Ridgewood 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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Hello :) I'm Em! I'm a Brooklyn-based musician born and raised in New Jersey. I'm an enthusiastic and experienced babysitter. I've been watching infants through 8 year olds since I was a teenager. I also have experience watching special needs children. I like to read, play games, do crafts, and when it's not too cold be outside! I have a license and am experienced in driving city streets if needed!
Hi! My name is Hanna, and I’ve always had a passion for working with children and I hope to be an elementary school social worker one day. I’m currently a college student studying Forensic Psychology at John Jay College, and I’ve spent the past few years supporting kids in both classroom and program settings. I’ve worked one-on-one with first graders, led small group activities in after-school programs, and even helped coordinate summer activities for children with autism and learning differences. I’m fluent in both English and Spanish, and I bring a lot of patience, energy, and creativity to every job. I’ve also taken care of toddlers in the past and love helping little ones learn, play, and feel safe. Whether it’s helping with homework, playing games, or simply keeping things calm and fun at home, I’m here to support your family however I can!
Hi, I am Alex and I would love to help take care of your pup. I have always been around dogs my whole life. I understand that every dog is different and I am very patient with them. I currently have a job at night so I would be more than happy to walk your dog during the day or weekend.
Hi Families! I'm Ella, I'm 22 years old, and a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. I moved to NYC from Charlotte, NC this past August to pursue my career in publishing at Penguin Random House. I used to be a swim coach working with lots of children ranging from ages 3-17 for a summer swim team! I also have plenty of experience providing private and group swim lessons. I have babysat for multiple families and am comfortable running errands, pet sitting/ dog walking, prepping meals, pickups and drop offs and helping with homework for afterschool! I used to be an English major and now work all the time with books and would love to share my love for reading with your kids! I also am very comfortable with dogs and cats! I have two cats and grea up with dogs. I am very responsible and a hard worker. New York is very difficult to afford, I want to babysit or petsit for an additional income. Because I work a 9-5, my hours are limited, but if you have any consistent or inconsistent babysitting needs that aligns with this, please let me know!
Hi! My name is Honor, my parents are Scottish but I was born in England and grew up moving between England and the US. I've been babysitting since I was 11 and have taken care of kids as young as 6 months old and up to 14 year olds. I love to do arts and crafts, go to the park, read, or just hang out. Whatever suits the kids I'm caring for and their parents! A little bit about me: I graduated from NYU in 2020 with a degree in Screenwriting and the Business of Media and am finished grad school last year where I studied Popular Fiction and the Business of Publishing remotely through Emerson College. I’ve been working in morning TV the last couple of years and recently quit to focus on writing. I love animals, running, thrifting, sewing, needlepoint, pilates, watercolor painting, reading, writing, history, and travel.
“Honor has been wonderful! She is reliable and communicative, and she has been very proactive when a scheduling conflict has arisen. She is very attentive and our son looks forward to seeing her every week. They have an amazing connection. I would definitely recommend her!”
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"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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