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Agata
Booked by 117 repeat families
150 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 218 families in Forest Hills, NY

Dear parents, I am a 35year old nanny from Poland. I graduated from Oklahoma City University with a dual degree BA in cello performance and liberal arts and obtained my MA in Public International Law/ Human Rights degree from John Jay college. I have eight years of experience working as a nanny and I can provide multiple references upon request. Through college, I took classes in child development and had various opportunities to work as a tutor as well as a full-time and part-time babysitter to families with children of varying ages, including newborns. I am responding to your advertisement because I am a very honest, responsible, loving, and warm person, truly committed to any job I do but especially those in childcare. I have found so much joy working closely with many families and helping their children develop. I am looking to find a nice family to work with occasionally and help out as much as possible; and always with a smile. I have been told many times how much parents value my preparation for work. I always come up with different activities for the children to keep them mentally stimulated but also to ensure they're having fun with their imaginations and creativity! In a typical day, the children would participate in Arts and Crafts projects, music lessons, story-telling, and many safe and fun games. I always make my activity plans based on what children are interested in, as well as the activities that their parents prefer. I believe in the importance of routine, but as always, I put the parents concerns first. In addition, I pride myself on always helping with cooking, laundering, and cleaning. I hope I get the chance to meet with you and I thank you so much for your time and consideration. If You have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Kind Regards, Agata

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Haley
Booked by 15 repeat families
36 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 53 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hi! My name is Haley and I am a 26 years old with bachelor degree in psychology and a minor in Education from UCSC. I have 10 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. I also have a elementary school teaching credential. I have worked at summer camps and after school programs as well.

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Hannah
Booked by 9 repeat families
13 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hi I'm Hannah!. I'm a former preschool and kindergarten teacher, experienced sitter looking for a part time, weekend or occasional evening gig. I work in theatrical and live events. When not doing so, I support kiddos and their families. I am a licensed driver but am also happy to walk anywhere or use a subway. I’m CPR & first aid certified. I’m a recent Yale graduate with a masters degree in stage management. After working in a preschool during the pandemic, I worked in a Chicago area preschool classroom for almost two years in both the 2-12 month and 4 & 5 year old classrooms. In the spring of 2020; I graduated with a BA in early childhood, elementary education, and theatre. I am passionate and emphatic about viewing and valuing the child as a capable individual with a sense of agency. Throughout the years, I've had the opportunity to work with kids of many different backgrounds, encouraging them to engage through a sense of play, confidence and individualism. My experiences as a teacher, nanny, facilitator and graduate professor and taught me about teamwork, collaboration, problem solving and I am not adverse to cleaning up Legos or Shopkins that litter your living room. Nor am I afraid of a dirty diaper or any other messes your little one may make. I am also experienced with children of all different needs and abilities.

“Hannah is amazing! She is super communicative and really plays with the kids. She also helped with school pickup and navigated all of the logistics of that easily. I have three kids from 4 up to 9 who can be a handful and she was great with them, they have declared her the “best babysitter ever”! Highly recommend!”

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Tanya
Booked by 37 repeat families
36 reviews
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 73 families in Forest Hills, NY

I have over 15 years experience formally babysitting a variety of age ranges. In addition, I have been a camp counselor, a tutor, a youth group peer leader, and a resident assistant in the dorms while in college. I also taught English in Thailand and worked with university women in Cambodia. I look forward to getting to know your family! Currently based in New York, NY (video is outdated!)

“Tanya is wonderful! She put my 2 year old daughter at ease right away. Highly recommend!”

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T'Ary
Booked by 10 repeat families
13 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 22 families in Forest Hills, NY

I’m an experienced caretaker and housekeeper with a strong background in caring for children and adults both on and off the spectrum ( including diabetes, autism, and ADHD) Currently working as enrichment teacher at bilingual French speaking daycare center part-time. (2:45pm till 6pm weekdays) I’m CPR/First Aid certified and background checked (through the daycare system and urbansitter ). *Can provide proof of authenticity* Also enrolled to school for Early Childhood Education Bachelors birth-2nd grade starting in the fall. In addition to childcare, I offer house care cleaning services. I have a knack for cleaning and organizing from a young age and take great pride in doing every job—big or small—with care, efficiency, and attention to detail. I consider myself a patient, loving, and precise caregiver/housekeeper. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the services I offer, please feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect and set up an interview! Have a blessed one everyone.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Forest Hills?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Forest Hills?

Yes. Families in Forest Hills use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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