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Andria $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi there! I have over 5 years of paid experience in babysitting. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Therapy and am currently working on my Master’s degree. I’ve always loved working with children from a young age and would volunteer at daycares which is when my interest first began. Growing up in a big family, and becoming an aunt at an early age I’ve always been surrounded by young children and the love of working and caring with children only continued to grow. Which led me to pursue a career in speech therapy, where I could continue to foster and help children grow. I know sign language in addition to English, and could help with all homework types. I’ve worked with children with varying developmental needs, such as children on the spectrum, children with learning disabilities or those with speech delays. I am great with play time, crafts, and overall entertaining the children in things they might enjoy. I’m happy to answer any questions and see if I’m the right fit for your family!

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Tyara $21 per hour for 1 child

Im am very attentive to detail I make sure I pay attention to the smallest of things.My top personality trait is that I do every task to the best of my ability.I take these responsibilities very seriously and professionally.Having a child or and pet under my care would be my top priority.I also like making things very fun and love to make kids feel seen and understood!

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Elle $21 per hour for 1 child

Hi there! My name is Elle i am 18 and come from a beautiful family of 8 with 5 siblings. I have worked with all age and been a babysitter for 3 years and am CPR and First Aid trained. I just moved to NY for college and am studying fashion design. So excited to meet some great families and continue babysitting.

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Gaby $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Gaby — a caring, patient, and reliable babysitter with many years of hands-on experience. As a mom of a wonderful 23-year-old, I truly understand kids and their needs at every stage. I’m great at creating a fun, safe environment while keeping routines and communication smooth for parents. I’d love to support your family and make your little ones feel comfortable and cared for! I speak two languages. English and Spanish.

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Annie $14 per hour for 1 child

Low rate to get my first reviews! I have a Neuroscience degree from the University of Michigan, and I'm hoping to build a bigger babysitting network to supplement the income from my part-time job, which involves social media and live comedy. Don't let my lack of reviews scare you away! I'm quite normal and definitely not creepy, and I'm happy to have a quick videochat before you take the plunge and book the unreviewed (but not inexperienced for the record!!) babysitter. I have babysat and nannied extensively over the past 12 years, and am comfortable with infants up to teens. In the past I've worked as a full time fifth grade math support staff in a public school, a preschool swim instructor, and nurse aide in a dementia facility for covid lockdown. I'm very attentive! I'm rarely on my phone when I'm with kids unless it's for something that matters, like to take a cute pic of them or to call a pediatrics MD about a nonurgent health issue—which is actually quite convenient for me because my mom is one. Once I get a handful of reviews, I'll start charging more like $30-40/hr depending on the number of kids. So send a message soon—you don't want to miss these Black Friday deals!

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Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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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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