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Kenzie M.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

New York, NY

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Experienced Babysitter. Comfortable with pets, CPR certified and fully vaccinated - Professional Sitting Jobs (2018 - Present)

Arna M. says "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...

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Zoria B.

You Will Not Regret Hiring Me As Your Babysitter!

New York, NY

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I bring a wealth of experience and a genuine love for nurturing children. My responsible and reliable nature ensures peace of mind for parents, knowing their children are in capable hands. My creative approach to play and learning fosters a stimulating environment for children's development. My adaptability allows me to...

Franca Z. says "Zoria is very reliable and flexible. Perfect babysitter!"

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Evelyn F.

Loving And Responsible Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
**Currently only available for date nights or weekends My range of babysitting experience is from 4 months old, through to toddlers aged 3-5 years, to older children 6-8 years. I served for 3 years as a teacher's assistant in the South Pasadena Summer School program with children pre-K to 4th grade, and have tutored a 5th...

Care Member says "She’s calm, patient and understands children and their ways. We are very happy with Evelyn and any family would be happy to have her. "

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Jacqueline V.

Part-time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Jackie. I have always been interested in childhood development and was able to pursue this interest at the University of Rhode Island with a major in psychology. During this time I participated in a community outreach program. I spent several afternoons a week working with underprivileged children and their parents. This...

Care Member says "She was so helpful and easy to coordinate/communicate with! Our daughter loved her- would highly recommend!! "

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Delaney G.

Part Time Babysitter

New York, NY

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi- my name is Delaney and I am a University of New Hampshire graduate. I graduated with a civil engineering degree and currently work at Shawmut Design and Construction. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and love it. I started by watching my younger brothers, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood....

Danielle J. says "I hired Delaney to work childcare at an event I was hosting. She was excellent! Prompt, friendly, engaging with the kids, kind and helpful. She clearly...

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Lydia C.

Reliable, Fun, Easygoing Babysitter In NYC! (College Educated, Vaccinated)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Lydia, I'm a Conn College graduate and have lived in the city for over two years working in real estate administration. I have been babysitting for over 8 years for children 0-14, and most recently for two boys ages 3 and 6 (consistently for over 2 years, date night and overnight care). Since they moved from NYC,...

Hannah M. says "Lydia is one of my favorite babysitters! She is great with the kids and is always keeping them engaged in some kind of activity. She is the sweetest and...

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Devan P.

Energetic And Caring Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, starting with family members and getting recommended to many families in my area from the families I have babysat for. I absolutely love kids and I am very passionate about helping them learn and grow! I have ample experience nannying/babysitting for kids of all ages. I am CPR...
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Makenzi G.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekends And Weeknights

New York, NY

4.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been babysitting for about 15 years. I've been a preschool teacher for 2+ , camp counselor for 5+ years, and an elementary school teacher and administrative staff member for 4+ years as well. I love kids of all ages and would love the opportunity to help with your children to ensure they are being safe and having fun at...
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Elise D.

Babysitter, Housesitter, Petsitter, Light Housecleaner

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Elise, a 29-year-old childcare provider with years of experience working with children of all ages. I've cared for families one-on-one, led group classes, and run children's drama programs. I love incorporating music, dance, and outdoor activities into my time with kids, and I'm known for being dependable, fun, and...

Joia Z. says "Elise is the absolute best! She's worked for my family for 2 years and my 5 year old son is obsessed with her. Elise is incredibly reliable and trustworthy....

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Anna Sheppard W.

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Over the past several years, I have cared for many children ranging in ages from a few months old to 13-year-olds. The bulk of my babysitting has occurred over the summer while home from school. The summer before heading off to college at Clemson University, I began babysitting for a family with twin boys, aged 6. I continued to...

Shannon M. says "Anna S. was our nanny for several months and was amazing-everything you could hope for in a nanny. Always on time and very flexible with last minute...

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Zoe C.

