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Cristiana J.

Hello All

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am looking for a lovely family seeking for long term care. I am a very responsible, caring and diligent person. I have 14 years of experience. I can also help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation.

Roxanna G. says "She is very honest, responsible, and will love your children as if they were her own. She is exceedingly reliable and trustworthy. She is nothing short...

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Margaret L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
For over eight years, I have been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My college degree complements my hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules, always prioritizing open communication with you...

Lisa S. says "Maggie was so lovely! Great girl and highly recommend! The kids loved her!"

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Meredith R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
West Chelsea nanny and personal assistant Photographer College educated Highly organized Value communication Value being valued

Care Member says "Meredith is so wonderful and caring to my kids. Shes energetic, loving, and lots of fun. My kids look forward to every visit! I would 100% recommend...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Raji P.

Experienced And Energetic Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have grown up with younger cousins and nieces for most of my life, so being a caregiver comes naturally to me. I have experience with babies as young as 6 months (the age of my youngest niece when I first started watching her while her mother worked from home), and children up to the age of 12. I have handled light cooking,...

Maria F. says "I've known Raji since she was 5 years old. She is one of the most amazing people I know: conscientious, honest, loving, compassionate and sensitive. She...

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Karla O.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
I grew up being the oldest sibling so i've been taking care of kids my whole life but started doing it professionally in high school. professional experience of over 12 years

Cristina P. says "Karla is very dependable and you can can always count on her! she's the most responsible person i know!!"

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Karima C.

Sitter/Nanny With A Love For Literature & The Arts

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Karima and I am an artist who has a love for crafts and literature who would love to help your child explore cognitive developmental activities that might just even develop into a lifetime love as they have for me. I have 10 years of on/off experience of caring for neurotypical and neurodivergent...

Ariel K. says "She was great!! Would suggest to anyone"

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Cecilia G.

Ready For Smiles!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Cecilia and I am a recent graduate from Pratt Institute. I have been working in childcare for almost 8 years, both as a nanny and as a children's art instructor. I am first aid and CPR trained, and I have experience with both sitting for and teaching kids with greater needs. I would love to work with you and your...

Katie C. says "Cecelia is fantastic! My girls absolutely love her and constantly ask to have her back. She is responsive, has arrived on time every time, and is happy to...

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Hannah K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Please note that I am only available for date-night sitting and weekends as I work a full-time job.

Kirstyn K. says "Hannah first started sitting for us when our daughter was 4 months old. She was our full time nanny in the summer. Now Hannah does date night sitting for...

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Kaitlyn A.

Creative Caring And Fun!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Growing up the youngest of two youngests, I had a lot of older cousins with babies, therefore I have been caring for children my whole life. I am an artist so l genuinely love making crafts! I've spent the past year substitute teaching, and although teaching is not my passion, I am incredible with children. I just think they...

Cindy S. says "Kaitlyn is awesome! My kids love her! She's responsible, reliable and 1000% gets the kids engaged and having fun! We love her! Highly recommend!"

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Talia S.

Caring And Attentive Nanny - Pursuing Grad Degree In Infancy/early Childhood Education

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Talia. I am pursuing a graduate degree in early childhood education and infancy at Bank Street College on the UWS. I have spent the last year working in an infant/toddler classroom at the Bank Street Family Center, and I'm looking to transition into working more intimately with one family as a full time nanny....

Jillian M. says "Talia helped out with our newborn son for about 8 months. She was an amazing addition to our family and we were so sad to see her go! Communicative,...

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Makalynn K.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Over the years, I have accumulated a lot of experience with children through various different jobs. I have work with newborns and toddlers in a child care setting, while also working with school aged children at a summer camp. I have also had experience as a full time nanny for two different families over the course of two...

Isabelle G. says "Makalynn recently took care of my dog. She was very responsible in making sure he got his walks and his meals. She also was a wonderful guest in my...

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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi! I bring over 20 years of experience in child care, teaching, and tutoring. I provide personalized care and educational support. My approach is child-guided, rooted in curiosity, creativity, and connection. I believe in hands-on, experiential learning. Whether we're exploring nature, visiting museums, engaging with the arts,...

Marie H. says "Melissa is my wonderful neighbor who regularly checks in with my 19 month old daughter. She has given us lovely educational books, toys and crafts that we...

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Fennelley L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher with two degrees in education. I stepped away from education for now to work for a family privately helping them raise their daughter! While she is in school I find myself with some extra time and exploring some other opportunities. Whether it be tutoring, light...

Jeanne D. says "She is a great person that had a great personality and great references! The right family will enjoy having her. "

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Elisa P.

Experienced, Fun, Nurturing: Looking For Part Time Work!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Elisa. I am a therapist on the UWS but looking for part time work. I'm unable to commit to ongoing nannying jobs at this time, but instead available for short term or one time jobs. Please message me if interested need! I have worked as a nanny for newborns and toddlers, and babysat for children ages four...

Rachel B. says "We loved working with Elisa. She immediately connected with our son and clearly loved interacting with him. She was amazing during both the infant and...

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Hannah E.

Experienced, Fun, College Educated Summer Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi parents! I have worked as a FT/PT nanny in New York City for seven years. My experience spans caring for newborns, toddlers, and school-aged children independently and alongside stay at home parents. Additionally, I spent many summers as a sleepaway camp counselor for children aged 6-15. So here's a little about me! I am one...

Amy Q. says "Hannah is extremely professional and can handle even the toughest of situations! She was able to handle my newly-mobile infant and my not-fully-potty-trained...

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Eden L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
French bilingual, CPR certified, and passport-ready for international travel. Former preschool teacher for children on the autism spectrum, offering gentle care, clear routines, emotional attunement, and behavioral growth. I've nannied for toddlers with health conditions, twins, sibling groups, and multilingual households-often...

Todd C. says "Eden is pretty much perfect in every way. She's like the contemporary Marry Poppins. She is smart, kind, gentle, responsible, fun, dependable, and is truly...

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  • 2,585 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

Cristiana J.

She is very honest, responsible, and will love your children as if they were her own. She is exceedingly reliable and trustworthy. She is...

- Roxanna G.

Margaret L.

Maggie was so lovely! Great girl and highly recommend! The kids loved her!

- Lisa S.

Brooke G.

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...

- Melissa P.

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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