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Yulia
Booked by 5 repeat families
15 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 22 families in New York, NY

Hi, My name is Yulia! I moved to New York in 2020, shortly after graduating from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in psychology and focus in child development. In high school, I began volunteering with a therapeutic horsemanship for children with cognitive, developmental, and learning disabilities. This is where I developed my passion for caring for children and studying human development. I have over fifteen years of experience, including babysitting for multiple families, nannying, completing my capstone practicum as a pre-school aid, and most recently working as a behavior technician for children on the Autism Spectrum. I currently work at a medical communications agency, and I have found myself with some extra time in the evenings and on the weekends. I find children to be very entertaining and energizing and genuinely enjoy getting to know each of their personalities! I especially love being a part of their learning journey and helping them navigate new challenges in school and in life! I look forward to meeting you and your kidos!

Yulia was excellent! Right on time and very easy to work with

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Andri
Booked by 55 repeat families
73 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 98 families in New York, 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.

Super professional! Kept in touch with us, asked about allergies and any safety concerns… She’s definitely on top of things, and my daughter loved hanging out with her and even went to sleep smoothly with her as well! We will be booking her throughout the rest of our stay in nyc!

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Leanne
Booked by 55 repeat families
77 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 115 families in New York, NY

Hello families! I am a third grade teacher living in Brooklyn. I have been a full time teacher for ten years and have over fifteen years of experience working with elementary and middle school age children in classroom and home settings. I began working with children when I started babysitting my toddler twin cousins, and have worked in education and childcare for over ten years. I currently teach fourth grade in Brooklyn. I’ve previously taught first grade, third grade, and K-12 art therapy. I am excited to work with all ages of children, and love to engage in their favorite activities with them. Thanks so much for reading, I look forward to working with you! Best, Leanne

Leann was wonderful and our 5 year old really enjoyed her. She was on time, friendly, and enjoyed the two dogs! We will definitely use her again.

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Zaneta
Booked by 45 repeat families
65 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 102 families in New York, NY

Hi! I'm Zaneta, I’m a NYC native, live music enthusiast, foodie, and the eldest of 6 (ages 1-21). I have worked with kids from 1 month to 16 years as well as those with special needs. I love traveling and am willing and able to do so with your family! Feel free to reach out to me with any interview/booking requests.

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Monifa
Booked by 2 repeat families
10 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in New York, NY

Hello there! I’m Monifa, but you can call me Em. Thank you for stopping by my profile to learn more. I am a veteran at child care hoping to meet and help more families on the app. I’m a creative, fun, flexible, resourceful and entertaining former school professional, hospitality and operational expert in Brooklyn with over 15 years of experience with babysitting, summer camp, daycare, elementary and secondary education as a youth mentor, academic advisor, exceptional learner advocate, international trip chaperone, teacher, school leadership administrator and parent-advocate partner. You name it, and I’ve probably done it ☺️. I enjoy creating fun, loving and learning opportunities for everyone —especially children. As a seasoned professional, I work with a range of ages: —> Infants —> Toddlers —> Children —> Teens —> Adults —> Seniors I enjoy learning about, taking care of and engaging people. I am CPR trained and know how to manage emergencies with efficiency thanks to my background working as a school operations leader. My specialties included but are not limited to: —> Developmental play and learning —> Homework —> Crafts —> Medication organization & schedule management —> Routine creation and management —> Behavioral guidance and coaching —> Entertainment activities —> Activity schedule management —> Field trip creation and execution —> Learning-based family games —> Transportation Management I am also a huge fan of Montessori learning for little friends, helping them gain skills to be independent, critical thinkers. My capacity extends to include support with pet care for small/medium dogs and cats. I am however, open to learning to care for other pet types sans reptiles. I am happy to help our furry friends with: —> Walking —> Feeding —> Sitting If you may need a house sitter, I can support w errands, and organizing. I would be happy to connect over call/FT to learn more about your family’s needs to ensure that you get the timely care that’s requested, as well as sharing more detail about my experience and history. As a native New Yorker, I do not yet have a driving license but I am working on getting one very soon. To fill that gap I can happily coordinate other means of transportation to ensure that there is no impact. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Cheers!

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What does a babysitter do?

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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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in New York?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in New York?

Yes. Families in New York 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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