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Ashley P.

Super Fun And Energetic Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I bring over 8 years of experience, rooted in love, responsibility, and a genuine passion for helping children grow. My journey started at age 10 when my little sister was born I became her daily caregiver, learning how to feed, bathe, teach, and love a child as she developed into the amazing young...

Sarah S. says "Ashley watched over my 3 kids over the summer 2021 and she was amazing with them, she took them to the theater, the park, the beach and so many other...

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Victoria O.

Part Time Caring And Patient Nanny / Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 20 years experience taking care of babies and children. I can take your children to parks, museums, pools, playdates, etc.. I can read books, play board games (checkers, puzzles, ...)I am reliable, patient and respectful and can have a full background check done. I can provide excellent multiple references. I hold...

Victoria A. says "Victoria was super helpful with any help we were looking for. She is amazing care take and hard working person. Thank You for your help..."

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Jodie L.

Nanny/Babysitter Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dependable caregiver and am passionate about the emotional health of children. My strengths lie with infants and toddlers, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 4 years of experience as a daycare teacher, but I have been nannying/babysitting since 2005. I love animals, so it's a plus if you have a dog or a...

Judi K. says "I worked with and supervised Jodie when she worked in the nursery at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jodie interacted really well with...

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Alba C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have a 10-year-old daughter who is going to school, and while she is in school I would love to do what I do best, care for children. I enjoy the personalities that they have and the big imagination. I have taking care of many kids before, as well as at our children's church, which range from 9 months to 13 years old. Also I am...

Remya T. says "Alba has been a great resource for me to get things off my chores list. She is reliable and responsive, which is greatly appreciated. I like that she is...

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Laura O.

Babysitter

New York, NY

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am an experienced childcare provider who is active and outgoing. I have worked with children of all ages and get along with them great. I enjoy doing activities with the children and don't mind cooking or cleaning. I also have my own car and a great driving record. I usually babysit at night or on the weekends (day/date...

Niina P. says "Our time together was short, but Laura is communicative and punctual, and was sweet with our toddler daughter!"

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Rebecca C.

Pet-sitter & Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Rebecca and I have over 10 years of babysitting and pet-sitting experience. I have worked with children from ages 6 months to 12 years old. As for pets, I have the most experience with dogs and cats. I absolutely adore animals and children, and believe strongly in incorporating play into all sitting work. I am an...

Michael L. says "Rebecca was an absolute delight. Our kids would ask when they could see her again after the few times we had her watch the kids."

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Amber D.

Creative And Fun-Loving Babysitter

New York, NY

3.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
My experience caring for children includes work in homes, schools, and in volunteer situations. I have an energetic younger sister that I have looked after for years along with several neighborhood children as well. I love working with kids because of their energy and curiosity in regards to life. I am currently a student in...
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Karina Q.

Part-Time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Karina, and I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 10 years of experience in caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-age kids. My most recent position was with a lovely family in West Los Angeles, where I had the pleasure of caring for two adorable children, ages 0 - 2 and 2 - 4,...

Care Member says "Karina was our nanny for a little over two years for my two kids in LA (she was with us when my son was a newborn and my daughter was 2.5 years old,...

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Maya C.

Dedicated Nanny/Babysitter With 8 Years Experience & Flexibility

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Maya, and I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs! I have 10 years of paid experience, and am CPR certified. I am fully vaccinated and just received my Master's degree. I work full time now but have flexibility. I have experience with all ages, and multiple kids. I can prepare simple meals, tidy up, and...

Jessica J. says "Maya was communicative up to the date we needed her, punctual and friendly. Our son is older but wanted some company for him while we were out in the...

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Emily R.

Pet Sitter/ Nannying/Babysitting

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Emily. I started nannying/babysitting/Pet Sitting since the age of 20. I am now 35 with two cats I share with my partner. A Bengal kitten named Lucy and a Tuxedo named 11-E. I had a dog previously and I adored her! I take my cats on walks and strolls in their stroller in the park. As I think it's important for them to...

Emily C. says "Emily was my nanny for more than two years, and I will never be able to replace her! She is everything you want in a nanny. Her number one goal is to keep...

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Kemigisha R.

PhD Student At Columbia University And Former Teacher Seeking To Babysit

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kemi and I am a PhD student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I was formerly a teacher for 5 years and taught students in both Elementary and Middle School. I love working with kids and would love to also spend my nights/weekends caring for your children. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College,...
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Dasha K.

