysitters.