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Mackenzie R.

Reliable, Trustworthy, And FUN Sitter/Care-Taker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there!! My name is Mackenzie and I am 27-year-old female from the Midwest. I have a lot of energy to entertain, but also know when it is time to be serious. I am very comfortable with children as I am an aunt and also volunteer for the kids team at a church. I'm a dependable caretaker as I was the full-time caretaker for a...

Kristin S. says "We LOVE Mackenzie! For 6 months she supported us with after school needs for our son. She is incredibly responsible, kind, empathic and so loving to our...

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Hazel R.

Caring And Trustworthy Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been providing childcare since 2011 ( 12 years of experience) to children in the age groups of 2 months old up to 5 years old. I have networked with other sitters to arrange playdates (with pre approval from parents), facilitated visits to activities such as music/paint/dance class and story times at libraries. I have...

Care Member says "Hazel is a wonderful care giver, sweet, professional, and punctual. She was wonderful with our child and a lovely addition to our family while we had...

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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Liz A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Liz. I have a slew of fantastic references from several Manhattan families I have had the pleasure of working with. Newborns to age 5 are my specialty, but I've worked with all ages. Please note my rates are $28-35 negotiable, relative to family needs & my years of hands on experience. Hope to hear from you...

Frances L. says "We hired Liz to care for my 12 month old daughter on a date night. Liz got on the ground running immediately as she stepped into our home. She understood...

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Maranda G.

Full Time Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I have experience working with children from infants to 5 years old since 2019. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, CPR Certified in Infant, Adult and Children. I am patient, playful, reliable and patient. I live in Lower Manhattan.

Jay N. says "Maranda is by far the sweetest and most reliable sitter/nanny I could ask for. One thing that definitely sticks out about Maranda is the immediate...

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Isabel H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Isabel. I enjoy working with kids because they inspire the fun in me and I love getting to teach them and watch them learn. I am a professional actor and have worked as a music director for an elementary school in PA so I have PA clearances. I have two younger siblings who I have watched and taken care of for...

Care Member says "Kind hearted, conscientious, and beloved by our children! I would recommend her to anyone!"

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Kate R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, hard working, and funny I have ample experience working with kids. I have babysat 11 and 13-year-old boys for five years. I also have worked at Wise Readers to Leaders for many summers, which is a children's literacy summer camp. I really like serving as a role model for children,...

Nicholas R. says "Kate was initially hired as a babysitter but we quickly realized that she is gifted with an incredible education and smart beyond her years. She taught...

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Valerie L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Valerie! I'm originally from California, but moved to New York City almost two years ago!

Care Member says "Valerie was an awesome nanny! We had her take care of our baby pretty much full time for several weeks and she was great. She started when my daughter...

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Jaclyn M.

Fun Sitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...

Chris B. says "Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

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Katie S.

Fun And Active Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love kids and have been working with a family watching their 4-year-old (just turned 5) son during the weekdays since November. They will be away this summer, so I am looking for full or part time work beginning in July and am flexible to extend into the fall school year. I was responsible for picking him up from school,...

Sarah F. says "Anyone that hires Katie is so lucky to have her. Katie joined our family Fall 2020 and worked with us through July 2021, taking care of our 5 year old son...

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Marta M.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Temporary Positions In Manhattan

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Recent graduate in International Studies and Political Science looking for job opportunities! I moved to the US to study here but I'm from Spain. I'm fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan. Happy to teach your kids any of those languages. I enjoy spending time with kids and I am looking for temporary positions or families that...

Care Member says "Marta watched our shy 4 year old while we were vacationing in Seattle. He is a COVID kid who has some trouble with new people, so we were a little...

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Valery G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi - I hope you are well. I'm a nanny with 4+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 4 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I would love to teach Spanish, as it is my native language, and I am also fluent in...

Charlotte B. says "I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her...

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Michael D.