Looking For A Part-time Babysitting/Nanny Job

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Dasha, and I am a dedicated and experienced childcare professional committed to providing exceptional care for your children. With over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages-including infants, toddlers, and school-aged children-I have served in various roles such as daycare provider, school...

Angelina G. says "She's an awesome person! With a great personality, very loving and caring with kids. Dependable, very attentive and willing to work and make change. You...

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Ellie L.

Responsible, Compassionate, Fun Nanny Available For Babysitting, Dog Walking, Tennis Less

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
I hope you are all having a good evening. My name is Ellie and I am a recent graduate from WashU in St. Louis. There I babysat for two years for a 6 and 8-year-old and drove them to activities after school, and have prior experience babysitting kids from ages 5-17. I love sports and am also super creative! I am also open to...

jodi Z. says "I do not trust my kids with many people and Ellie is one of the few. She is super flexible and always comes into the house with a huge smile ready to do...

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Rebecca I.

La Jolla Babysitting Opportunity

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$41/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello parents! My name is Becca and I am working as a medical assistant at a gynecology practice in Manhattan. I will be attending medical school this coming fall and am leaving my full time job this June! I am seeking a full time summer nannying position. I love children and have a lot of child care experience! I am primarily...

Dana G. says "We hired Becca this summer to Nanny for our two children who are a handful! They are 3 and 6 and very strong willed. We asked Becca to keep the kids busy...

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Alessandra F.

Nannying/Babysitting

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My name's Alessandra :) I love the outdoors, music and cooking up my own healthy recipes! I enjoy babysitting and nannying because it's refreshing for me to be around young kids. I think we could all use those youthful, vibrant energies in our lives as often as possible and I genuinely have fun entertaining and playing with them...

Stacy I. says "We love Alessandra. She is incredible and engages with our son and his friends. She gets down on the floor and plays with the kids. She has been there for...

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Amanda V.

Elementary Teacher Looking For A Summer Babysitting Job In NYC

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am currently a 4th grade teacher working the NYCDOE. I currently live in Lower Manhattan and live close to many subways. I attended the University of Rhode Island, majoring in elementary education. I graduated from NYU with my Master's in Special Education. I am also looking for a summer job. I am available from end of June-...

Chloe T. says "Amanda is a wonderful babysitter. She has looked after my very active 5 year old son and sometimes shy 3 year old daughter. She drives them to activities,...

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Lai Na N.

Bilingual, Chinese And English, Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have 11 years of experience in taking caring of children who are newborn, toddler, and children years up to 10. I'm from Hong Kong and I can speak both Mandarin and Cantonese(Chinese). I have been living in NYC for 20years. I can provide a safe, fun and comfortable environment for the kids to play/learn while under my...

Bettina C. says "If you ask my son who his favorite person is, it's a close tie between Nancy and Mama. Nancy is the most incredible nanny I could have ever asked for. My...

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Khalea W.

My Experience And Goals With Your Family

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Khalea and I am an experienced infant through teen-aged sitter, based in the Bronx, working in the Bronx, Jersey, and Manhattan. I am available for weekends, in the evening during the week, and am a very reliable choice for last minute bookings. More to note is that I am very comfortable with pets, and light...

Care Member says "Khalea was great with our kids! Would definitely hire her back anytime!"

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Kristine A.

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I have a double degree in college and got dean's Lister awards for few times during college but that was in the Philippines. I am also good in math so I can tutor your kids with their homework if needed. I also drive if necessary. I am very hardworking and patient to kids, respectful to others and a God fearing and very...

Angela G. says "Kristine helped with our three girls ages 5, 3 and 1 at the end of the school year when I had to home school my kindergartner during the covid19 pandemic,...

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Michelle Z.

I'm Currently A Student A Fordham University Majoring In Legal Studies.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
As a caregiver with seven years of experience, I bring a genuine dedication to my role. I truly believe that children enrich our lives in the most wonderful ways, and my mission is to safeguard the magic of their childhood while they're under my care. From coordinating schedules to creating delicious meals and keeping homes...

Sarah M. says "We hired Michelle for a few weekends; She cooked and cared for our two kids (8 and 14) during the intermittent time my husband and I were away. She's the...

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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

Ashley P.

Ashley watched over my 3 kids over the summer 2021 and she was amazing with them, she took them to the theater, the park, the beach and so...

- Sarah S.

Victoria O.

Victoria was super helpful with any help we were looking for. She is amazing care take and hard working person. Thank You for your help...

- Victoria A.

Jodie L.

I worked with and supervised Jodie when she worked in the nursery at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jodie interacted...

- Judi K.

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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