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Rowan
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello! My name is Rowan, and I am a biology major with ten years of experience working with children, including newborns, infants, toddlers, and pre-teens. My responsibilities have included taking kids to and from school or after-school activities, organizing crafts, tutoring, and leading fun activities. I’ve also worked at daycares, where I assisted with daily routines, ensured safety, and supported learning through play. In addition to my experience with child care, I am CPR certified and have worked as home health aid.

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Sabina $21 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Ridgewood, NY

Hi my name is Sabina I am from Queens, New York. I graduated from FIT in NYC. I am offering child care and household services. I started babysitting when I was in high school which makes me a compassionate and dependable caregiver. I have years of experience caring for toddlers and children ages 4 and older. I enjoy creating a safe and nurturing environment. I have experience helping with daily routines such as driving kids to and from school, meal prep, playtime, doing crafts, activities and bedtime routines.

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Maria
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Ridgewood, NY

I am a friendly, detail-oriented Bushwickite with 8 years of experience caring for and supervising children between 1 and 7 years old! I also have 10+ years of experience caring for cats and dogs with various medical and environmental needs :) 🦴

Maria took excellent care of my two cats while I was away for a long weekend. Thank you so much!

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Lindy
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi there! My name is Lindy and I’m a 26-year-old artist and textile-maker living in Brooklyn. I graduated cum laude from NYU three years ago where I studied mental health with a focus on children and adolescents. I am passionate about early childhood, and this fall, I’ll be back in school working towards my masters degree in art therapy. In the mean time, I’m looking for part-time nanny work and regular babysitting opportunities! :) I adore children and have been babysitting since an early age. In addition, I have experience working as a teacher’s assistant at my local temple, a day care assistant, and as an intern at a children’s arts camp in Brooklyn. In total, I have over 5 years of experience caring for children aged 3 months to 12+. I've spent the past three years since graduating college nannying part-time. One of my previous nanny families described me as “kind, sensitive, attentive, and simply a lovely human being…who has very much become a part of our family.” I am fully vaccinated and boosted as well as CPR and First Aid certified. Let me know if you’d like to speak to my references!

Lindy helped us out last minute when our full-time caregiver had a family emergency. She was calm, kind and mature and easygoing about our toddler being in a cranky mood. Our 5 year old also had fun playing with her.

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Samantha 2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Sam, and I’m 22 years old. I’m currently a college student pursuing a career as a paramedic. I’ve been working as a nanny and babysitter for nearly four years, and I truly love caring for children. I enjoy doing crafts, baking, and going on little adventures that make learning fun and engaging. Creating a safe, positive, and happy environment for kids is very important to me. I’m also a big animal lover and have three pets of my own!

Sam has worked with our family for several years and has been truly wonderful. She’s helped care for our two children since they were very young and our kids absolutely love her. She is always dependable and such a kind person. Our kids are always out on fun activities around the city with Sam, and they love spending time with her. Even as our kids have grown, she’s still an active part of our lives. We trust her completely and would highly recommend her to any family.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Ridgewood?

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 Ridgewood?

Yes. Families in Ridgewood 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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