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Lina maria R.
- 4 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hello! My name is Lina and I am currently seeking a childcare position (30-35 hours/week) starting January 2026. For two years, I was an Au Pair, with an amazing family taking care of their two girls (ages 2 and 6) and my most recent experience was taking care of a 4 year old girl for one year. As a full-time caregiver I took care of everything related to the girls, a role that envolved in time: I have experience following sleep schedules, nap and bedtimes, changing diapers and potty training, Bottle and meal preparation, meal schedules, bathtime and taking them to classes and scheduling playdates with other nannies. I also enjoy cooking, and I’m able to prepare nutritious and balanced meals for the kids if needed. I have additional experience with various families taking care of children of all ages. I am a patient, responsible, and trustworthy person who enjoys working with children, learning about them and helping them grow. I pride myself on being committed to my work, I am punctual and reliable, creating a nurturing and safe environment for the children. I am also CPR certified and I am happy to provide references as needed. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to the opportunity to work with a new family!
$25–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Cristina V.
Lina has been with living with us as our auPair for the past two years, and I can say she is nothing short of exceptional! She is loving, caring, patient, responsible, and trustworthy. She truly enjoys working with children, to learn about them and help them grow. She has extensive childcare experience with babies, toddlers and children. She is a wonderful caregiver, during her time looking after our 2 girls, she adapted her role and responsibilities as they grew: she managed sleep schedules, nap and bedtimes, changed diapers and potty trained. She was in charge of bottle and meal preparation, meal schedules, bathtime, taking them to classes and scheduling playdates with other nannies, etc. Lina is also great at cooking, and always prepared nutritious and balanced meals for our kids. Lina is committed, very punctual, reliable, great with feedback and CPR certified. We are heartbroken to see her go, but we know her next family will be lucky to have her!
Laylah S.
- 16 years paid experience
- 15 miles
Hello! With over 16 years of professional childcare experience, I specialize as an Infant Care Specialist, supporting families through the important early stages of their child's development. My expertise includes infant care, healthy sleep foundations, feeding support, developmental milestones, establishing consistent routines, and creating customized schedules that help both infants and parents thrive. I have extensive experience working with both domestic and international families, providing discreet, professional, and personalized care. I am comfortable supporting dynamic household environments, maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with household staff, and adapting to each family's unique parenting style and lifestyle needs. In addition to infant care, I have significant experience caring for multiple children of varying ages. I excel at creating structure within busy households while ensuring each child receives individualized attention and developmentally appropriate support. My approach is warm, hands-on, and engaging. I encourage learning through play, creativity, outdoor exploration, music, art, cooking activities, and educational outings that foster confidence, curiosity, and independence. Throughout my career, I have accompanied families on domestic and international travel, ski holidays, weddings, hotel stays, seasonal relocations, and extended vacations. Whether providing overnight support, temporary full-time coverage, travel assistance, or short-term care while families search for a permanent caregiver, I offer flexible, reliable support tailored to each family's needs. My background includes leading children's art and theatre programs through YMCA programs in California and Wisconsin. Families consistently describe me as calm, dependable, adaptable, and genuinely invested in their children's well-being and development. I am also happy to assist with children's meal preparation, maintaining routines, bedtime support, and organizing children's spaces. Please note that I have a 5-hour booking minimum. Rates vary based on the age and number of children, scheduling requirements, evenings, overnights, and travel. If you are seeking an experienced Infant Care Specialist who brings warmth, expertise, discretion, and structure to your family, I would be delighted to connect with you.
$35–75/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Aimee J.
Laylah was a phenomenal find for us, a true NYC Mary Poppins experience. Kind, flexible, incredibly trustworthy with a generous spirit, she took our son on an adventure (“best day ever”) while we cared for a loved one at a local hospital with a child-free policy. We were in a bind and she more than saved the day, she made his day. SO happy to have found her and would enthusiastically recommend.
Kiara P.
- 4 years paid experience
- 10 miles
Hi, my name is Kiara but I go by Kiwi! I'm a native New Yorker from Brooklyn and I have over 4 years of childcare experience. I worked at a daycare in Queens (Future Sunshine Daycare) part-time, and went full-time after about 6 months as the owner is also a foster mother and needed help with her 3 foster children. I started living-in 4 days a week for about a year while still working for the daycare, thus caring for 8 kids (2 infants aged 4-6 months, 1 toddler aged 3 and 5 older children aged 6-9) along with 2 other alternating workers. I worked there for 2 years alternating between part-time and full-time after the foster children moved on. This passing summer I worked as a camp counselor at a summer camp in Plymouth, Vermont. I worked there throughout the whole summer as a camp counselor monitoring kids ages 4-11. Since then I've been babysitting for different families and providing occasional coverage for workers at the daycare. I am CPR and AED certified for both adults and children, my red cross certification ID is 10VNC1Q.
