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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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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Anjali V.

Compassionate And Engaging Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Anjali. I am in graduate school for social work so I recognize and prioritize healthy communication, behavior, and boundaries with children. I am very playful and love to translate that to playing with kids whether it's imaginative play, board games, or outdoor activities. I love music and I can even offer basic...

Shima O. says "Anjali has been an incredible help with our two toddlers boys. She worked with our family over the summer of 2023 by picking our sons up from summer camp a...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Kewa G.

Looking For Summer Childcare Job

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
I am responsible, reliable, and an active person. My duties include preparing meals, outdoor activities, homework help. Most recent childcare job: Nannied for five children ages 2, 3, 7, 8, 12 Bachelors degree from Towson University. Degree Family and Human services with a concentration in Youth and Child Services Elementary...

Vlado A. says "Kewa has been with us for 5 months as a full time nanny and is now helping us whenever we need babysitter. She took care of our 2 girls (2 and 5). Kewa is...

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Victoria L.

Flexible And Experienced Student Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Victoria, a caring and dependable nanny with six years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I'm CPR and lifeguard certified and spent two years as a child swim instructor, so safety is always my top priority. Originally from Florida, I'm a recent UF graduate now pursuing my...

Violeta B. says "She's an extremely mature, responsible, reliable and caring person. Your children are safe with her. My kids love her!"

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Taylor B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with children! My experience started with volunteer work at a Boys and Girls Club, theater camp, and the Special Olympics. Volunteering turned into full nannying. I have worked for all different types of families. I've been a nanny for 10 years now. Currently, I work full-time in the law enforcement sector. I am...

Marie S. says "We love her! Couldn't have found a better fit for our family and my daughter will be devastated when the summer ends and we don't get to see her everyday!"

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Renata R.

Caring, Punctual And Responsible Nanny Available Starting In June!

New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny with +10 years of experience caring for newborns and children. Moved to the US in the fall of 2016, am college-educated, graduated in BA, fluent in Portuguese and English, have both CPR and first AID training. I also have a NY drive license and am available for domestic trips. Recently I completed a...

Stuart A. says "Renata worked as our full-time nanny for the past year – primarily looking after our (now two-year-old) daughter for approximately 40 hours per week....

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Arabia C.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Arabia and I have a passion for caring for children and furthering their educations. My professional pursuits have led me to find that if there is anyone more aspiring and curious to learn, it's children. My childcare experience of 10+ years consists of providing care for both neurotypical & neurodivergent...
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Moriah B.

Full-Time Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children for most of my life - from middle school through present. In high school and college, I was a nanny in the summers for 2 families, and I regularly babysat children of all ages. When my brother recently had his third child, I took care of his other two children (age 1. 5 and 6) for days while...

Care Member says "Moriah helped care for my three children (ages 6, 1.5y, newborn). Moriah is extremely capable of caring for multiple children with an emphasis on...

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Valeria D.

Always Do Your Best!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello Parents. I am energetic, Organize, Creative, First aid/CPR and Household duties girl looking for a Nanny position. I have a lot of experience with kids and I really love stay with kids doing different types of activities! Will be a pleasure to take care your kids and help them with they development. Please let me know...

Care Member says "Valeria is very kind and reliable. Also very organized and took great care of my kid, following the schedule and getting everything ready for him."

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Ilah E.

About Me!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am 20 years old. I love kids and kids love me! I am calm yet energetic and bubbly. In my free time I like to try new recipes, play the guitar, do yoga/run, and exploring something new or artistic. I have been watching kids since I was 12 years old ranging from 3 months - 10 years old on average. The most children i've watched...

Marline E. says "She is amazing !!!! My daughter lovessss her. She wants to see her again. She’s amazing found her last minute and she pulled through. She reply’s fast...

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Esther S.

Full Time Care Giver For Twins Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am a loving, caring, responsible and easy going nanny, baby nurse who has experience in taking care ofsingle and multiple children in their respectful homes. I just finished my Nursing degree as a Registered nurse and I'm so equipped to take care of different kinds of children independently without punic. Should there be any...

Jennifer K. says "I interviewed Esther for helping me with my newborn twins. She is very professional and has a ton of experience. I spoke to 3 of her references and they...

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Brooke G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Brooke. I am 29 years old from San Jose, Ca and living in NYC for almost 5 years now. I am very independent and organized with attention to details. I consider myself to be hardworking and have over 10 years of child care experience. I love children and caring for them comes very naturally for me. It's important...

Melissa P. says "Brooke was our nanny for a year and she was great! She was very dependable and the kids loved her. I have three kids very close in age so it was a lot of...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Mariah C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time position after graduating with my Yale MFA in Acting, but worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program. I graduated from Northwestern, where I studied Psychology and Theatre. I have taken classes and professional...

Care Member says "Mariah is absolutely wonderful and you’re very lucky if she can watch your child! She’s attentive, fun and calm with small children. The best. "

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Stacey A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hey, My name is Stacey. I love working with children. I have been working with children for 10+ years ( provide references if requested). Working with children has always been a specialty of mine because of the impact any child can do on your life. I have 3 years of teaching experience at a charter school. I am a caring,...

Whaner A. says "Stacey is far one of the best babysitters my child has had. She is very responsible, energetic, caring and so much more. We are sad that she no longer...

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Olivia H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a lover of the arts - as an American Academy of Dramatic Arts Company alumnus, I am in the theater working on my stage, film, and musical craft! I love painting, nature, and playing music. I strive to be curious and playful about the beautiful world we live in, especially when we get to connect with people who are...

Emma P. says "Olivia was great with our kids. She babysat for a date night my husband and i had. She left a great impression on the kiddos. They keep telling us we have...

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Cristina M.

Trilingual Child Care Provider - Patient, Energetic, And Dedicated

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey, I'm Cristina. I've been working with kids for over 10 years, wearing different hats such as mentor, educator, and friend - from newborns to teenagers. I believe kids are infinitely capable. I want youth to thrive and support them to grow emotionally, gain confidence, and tap into their creativity. I'm all about curiosity...

Jainelle W. says "An amazing sweetheart. She is so reliable and kind. She made herself available last minute and provided me with the best childcare I've received in a...

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  • 2,585 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

Matalin H.

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...

- Paula R.

Anjali V.

Anjali has been an incredible help with our two toddlers boys. She worked with our family over the summer of 2023 by picking our sons up...

- Shima O.

Michael D.

I enlisted Michael to assist my elderly father-in-law, who suffered a traumatic brain injury a year ago and exhibits symptoms akin to...

- Akiva Z.

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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