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Eve S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Eve. I'm 23 years old and have been in childcare since I was 12. I have worked full time as a nanny for three summers as well as a full year through Covid. I have worked with babies from six months to children in their preteens. I have also worked as a tutor for young kids during online learning. I have a Bachelors in...

Ashley P. says "Eve nannied for us early on in the pandemic and quickly became part of our family. They are an old soul who is affectionate, attentive, reliable, and...

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Marianna D.

Experienced Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Marianna, I am very energetic, friendly and hardworking. l have experience as a nanny with responsibilities that ranged from school pick up to grocery runs and dinner prep. I have been in childcare since the age of 12 and have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns- preteens. I am happy to cook, clean and run...
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Casey B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have previously worked for a day camp for two years in my hometown where I cared for children who were 3 years old. I babysat for some of my campers and their older siblings as well.

Justin P. says "Casey worked for my as a counselor at my day camp. She is great! She worked mainly with 3 year olds at the camp, but is great with all ages. She has a...

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Ashley U.

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello, I am Ashley! I am 23 years old. I am currently a special education preschool teacher in NYC. I have experience with all ages of children, including children with various disabilities and needs. To say the least, I love children! I am the oldest child and grandchild, so I have been surrounded by young children my entire...

London H. says "Ashley watched our daughter once a week, every week for the past couple of months. My daughter absolutely adores her and we love having her around! We...

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Arbesa K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Arbesa. I am a compassionate and caring baby sitter. I am currently employed part time Monday through Thursday however, I am looking for one-time jobs/Friday-Sunday jobs in order to help pay off school. I am able to work with kids of all ages. I have prior childcare experience with having 7 years combined with former...

Elizabeth P. says "Had Arbesa for 3 years!! My kids loved her, she was helpful towards everything. Truly a gem & anyone who gets to work with her will see that :)"

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Alexa S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexa and I am a 20-year-old college student majoring in Stage Management. I am a creative person who has had the pleasure of working with children for the last 6 years on and off, both as a parent's assistant and a nanny. I love reading, cooking, and nature, as well as sharing my appreciation of all three with...

Li F. says "Alexa is very mature for her age. She is reliable, dependable and makes good decisions on her own if needed. She also was very active and engaged with my...

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Daisy P.

Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as patience, loving, and responsible I like working with kids because kids are the joy of life, they make me feel alive, makes me happy to see them grow and all the adventures they encounter as they grow I'm looking for a job that accepts me as their family. A family that will make me feel...

John W. says "Daisy arrived early and was a very good communicator. She spent two hours with my daughter and it was so lovely. My daughter is 8 and has emerging Spanish...

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Gabrielle B.

Experienced, Passionate & Artistic Sitter!

New York, NY

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Gabi! I have been a childcare provider for 6 years. I graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in Family and Human Services. My background in Family Studies has informed my passion for helping families thrive. In college, I was a Resident Assistant which enhanced my responsible and empathetic nature. My...

Allison Z. says "Gabrielle has been our babysitter for more than three years, and our daughters love her. She is energetic, creative, dependable, and caring. She is...

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Hannah S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a creative nanny with several years of off app experience with ages ranging from four months to 15 years old. I am currently looking for a new family to nanny for full time. I have various backgrounds as well as a degree in communication with minors in both Literature and art. I am a fun and creative individual who is up...

Rachel Z. says "Hannah has worked closely with families and children of different age levels helping with daily tasks. She has assisted with homework, bath time, meal...

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Sydney S.

My Name Is Sydney, I'm 24 Years Old And In Graduate School. I Look Forward To Working With You!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Sydney. I'm 27 years old and a mental health counselor on leave for the month of December, up until December 20. I have a car and references upon request. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and pets of all ages. I look forward to hearing from you!

Care Member says "Sydney is terrific! She has babysat for our two boys (now 8 and 5) and is always prompt, caring and terrific at playing with them and entertaining them....

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Ellie C.

Fun Loving Nanny!

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have lots of experience in child care. From being a camp counselor, to a dance instructor, and spending the last two years working for Disney Cruise Line. I adore spending time with children and cultivating their creativity!
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Miranda M.

Nanny & Short-Notice Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Miranda! I have over a decades worth of experience in childcare, including roles as a swim instructor, soccer coach, paraprofessional, camp counselor, and nanny. I am CPR certified and OSHA certified! I love to make art, explore Central Park, explore the Natural History Museum, play soccer, host a high tea picnic...

Care Member says "Miranda is an expert sitter. Our kids loved making art with her, most of which is still framed on our walls! We were lucky enough to have her for two...

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Silvia F.

Caring & Reliable Nanny, Your Kids Are

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Dear future family! My name is Silvia and I am a nanny from Colombia, I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, I'm very active and enjoy being surround by nature. I would describe myself as an easy-going, kind, funny and responsible person who has a knack for bonding with children but also with parents, I consider that both...

Vanessa L. says "Although our time was short, I highly recommend Sylvia as a babysitter. Our little one just returned from an international trip and experienced jet lag,...

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Dani O.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Danielle, I'm 22 years old and am currently taking the semester off from college due to the pandemic. I go to Pace University where I'm pursing a duel major in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I've worked in an elementary school classroom, as a camp counselor, in a daycare and as a part time nanny. I have...

Jodi W. says "Danielle is amazing. She's been my go-to after school driver / babysitter for the past few years. She's great with my kids and they really like her. She's...

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Mary Katherine S.

Fun Sitter :)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I can't wait to help you and your family with your care needs! I am a vaccinated graduate student studying vocal performance (opera) at Manhattan School of Music. I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in music education and vocal performance in 2023. I am looking to pick up some additional work in addition to...

Michelle B. says "Mary Katherine cared for my daughter (5) and son (2) regularly thru the summer and we couldn't have been more pleased! She kept them engaged all day...

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Maria B.

Hi I'm María

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience
I'm Maria I'm from Colombian I considered myself really friendly empathic and funny. I like spending time with kids and help them with their activities. Also I love the animals if you have a dog or cat I'm comfortable with that I started working with kids when I took care of my nephew and my niece 6 years ago since they were...

Sonia K. says "Maria is absolutely wonderful! She was on time, easy to coordinate with and our 20 months old daughter had a blast with her!"

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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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Indie H.

Experienced Fun Middleaged Nanny Seeking New Full-time Position With A Family To Grow With

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
My name is Indi - and I have been with my current family for 7 years ever since the oldest was 4 months old. Now that they will be in school full time, I am looking for my new family. I enjoy children of all ages. I love play dates and meeting new nanny's and kids. I exude patience and kindness. I feel constant communication...

Care Member says "FABULOUS NANNY AVAILABLE !!   I met Indranie (Indi) when my first son was four months old.  I was a nervous mom heading back to work.   After spending...

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Lauren B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I was a former sleep-away counselor for 3 summers in charge of children ages 5-12 and use to hold CPR, First Aid, and Life guard certifications. I have been a part-time nanny for 7 years working with children 3-12+.

Jamie B. says "I can't express how grateful we are to have found Lauren. We have hired her numerous times for not only last minute outings, but overnight care. She is...

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  • 2,589 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.56/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 816 reviews of the 2,587 listed babysitters

Eve S.

Eve nannied for us early on in the pandemic and quickly became part of our family. They are an old soul who is affectionate, attentive,...

- Ashley P.

Casey B.

Casey worked for my as a counselor at my day camp. She is great! She worked mainly with 3 year olds at the camp, but is great with all...

- Justin P.

Ashley U.

Ashley watched our daughter once a week, every week for the past couple of months. My daughter absolutely adores her and we love having her...

- London H.

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 $22.56 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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