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Lindsay
Booked by 12 repeat families
12 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 repeat families

Hi there! I graduated from Tufts University with a major in Political Science and have worked in foreign policy on Capitol Hill for several years before moving into contract specialization here in NYC. I spent four summers as a preschool teacher working with children ages 1 to 5 and spent two years working with fourth graders, in addition to regular babysitting, and I absolutely love working with kids! I also have a year's experience as a full-time professional nanny for a single family with a toddler. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about availability or would like to learn more about me as a babysitter. I am also happy to provide additional references upon request from my full-time childcare jobs, if you would like them in addition to my reviews listed here on the website. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Luke
Booked by 81 repeat families
88 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 148 repeat families

My name is Luke and I'm a graduate of New York University ('16) with a BFA in Drama. Some of my favorite things to do are go to Broadway shows (obviously), playing tennis, writing, and going for a run along the Hudson River while jamming to Taylor Swift. I enjoy all things Harry Potter and will talk with anyone about it for hours. I've been babysitting in various capacities since I was 14. First, it was occasionally babysitting my neighbor's daughters while she cleaned the house or ran to the store. After that, I did some student teaching in first and second grade classrooms for a year, along with babysitting kids who were involved with my high school's musical productions. Just before graduating college in 2016, I transitioned into date night and after-school babysitting in NYC, working for close to 200 different families (so far)! My favorite thing about babysitting is making a connection with the kids I work with. Relationships are very valuable to me, regardless of if it's my family, my friends, or the people I work with. Being able to know that I've made not only a bond with the kids, but a positive impact as well, is the most rewarding part of my job. When it comes to working with kids, I've basically done it all at one time or another. Among my favorite jobs have been being a nanny for a number of incredible families after-school; working at a children's theatre in Manhattan, where I taught musical theatre classes for ages 3-14; and working as a tennis and theatre counselor at an all-girls summer camp in Maine, where I taught girls ages 7-16 and was a bunk counselor for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Most recently, I've worked at several day camps in Manhattan - Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp, where I was the On-Site Program Manager for two years, and Steve and Kate's Camp at Kips Bay, where I was the Site Director. I am currently the PS 527 Program Director for the Imogen Foundation, an after-school program focusing on SEL and emotional literacy. I am very skilled in managing large groups of kids. As a camp counselor, you quickly learn to think on your feet because there's nothing more stressful than dealing with 200 incredibly bored kids stuck inside on a rainy day. Through my teaching experience, I've learned quite a bit of classroom management and how to command the attention of a room. Whether I'm working with one kid or several dozen, I have the experience to make the most of any situation. I look forward to hearing from you! :)

Luke was very flexible and good with our toddler.

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Lakeya
Booked by 28 repeat families
37 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 62 repeat families

Hi! My name is Lakeya. I am currently in school for Early Childhood Education. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I am also certified as a Newborn Care Specialist. I have my Certificate in Child Development. I strongly believe in open communication in order to avoid any problems & keep things going smoothly. If there is ever any kind of problem, I will feel comfortable to discuss it right away & I would love for the family to do the same. I have a very loving & nurturing character. I have a genuine and absolute love for children. Working with children is one thing that I absolutely love about my life. My main focus are your children. I do housekeeping, prepare meals, do laundry & anything related to taking care of your children. I enjoy being active & imaginative with kids. I love every thing from arts&crafts to dress up to museum trips & playing make believe. I engage with them by taking them to the park, museum, zoo, botanical garden, creating an art project, or reading a colorful book. I understand that each child is different & it is all about finding what works on an individual basis. I love being a part of helping children learn & grow. Interacting with kids in all activities is what I do best. Whether it's work time or play time, I am there & ready to be a part of it. I am fun-loving, reliable, enthusiastic, & compassionate. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family & friends, cooking, and reading. I am available to start immediately. I'm also available to work on the weekends, on-call, date nights, overnight, holidays, and vacations. I am also available on short notice and overtime. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I would be happy to provide references as well as meet in person or chat on the phone. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I wish you the best of luck with your search.

