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Hannah
Booked by 8 repeat families
12 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in Fresh Meadows, 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 was wonderful and kind to our 10 month old daughter. Neighbors from our building later saw me and told me how gentle and attentive she was to my daughter in the playroom. I am so grateful and would definitely recommend her and will work with her in the future.

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Kelly
Booked by 57 repeat families
82 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 127 families in Fresh Meadows, NY

Hi! I'm Kelly. I have 20+ years of childcare experience with specializations in infant care and autism care. I hold a BA in English from UNCG and an MA in literature from CCNY. My favorite thing to do with children of all ages is share my love for reading. I have 4 years of teaching experience including ADHD executive functioning coaching and teaching English at the undergraduate level. I work in non-profit communications.

Kelly was so great with my 3 year old and 7 month old and was able to put both kids to bed on her first visit with us while we went out for date night. Our 7 month old was pretty fussy and she was able to manage everything like a pro! Would 100% book her again for babysitting.

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Ximena
Booked by 34 repeat families
46 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 89 families in Fresh Meadows, NY

Hi my name is Ximena. I worked as a first grade teacher in Colombia, I came to the US as an au pair and worked for a family for 2.5 years I took care of 2 kids they were 1.6 and 5. I helped them to build and reinforce different skills, I also volunteered as a teacher assistant at Buena Vista Horace Mann school and At ccsf helping kids and adults with literacy. I worked part time at a day care. After that, i work for 1 year in a Spanish immersion program. I am currently working at the school district as paraeducator. Working with kids is my passion and I am going to the process to become an educator

Thank you for the great and thorough job!

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Ali
Booked by 144 repeat families
203 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 381 families in Fresh Meadows, NY

*****Please note: I am immunocompromised and have an autoimmune disease so I cannot watch sick children and must limit time outside in extremely hot weather. Hi! I'm Ali. I’m originally from Seattle and moved to New York in 2015 to study acting. I joined UrbanSitter during college and have been using it as my day job ever since. I have 18 years of childcare experience, ranging from date nights and private nannying to daycare and summer camps. Over the last four years I have began working in arts education as a teaching artist and youth theater director. I’m the 2nd oldest of 10 so I’ve been around young kids my entire life and am used to watching multiple kids at once. Due to being CPR and First Aid certified since I was 12, I’ve gained years of experience watching kids with varying disabilities and medical conditions, and am very familiar with working with children who are autistic, have epilepsy, or have life threatening food allergies. My go to activities are coloring, board games, going to the park, reading, movies, and arts and crafts. Outside of childcare, I am an actor, writer, and run an indie theater/production company. I’ve spent the pandemic studying trauma informed, consent based rehearsal spaces and mental health first aid. Both of these skills have been easily transferable to my childcare work. I have experience teaching at after school programs using the Montessori Method and have been working more as a teaching artist lately, doing theater and improv with kids. Cancellation policy: cancellation less than 24 hours my policy is full payment. If it’s within 72 hours, it’s half the agreed payment, and more than 72 there isn’t a fee. If you come home more than 15 minutes late with no communication I reserve the right to charge a late fee on top of that extra time. If you come home early I still charge for the full time booked since I had to block that time out in my calendar, unless we’ve agreed on it beforehand.

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Hermela
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Fresh Meadows, NY

Hi families, my name is Hermela. I have over 14 years of part-time babysitting and nannying experience. I am looking for occasional and part-time work. I love working with children and helping them grow and learn. I enjoy working on creative crafts and games with kids. I can help with homework or general tutoring, as I have worked as a tutor in the past as well. I am also comfortable with dogs and cats in the house. In my free time I enjoy going on walks and exploring the city, and doing pottery.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Fresh Meadows?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Fresh Meadows?

Yes. Families in Fresh Meadows 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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