$20–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah S.
Kiara (aka “Kiwi”) is wonderful! She's been helping with my son's afterschool care and has been incredibly reliable. Our toddler absolutely loves her. She brings creative activities, keeps him engaged, and brings such a positive energy into our home. We’re so grateful to have found her and couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Lauren P.
- 18 years paid experience
- 12 miles
Its been a long pandemic, I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I am your weekend backup to help you reset after a long week of being a superhero aka parent. I began working with children at the age of 15. I was a Counselor in Training at a sleep away camp. The following two years I worked as a Camp Counselor at the same camp. I began babysitting at the age of 18. I have worked with multiple families with multiple children. I currently work at a Dance Studio as the manager and instructor. The Dance Studio mostly caters to children between the ages of 2 through 14. I am currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED for both Adult and Pediatric. My experience makes me qualified but my personality is why I have such a great relationship with the kids. Babysitting has always been fun for me. Children are true little sponges that soak up everything. The things they say or do always manage to make my day brighter. Being younger allows me to truly enjoy my time with families. I love to go outside with kids play a little soccer, baseball, or basketball. Kids always love that I can teach them some dance moves. Although usually most kids just prefer me to read to them. I try to give every character in a book their own voice. I haven't had a bad experience sitting. The occasional meltdown is expected and I'm prepared to handle whatever is thrown mine way. References, a resume and a professional background check are available upon request.
$30–40/hr
Recent review:
5.0
India L.
Lauren helped us out babysitting last minute when we were visiting NYC and was AMAZING! She was easy to communicate with, understanding, and most importantly, wonderful with our child. We would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Harrison T.
- 10 years paid experience
- 14 miles
**ACTIVELY SEEKING GIGS - SUMMER 2026** HEY! I'm Harrison. I’m actively looking for all sorts of work over the summer and beyond— open to regular, intermittent, and anywhere in between. My schedule is fairly flexible, and I’m up for logistic-satisfying hangs, orchestrating grand adventures, date night coverage, and more. If you think I may be a good fit for your family, would love to connect! A little about me— I moved to Brooklyn ~4 years ago to manage a giant rock climbing gym. I've worked with kids a ton in climbing gyms over the last 10 years, from running summer camps to making birthday parties awesome. After leaving my role last year, I transitioned to sitting/nannying in an attempt to reclaim joy in my work life-- and it's been a blast so far. I like climbing, games (video, board, word, active, other), telling riddles + jokes (ask me about street sweepers!) building things, cooking, soccer, swimming, and riding my bike excessive distances. I went to school for film, and I used to be a producer on a PBS show-- I still love filming/editing fun videos with the kids I sit for (*movie magic*)! I'm CPR / first aid certified and generally skilled at balancing fun and safety in childcare settings. I'm a skilled driver, though I do not currently own a car. Beyond just sitting, I'm happy to support with: -homework help! I used to student teach / tutor English back in high school, and I am generally math-proficient. -meal prep! I chef 95% of my apartmenthold's meals right now, and I love to cook. -climbing! Wanna learn the ropes or just give it a try? I'm your guy. -pet care! I live with 3 cats (1 mine, 2 my girlfriend’s) and I care for dogs of friends & clients regularly. Hope to hear from you!
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Joanna D.
Outstanding! We use him regularly and he is the best sitter we have ever had!
Som T.
- 20 years paid experience
- 11 miles
My name is Som Tharuedee. I am 43 years old with 17 years experience taking care of single infant, infant twins, infants nanny sharing, infant with sibling. Looking for a full time childcare job. Great references will be provided.
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Hidy C.
Som is a gem! She genuinely cares about the kids' well-being and take such a wonderful care of them! She is very detailed-oriented and a sweet listener. She knows what is the best for the kids and make sure they're happy and growing into a wonderful human being ❤️ We trust her fully and can't speak enough good things about her! ??????
Rabia I.
- 19 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hello parents! If you are looking for an energetic, caring, and trusting nanny who genuinely enjoys her job, then look no further. I have 20 years of professional nanny and babysitting experience and I have cared for children of all ages. I am a native New Yoker and very familiar with the tri state area. I am a nanny who has no problem with the playground being my second home. I can schedule playdates, plan activities, help with homework, bedtime routines, prepare meals, drop off and pick up from school, and assist with potty training . I can help with creating and maintaining an effective schedule for your newborn as well as assist with everything associated with newborn care. I am organized, punctual, and respectful, with references to boost. I have a Bachelors in Psychology which I received from LIU and English is my first language. Thanks and looking forward to being your next care giver!