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Olga
Booked by 22 repeat families
25 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 55 repeat families

Hi everyone,my name is Olga and I am a responsible, energetic, friendly, sociable, punctual, and easy going person. I enjoy spending time with kids. I used to work as a teacher assistant when I was in my country. I have experience at taking care toddlers, infants and school age kids. I like outdoor activities like going to the park, walkings, soccer, going to the library, and going to new places with kids. I also do drop offs and pick ups. I have experience at date nights and weekends. I have my own car, and I have references. I will be happy to help you with your kids. Hope to hear from you soon!!

Olga was great!

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Genèvieve
Booked by 119 repeat families
132 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 225 repeat families

Greetings Everyone! My name is Genèvieve, I am a Rāja and Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, an Activist/Advocate Leader (policy/law), in human trafficking and Founder of a Women’s Outdoor Organization. I am hard-working, honest, dependable, accountable, educated, punctual, intelligent, mellow, fun, great communicator, thoughtful, can take initiative and have a pitch in attitude, loves outdoors, can be firm yet kind, likes to cook, love animals and do live a pretty healthy and active lifestyle. I maintain a positive outlook in life. I am a person who believes that everything in life matters. One of my greatest qualities is my connection with children. Children are little philosophers, they are bright, resilient and intelligent little people, they watch us closely and sense us on an energetic level. My focus in supporting their development is through activating their neurological brain chemistry and sensory mechanics. When we understand the function of these models, children can evolve through conscious evolution. It is enriching to teach important life skill practices to children. In addition, my connection with children come in a form of lovingness, friendliness, playfulness, creativity, and ensuring that I provide a safe environment where they can blossom, find their authentic self to freely express who they are and most importantly, that they trust me. With this wealth at hand, a healthy relationship is born. Personal Interests & Hobbies Zazen, yoga, nutrition, sauntering trails, camping, paddle boarding, swimming, cooking, photography, road trips, documentary, dance, reading and love dogs and all animals! Non-violent communication, conflict resolution in communities. Offering outdoor yoga women’s retreats. Educating myself in all my interest, most specially in writing a series of children’s book regarding neurological brain chemistry. With hope of publishing in the future. Certifications: CPR/First Aid/AED Certified. Clean driving record. Certified Yoga, Swimming and Rock Climbing Instructor. Covid, Tdap and Flue vaccinated. If you feel a connection, I would love to hear from you. Genèvieve T. Aka Ms. G Connection, Communication & Consistency.

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Carolina
Booked by 62 repeat families
69 reviews
$37 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 123 repeat families

Hi Families! ❤️ Available full-time nanny soon. Loving nanny and childhood education teacher with 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborns to school-age (including twins). I’m currently working with a wonderful family, and I’ll soon be available to help another family. I’m excited to find a new family where I can share my love, care, and experience. I have a little flexibility on Wednesdays because of a class in the afternoon. I’m from Colombia and truly enjoy spending time with kids. I’m passionate, patient, and hold a childhood education degree. I have extensive experience in childhood behavior and development, which allows me to provide professional and nurturing care. I’ve cared for children of various ages and family dynamics, including twins, toddlers, and babies. I also taught Spanish in a Spanish immersion program, which I really enjoyed. Most recently, I’ve been caring for a baby since he was just 2 days old, along with his 5- and 7-year-old siblings. My responsibilities have included caring for the baby, helping with his older siblings, driving them to school and activities, and being part of their daily routine and family life. I’m reliable, flexible, and happy to help, whether you need full-time care, an extra hand, or date-night support. I would love to find a new family where I can help, support, and give lots of love and care to their kids. I have great references who’d love to talk to you. If you want to know more, I’d be more than happy to share details!

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Anna
Booked by 19 repeat families
32 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 repeat families

Hello, My name is Ana, I have a 11 year old daughter & a 6 year old son. I have over 10 years experience with taking care of children. Some qualifications I have are, but not limited to being highly skilled in providing friendly atmosphere to children. Proven ability of keeping a watch on children to ensure safety. Able to timelessly provide consistently positive interactions with children. Well acquainted with games and arts and crafts projects. Know-how of changing diapers or assisting in toileting needs of children. Hands on experience in bottle-feeding babies and organizing eating habits of children. I am on my way to being CPR certified & have plenty of references. Also I am very excited to work with families to help with children’s development. I also can help with a family assistant role. Such as but not limited to Running errands, Prep meals and kids lunches, Washing dishes, Overseeing household maintenance, Scheduling appointments and activities, Home organization and decluttering, Washing dishes or loading/unloading the dishwasher, Folding laundry and switching loads, Tidying up play rooms, Grocery shop to stock the pantry, Prep dinner or kids lunches Thank you for your time & I look forward to meeting with you & your family.

