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Q: What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

Babysitters and nannies share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Babysitters are typically hired for occasional work on an irregular schedule. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great option. Nannies, on the other hand, are more commonly associated with regular work, whether full or part-time, offering daily or consistent care to a particular family. There are also several different types of nannies, including au pairs, house managers, doulas, live-in, and overnight nannies. Identifying the type and frequency of child care you’ll need is the best way to decide whether a babysitter or nanny is a better fit for your family.

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Babysitters on Sittercity love providing enriching experiences for your children, and sharing their passions with them. They're happy to participate in outdoor activities like sports, or indoor activities like music, baking, tutoring help, and art. Wherever your child's interests lie, babysitters on Sittercity are prepared to engage them in a nurturing way.

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Jennifer H.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello Beautiful people, I have been with 3 families from this nanny app beautiful familys great experience (long term jobs) I’ve also been with companies Like Home Aglow , Dazzling Cleaning I have also worked as a Home Health Aid in New York City! Caring for Kids and elderly people is a passion of mine ! I love to make people happy and help in anyway possible! I truly believe in treating people the way I or a family of mine would want to be treated! Thank you for taking the time to read my Bio and I truly hope you take me into consideration ! For any private work please feel free to call my Business Number (646)509-9525

$25–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

MELINDA G.

I used Sittercity for the first time and was honestly super hesitant about booking someone, but I’m so glad I found Jennifer! From the moment my daughter saw her, she seemed to pick up on Jennifer’s energy right away and was happy and comfortable with her the entire time. That gave me such peace of mind, especially since this was my first time using the app. This was also a very last-minute request, but Jennifer was available, responded to my initial message so quickly, and was incredibly responsive anytime I had a question. She was so sweet, attentive, and great with my daughter. Honestly, I’m almost glad my original babysitter fell through because it led me to Jennifer! She is definitely someone I will be booking again in the future. I highly recommend her!

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Althea J.

30 years paid experience
9 miles

$18–30/hr

Hello my name is Althea. I have been a mother for over 30 years and raised three children of my own. I have been a nanny for about the same amount of time. I currently work the local school district as a monitor working with elementary school through high school students. I really love children and i've worked with children of various ages.

$18–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Michelle G.

Althea is caring and friendly toward our children. She is always available on short notice, extremely helpful and demonstrated excellent behavior management skills. Our family is lucky to know her!

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Jessica P.

7 years paid experience
13 miles

$30–35/hr

Hi, I'm Jéssica. I'm an honest, caring, and responsible caregiver with over 10 years of experience. For the past five years, I've focused on infant care - supporting little ones from 5 weeks to 15 months - and I also have extensive experience caring for toddlers and children up to 10 years old. I truly love being part of a child's growth. Learning with them, adapting to their unique rhythm, and supporting each stage of development is something that brings me joy. With toddlers and older kids, I enjoy encouraging independence, helping with learning, guiding routines, and creating fun activities like arts and crafts, outdoor play, and age appropriate teaching. I'm also happy to help with potty training and can introduce your child to Portuguese if you'd like. I'd be happy to talk more, understand your child's needs, and share references.

$30–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Yasmim A.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Jessica with our family for 1.5 years. From day one, she brought structure, warmth, and expertise to our home. She established a consistent sleep schedule that made a huge difference for our baby and guided us through introducing solids with patience and knowledge. Jessica was wonderful at encouraging developmental milestones—she created activities that supported crawling, standing, and eventually walking, always celebrating each step along the way. Her ability to incorporate multiple languages into daily interactions was a huge bonus, giving our child early exposure in a fun, natural way. Jessica also led the potty-training process with calm confidence, making it far smoother than we ever expected. Most importantly, Jessica is exceptionally attentive, nurturing, and genuinely loving. She always put our child’s safety, comfort, and happiness first and quickly became a trusted part of our family. We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica to any family looking for a dependable, experienced, and truly caring nanny.

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Elena T.

20 years paid experience
14 miles

$26–30/hr

I’m considering myself a easygoing person, that I like to be around kids, I have so many years living together with them and enjoying being around them. I’m a responsible person that I like to be puntual. I have been working around 20 years in Westchester I have a first aid/CPR recertification.

$26–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Mariana A.

