Find a last-minute babysitter in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! My name is Katrina! 😊 I’ve been the go-to babysitter for my family and friends for many years, and I’ve been caring for children ranging from about 5 months to 9 years old since I was a teenager. I’ve always loved being around kids, and honestly, working with them has always just come naturally to me. I’m patient, caring, dependable, and I really enjoy making kids feel comfortable, happy, and understood. I currently work as a Paraprofessional with the NYC Board of Education in Williamsburg, where I work closely with children in special education. I’ve worked one-on-one with children with ADHD, autism, developmental delays, speech disorders, and different sensory and behavioral needs. I’ve also worked with children from Pre-K through 2nd grade, so I’m very comfortable with different ages, personalities, routines, and learning styles. When I babysit, I don’t want kids to feel like they’re just being “watched.” I love keeping them busy with fun, age-appropriate activities while still giving them structure and following their normal routines. Depending on your child’s age and interests, we might: • 🎶 Sing songs and play movement games • 📅 Practice days of the week, months, letters, numbers, etc. • 🎨 Color, do crafts, and other hands-on activities • 🔢 Play counting and early-learning games • 💃 Dance, listen to music, and have a little fun • 📚 Read stories and have story time • 🧁 Bake or do simple kitchen activities (I’m actually a baking & pastry graduate!) I’m especially comfortable working with children who may need a little extra patience, structure, reassurance, or help communicating their needs. I always try to meet each child where they are and make sure they feel safe, respected, and comfortable with me. ✨ Availability: Pickups, summer days, occasional weekends, school/DOE days off, and other occasional babysitting needs. I currently have availability for Wednesdays through Fridays ! I’d love the chance to get to know your family and hopefully become someone you and your little one feel comfortable having around. 💜

Hello, My name is Carly. I am a preschool teacher living in Queens. I have a BFA in Fine Arts from Purchase College and a MSEd in Early Childhood Education from City College. I have about 10 years of experience working with children in a variety of ways including as a camp counselor, teacher, and babysitter. I love working with children and enjoy learning about their interests and gaining an understanding of their perspectives in the world. As a babysitter it is my goal to ensure the children feel secure and cared for, that their individuality is respected, to form a meaningful connection with them, and to be a valuable source of support in their lives as well as to their family.

Hi! I'm 28 years old and currently an MSW student at Fordham University with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I've worked with families in their homes, in after-school programs, and in child advocacy. I truly enjoy building relationships with the families I work with and creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for kids. I'm happy to help with whatever makes your day a little easier—whether that's keeping your children engaged, helping with homework, preparing simple meals, getting them safely to and from activities, or pitching in with household tasks like dishes, laundry, and light tidying. I also offer pet sitting and house sitting and know how important it is to have someone reliable caring for your home and pets while you're away. I'm dependable, organized, and easy to communicate with, and I always treat your home with respect. I know how much trust goes into finding the right caregiver, and I don't take that lightly. My goal is to make sure your children, pets, and home are well cared for so you can have peace of mind. I have references available upon request, and I'd love the opportunity to get to know your family!

I am 25 years old and originally from Colombia. I live in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Open to work in NY and NJ. Experience: -I worked in two schools in my home country with children ranging from infants to five years old. -I was an au pair for 1 year. (Live-in nanny) -Babysitting for different families over 1 year. I am full of love and patience with children. Also, as the oldest of five siblings, I have always been involved in caring for younger children and learned various activities for the development of children. Childcare tasks and services provided: ✅Create engaging and playful activities. ✅ Cooking meals, feeding, preparing bottles. ✅ Helping with homework or school-related activities ✅ Getting kids ready for school or daycare. ✅ Putting kids to sleep ✅ Changing diapers ✅ Giving baths safely ✅ Picking up and dropping off at school. ✅ Organizing and tidying up play areas and bedrooms ✅ Supervising outdoor playtime References 📞 Responsible and punctual ⏰ Spanish speaker Pet lover 🐕 Taking care of children is a beautiful experience because it involves their most innocent stage, where adults have the great responsibility of positively influencing their development. Children are very curious, and you can learn a lot from them. I try to enjoy my siblings as much as possible while they are still kids. One of my dreams is to become a parent and create a beautiful family.

Hi! I’m 25 years old and I work at children’s parties on weekends, doing face painting, balloon twisting, and other entertainment activities. I’ve been doing this for over three years. I also offer dog sitting in my home together with my fiancé. I love being around kids and animals — they bring so much joy and warmth into life! 🐶 I’m looking for extra opportunities to work in my free time, which is why I decided to create a profile here. My schedule is quite flexible, although I’m usually busy on weekends. I’d love to chat and discuss all the details personally! ✨