Anna has been an incredible caregiver for our family and I recommend her highly. She cares for our two boys, ages 9 and 10, and is warm, dependable, responsible, and genuinely invested in them. I trust her completely driving them to school, sports, activities, and appointments in her own car, and she is excellent at keeping track of busy schedules and making sure everyone gets where they need to be. What I especially appreciate about Anna is that she takes initiative. She helps with meals and snacks, keeps things organized, and notices what needs to be done without needing constant direction. She is also patient and caring with the boys while still being able to manage the energy and independence of school-age kids. Anna has made our family’s day-to-day life significantly easier, and my boys have developed a wonderful relationship with her. She is someone I feel completely comfortable entrusting my children to, and I would absolutely recommend her to another family.

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Allison
Booked by 13 repeat families
24 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 32 repeat families

Hi parents! My name is Allison, I'm 26 and I graduated from San Francisco State University with a BFA. I currently work part time at the De Young Museum and the Legion of Honor. I have plenty of time in my schedule that could be used helping families. I'm great with children and love to focus on their development both in creative activities and reading/writing. I'm also responsible, reliable, respectful and have years of previous babysitting experience. If you have any questions feel free to message me and I'll get back to ASAP. Thank you!

Allison was great with my two girls!

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Melinda
Booked by 24 repeat families
38 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 43 repeat families

Hi my name is Melinda and I'm a State Certified Type 04 Teacher (Birth-3rd Grade) and credentialed Director. My degrees are in Early Childhood Education, Psychology (Human Growth and Development), Child Development, and Social Sciences. I also have my Masters in Early Childhood Administration and certified in First Aid/CPR. My dual doctoral studies include Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy & Disability, Equity, and Education. I am also currently getting credentialed in Early Intervention. I am a professional development nerd/enthusiast 🤗. My passion is working with and advocating for children and families. I have worked or volunteered with children my entire life because they just bring me such love, light, and life! I speak and present on play-based learning and whole child development. I am a loving, nurturing, fun, and active teacher, mother (1 biological and raised 4 foster children), and actively organize community services and events. If you need services from a loving and highly qualified teacher leader, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting and working with many new amazing families! I do UrbanSitter on the side in my spare time. Best regards, Melinda

Melinda is terrific and really focused on helping our daughter express herself through art. Her educational background definitely comes through. We will definitely be requesting Melinda's services again.

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Kerstin
Booked by 12 repeat families
19 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 23 repeat families

Hello Families! I am an early childhood educator with 15+ years of professional experience including center-based infant and toddler care, preschool teaching and management of school-age aftercare programs. I currently work in early intervention. My focus is on safety, active engagement, positive reinforcement and creating supportive relationships. I love working with children and they enjoy me, so it’s a “win-win”. Credentials: BS in Biology, California CTC credential in Child Development including Infant/Toddler PITC certification, RBT certified, Child/Infant CPR and First Aid. I specialize in natural environment teaching (NET) and nature-based learning for all age groups. Fully vaccinated, non-smoker and health enthusiast. Happy to assist with feeding, cooking, meal prep, diaper changes, potty training, schoolwork/tutoring, bedtime routines, etc. I come prepared to facilitate activities including art, reading, games, dance/music, cooking/baking and more. Available for house and pet sitting with flexible scheduling. I adore animals and tend cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, turtles, birds, etc. with past expertise as a veterinary technician. Message me to discuss your family’s needs and schedule - I’d love to see how I can help! Thank you for reviewing my profile and I look forward to meeting you and your family.

Kerstin is amazing! She offers her exceptional skills, extensive experience, and genuine care. My 5-year-old son thoroughly enjoyed himself while also having a truly meaningful and connected experience with Kerstin. I’m so looking forward to working with her regularly! Feeling grateful.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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