Astoria families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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My name is Guadalupe but you can call me Lulu (: I am 27 years old, graduated from Columbia University (CC’20), and now work in the non-profit field (LinkedIn:[removed] I’ve been working directly with kids in NY for about 5 years and help connect them to various educational resources. I mainly work with kids between 1st-10th grade, some of who have learning differences such as ADHD, autism, etc. Additionally, I have a lot of experience tutoring various academic subjects and Regents tests, as well. Fluent in English, Spanish, and intermediate Portuguese. I am looking forward to connecting, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks
I’m a Childhood Education major with several years of experience working with children in professional and educational settings. I’ve worked as an Assistant Teacher and After School Counselor, where I supported children’s learning, supervised activities, and helped maintain a safe and positive environment. I’m patient, responsible, and truly enjoy building positive connections with kids while creating a fun, supportive, and safe environment for them to grow and learn.
I love working with kids of all ages but specialize in school ages 5-14. I currently work in a middle school as a social worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I am fun loving, caring, and a good match for kids of all ages and needs to support in keeping their day running as smooth as possible. I love theater, art, museums, and reading.
High school teacher who previously worked as a life guard and swim teacher to children ages 3-15. I really enjoy connecting with children of all ages, whether it's hearing about the book they love, the new slang they're using or playing a board game with inventive rules.
Hi! I have experience babysitting ages 2 months - 10 years old, teaching 2-5th graders in public school, leading parent + child art workshops, and working with neurodivergent teens/young adults. My approach is characterized by patience, curiosity, and compassion. Some example tasks I usually do are meal prep, light housekeeping, school pickups or drop-off, homework help, and activities. I am also Adult and Pediatric AED, CPR, and First Aid certified. Hope to hear from you soon : )
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,193 sitters background checked in Astoria, NY
5.0 average star rating from total of 10,377 reviews in Astoria, NY
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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