Part-Time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi Everyone! I'm Zoë. I'm originally from Memphis, TN and attended the University of Southern California for undergrad. After spending several years in L. A. & a few years in Florida, I decided to move to NYC in April 2023! Although I have a full-time job, I felt like this would be a great way to get to know the community. I've...

Amanda V. says "Zoe was the nanny for my twin 5 year old boys the entire summer of 2013 just after her family moved to Sarasota, Florida. Zoe is AWESOME!!! My boys are...

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Alyssa C.

Part-time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Alyssa and I am a full-time Scientist available for date-night sitting. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for infants, toddlers, kids and teens. I love the outdoors, reading and playing games! Happy to respect screen-free homes and help with tidying the house. Also available to help with pet sitting and...

Care Member says "Alyssa was fantastic. We had an introduction call before she came, which was really nice. She exuded kindness and my daughter took to her right away....

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Margaux S.

Babysitter/nanny/house Sitter/pet Sitter/dog Walker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! I'm Margaux-a calm, capable personal assistant and dedicated dog lover with years of hands-on experience caring for pets and supporting busy households. Originally based in Palm Beach, I built a loyal clientele by offering reliable, personalized care for dogs of all sizes and temperaments-including those considered reactive,...

Theresa M. says "Margaux babysat for my grandchildren last winter while they were visiting me in FL. My 2 year old granddaughter LOVED her! My granddaughter was not...

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Vera W.

Available Babysitter/Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Vera. I recently graduated from college in Philadelphia and I'm now living in New York, working as an artist. I have taken care of kids for many years. I babysat throughout high school and college and worked as a nanny and a preschool art teacher since graduating. I have experience with children ages three months to 14...

Anna S. says "Vera is responsible, calm, and supportive with my kids and absolutely trustworthy."

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Sarah J.

Babysitter Available

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I have over three years of experience as a babysitter. I am passionate about working with children and went to school for elementary education, which has given me a solid foundation in child development and teaching strategies. I understand the importance of creating a safe, fun, and educational...
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Angela C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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...

Elizabeth R. says "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...

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Lorena C.

Playful And Fun Babysitter With More Than 7 Years Of Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
During the last 8 years, I've taken care of children of all ages, learning multiples skills to entertain and educate them! I love children and interacting with them makes me happy! Currently I'm looking for one-time jobs. Reach out to me if you need that extra help, it doesn't matter if it's late notice! In case you would...

Care Member says "Lorena was great with my kids, 2.5 and 4.5. She is very warm and caring. I always knew my kids were safe with her when on the playground, which is...

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Barbara J.

Babysitter, Party Organizer, Small Business Owner.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I would describe myself as efficient, playful, responsible, caring, kind, respectful. I like working with kids because they are fun and loving. They have great imagination, and they can also show us adults things that we have forgotten about, like enjoy life, have a laugh, and take your time. I have another job,...

Care Member says "We are very happy with the care Barbara provides to our 5 year old daughter and dog. My daughter looks forward to doing crafts and learning Spanish with...

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Erin A.

16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.

Michelle V. says "We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow...

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Kaitelyn E.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nanny/babysitter providing childcare for the past 5+ years for children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. Adept at planning children's daily schedules, including meals, school, and extracurricular activities. Capable of communicating with kids at various developmental stages. I care for children's ranging from 0-12...

Care Member says "Kaitelyn is and Excellent persons who is Dedicated at what Task is put forth.She can multi Task Efficiently with kids and Demonstrates that she is...

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  • 2,587 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.54/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 823 reviews of the 2,587 listed babysitters

Kenzie M.

Kenzie has been an absolute delight. She is engaging, communicative and down right lovely to have around. Our kids thrived in her care and...

- Arna M.

Zoria B.

Zoria is very reliable and flexible. Perfect babysitter!

- Franca Z.

Evelyn F.

She’s calm, patient and understands children and their ways. We are very happy with Evelyn and any family would be happy to have her.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in New York, NY:

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 2,587 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.

The average rate for New York, NY babysitters on Care.com is $22.54 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in New York, NY through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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