$30–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Hao L.
We hired Rabia after my wife broke her elbow and was unable to lift the baby. Naturally, my wife was nervous about staying involved in baby care. Rabia ensured the baby's needs were met while helping my wife stay included and connected. Because we both work from home, we spent a lot of time with Rabia and got to know her: we found her to be pleasant, professional, and kind. She was the peaceful presence we were looking for in a nanny. Our baby was lucky to have such a devoted and knowledgeable caregiver. Rabia was reliable, gentle, and calm. It was easy to communicate with her. She showed up on time every day full of energy and good cheer. We felt very comfortable leaving our baby in her care. When she was with our 6mo old, she actively played with him on the playmat. She put him into tummy time, helped him practice sitting up, and worked on other motor skills. She proactively thought about the baby's development and future well-being. Her experience and ease with children were obvious. We would be happy to hire her again.
Laura B.
- 25 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hello! I am a Brooklyn-based nanny, governess, educator, and caregiver with more than 25 years of experience across childcare, teaching, curriculum development, counseling, and family support. Most recently, I provided recurring care for two girls, ages 4 and 7, including school pickups, after-school routines, snacks, homework support, reading, music, creative projects, and outdoor play. I have also cared for a 7-month-old infant and children ages 18 months and 3 years, supporting feeding, naps, diapering, developmental play, meals, transitions, and child-related tidying. I hold a master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in child development and a bachelor’s degree in French. I taught children from nursery through high school in Japan and enjoy creating thoughtful, age-appropriate enrichment through French, literacy, music, art, imaginative play, and outdoor learning. I am calm, dependable, affectionate, organized, and attentive. I am CPR certified, fluent in French, proficient in Japanese, a pianist, and supported by verified five-star Sittercity reviews. Safety, clear communication, and respectful partnership with parents are central to the care I provide. I am currently available for full-time, part-time, recurring, and occasional childcare and would be happy to learn more about your family.
$30–55/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Danielle K.
Laura watched our 2 year old son last minute on NYE as we attended a wedding. I felt very comfortable with her and she kept me updated throughout the evening. She was great with him and I definitely recommend!
Monae O.
- 17 years paid experience
- 15 miles
I am a former Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (Birth-Grade 2) transitioning to private in-home childcare. (Orton-Gillingham trained and certified) My goal has always been and will always be to support, guide, and bring peace of mind to families with love and patience. Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities (Dual Certification) (Birth-Grade 2) (Norland-trained nanny) AMI Montessori-trained and certified Infant & Toddler (birth – age 3) Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 – 6) Elementary I (ages 6 – 9) Montessori Inclusion Endorsement (MIE) ***It’s so important to get outside and have children understand nature; that's why I believe in keeping screen time to an absolute minimum*** Childcare is not just a job for me; it's my career. I love watching children learn and grow while teaching them kindness, sharing, compassion, and love. I firmly believe kids are good teachers; all we have to do is listen. "Each child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique.” – Robert John Meehan Fun Facts: My personality type is INFJ. INFJs are natural nurturers who are patient, devoted, and protective. Favorite sport: Badminton Newborn Care Specialist Certification Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) trained Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Current vaccinations include Flu, Pneumonia, MMR, COVID, and Tdap. If you're looking for someone to bond with your child(ren), teach them life lessons, and help them grow, I'm your childcare professional. Thank you very much for your time. *** Four-hour booking minimum - I prefer bookings with a minimum billing of four hours. Please let me know if you need a sitter for less than 4 hours, as it will be at a higher rate***
$30–45/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Rachel C.
From the first meeting with Monae, I knew she would look after our daughter well. Leah gets so excited when Monae arrives, which makes me so happy knowing she loves her company. Hearing Monae sing and play with Leah is the loveliest thing. I’m not sure what I’d do without her!
Tersit Y.
- 5 years paid experience
- 10 miles
I have 5-6 years of experience caring for children from infancy through age 9 and am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. My background in early childhood development and education has given me a strong understanding of age-appropriate care, learning, and developmental milestones. I enjoy planning activities that encourage creativity, independence, and confidence while providing the structure and consistency children need to feel secure. I genuinely love what I do and value building positive, trusting relationships with both children and their families. My goal is always to provide dependable, compassionate care that gives parents peace of mind and helps children feel supported, happy, and loved.
$20–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Maya R.
Tersit was our nanny before our son started preschool. She was great and our son adored her! She was really attentive to his needs and was reliable. He has a bad case of eczema and she was always willing to go the extra mile to prioritize his condition like eliminating certain fabrics and changing her laundry detergent. We wholeheartedly recommend her!
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