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Tal 6 reviews
Brooklyn
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hi! I am 21 years old and attend Oberlin College in Ohio where I'm studying psychology. I grew up in Brooklyn Heights and have lived here my whole life, so I am comfortable with public transportation, going to park, and other fun attractions for kids.When home on breaks, I live with my two parents, older brother, younger sister and dog. I have experience sitting for kids ages 1-9; this includes playing with them and getting them dinner together, bathing them and putting them in pjs, and reading books to put them to sleep. Sometimes I would bring my dog because one girl loved to play with him. I am allergic to dogs and cats, but I am able to work with families who have dogs that do not shed. In my free time I love to bake, paint, sew, play frisbee, and take my dog to the park. While my certification has lapsed, I have taken courses in CPR and first aid.

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Caitlin
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
New York
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Forest Hills, NY

I started working with children from a very young age. I have experience as a nanny and camp counselor. I also am an animal lover and love long walks with furry friends. Being the oldest sibling, it is in my nature to be a caregiver and I am very patient and lots of fun. A fun fact about me is I love books and music!

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Chrisalyn
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
New York
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hello there busy parents, my name is Chrisalyn. I am bilingual Spanish & English. I am a college graduate, currently building a startup business and working side gigs in all my free time; such as pet/house sitting, babysitting and other tech remote work! and my goals include continuing my studies in marine biology, owning a house & building a family. Because of my love for animals and overall philosophy/morality of kindness & love first, I am cautious, attentive and above all have the utmost patience for kiddos. I love carrying for infants in their early learning stages and being there to encourage growth and learning. I’m very creative & ingenuitive so I am well rounded. I Can cook, clean, and keep organized. Whether you’re an overwhelmed mommy/daddy or just need that extra set of hands, I’m your girl 🫶🏻 I've grown up taking care of my 3 younger siblings most of my life, 2 toddlers, and 1 pre teen, as well as babysitting friends and family toddlers as well as seniors (I have experience as an in-home caregiver as well). I am always cautious, prepared, vigilant and responsible when having young children around, because all children are precious! Please take a look at my profile and email me with any questions. My most recent references outside of this app, include my verified repeat/past clients for house/pet sitting (can share a link to this platform) I look forward to becoming an important part of your child’s development and care 🥰

She's great with my daughter and very helpful.

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Brianna
Booked by 54 repeat families
50 reviews
New York
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 89 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hello! My name is Bri and I recently moved to NYC from San Francisco. I currently live in the NoHo neighborhood and work remotely full time as a Community Manager. I have been an active nanny all throughout my college years and beyond and really do miss nannying both part time and full time. I do like to babysit occasionally and it gives me the opportunity to explore different parts of this amazing city. During college, I was nannying for a couple different families that were consistent over a long period of time. A few standout experiences were working for a family for 5 months where I worked 37 hours a week in three days watching an adorable 2-year-old boy. My duties included everything from taking him to swim class, feeding him breakfast, lunch and dinner and scheduling fun events to take him to and explore the city! Throughout my college years, I babysat part time between classes for an amazing family of 5 for four years and still to this day, I babysit for them occasionally. My job entailed me to do homework, cook, clean, bedtime routine, drive to after school activities, attend appointments, schedule events, make lunches and over-see playdates for the three kids age ranging from 5 to 11 years old. I have two younger siblings so I have basically been babysitting and interacting with kids my entire life. I have always been known as the babysitter on the block and have loved watching kids. Now the tables have turned and some of my friends are starting to have kids and it’s definitely a fun stage in life. If you feel like I am a perfect fit, please reach out to me through Urbansitter. Thanks so much and I hope to hear from you soon!

Bri was great! She immediately started interacting with our son and by the time we left he had warmed up to her and was happily eating dinner with her. He had a cough so she gave him cough medicine like we asked and was great when he woke up after going to bed. We’ll definitely hire her again.

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Shauntel
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
New York
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hi! I’m a mom of a loving almost 3-year-old toddler with plenty of hands-on experience caring for young children. I understand the importance of patience, safety, and creating a nurturing environment. I’m looking for a position where I can provide reliable, caring support for your little ones—just as I do for my own.

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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?

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