Elena worked as a full time nanny for our son for over 2 years . Our son loved having Elena as his nanny . Elena was great at keeping our son busy with activities to help him develop and learn. Any family would be lucky to have Elena as a nanny !

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Iivanilde M.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$28–30/hr

Hello I’m Ivone matos! 53 years old speak English live in Port Chester ny very responsible trustworthy person Very interested in your work. I have a wonderful reference great experience with various works job’s babysitter, clean houses apartment pets runs and errands I have I own car clean drive license very flexible friendly and easy to deal I can work on weekends any times love pets I can watch pets in case your needs I can cook do laundry make companion for older sleep over in case need.

$28–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Jose P.

Iivanilde was super great, with my grandparents! They were both so grateful to have someone to care for them just how a family member would do, treat them like they were family and that is exactly what iivanilde did with my Nonna and papa. So thank you, iivanilde! From the bottom of my heart. I truly recommend her for others to hire. If you want someone that you think would feel like a family member she is the right candidate for the position to care for others in your house or department or hospital. She is super great, flexible, reliable and responsible. Super funny and joy to be around at all times!

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Sandra R.

10 years paid experience
10 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello Parents, Welcome to My Profile 😄 and a School year of 2026-2027. Hope all is well. I want to let you know, I am available on September 2026-2027 School year, to help families care for their child/children, throughout the after school hours. I have a College Masters Degree in Bilingual (Spanish) Education in Elementary school. I am a US citizen, with an excellent driving record, and someone you can definitely trust. I have 15+years working with families to care for their children from Pre-School to Elementary. My position as a Babysitter has been successful due to my experiences and dedication working and teaching in a classroom setting. The most important aspect is to focus on the Child/Children development, safety and make sure their needs are met. My Babysitting duties at work are: Homework-help, learning through play, preparing snack, light food and laundry, if required. Also, I can help with the care of a dog or a cat. If you think, I might be a good match for your family. I would love to speak with you furthermore. Thank you so much for visiting my profile. ***References are ready to review, upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you! 😊 Sincerely yours, Sandra R. West Nyack, New York

$25–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Jody T.

Very caring and professional. Very fortunate to encounter someone that cares so much about the wellbeing and safety of my child.

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Michelle D.

4 years paid experience
12 miles

$18–22/hr

Hi Parents! My name is Michelle, and I’m a childcare professional from rockland county area. I have several years of experience caring for children of different ages, including toddlers and young children. I’ve worked as a teacher’s assistant in Pearl River, NY, caring for toddlers ages 18–24 months, as well as providing private babysitting for families in the area. I truly enjoy working with children and creating a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for them. I’m patient, dependable, attentive, and understand how important it is for parents to feel comfortable with the person caring for their child. I’m also happy to help with age-appropriate activities, meals, routines, playtime, and keeping children engaged throughout the day. I’m a fluent English speaker, a non-smoker, and I’m happy to provide references upon request. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I’d love the opportunity to learn more about your family and see if I’d be a good fit for your childcare needs. I look forward to hearing from you! — Michelle

$18–22/hr

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Maria M.

20 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–35/hr

I have worked for over 20yrs as a babysitter / Nanny in the Westchester area . It has brought great joy and satisfaction helping to raise strong , respected and loving young men and women , and to this day continue to have a great relationship with both kids and their parents . I consider myself to be a very organized , patient , kind, caring , dedicated individual who puts her all into the right job and family . I take great pride in living a healthy and active lifestyle , and work daily on achieving a long and happy life for many years to come .

$25–35/hr

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Juana D.

15 years paid experience
7 miles

$17–25/hr

Good evening,My name is Juana I have experience taking care of children from 1 month to 14 years old. I worked with children for many years. I have a reference if you need it. Please call me at this number 9143208653 if you need my service Than you..

$17–25/hr

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Otasia A.

6 years paid experience
6 miles

$15–25/hr

i love being a baby sitter. i love children, seeing them happy puts a smile on my face. teaching them new things working with them and play time with them brings me joy. i’ve worked with children for almost 6 years. i started off with watching family every weekend, provided food & different activities for them to do. i then started to work at a daycare which i loved very much. i watch the kids , feed them, change diapers, provided different learning activities for them and made sure they were safe at all times.