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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Jenny C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
I have extensive experience in working with children in a professional capacity. My experience includes working in nurseries and also babysitting and teaching on a private basis. I enjoy working with children and find it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I feel that I have all the necessary qualities that make a good...

Julie L. says "Interviewed very well! The timing didn't work out for our family, otherwise we would have hired her in a minute! She was so warm with both the baby and...

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Grace H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Grace and am a musical theatre performer living in New York. I just returned from a Broadway tour and am looking for part time work/weekend hours. I have experience babysitting and teaching children from many different backgrounds. I love working with kids and also performed on Blippi The Musical National Tour/West...

Rachel M. says "Have you ever wanted your own Mary Poppins? Meet Grace. I looked for someone for a long time that felt like our own family and can make my son as happy as...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Kathryn N.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Working with children and being an influence in their lives has made such a huge impact on me. For the past five years I have nannied for three different families in Manhattan and the Hamptons, traveling with them, and acting as personal assistant, housekeeper and chef while the kids were at school. I have worked with children...

Cori M. says "Katie has been our part-time nanny for many months. There is not a thing I can say to explain to you how great she is with our kids (twin 19-month-old and a...

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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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Victoria C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's growth has always been a passion of mine. My 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, has solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm creative, friendly, and have a college degree in fashion. In addition to babysitting- I also regularly support a...

James W. says "Victoria was the perfect sitter for our boys. She arrived on time and had a great attitude. Our boys were singing her praises the next day. Good help is...

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Ciana M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Ciana, recent UCLA graduate in Sociology and currently working at a jewelry agency. I love kids and animals, having grown up with all kinds of animals, and I have experience babysitting my nieces and nephews. I enjoy cooking healthy meals and sweet treats, staying active with sports, walks, and yoga. I'd love to provide...

Care Member says "Ciana was wonderful with our daughter. It was the first time we hired a sitter, she was so kind and patient. We hope to hire her again."

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Maggie R.

Experienced Teacher/Tutor/Nanny Seeking Full Time Position

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a current teacher with 10 years of nannying experience, both part-time and full-time, and I'm looking for a position starting asap in New York City. I come from a family of 9 children and began caring for babies and toddlers from a very young age! I started babysitting consistently at age 12 and have worked with children...

Nicholas A. says "We hired Mary for date night. She's easy going, friendly and easy to get along with and did a fantastic job of taking care of our little one. We'll...

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Imani R.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a student at The NYC College of Technology, currently studying nursing with a minor in pre med. I am CPR certified and I have my own source of transportation. I am the mother of a 16-month-old, and I have been caring for children from ages 2 months to 18 years for the past 13 years. I have a deep love and appreciation for...

Sharla K. says "Imani was a live in nanny for my family of 3 for 4 years. She cared for my son from the age of 2 months to 4 years old. Imani was always a delight to be...

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Samantha R.

Prepared And Fun Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sam. I'm a recent graduate from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in New York City. I majored in Dramatic Writing with a minor in Buddhism with a 3. 75 GPA and on the Dean's List. I've been babysitting in NYC, Brooklyn for the past 3 years. Throughout high school, I babysat and tutored children of different ages in...

Care Member says "Sam was absoultey wonderful. Showed up on time and keep my children entertained, engaged, safe and most importantly happy. Highly recommend, thanks...

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Lilyana I.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Lilyana! I am a pediatric intensive care nurse here in NYC! I have two Bachelors in Nursing and a Bachelors in International Affairs and public health. I am the eldest of 5 kids and have been babysitting since I was 16 (now 25)! I am a nonsmoker, love pets, and am BLS & PALS certified. I am fully vaccinated and have...

Vera A. says "Lily watched our children for a number of weeks and was absolutely fantastic. She can handle 4 or more kids with wide age range with confidence and is very...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Lauren K.

Full-Time Caregiver, College Grad

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I currently work full-time in HR/Talent Acquisition but have availability on week nights and weekends as needed. I love working with kids and have 10+ years of babysitting experience with mostly infants and toddlers. I have no problem assisting with light housekeeping, homework, meal prep, pets, etc. Please feel free to...

Sarah S. says "Lauren is FANTASTIC!!! My kids are always excited when they know she is coming over. In fact, I will be sorry to lose her in time. She is SUPER reliable...

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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
Travel
light cleaning
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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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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Heloisa M.

Loving Baby Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
Dear Employer, My name is Heloisa. I am a Brazilian nanny who is responsible, reliable, loving, no drinking, no smoking, married, good faith, a good swimmer, fluent in Portuguese/English, and I live in Astoria. I ve been working as a nanny for a family for the last 5, 3 years watching 3 kids, 2, 5 and 7 years old. I take them to...

Paige R. says "We interviewed her and she was great! So friendly, responsible and punctual."

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Shea R.

Energetic And Responsible Sitter :)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising junior at Columbia University, and a local Hamptons gal looking to have the best summer ever with your children! I have a younger sibling, care for my uncle with special needs at home, and have years of babysitting experience with children ages 2-12. Additionally, I have CPR training, beginner...

Vera N. says "Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child. She's very warm...

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  • 2,592 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

Willa G.

Willa has done an excellent job caring for our 2yo son. She is punctual, professional, and careful but most importantly our son loves...

- Paul K.

Jenny C.

Interviewed very well! The timing didn't work out for our family, otherwise we would have hired her in a minute! She was so warm with both...

- Julie L.

Grace H.

Have you ever wanted your own Mary Poppins? Meet Grace. I looked for someone for a long time that felt like our own family and can make my...

- Rachel M.

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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