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Maria
Booked by 11 repeat families
14 reviews
New York
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 31 families in Hoboken, NJ

Hi, I’m Maria! NYC-based childcare provider with 10+ years of experience across the city. I specialize in calm, reliable evening care; bedtime routines, quiet nights in, and making sure parents actually enjoy their time out without worrying. Available for date nights and occasional sits: • Tuesday & Wednesday evenings • Some Thursday & Monday evenings • Weekend evenings by request (not same day) I prioritize safety, clear communication, and consistency. Families I work with know they can count on me. Let’s connect! 🌿

Maria is such a pleasant person, my children ages 10, and 8 feel safe in her care. They always request for her return. I admire how my 11 month old also gravitates to her. She shows patience kindness and understanding with the children and I will highly recommend her to family and friends that’s in need of a sitter.

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Yulia
Booked by 5 repeat families
12 reviews
New York
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 families in Hoboken, NJ

Hi, My name is Yulia! I moved to New York in 2020, shortly after graduating from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in psychology and focus in child development. In high school, I began volunteering with a therapeutic horsemanship for children with cognitive, developmental, and learning disabilities. This is where I developed my passion for caring for children and studying human development. I have over fifteen years of experience, including babysitting for multiple families, nannying, completing my capstone practicum as a pre-school aid, and most recently working as a behavior technician for children on the Autism Spectrum. I currently work at a medical communications agency, and I have found myself with some extra time in the evenings and on the weekends. I find children to be very entertaining and energizing and genuinely enjoy getting to know each of their personalities! I especially love being a part of their learning journey and helping them navigate new challenges in school and in life! I look forward to meeting you and your kidos!

Yulia was great - punctual and reliable and knew what she was doing. We used her for date night while our baby was asleep.

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Emma
Booked by 49 repeat families
66 reviews
New York
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 102 families in Hoboken, NJ

Hello all! My name is Emma, and I am a current doctorate student at Hofstra studying clinical psychology. I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 years now and have a master’s in human development and education from Harvard’s graduate school of education. This past year I nannied and weekend sat for families with children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years. I love taking kids to play outside at parks, doing crafts and coloring, and answering questions from inquisitive little ones. In addition, I am a certified lifeguard with three years of experience and have also taught swim lessons to 1-10 year olds for over five years. I currently teach private swim lessons in NYC. Contact me if it sounds like I'd be a good fit to your family, I look forward to hearing from you! References by request.

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Olivia
Booked by 40 repeat families
62 reviews
New York
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 100 families in Hoboken, NJ

Hi! I'm Olivia. Thanks for visiting my profile. A little about me: I have 15 years of experience as both a full-time and part-time babysitter. I started babysitting in 2011, when I was a freshman at NYU. I'm now 33 and a freelance writer and editor. From 2011 to 2017 (before I left NYC temporarily for grad school), I babysat for 10-40 hours each week. My experience ranges from newborns to 14-year-olds, with every age in between. I especially enjoy sharing my love of books & reading. I love chatting with kids, answering their (hilarious/profound/thought-provoking) questions, and playing their favorite off-screen game. I was born in Manhattan, and I grew up in North and South Florida. Outside babysitting, I worked as a substitute teacher while attending grad school. From 2[removed], I was a full-time teacher at a private school in Florida, where I taught fourth grade reading, writing and science. I am skilled in social-emotional learning (SEL) and working with children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), Levels I, I, and III; OCD; and ADHD. I am also skilled in helping kids cope with anxiety, anxious thinking, or anxiety-related behavior patterns. My hobbies include reading, spending time with my friends, and kayaking. I also have an M.F.A. in fiction writing, and I love talking to both kids and adults about books and writing! Some other helpful info: I am comfortable with pets and light housework/pet care. I am not comfortable babysitting children who are not feeling well/sick/contagious. Please let me know ahead of time if this becomes the case!

Great communication. Our near 3 year old warmed up to her quickly.

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Massiel
Booked by 20 repeat families
25 reviews
New York
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 38 families in Hoboken, NJ

With over 15+ years of experience in child care, I bring a deep commitment to nurturing and educating children in both home and school environments. I hold a degree in Elementary Education from Saint Peter's University, along with an Early Childhood Teacher Certification from the state of New Jersey. My background includes extensive experience in classroom settings, as well as roles in back-up child care and private nannying. I’m passionate about supporting each child’s development through patience, creativity, and a warm, engaging approach. Whether in a structured learning environment or a more flexible home setting, I strive to create a safe, joyful space where children can thrive. In addition to child care, I also offer dependable pet care and home cleaning services. I'm comfortable with a variety of pets and take pride in providing gentle, reliable care tailored to their needs. When it comes to home cleaning, I focus on creating organized, tidy spaces so families can enjoy a clean and stress-free environment. I’m here to help make daily life a little easier—whether that means caring for your children, pets, or home—with professionalism and heart.

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

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