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Claudia N., babysitter, Brooklyn, NY

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Families in The Colony need part-time, after school, weekend, overnight, and last-minute babysitting help.
Average hourly pay in The Colony: $20.32/hr
I am needing a sitter for a 12 hour shift, that I have to work this up coming Sunday. Ideally, I would like to pay a flat rate, if possible please
Our 1.5 year old son will keep you busy. He’s very active. We are looking for someone who he’ll love and we can trust.
We are looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic caregiver for our 1½-year-old son. We need someone who can keep up with his active personality, help with diaper changes and meals, and engage...
Hi! I'm a Care Specialist with Wellthy, an approved UrbanSitter partner, helping connect experienced caregivers with families seeking childcare support. Upcoming Opportunity: Childcare needed: 1...
we are looking for a sitter on occasion if we need to be out. This is mainly for our 7 year old son. You would need to let our dog out to the yard and in. And keep an eye on our 14 year old who is...

As of November 2026
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"It's great, the best childcare app around."
Claudia N., babysitter, Brooklyn, NY

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