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2,199 babysitters are listed in Brooklyn, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic 28-year-old nanny/babysitter looking for a full time job in the NYC area. I live in Hell's Kitchen and I have 6 years of professional experience with kids age 0-15. I am dedicated, reliable, and trustworthy, I am willing to help with homework/homeschooling, light housekeeping, light meal preparation, laundry,...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caroline cares for my 2 year old son and is wonderful. I cannot recommend her enough. She is very prompt, reliable, and my son loves when she is at our home caring for him. She handles all of his daily needs from diaper changes, nap time, feeding him meals, taking...
Lauren M.
5.0
(6)
My name is Shernell and I am a 45-year-old woman with 10+ yrs experience caring for children newborns to 12yrs old. I am always, bubbly and energetic. I live in Brooklyn, New York area, commuting is no problem. I can assure you that your child will be in
great care under my supervision.
I am a certified fitness coach and dance...
Shernell can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Shernell is exceptional with children and people in general. She constantly promotes their active learning through reading, asking questions, and playing. She is a quality worker who is dedicated and committed to giving 100 percent of herself to the job."
Yaulanda G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a full time caregiver I have 13 years of child care experience - working with newborns, toddlers, and school-age children, boys and girls. My duties consist of bringing children to and from school, diaper changing, belly time, reading and play time with infants, play time with all ages, scheduling play dates, assisting with...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary has been am amazing babysitter! We hired her when my daughter was 10 months old and my daughter is now 26 months. She is so loving and caring my daughter loves her. She takes her out for walks, the park, for pizza......my daughter looks forward to when she...
Michelle D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years experience babysitting for a lovely girl who is 14 years old now. I have given her lots of attention, prepared meals for her, taken her to the park, etc., helped her with homework, played with her, cleaned up after her and much more. I had lots of fun doing it! I love children! My experience started...
Sindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then she transitioned to an assisted living facility. Sindy was with us for the entire journey. M. always saw...
Mary C.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Diana.
I am a reliable, responsible and well-experienced babysitter and nanny, who loves kids! I have more than 11 years of experience with multiple ages of children including twins and I have great references. I can cook, prepare meals and do light housekeeping. I prefer to be outdoor when the weather...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana was great to have for a stand by job I needed to fill. I wasn't sure what time I needed her and she was flexible. Always responded promptly and my son loved her."
Dana R.
Meagan S.
Brooklyn, NY
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Meagan: FUNKY Artistic Babysitter *Honest, *Entertaining And *Adaptable
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meagan and I have 15 years of childcare experience. I am a fun and loyal babysitter with an ENORMOUS love for children. Having five young nieces of my own, I'm very familiar with caring for babies and having a funky cool time with toddlers and pre-teens. You will find me to be honest and extremely trustworthy. I have...
Meagan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meagan babysat for us a few times over the summer! Our girls loved her and she was always punctual and reliable. We hope to use her again when she returns from school."
Eiszel L.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I conducted and assisted with light cooking, I can pick up/drop Off from school/summer camp, play dates, and library/museum/zoo visits. I am punctual, reliable, very outgoing, and energetic. I am a college graduate and I enjoy taking care of kids because I love teaching and nurturing.
Amanda Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is an amazing, patient, kind, respectful and incredibly reliable caregiver. I have known her for many years, as a babysitter, and then I hired her as a teacher at an early childhood center, where she teaches part-time. She is flexible, reliable, rises to...
Alison K.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Grace I speak Spanish and English. I just finished working with a family of twins girls for more than 8 years.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name Aziza. I am 27 years old. I love kids, honest, responsible, reliable. I have experience with infants and toddlers and preschool ages. I am Russian speaker also.
Aziza can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aziza cared for our daughter since she was 3 months old for 2 years. She is a young, energetic woman who genuinely loves and cares about kids. She is also very knowledgeable and reads a lot about different childcare techniques and methodologies. Our daughter...
Tatyana G.
5.0
(2)
Hi!
I am currently a college student with a lot of babysitting experience throughout the years. I have babysat for a handful of different families with various age ranges (Ages 2-13). I have experience with watching kids alone, at night time, keeping kids busy while parents work from home, playing with kids, changing diapers,...
Aliesha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Our two boys (ages 2 and 4) love Aliesha - and so do we! Before moving away for school, we all looked forward to our weekly visit from Aliesha. She was great at playing with our rowdy boys and always stayed calm and resourceful when they fought. She's also great...
Tobi L.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Medgine. I am a graduate student from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in Children and Youth Studies. Prior to the pandemic, I worked at a day care center that serves children from all ages as an assistant teacher. I also babysat for over five years, and I was a paraprofessional to children with special needs...
Medgine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Medgine babysits our 2 boys, age 4 & 8. She picks them both up from school (2 different locations) and walks them home. She gets my older son to do his homework every night & always helps him with it- asking him questions to make sure he understands, answering his...
Kim P.
5.0
(1)
As the eldest of three, my experience caring for children started as soon my mom taught me how to change my sister's diaper. Throughout high school, college, and post-grad I've held babysitting jobs for children ranging from 1-13 years, and have plentiful experience planning activities, managing individual needs and providing a...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We met Frances in the summer of 2021 and hired her as a recurring babysitter. The kids adore her, and she's always reliable and trustworthy. We went on to hire her as our full time nanny after our one year old was unable to attend a daycare we were counting on....
