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Mutsumi M.

25 years paid experience
15 miles

$34–50/hr

Hello, families. I am a retired kindergarten and elementary school teacher. Spending time with children is not only my favorite activity, but also my passion. I’m a humorous mother who values independence, both for myself and my children. I would love to share my experience as both a teacher and a mother with parents who are currently in need of parenting support.

$34–50/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Jordan B.

Mutsumi is the best nanny anyone could ask for. She was with us for nearly 3 years and has become part of our family. Her creative teaching methods helped our son flourish. Everything from learning the alphabet, to counting, to reading, to music, to Japanese, she pushed the limits of what we thought was possible for a toddler. Mutsumi helped shape our son as he’s now ready for school. We cannot recommend Mutsumi highly enough!!

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Jennifer H.

10 years paid experience
11 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

Maya H.

Jennifer has been such a great support for our family. She is reliable, caring, patient, and very attentive with my son. I appreciate how she communicates, follows the routine, and creates a safe and calm environment for him. Finding trustworthy childcare can be stressful, but she has helped give me peace of mind. I would definitely recommend her to another family. We love us some Aunty Jenny ?

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Jenna B.

12 years paid experience
4 miles

$25–30/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.

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Claire K.

Wonderful sitter! This was literally first time using a sitter and I couldn’t be more pleased in the good hands of Jenna. Our 19 month son loved her immediately. She was engaged, caring, careful about allergies, fully alert and attentive, and incredibly sweet. Will be using her so much in future. Highly recommend!

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Sandra R.

10 years paid experience
10 miles

$25–30/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 Maters 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

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Craig M.

I am highly recommend Sandra R. to anyone needing childcare based on her time working with our family as an after-school caregiver and driver for our son. Sandra was responsible for picking up our 5-year-old son from preschool each weekday and safely transporting him home. From the very beginning, she demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and genuine care for our child. Before accepting the position, Sandra requested to meet our family in person, which immediately showed her commitment to ensuring a good fit and establishing trust with both parents and child. Throughout the time she worked with us, Sandra was exceptionally dependable. She was always punctual and, most importantly, she never canceled on us. As working parents, knowing we could count on her every day provided tremendous peace of mind. On the rare occasions when our plans changed unexpectedly, Sandra was flexible and accommodating, making every effort to help us adjust on short notice. Sandra has a natural ability to connect with children. She consistently engaged our son in conversation, making the daily pickup and ride home an enjoyable experience rather than just a transportation service. He looked forward to seeing her each day and was always comfortable in her care. It was clear that she genuinely cared about his well-being and happiness. In addition to being reliable and caring, Sandra frequently went above and beyond what was expected. On several occasions, she thoughtfully brought homemade food for our family, a gesture that reflected her kindness and generosity. Her warmth and dedication were evident in everything she did. Sandra was always professional, trustworthy, and safety-conscious. Her background in education and extensive childcare experience were apparent in the way she interacted with our child and handled her responsibilities. We always felt confident that our son was in safe and capable hands. I wholeheartedly recommend Sandra to any family seeking a dependable, caring, and experienced caregiver. She has been a wonderful support to our family, and I am confident she will be an asset to any household fortunate enough to work with her. Sincerely, Craig Pearl River, NY

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Brenda E.

6 years paid experience
4 miles

$28–40/hr

Hi, Im Brenda! I am currently an after school nanny. I was previously an assistant teacher at a pre-school and have been babysitting for the past 6 years. I typically look after babies, toddlers and elementary school aged kids. I have a lot of patience but I know when to enforce rules and I won’t raise my voice. I am caring and enjoy playing! Im active and have the energy to keep up and play with little ones. I’m also comfortable with pets as I have a dog at home. I am also currently attending college.

$28–40/hr

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Linda L.

9 years paid experience
7 miles

$25–30/hr

Hello! Perhaps I can assist. Currently in a position in Larchmont, NY which will end 8/21/26 after two years as the children are not in need of support thereafter. Sitter/Childcare positions held in our local Sound Shore areas of Larchmont, Harrison & Mamaroneck from 2017 to current ages 4 & up providing a positive impact on children's lives & reliable childcare options for parents. Type A personality fun loving adult. Background Check & License clear. References upon request. Native of Harrison & currently reside border of Rye. If additional information is needed, feel free to contact me to discuss the possibilities. Warmly, Linda L.

$25–30/hr

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Anastasia S.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$25–50/hr

I am a mom to older boys who is kind and compassionate for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. I have been in childcare for over 10 years with so many success stories to tell. Some of the kids I have worked with are in Colleges and some are working the world over. I am so great around kids and they love me naturally.

$25–50/hr

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Otasia A.

6 years paid experience
4 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.

$15–25/hr

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Michelle D.

4 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–20/hr

Hello parents My name is Michelle Im 23 I'm from spring valley ,NY I come with excellent references. I have been a in childcare for over a year but worked with kids for almost three years I worked as a teachers assistant in pearl River, NY caring for toddler ages 18-24 months I also have babysitting experience, an 13 month old girl I care for in New city, Ny I have been babysitting her since August 2018. I speak fluent English I am BLS (Basic life support) certified and a non-smoker I would be more then happy to provide reference names and numbers. I wish you good luck in your search hopefully I have the pleasure of meeting you and hopefully caring for your child -Michelle

$15–20/hr

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Juana D.

15 years paid experience
5 miles

$15–20/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..

$15–20/hr

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