What is the going rate for babysitters in Ridgewood, NY?

The national typical hourly rate in 2022 is $17.50 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Ridgewood, NY?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Ridgewood, NY?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Ridgewood, NY

Cindy K.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 20–20/hr

(11)

I have experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I love children and have excellent references. I'm bilingual (English/Spanish). I enjoy taking kids on outings, speaking to them in Spanish and teaching them how to read and write in Spanish as well.

$ 20–20/hr

claudine a.

20 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 19–20/hr

(22)

Hello currently available for babysitting date nights and occasional sitting, I work and live in manhattan i am very accessible to all parts of manhattan and Brooklyn from 5pm onward available week late afternoons to eves and weekends i am great with all ages 4 months to 12years I speak fluent Fren...

$ 19–20/hr

Dayna B.

12 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 20–30/hr

(23)

▪︎I CURRENTLY CAN ONLY PROVIDE OCCASIONAL BABYSITTING DEPENDING ON MY AVAILABILITY (MUST BE A 4HR MINIMUM & CLOSE DISTANCE TO THE D/N/R/G TRAINS IN BKLYN/NYC AREAS)▪︎.... Hello parents I'm a career nanny/sitter with 12 years of childcare experience. I'm a non smoker, punctual, flexible with wo...

$ 20–30/hr

Rabia I.

12 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 20–25/hr

(5)

Hello parents! If you are looking for an energetic, caring, and trusting nanny who genuinely enjoys her job, then look no further. I have over 10 years of nanny and babysitting experience and I have cared for children of all ages. I am a nanny who has no problem with the playground being my second h...

$ 20–25/hr

Roxanne M.

28 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 22–30/hr

(4)

Hi Parents! I'm a loving, fun, energetic Babysitter that will provide TLC to your children. Get ready for a fun-filled wonderful day for your children. Reading, math, arts &crafts, music, sports and spending time outside will be some of the activities on the agenda daily. I encourage children to pur...

$ 22–30/hr

Evelly B.

5 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 17–25/hr

(2)

Hi , my name is Evelly .I'm currently in college studying political science . I've worked as a group leader for over 4 years , I have also been a camp counselor for summer camps such as SQPA and Fresh Air program . I've been a babysitter for 2 families . I've worked with kids ranging from the ages ...

$ 17–25/hr

Jafari D.

3 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 22–32/hr

(2)

Hello everyone, my name is Jafari and I am 22 years old. I am a first responder in the state of NY. Ive worked in the medical field for over 3 years now caring for a variety of age groups (infants, children, adults, and elders) and now I’m utilizing my valuable essential skills in caring for childre...

$ 22–32/hr

Joselyn Bridget C.

8 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 25–35/hr

(2)

Hey There: My name is Jocelyn, I am a 25 year old graduate with over 8 years of experience working with children. I currently reside in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, I speak and write fluently in English and Spanish. Over the years, I’ve taken numerous amounts of Childhood Education and Development cou...

$ 25–35/hr

Jassiris C.

19 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 16–25/hr

(2)

Hi my name is Jassiris, I have 20 years experience working with children from infant to the age of 13. I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, tutor and in daycare, I have background check and fingerprints from the NYC department of investigation done by the daycare I used to work for. I am willing to...

$ 16–25/hr

Amelia G.

8 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 20–25/hr

(4)

My childcare experience consists on nearly 10 years when I started taking care of my nephews since I was 16 years old. However, I started getting payed for babysitting since I was 20 years old. I have been taking care of children from 6 weeks up to 12 years old part-time and full time. I also watche...

$ 20–25/hr

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Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.