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
The role of a caregiver has been instilled in me since the very early years of my life when my mom converted her home into a childcare center. I watched as she taught children important lessons in their formative years. As I grew older, I realized that my life always feels more full when there are children in it. Since then, I...
Jayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jayna is a treasure! My wife and I have used her for about a year and a half for date nights and when the kids have days off of school. My five year old daughter just adores Jayna and is always begging to see her, while my seven year old son loves how energetic and...
Isabella P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Casey and I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have taken care of children as young as 2 to 13 years old. I have also worked and traveled with families on vacations as a nanny. I love hanging with kids, theater, the arts, going to the beach and watching movies. I have a car to drive the kids to their...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Barbara W.
Brooklyn, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Happy And Motivating Babysitter With 30 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Good Day,
My name is Barbara but people call me Barb. I have 30 years of experience sitting for ages newborn to teenager, including twins and special needs. I am pursuing an MS Ed. in Elementary Education. I have been responsible for up to 5 children plus have worked in a day care.
I cook, clean, tutor schoolwork, teach arts...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Barbara was so great with my 18-month-old! He was pretty grouchy and tantrum-prone on the day she sat for us, but Barbara won him over with her warmth and charm. I could hear them playing games, singing songs, and reading books all day long while I worked from...
Carolyn W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Elise and I am a patient, reliable and easy going caregiver looking for a new family to provide warm and well-rounded care for!
I have 8 years of experience providing care to children of various ages and needs. I believe it's essential for a child to have an enriching environment to grow, learn and be happy!...
Elise can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elise has been nothing short of fantastic as our baby girl's caregiver. She is always on time, attentive to her needs, and a pleasure to have in our home. We didn't think it was possible to find someone this outstanding, but we did! Thank you, Elise!"
Joseph M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am an actor, professional coach, singer, and local baby-sitter located in Brooklyn, NY. I attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia for Vocal Performance and American University for Musical Theater. I love working with kids, especially if they are interested in the arts. My mom was a public school art teacher, and when I got...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We are very lucky to have met Gianna! She is great with our son, very punctual, and dependable. We feel very comfortable leaving our son with her, and we enjoy her company! Highly recommend her as a babysitter."
Savi S.
5.0
(5)
Hello I am Martina, I am 21 years old and based in Brooklyn, New York. I have been working in childcare for 3+ years. I recently graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts with a degree in acting for film and television. With me, your children will always have an entertaining time as I am creative and a craft...
Martina can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"A caring, responsible young woman. She was always on time and went above and beyond to tend to the kids' needs. She's very friendly and energetic. My kids loved her!"
Michelle A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I work in the film/television industry and have been babysitting for 13 years now. I babysit part-time when work is slower and as I'm available.
Tayler can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Tayler is very friendly and my 16 mo child liked her a lot. She is dependable and looked after my child with care. She knows how to easily bond with children and we were happy to have her company."
Maroof A.
Irek K.
Brooklyn, NY
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Responsible, Dependable And Punctual Babysitter Available Immediately For Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I was a teacher of English language at the school in Russia for kids and pupils. I was looking after my relatives' kids all those years. I feel very lucky to have a job that I'm truly passionate about. I'm responsible, hardworking, caring and punctual. I can help your kids with their homework. I like outdoor activities and I...
Irek can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"He came early morning and was very polite. He was watching my kid and gave him a good care: fed him a breakfast, played with him and dropped him to the day care. He was on time, honest and very intelligent. I was very happy and honored to get such a caregiver. Most...
Rosa B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brooklyn, NY
Caroline B.
5.0
Carol is simply amazing! She's incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and goes above and beyond for our baby. When he's cranky or tired she sings for him, rocks him and cuddles him and whenever possible she takes him to the playground or out for a walk. During the day she talks a lot with him,...
- Marie-luisa C.
Shernell C.
5.0
She is wonderful with kids.
She's very energetic.
She has the kid magnet that all the kids love her. She's very reliable.
- Cynthia G.
Mary D.
5.0
Mary babysat our 3-month old girl while my husband and I went out on a date night. This was our first time leaving the baby and we were a bit anxious, but Mary put us at ease. It was easy to communicate with her from the start as she was very responsive to messages and we talked over Zoom. Mary...
- Iskra K.
Sindy C.
5.0
Sindy cared for my mother-in-law, M., for several years. M. lived with Alzheimer's disease--at first, she was able to live in her apartment by herself, then she transitioned to an assisted living facility. Sindy was with us for the entire journey. M. always saw Sindy as a friend, and vice...
- Mary C.
Diana U.
5.0
Diana was great to have for a stand by job I needed to fill. I wasn't sure what time I needed her and she was flexible. Always responded promptly and my son loved her.
- Dana R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brooklyn, NY:
How can I find a Brooklyn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brooklyn, 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 2,199 babysitters in Brooklyn, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Brooklyn, NY?
The average rate for Brooklyn, NY babysitters on Care.com is $21.56 per hour as of October 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Brooklyn, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brooklyn, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Brooklyn, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Brooklyn, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,011 reviews of the 2,199 listed babysitters.