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Nannies and babysitters share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Nannies 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. Babysitters, on the other hand, are typically hired for irregular or occasional work, either full or part-time. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great best option. 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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Miranda F.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is Miranda and I am just graduated college. I’m looking for an occasional babysitting job as well as weekends! I am comfortable with pets and have years of childcare experience.

$20–30/hr

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Elena T.

20 years paid experience
15 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

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Jenna B.

12 years paid experience
11 miles

$28–30/hr

Hello :) My name is Jenna and I am a teacher with a masters degree in early childhood/childhood education. I am an elementary teacher and I reside in Westchester. I have been a sitter for over 12 years and very much enjoy caring for and spending time with children. I have a new car and a clean driving record. Available for babysitting, or nanny work, driving, homework help and light cleaning and meal prep. Plenty of references.

$28–30/hr

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Maritza G.

13 years paid experience
13 miles

Hello, my name is Maritza Grenville,. I am an experienced nanny with excellent references upon request. I have been a nanny for 13 years, and have worked with family’s in their home. I have experience with newborns, toddler, twins, and older school age children, I driive,cook, am bilingual in Spanish, and am CPR certified. I am a mature person woh is trustworthy and takes on responsibility serious. I have experience working the the Manhattan area. I consider myself a very caring and loving person who truly loves children. I am looking for a long term position and a family that makes me feel like a part of their family. You may contact me for more information if you are interested@lola9535@aol.com. Thank you!

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Clorinda M.

20 years paid experience
13 miles

$30–30/hr

Hi, my name is Clorinda. I love children, and I am responsible and loving, and easy to get along with. I have more than 20 years of experience with being a nanny and 3 children of my own. I hope we get along well!

$30–30/hr

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Leidy V.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$30–35/hr

Hello! My name is Leidy and I'm persuing a career in Special Education. I have significant years of experience working with children in both a recreational and academic setting. I also have a valid driver's license and excellent references. If you would like to contact me for more information please feel free to leave me a note. Thanks!

$30–35/hr

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Renata R.

16 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello! I'm a friendly and disciplined babysitter with 16+ years of progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a detail oriented individual who has a special talent for cooking, handling children's overall activities, managing timetable as instructed by parents. I am also bilingual in English/Serbo-Croatian. I have a driver's license with an excellent driving record. Thank you for taking the time to check my profile. Sincerely, Renata Radakovic

$25–35/hr

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Jennifer H.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello Beautiful people, I’m new to this company but I have been with other companies Like Home Aglow , Dazzling Cleaning I have also worked as a Home Health Aid in New York City! Care for 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

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Monique M.

4 years paid experience
12 miles

$30–40/hr

I've not had an opportunity to have kids and I love them! This is a way for me to enjoy that and help out at the same time. I'm a very dependable person, with a B.S. in Communications and Public Relations, as well as a Certificate of Photography. I'm also a Yoga Therapist and teacher and have had a children's Yoga Ed certification since 2009. I am CPR and first aid trained, and I love pets of all kinds and have 4 cats of my own that I first fostered and now adopted...you could say I am a foster failure :) Looking forward to hearing from you!

$30–40/hr

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Patricia M.

13 years paid experience
13 miles

$23–25/hr

Mondays After School Paraprofessional and after school childcare provider seeking Monday childcare position. I have returned to school and my childcare position with my family from last year. I have one afternoon available, Monday. I can pick up your child/children from school, provide healthy snacks, ensure homework gets done, organize for the following day, help with pets, run errands, drive to after school activities. If you feel you can use an extra pair of hands on Mondays, please reach out. I can provide excellent references, a copy of my background check and a great driving record. Preferred towns: Tenafly, Cresskill, Haworth, Demarest Hours 3-6pm.