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Here are some babysitters in New York:
Care Member says "I’m truly pleased with Makayla and her care with my 3 young children. You can tell she’s very experienced with her routine and how she addresses the...
Jessica C. says "She has taken care of our baby a couple of times when my baby was 8months and now at 13months. She has always been in time and follows our instructions...
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Andrew S. says "Hannah was great. Lots of experience and love to share with our daughter from 1 month to 9 months. Very good with little ones."
Julie G. says "Took good care of my two! On time, communicative, and able to roll with the punches."
Izzy G. says "Natalie was amazing with our daughter. She did not get tired of singing to her, reading books and describing the environment around her. She also changed...
Unikeque G. says "She's the backup babysitter for my household and she's reliable! I def recommend her :)"
Care Member says "She is kind,Trustworthy and great with children.It’s clear to me that working as a nanny is a passion for Evelyn.She loves working with children and I...
Natalie H. says "Lydia has been a true asset in helping us raise our baby. It's heartwarming to see our baby light up when Lydia is here, makes us parents know that...
Rebecca C. says "My family had such an amazing experience with Ava! She was such a helpful and reliable nanny with only the best intentions for my kiddos. I recommend her...
Klaudia N. says "My kids (8,10) love her, she is very engaging, keeps them busy and entertained. Also she gets back to me on time with any questions."
Care Member says "Stephanie is lovely. She has been sitting my children for 6 years and they really look forward to spending time with her. It’s always so much fun for...
Care Member says "Elisabeth is everything one could want in a babysitter. She's responsible, punctual, self-directed, our kids like her, and she went above and beyond in...
Sandy F. says "Stefanie is responsible, personable, and mature. She loves children and it is evident when she's with them. She was a former student and she worked with me...
Jennifer B. says "Anne is incredibly professional, responsible and caring. She has babysat for my two boys since they were babies and I trust her completely. She has...
Heather H. says "Angelina takes such wonderful care of our son. She is very professional, punctual, clean, etc. She proactively thinks of activities to take him to (we...
Jeri H. says "Vanessa is an amazing sitter and was great with our toddler and infant. She's reliable, hard working and so warm and fun with the kids. Highly recommend!"
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2,597 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.53/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7
Babysitters in New York, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 828 reviews of the 2,598 listed babysitters
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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 2,598 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 $22.53 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.