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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I'm a native New Yorker working on getting my undergraduate in Fashion Design. I have 5+ years experience in childcare, and can work with children or infants. As of recently, I have worked with toddlers and older babies. In my free time I love to sew, go to the park and make music!
Hi! I graduated Barnard College and Columbia University and have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I love working with children of all ages and strive to provide warm, attentive, and reliable care. I currently work full-time in maternal and child health clinical research and babysit to save up for medical school. I’d love to connect and see if I might be a good fit for your family!
Hi, I’m Natalie! I just moved to New York from Nashville. I love working with kids because I want to be a positive influence in their growth and development while helping create joyful, meaningful memories. I enjoy playing with them, encouraging their creativity, and being part of the moments that make childhood special. I'm looking for a job that gives me a purpose beyond myself! It encourages and fills me to serve others, and what greater blessing than to have a hand in the formation of young hearts and minds. I have a lot of experience working with children as I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am the Program Director at an outdoor adventure camp in North Carolina, so love to come up with fun ways to engage kids. I am lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certified as I have also worked as a lifeguard for two summers. I also have grown up with multiple dogs and have experience pet and house sitting.
Hello, my name is Jacqueline (but I usually go by my nickname Tula), I’m 23 and a recent graduate of Wellesley College. I have over 8 years of babysitting experience in NYC, as well as some in the Boston area, watching children from three months to thirteen years old. I have three younger siblings and have spent much of my time at home watching them. I’m very familiar with babies and younger kids, especially babysitting multiple children at a time. I’ve taken an online Red Cross babysitting and first aid certification course as well as first aid programs through Boy Scouts that I completed to earn Eagle Scout. Thank you for your consideration!
“She was great for last minute help with my 6 week old when I needed extra hands. Attentive and her handling of my baby was demonstrative of a deep experience around very young children. I would be happy to work with her again. ”
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children of various ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I find great joy in positively impacting their lives. I have a friendly and approachable personality, and I'm very comfortable communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that arise. I do this via regular updates and verbal communication at pickup. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing a variety of games with children, such as educational games that promote learning, board games and puzzles, and outdoor sports and physical games. I have some college education, currently working on my bachelors degree and am CPR and First Aid certified. I'm also bilingual and speak both English and Spanish. I hope to meet you and your child soon, and I look forward to providing them with a safe, nurturing, and fun environment.
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,184 sitters background checked in Astoria, NY
5.0 average star rating from total of 10,452 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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