A Loving, Caring And Family Oriented Person

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am writing to express my interest in the opening for nanny /caregiver it maybe live-in or live-out. I am a registered nurse from the Philippines and presently residing in Manhattan, New York City. I have all of the necessary documents that allow me to work legally. Before moving the United States, I participated in...

Akiva Z. says "I enlisted Michael to assist my elderly father-in-law, who suffered a traumatic brain injury a year ago and exhibits symptoms akin to early-onset dementia....

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Anna H.

College Student Looking For A Summer Nanny Job

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Howdy! I am a seasoned caregiver with a background in musical theatre! I just finished up 2 years of touring with PAW Patrol LIVE! And am excited to get back to impacting children directly. I have years of experience teaching fitness and dance from ages 2-12. I even wrote a preschool music curriculum for the Stretch-N-Grow...

Tiffany D. says "Anna was great with my four kids always on time most of the time early. She was very calm and patient. My kids loved her. Said she's the best sitter...

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Marie D.

Crafty, Creative Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi families! I describe myself as a fun loving caregiver who enjoys board games and arts & crafts. I enjoy games of all sorts and I'm a lover of academics. I enjoy reading and building with Legos! I am raising 2 teenagers and I was a dog mom for 11 years. I have raised dogs, cats, hamsters, and reptiles. Post-pandemic, I...

Christine R. says "Marie is great with children. She is very punctual and very dependable. My daughter adores Marie. She always has fun activities to do for learning and...

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Ava B.

Academic And Adventure Based Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello everyone, I am a four year experienced professional nanny in the Washington D. C area. If you are now seeing my profile in the NYC area I'm happy to share that I am now transferring from Georgetown university to NYU! As I am deeply saddened to leave my clients in the D. C. area I am so thrilled to welcome new clients in...

Care Member says "She was amazing my kids loved her and still talk about her. "

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Isha L.

Top Notch Tutor, Professional Nanny And Family Assistant!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am an certified newborn care specialist and nanny. I will work together with you as a team to ensure that your kids receive the best care possible. I am a self-starter and I promise to make your life easier. I will keep your kids engaged and entertained by reading aloud to them, taking them out on adventures to explore the...

Nicole G. says "Isha has been my daughter's babysitter/nanny since she was three weeks old (she is currently 13 months old.) She is kind, patient, reliable, smart, and...

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Paige C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With more than a decade of experience, I have built a 10-year career as a professional nanny and household manager. As a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I bring both passion and proven expertise to every family I support. Throughout my career, I've managed household operations while caring for...

Jessica B. says "Paige was our nanny for a year, starting when our daughter was 4. We were first-time parents and she taught us so much in addition to caring deeply for...

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Matalin H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My name is Mattie, I'm based in New York City, born and raised in Louisiana. I have years of childcare experience. I'm a reliable and responsible individual who loves engaging with kids. I am patient and comfortable all age ranges of children and equipped with a variety of activities to keep your kids entertained. I'd describe...

Paula R. says "My extremely active 3 year old and cool as a cucumber 11 year old love her! She is sweet, patient, and knows how to communicate well with them. She kept up...

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Sandra V.

Your Sitter For The Weekends!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello dear families. My name is Sandra. I have taken care of kids from 2 to 11 years old. For some of these families, I also provided pet care, so I can give you a hand with that too. Currently, I'm looking for full time jobs starting January 2025. Let me help you make the most out of your days by watching your kids and/or...

Elba M. says "Sandra was early and excellent with my kids, we'll call her again."

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  • 2,588 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.57/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 817 reviews of the 2,585 listed babysitters

Mackenzie R.

We LOVE Mackenzie! For 6 months she supported us with after school needs for our son. She is incredibly responsible, kind, empathic and so...

- Kristin S.

Hazel R.

Hazel is a wonderful care giver, sweet, professional, and punctual. She was wonderful with our child and a lovely addition to our family...

- Care member

Dominique C.

I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire 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 2,585 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 $22.57 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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