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Arianny
Booked by 8 repeat families
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hey Parents! My name is Arianny, I am 23 years old, born and raised in Brooklyn with strong Dominican roots. As the oldest of six siblings, caregiving became a natural responsibility early in my life and sparked my passion for working with children. Growing up in a big family taught me patience, leadership, and the importance of creating supportive, joyful spaces for young children to thrive. In my free time, I enjoy baking, a hobby that allows me to be creative and often becomes a fun, hands-on activity to share with kids. I am an accomplished childcare professional with over five years of comprehensive experience supporting the developmental, academic, and social-emotional needs of children ranging from infancy through school age. Currently, I serve as a paraprofessional and hold a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development — a discipline that underscores my enduring commitment to fostering growth, resilience, and curiosity in young learners. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I bring the added value of bilingual communication, enabling me to facilitate meaningful connections across diverse families and to integrate language enrichment into everyday learning experiences. My approach to childcare is guided by patience, intentionality, and a thorough understanding of developmental milestones. I am adept at cultivating safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating environments tailored to each child’s individual temperament and strengths. I am available for full time work, occasional babysitting, overnight assistance, as well as open weekend availability. Above all, I am committed to establishing collaborative, trusting partnerships with families to ensure that every child receives thoughtful, developmentally appropriate, and high-quality care. I welcome the opportunity to connect and to discuss how my expertise can best serve your family’s needs.

Arianny is very kind and sweet, definately recommend her!

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

Hi, I’m Ting! As a recent Fine Arts graduate and art instructor, I excel at keeping people of all ages engaged, creative, and comfortable. My experience ranges from teaching school-aged children and caring for younger cousins to providing warm companionship and daily support for seniors. I am fully bilingual in English and Mandarin, and I love incorporating language learning or art activities into my care. I am looking for a position where I can support your family with childcare, senior care, household tasks, meal prep, and pets. I am highly dependable, positive, and ready to help keep your household running smoothly!

very great first experience hiring a babysitter for our child. she's warm, friendly, responsible, and our baby had a wonderful time with her.

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Stephanie
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! I’m Stephanie, an experienced and caring childcare provider with a background in Psychology. I have 5 years of experience in school settings, 3 years in daycare, and 4 years working in summer camps, caring for infants through school-age children, including children with special needs. I provide reliable, part-time care and support with daily routines, homework, activities, and safe, engaging play. I’m new to UrbanSitter and excited to connect with families looking for a dependable and nurturing caregiver.

Stephanie was wonderful and our 4 year old son had a great time with her! Will definitely be requesting her again for future needs!!

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Brianna
Booked by 54 repeat families
50 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 89 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello! My name is Bri and I recently moved to NYC from San Francisco. I currently live in the NoHo neighborhood and work remotely full time as a Community Manager. I have been an active nanny all throughout my college years and beyond and really do miss nannying both part time and full time. I do like to babysit occasionally and it gives me the opportunity to explore different parts of this amazing city. During college, I was nannying for a couple different families that were consistent over a long period of time. A few standout experiences were working for a family for 5 months where I worked 37 hours a week in three days watching an adorable 2-year-old boy. My duties included everything from taking him to swim class, feeding him breakfast, lunch and dinner and scheduling fun events to take him to and explore the city! Throughout my college years, I babysat part time between classes for an amazing family of 5 for four years and still to this day, I babysit for them occasionally. My job entailed me to do homework, cook, clean, bedtime routine, drive to after school activities, attend appointments, schedule events, make lunches and over-see playdates for the three kids age ranging from 5 to 11 years old. I have two younger siblings so I have basically been babysitting and interacting with kids my entire life. I have always been known as the babysitter on the block and have loved watching kids. Now the tables have turned and some of my friends are starting to have kids and it’s definitely a fun stage in life. If you feel like I am a perfect fit, please reach out to me through Urbansitter. Thanks so much and I hope to hear from you soon!

Bri was great! She immediately started interacting with our son and by the time we left he had warmed up to her and was happily eating dinner with her. He had a cough so she gave him cough medicine like we asked and was great when he woke up after going to bed. We’ll definitely hire her again.

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Caitlin
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Ridgewood, NY

I started working with children from a very young age. I have experience as a nanny and camp counselor. I also am an animal lover and love long walks with furry friends. Being the oldest sibling, it is in my nature to be a caregiver and I am very patient and lots of fun. A fun fact about me is I love books and music!

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"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

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"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

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"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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How do I find an emergency babysitter in Ridgewood?

Sign up for an UrbanSitter account, then share the date, time, and number of children who need care. Available sitters in Ridgewood can respond, and you can review full profiles before booking.

How much does an emergency babysitter cost in Ridgewood?

Babysitting rates in Ridgewood vary by experience, number of children, and job length. For same-day care, offering a higher rate can help attract interest and a faster response. See average babysitting rates in your area.

Are babysitters in Ridgewood on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a babysitter in Ridgewood for today or tonight?

Yes. Same-day and tonight requests are common on UrbanSitter. Share your care needs and available sitters can respond. You can read reviews, watch profile videos, and choose the right fit.

What's the best way to find a babysitter in Ridgewood on short notice?

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What do I do if my babysitter cancels in Ridgewood?

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