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Mara 1 review
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Kew Gardens, NY

Hi families! I’m a 30-year-old, reliable, energetic, and experienced sitter transitioning from a corporate career back to grad school for clinical psychology. I have been caring semi-regularly for children since I was 12 years old. I grew up with four siblings—two of whom are 12 years younger than me—and I played an active role in helping raise them. That hands-on experience continued through college and my corporate working life here in NYC with dozens of families (new to UrbanSitter, previously used HelloSitter). It has also recently come full circle as I’ve supported my siblings with their own babies, helping with everything from the sensitive postpartum newborn stage to chasing active toddlers. After several years in the corporate tech world, I’ve left to pursue my master’s degree. This schedule change allows me to return to what I genuinely love: hanging out with kids. I bring the “adult” reliability of a former professional (punctual, communicative, safety-conscious) mixed with the warmth and energy of a seasoned aunt/uncle. I am comfortable with all ages, confident with bedtime routines, and happy to help with homework or light meal prep. Looking forward to meeting your family! Note: I built the majority of my career in journalism, and I love tutoring if any kids need help with their homework or college essays!

Mara is so wonderful. Very responsive, capable, warm, communicative… and my kids immediately liked her.

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Sarah $21 per hour for 1 child

Hello my name is Sarah I am an experienced daycare assistant with hands-on childcare experience seeking a full-time nanny or babysitting position. I am currently working in a daycare setting, where I support children’s daily routines, learning, and development, and I also provide occasional weekend babysitting for one of the children in my care. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. I am looking to bring my experience and dedication into a full-time nanny or babysitting role with a family.

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Ashlyn $18 per hour for 1 child

Hey there! My name is Ashlyn I am a freshman dance major at NYU Tisch! I provide childcare, dog care, cooking, errands, tutoring, and cleaning services! I've grown up with a younger brother and three younger sisters(all the same age) and with both my parents working full time Jobs I've done a lot of childcare including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and chauffeuring. I also have worked as a dance teacher for children ages 18 months- 15 years old for three years now and I absolutely love watching kids grow and learn! I've done lots of dog sitting, house sitting, tutoring, baby sitting, and was hired as a personal driver. I love playing board games and am happy to help with homework! I have worked with special needs kids before and am CPR certified as well as first aid trained! I am allergic to cats but I love working with dogs!

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Lucia $25 per hour for 1 child

My name is Lucia, I'm 20 years old, soon to be 21! I'm from Colombia, my first language is Spanish. I went to the French school in Bogota, Colombia, so I can also speak fluent French. I've been working with kids since I was 16. I worked multiple times at a very prestigious summer camp in Colombia. Children were between 6 and 17 years old. I know multiple activities to entertain children and love having fun with them! I love cooking, I'm super nice, I'm calm and patient. I've taken multiple courses about handling stressful/complicated situations with children. I did gymnastics most of my life so I love doing motricity activities! I'm currently doing my bachelor in Fashion Design, so everything that has to do with art and creativity, that's also my game!

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Isabelle
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Kew Gardens, NY

Hi! I’m Ellie, originally from Memphis, TN but I just moved to NYC a few months ago. I’ve been nannying and babysitting for years, and I also worked as an overnight camp counselor for three summers, so I’m very comfortable with kids of all ages. I’m super responsible but also love having fun, whether that’s playing outside, doing crafts, or just keeping kids entertained. I’m also a big pet lover and happy to help with things around the house like cleaning up, errands, or walking the dog.

Highly Recommend Ellie (Isabelle) She was punctual, communicative, friendly and my daughter loved her! Will work with her again

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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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