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Kristin
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hi! I’m Kristin! I’m in my twenties and originally from CT, but I’ve been living in NYC since graduating from college. I work in marketing, but I’ve always loved working with children and I’d love to support your family! I’m available most weeknights and weekends. I have over 10 years of childcare experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds. I’m energetic, engaging, and love creating fun, age-appropriate enrichment activities, while also being attentive to specific routines and preferences. For infants and toddlers, I am experienced in bottle and meal preparation/feeding, diaper changes, potty training, bath and bedtime routines, and following set schedules. For older children, I have a background in tutoring students from elementary school through college, so I’m happy to help with academic work. I’m also fluent in Spanish and ASL. I have experience caring for children with disabilities and specialized needs. I’m happy to work closely with your family to ensure consistency with therapies, behavioral strategies, sensory needs, medication schedules, and other care plans. I’m CPR/First Aid certified, fully vaccinated, a non-smoker, and I’m committed to providing a safe, reliable, and positive environment for your children. I’m also comfortable with travel, public transportation, overnights and caring for multiple children, including twins and triplets. I also have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record if transportation is needed. While the safety of your family is my top priority, I’m also happy to help with light household tasks, pet care, errands, and other family needs. I will ensure your home is clean and I will respect any house rules you have in place. I’d love the opportunity to get to know your family! I’m happy to provide references, schedule an introductory call, or arrange a trial visit to ensure we are a great fit!

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Olivia
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Forest Hills, NY

Currently a media professional, I’ve always loved caring for others. I grew up with the mindset that if you take care of your community, your community will take care of you. I worked at my family’s daycare center for 5 years while in high school and some throughout college. While in college a volunteered at an underserved after school program, where I established a library and secured grants to expand the program. Working with families and children, while helping them flourish has always been a passion.

My dog is really shy and anxious, but bonded really well with Olivia. She sent photos and videos throughout to show me he was having the best time!

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Chaslyn
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Forest Hills, NY

I am a reliable sitter committed to developing a trustworthy connection with the families I work with! I aim to create a fun environment for the children I care for while also being responsible and safe. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED trained. I am an experienced diaper changer and potty trainer, too! A very kind review left on another platform by a previous family I’ve worked with: "Before moving to New York, Chaslyn was a nanny/ babysitter for our family when my daughter was 3-5 years old. We miss her terribly! She is a phenomenal caregiver and person. She is incredibly responsible and dependable, and is also loving and playful. She was a bright light for us during the midst of the pandemic! My daughter (now almost 7) has such wonderful memories of that time because of Chaslyn. A family that finds her is truly lucky."

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Memory
Booked by 21 repeat families
33 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 61 families in Forest Hills, NY

My name is Memory, I have over 8 years experience in teaching and babysitting the youth. I can cater educational activities to entertain any age group from infant to 13 years of age. P.S. I can do light house work. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Memory is very professional and my son took to her warm presence very quickly.

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Andrea
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Forest Hills, NY

Hi dear families! I am looking for one-time or part-time nanny jobs. I am a creative, patient, responsible, and reliable nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for and teaching children from 4 months to 12 years old. I am flexible and able to handle unexpected changes in schedules or situations with ease, grace, and confidence. ________________ Education Bachelor’s Degree in Language teaching. 2013 - 2019 La salle University Bogota, Colombia ______________ Skills CPR training Meal preparation homework help Bilingual (Spanish and English ) Non smoker Pet friendly vaccinated ________________ Experience: Live-out Nanny 2[removed] Private Residence/Manhattan NY Provided daily care for a 4-month-old baby from 8:30 AM - 5/6 PM. •Prepared bottles, fed the baby, and followed a nap schedule. •Read books and organize outdoor activities, including walks and playdates. •Supported developmental activities as the baby grew. •Performed light housekeeping (child’s laundry, tidying up the nursery and play area Live-out Nanny 2021/2023 private residence/Manhattan NY Provided daily care for a 2-year-old child. •Prepared lunch and assisted with mealtime. •Took the child to after-school activities. •Taught Spanish through engaging activities. •Organized outdoor activities such as biking, park visits, and playdates. •Created fun, educational activities for after school. Live- in Nanny (Au pair) 2019/2020 Massaia family/Watertown, MA Cared for two children (8 & 5 years old). •Picked them up from school and assisted with homework. •Prepared lunch, breakfast, and snacks. •Planned outdoor activities such as biking, swimming, and playdates. •Performed light housekeeping (kids’ laundry, tidying up rooms and play areas, cleaning up after meals). •Organized bedtime routines. •Designed fun, educational activities to support their development. English Teacher (practicum) 2017-2018 Cundinamarca Elementary School/Bogotá, Colombia Designed dynamic English classes using the Montessori method. Developed creative strategies to facilitate second-language learning.

Andrea did very well with our 21-month-old son. He took to her immediately and she was attentive to the schedule we keep for him. Clear and quick communication, as well

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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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