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Hi! I’m Zoe, a responsible and caring sitter based in NYC. I have a background working in the legal field. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and creating a safe, engaging environment, whether that’s helping with homework, doing creative activities, or just keeping a steady routine. I’m reliable, calm under pressure, and committed to making both kids and parents feel at ease.
hello there! my name is camila. i’m currently offering childcare. I’m a former au pair with experience working with newborns up to teenagers and also worked as a summer camp monitor. I enjoy connecting with babies and kids of all ages, and they usually reciprocate my affection. can provide good references if needed. cpr and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. thank you!
Hi! My name is Emmanuelle, but my friends call me "Emmi!" Over 5 years of experience as nanny! I just graduated from Boston University with degrees in journalism and international relations. While produce my own podcast about sexual violence and am applying to jobs in the communication industry, I am looking for consistent work. I live between NYC and Boston, and can be flexible with my location depending on your needs! I am passionate about visual media and have produced a few films. In my free time I love to cook and explore cuisine to immerse myself in different cultures. A dream of mine is to curate a private experience restaurant with my older brother at our home in Normandy, France. For the past couple of years I have been a production intern for theater, photography and marketing companies. Besides that I have several years of experience working as a server and hostess at a Black owned pie company in NYC and the Hillstone. Finally, I have worked at several schools including an after school theatre program in Boston and a Montessori pre-school in a low income neighborhood in the South Bronx. , I also worked as a co-teacher at a small Montessori pre-school in the South Bronx–a low-income neighborhood in NYC. I have cared for and babysat and children between the ages of 4 months and 14 years old in individual and group contexts. I have been accountable for leading group activities and games including arts and crafts, 'read aloud,' and outdoor excursions; as well as tending to home-care such as meal preparation, bed-time, diaper changing, and cleaning. I am a well-trusted neighborhood babysitter in NYC with many references to offer! My relationship with my family, pets and babysitters informs my love language and spark for caregiving. Thank you for inviting me into your unique lives, I look forward to creating friendships around trust to help you! Please feel free to connect with me by phone or email to learn more about what I can do for you and about my versatile experiences growing up in NYC and Paris which inform many elements of who I am, down to my sense of fashion and humor!
Hello! I would describe myself as patient, friendly, understanding, reliable, and great with kids :) Feel free to ask for the contact info of my references! As of right now, I am the regular sitter for 4-year old & 10-month old sisters. I am seeking occasional/one-time jobs for when I have availability. I previously worked at Breindy Active Fitness. I would watch 2-8 kids at once, all under 3, and many were newborns. I have experience playing with children, calming them from tears, feeding them, changing diapers, reading with/to children, night-time & day-time routines, and more. In my senior year of high school I interned at the Jewish Community Center Day Care. I was a teacher aide for a classroom of 5 year olds. One of the kids had special needs. In high school, I was a part of a club that contained kids with autism and kids without autism. We did many different bonding activities together that exercised my capacity for patience and understanding. I raised with a dog and a cat in the house for over 12 years and consistently took care of them. I often dog sit/cat sit/house sit for my friends when they are on a trip. I grew up very active and played on the Volleyball, Swim, and Rugby Teams at school. I also danced ballet for 10+ years. I love arts & crafts and playing! Also my major was English Literature, so I love stories and reading.
I will add more to this later I cat sit and have for many years. I also foster and have done that for 10 years in New York City! I love cats and can also give medications
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 New York, NY
5.0 average star rating from total of 10,426 reviews in New York, 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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