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Elena M.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am a responsible, patient, and creative caregiver with 9 years of experience caring for children 6 months to 14 years old, and 3 years of experience working as a personal, administrative, and executive assistant in educational envrionments, clinical settings, and private homes. My passion for childcare was ignited at a...

Care Member says "Elena is absolutely amazing with kids, and I can’t recommend her enough. She just took care of my two little ones, and it was a joy to see them...

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Kelly M.

Part-time Caregiver.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Kelly and I have been babysitting children since the age of 12. I have cared for ages 6 months up to 13 years old. I always want to incorporate fun and energetic activities for the kids to do.

Amy H. says "Kelly babysat for our 4 year old for a few months. She picked him up from school and hung out with him for a couple of hours twice a week. She was super...

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Neissa S.

Reliable , Energetic & Fun Babyssiter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there, my name is Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and I have been a Nanny/babysitter for about 5 years on a part time basis. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. For the past 3 year, I have cared for twin newborns (2 months old) for 2 years till the family...

Rae W. says "Tina is Amazing! She is not only caring and fun but is patient and dedicated. She worked with us for a little over a year and our son has grown into an...

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Margaret R.

Full Time Nanny / Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Margaret and the fourth child of six kids. I love children and seeing them grow, learn, and explore the world. Growing up in a large family made me quick to help out and care for my two younger sisters. I've been babysitting since I was 12, and three kids is the most I've watched on a long term basis. I've cared...
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Gillian G.

Hilarious Nanny Looking For A New Family!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hey there! I'm Gillian, I live on the Upper West Side and I LOVE working with kids - I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, including multiple long term nanny positions, and have worked with up to 3 kids at a time from infants + toddlers to teens! Before I dove into nanny life, I taught improv + sketch comedy to...

Katherine N. says "Gillian is wonderful! My girls love her. Gillian is the most favored babysitter of all. She is very mature, responsible, entertaining, and caring....

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Jack Q.

About Me! :)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello!!!!!! My name is Jack. I'm a mid western native living in Manhattan. I have a passion for care taking and have an outgoing, passionate, and confident presence. I use empathy and heart to live my life and you will immediately be able to see that when you engage with me. I'd describe my personality as passionate,...

Charlene M. says "Jack is one of the most energetic, responsible, compassionate and capable people I know. He has helped us in the past with my elderly father, my nieces...

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Uyanga M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an experienced and active babysitter. I have worked as a lead teacher for more than 5 years with 3 of those years abroad. I have babysat for more than 10 years both longterm and short term. I have experience working in a Montessori setting and understand the concepts. I currently work at a graduate university in Manhattan...

Care Member says "Uyanga is one of the best babysitters we have ever had! :) She is very caring, responsible, kind, patient and experienced with kids. She not only played...

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Willa G.

Experienced And Caring Sitter! Available Consistently Or Last Minute!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Willa and I am a recent college graduate working 9-5 as a paralegal and babysitting in my free time. I have almost a decade of experience in childcare and have worked in various roles, including sleep-away camp tent counselor, weekly babysitter, tutor, and carpool driver. I am a nationally certified EMT, CPR...

Paul K. says "Willa has done an excellent job caring for our 2yo son. She is punctual, professional, and careful but most importantly our son loves spending time with...

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Kate H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since seventh grade. In high school, I babysat at least once every weekend. In college I worked as a part time nanny and during the summers I worked full time nanny for a few different families. I have babysat for all ages; the youngest was 3 weeks old. I am CPR certified. I am a very organized, fun,...

Shelbye S. says "Kate has been flexible, always gives a full report when we get home/pick up our son, and had no hesitation about interacting with our 18 mo from the...

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Laura C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Laura C and I am currently studying developmental psychology at Hunter College. I have gained babysitting experience working with numerous families in both the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, coaching young children, and serving as a camp counselor. This experience has given me the skills and knowledge to...

Nyasa M. says "Laura babysit for my 2 kids every evening for 2 weeks. She's an excellent caregiver and friend to my kids. They looked forward to her coming every evening....

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Bernarda M.

New York, NY

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I'm looking for full time job. I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter and have good references from my previous jobs. Non smoker, CPR certified. I'm a math teacher from Paraguay (working as a Substitute teacher citywide occasionally). I speak Spanish, Portuguese and English. I love children and pets. I can cook. Hourly rate...

