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Stephanni
Booked by 13 repeat families
20 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 families in Kew Gardens, NY

Hello! My name is Stephanni and I have been babysitting/working in daycare centers for over a decade, beginning at my church nursery when I turned 14. I worked there for two years, taking care of children from 3 months-12 years old. When I turned 16, I began working at the daycare center at Lifetime Fitness (a gym in Texas) until I graduated high school. In college, I nannied for 3 children ages 11-15, and drove them to and from their after school activities. I moved to NY from Texas 10 years ago and have no plans to move anywhere else! My favorite thing to do in the city is to walk around and explore different neighborhoods and try different restaurants. In my spare time, I also love going to concerts and traveling! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need more information!

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Andri
Booked by 53 repeat families
71 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 96 families in Kew Gardens, NY

Hi, I’m Andri! I’ve lived in NYC for 9 years and have over 10 years of childcare experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I’ve worked with many private families throughout NYC and have experience with both daytime and evening care. I’m kind, caring, dependable, and energetic. I enjoy keeping children active and engaged through outdoor activities, games, arts and crafts, reading, and age-appropriate activities. I also enjoy preparing healthy meals and helping families keep their children’s routines organized. Childcare has been a big part of my life since I was 15, and over the years I’ve built strong relationships with the families I work with. I understand how important it is for parents to have someone they can trust, communicate with, and feel comfortable having in their home. I’m currently looking for occasional, part-time and I’m happy to help with date nights, weekends, evenings, and other childcare needs.

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Mel
Booked by 54 repeat families
52 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 86 families in Kew Gardens, NY

***JUST RETURNING AFTER SOME TIME OFF. IF I MISSED YOUR MESSAGE, I’LL BE IN TOUCH SOON! Hi! I’m Mel, your child’s future best friend, and I’m here to make your life a little bit easier! ☺️ I’m a warm, proactive, engaging, and highly experienced childcare professional with 15+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, from brand-new babies to teenagers and just about every stage in between. My approach to childcare is rooted in the belief that kids deserve to feel safe, respected, understood, and supported. I love getting to know who each child actually is: their personality, interests, quirks, sense of humor, strengths, and the things that make them light up. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to children, and that’s one of my favorite things about this work. I have a strong background in child development and a particular interest in child psychology, emotional regulation, and helping children build confidence and independence. I also have extensive experience caring for neurodivergent children, including children with ADHD and autism, and I’m comfortable adapting routines, communication, activities, and expectations to meet each child where they are. I’m equally happy getting silly on the floor with little ones, planning adventures and creative activities with bigger kids, helping with homework, navigating a tough emotional moment, or hanging out with a teenager who is far too cool to admit they enjoy having me around. Beyond childcare, I bring a lot to a household. I have a medical background and am CPR/BLS certified, along with extensive experience in household management, home organization, meal planning, and cooking. I’m a confident personal chef, a passionate organizer, and someone who genuinely enjoys bringing a little order to the chaos of busy family life. Whether that means keeping household tasks on track, reorganizing a playroom, prepping meals, tackling an overflowing closet, or simply noticing what needs to be done and taking care of it, I love helping families make their homes and routines run more smoothly. Most importantly, I take the trust families place in me seriously. I want parents to feel completely comfortable knowing their children are safe, cared for, and in capable hands while they’re with me. Every family is different, and I’d love to hear about yours, your children, your routines, and what would make your life run a little more smoothly. It takes a village, and I’d love to be part of yours.

She was truly wonderful with my children! My five and eight year old loved her immediately. She was also very communicative and timely. I trusted her to take excellent care of my little ones-- can't recommend highly enough.

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Maria
Booked by 9 repeat families
14 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Kew Gardens, NY

Hello my name is Maria , I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and I live on Upper West Side of Manhattan. I am back on urbansitter after working for a family for 4 years ! I do have a full time Job 7-3pm , I am looking to help parents out with occasional babysitting. I have lots of experience taking care of kids of all ages from infants, toddler , & after schooI kids. I love babysitting simply because I love kids! I love being able to interact with them and get to know them on a one to one basis , have play dates, go to the park, attend museums & do activities with them .I am very passionate about caring for kids , I have a lot of patience , Providing safety is number one ! Showing affection, interacting , and supervising the child. I am very outgoing person , friendly , fun , loving ,caring, trustworthy, affectionate, genuine, respectful and responsible person, also i am CPR certified. I can prepare small meals, clean up after the children, help with laundry & etc .If you have any questions feel free to contact me at anytime , I Look forward to meeting you and your babies ;)

Maria did a great job with our 3-year old daughter. She was very professional, caring, punctual, and our daughter really liked her. We look forward to seeing her again.

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Kelly
Booked by 58 repeat families
82 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 131 families in Kew Gardens, 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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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Kew Gardens?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Kew Gardens?

Yes. Families in Kew Gardens 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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