Find experienced child care providers in Valatie, NY

Hello. My name is Brenda and I live in East Greenbush. I am looking for an opportunity as an educational aide/tutor or to provide child care. My experience includes providing child care and tutoring for many families. I also worked with HVCC students at the Disability Services Center for one year after college. My duties included helping students who needed special accommodations or assistance to take tests and exams. I am a responsible, easygoing, and positive person who enjoys spending time with children and watching them learn and grow. When I visit my family, I spend a lot of quality time with my young niece and nephews. They never want me to leave, which makes me happy and sad. If you think I would be a good match for your family, feel free to contact me.

I truly love being a nanny and sitter because caring for children has always been a natural part of who I am. I find joy in creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids can grow, explore, and feel supported. Every child is unique, and I value the chance to bring out their creativity, confidence, and curiosity through play, learning, and consistency. I have decades of hands-on experience raising my own children as well as working with families in the U.S. and abroad. Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages from newborns and toddlers to school aged kids and teens with an emphasis on patience, positive communication, and encouragement. I understand the balance between structure and fun, and I know how to adapt to each family’s needs.

My name is Melissa and I have over 30 years experience caring for children of all ages (newborn - 14 years). I have had the privilege to care for children in private homes as well as in daycare and after school settings. I truly enjoy creating fun and creative activities that encourage individuality and imagination. I am also a licensed veterinary technician in several states and have been first aid, CPR, and MAT certified. I do not have a background check on here since I am licensed in NYS. This allows you to look me up on the NYS Office of Professions which is updated regularly and will show any misconduct or criminal activities if I were to have them. I currently have the pleasure of helping to care for my 1yr old grandson and my 2yr old autistic nephew.

I am an energetic healthy person from a large family. I have four grown children ages .(2 boys 2 girls). Have been babysitting/caring for others since an early age. Am creative and enjoy the company of children. Have taught art in a few local school district. Also I am cpr/first aid certified and have 200 hr. yoga cert. from KRIPALU, and teach a few hrs. per wk. I have a sense of humor, positive, punctual, non judgmental, intuitive and caring.

I am a current law student looking to provide flexible babysitting! I am very comfortable in nurturing the creative and curious nature of children while providing a safe and warm environment. I pride myself on my ability to recognize and cater to the specific needs of your children. First Aid/CPR Certified, Background Check with NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Caring for little ones has always been my passion! I have 7 years of childcare experience, working with children from infants through age 6. I currently work in daycare and have previous experience nannying three children, as well as two children under two. I’m experienced in meal prep, potty training, diapers, bedtime routines, crafts, learning activities, and homeschooling. I love keeping kids active with fun, age-appropriate activities, including trips to parks, libraries, and museums. I am CPR, First Aid, Medication, and EpiPen certified, with additional training in early childhood development. I’m currently looking to return to providing personalized childcare and am available full time weekday care along with weeknight and weekend babysitting. I truly love building meaningful relationships with children and treating every little one with the same care and attention I would give my own.References are available upon request! Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Hello! My name is Heather and I have prior experience providing childcare to a variety of different ages. I have babysat multiple children at one time in which I created activities that were engaging and fun! I have much experience working with children ages 3-7 due to working at a summer camp. At these camp I kept careful watch of the children, both indoors and outdoors. My experience also includes working at a daycare as the lead teacher in a young threes classroom. In this position I created a weekly schedule that followed the daycare center s curriculum, assisted the children in daily activities, such as art projects, throughout the the day and effectively communicated with my co-workers and parents to ensure a positive environment. I also assisted in other rooms with children ages one to two and a half years old as needed. I have all my PA clearances and am CPR/First Aid certified both in pediatrics and adult. I enjoy spending time both indoors and outdoors, playing board games and doing crafts!

Hi! My name is Shayla! I'm 20 years old and have about 4 years of experience working with children, including time in an after-school program! I live in Columbia County, I'm CPR and BLS certified, and will have an Associate's degree in Arts and Science this May! I also will be starting nursing school this fall! I currently work as a Patient Care Technician on a Mother-Baby unit, so caring for infants and supporting families is something I'm very familiar with! Growing up surrounded by nieces, nephews, and younger cousins has given me lots of hands-on experience keeping kids engaged and entertained! I love planning fun activities like outdoor play, arts and crafts, games, and story time. I'm also happy to help with light housekeeping like tidying up, dishes, and organizing toys. My goal is to create a safe, positive environment where kids can have fun and parents can feel at ease. I'm responsible, dependable, and love building positive connections with families I work with. Maybe we can work something out!

I have a huge family and have always had kids around, I was also lucky enough to have neighbors we were close with who I also babysat and pet sat for. I have taken care of kids of all ages, took the Red Cross babysitting course when I was in middle school, along with getting re-certified in CPR when I worked as a lifeguard! I am very good at thinking on my feet and responding the big feelings kids have in a thoughtful and empathetic way. I also have a lot of energy for goofing off and telling jokes, which I find kids respond to very well. I will take the absolute best care of any kid I’m watching and work hard, I will absolutely do my best by your kid!

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am 26 years old. I’m a caring, reliable babysitter with over 6 years of experience working with children from newborns to 12 years old. I currently serve as an Assistant Director at a licensed childcare center, and I’m certified in CPR, First Aid, EpiPen administration, and Medication handling. Whether you're looking for part-time help, date night coverage, or consistent weekly care, I bring structure, patience, and creativity to every family I work with. I specialize in infant and toddler care, but I love engaging with kids of all ages through play, learning activities, crafts, and routines. Safety, communication, and trust are my top priorities. I always aim to make your child (or children) feel comfortable, supported, and happy while you're away. Children Hourly Rate 1 Child $18–20/hr 2 Children $21–23/hr 3 Children $24–27/hr 4+ Children $28–32+/hr (based on ages/duties) Let’s connect—I’d love to support your family’s needs!