Alexis B. says "We were super nervous hiring a nanny for the first time, but feel very lucky to have had a great experience with Berny! We would totally continue working...

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Natalia K.

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a kind, caring, patient, and warm hearted person. I like sports, games, crafts, and much more! I absolutely adore and love kids. I hope to have my own someday. I have previous experience working with children at a summer sleep away camp which I enjoyed very much as a counselor and medical staff. I have also been hired by 2...

Arthur M. says "Natalia was wonderful with our son. She nanny'd for him over the summer, so she was with him from about 2 months to 5 months of age for him, and she was...

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Rebecca M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I have over five years of experience babysitting children across various age groups. My top priority is ensuring that every child in my care feels safe and happy. From teaching new skills and doing crafts to exploring the outdoors, I love to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment. Above...

Sarah K. says "Rebecca was great, she made us feel very comfortable leaving our two girls with her while we went out. My daughter asked to have her back the next day!"

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Sabrina K.

Happy To Help Bring Smiles!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am an experienced babysitter and a musical theatre performer. I have been babysitting for about 8 years and have experience with newborns through teens. My specialty is infants and toddlers- I'm great with sleep training, baby-led weaning, introduction to solids, and beginning potty training. I am a non-smoker, fully...

Suelen A. says "Sabrina is professional, responsible, careful, and passionate about her work. She exceeded every expectation we had before hiring her. She took care of...

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Heather R.

Sunny Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Babysitting was my first job-I watched my little sister starting at 10 years old, putting her to bed and entertaining her. Then I watched family friends and kids at church. When I went to college and then to grad school, I loved being able to take a break from my studies to just hang out with kids as a part time job! It kept me...

Michelle H. says "I highly recommend Heather as a babysitter! Heather assisted me with taking my 7 month old and 2 year old on outings such as the beach, park, and pool....

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Christine W.

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Caroline H. says "We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt...

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Charlotte W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm a 29-year-old former-nanny, student, longtime sitter, and native New Yorker living on the Upper West Side. I've spent two years babysitting around 25 hours a week while pursuing my dual-BA in Anthropology and Psychology. My comfort zone is caring for kids ages 8mo to 5 years, although I also have experience babysitting...

Meghan D. says "Charlotte is great with our two year old - very responsible, caring, and engaged. I would definitely recommend her!"

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Ethan M.

Part-time Sitter With An (honorary) Degree In Board Games, Mac N'cheese, And Going To Bed On Time

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm an actor and creative looking for part-time babysitting/nanny work to fill out my schedule. I have 2 years of experience, speak English fluently and German at an intermediate/conversational level, am happy to help with homework, and can make easy dinners. I also have experience babysitting children with autism and...

Minh N. says "I hired Ethan for a one-time evening sitting job for my two kids age 4 and 6. I specifically chose Ethan because of his German language skills. While...

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Laura K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Laura! I am experienced nanny with a masters in social work from New York University. I am originally from a small town on Long Island. I have an overall end goal to become a child psychologist to help kids express their emotions and help them with processing big events. I am currently working odd jobs while I work on...

Jeanne V. says "Laura is a true pleasure. I know Laura for 14 years. To see her grow into a mature adult is nothing less than a joy. She is extremely kind, very easy...

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Jacqueline D.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm a younger, energetic, and responsible girl originally from NJ, living my city dreams while working in the fashion industry in eCommerce. I have over 8 years of babysitting experience with children ages 10 months to 14 years, and I genuinely enjoy creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for kids. I'm very active...

Amanda H. says "Jackie is an amazing babysitter and helper around the house! She is great with our kids (ages newborn to 6 yrs old), trustworthy and good with...

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  • 2,597 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 854 reviews of the 2,597 listed babysitters

Elena M.

Elena is absolutely amazing with kids, and I can’t recommend her enough. She just took care of my two little ones, and it was a joy to see...

- Care member

Kelly M.

Kelly babysat for our 4 year old for a few months. She picked him up from school and hung out with him for a couple of hours twice a week....

- Amy H.

Neissa S.

Tina is Amazing! She is not only caring and fun but is patient and dedicated. She worked with us for a little over a year and our son has...

- Rae W.

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 2,597 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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