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Dawnn
Booked by 8 repeat families
11 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Elmhurst, NY

COMPREHENSIVE Knowledge + COMPASSIONATE Care: for newborns and children (through age 10); diligently served my grandmother w/Alzheimer’s Disease for 7 years. my utmost priority= your child(s) SAFETY and COMFORT -extremely patient, attentive, and thoughtful -self-starter but follows parent instructions -responsive to text/call -punctual, ensures cleanliness and tidiness EXPERIENCE: Consistent babysitter for five families over three years + occasional requests For 3 years, I was a diligent caretaker for the sweetest 2-year-old boy in ACS foster care parented by a lovely gay couple. For 2 years, I conducted weekly afterschool pick-up for a single mother in Hell’s Kitchen with two daughters (ages 7 and 9). Always punctual and thoughtful, I prepared dinner, oversaw homework/play, piano practice, and bedtime…all with a full-time job! ⭐️: Consistent positive reviews from parents and children ⭐️: Internationally Published Journalist- love helping children read and write ⭐️: Singer 🎙️- soothing voice eases babies and toddlers to sleep AVAILABILITY: All Days except Sunday 6am to 1pm Please NO SICK CHILDREN NO PETS, severe cat allergy. HOURLY RATE + COMPENSATION **please read** 1 child per hour: $30 2 children per hour: $32 Payment must be received in FULL - CASH or ZELLE IMMEDIATELY upon services rendered!! Thank You.

We're so happy that we connected with Dawnn to care for our 16mo old daughter while we were at a wedding. She did a fabulous job with a challenging caregiving situation: it was the first time our daughter had done bedtime without us other than one dinner out when she was 5wks old, she was in an entirely new state, was in a hotel room without a separate bedroom, and our daughter usually contact naps and nurses to sleep at bedtime. We appreciated the cute video of dinnertime, heard great things back from the lobby staff about how much fun it looked like they were having together and came home to a soundly sleeping baby. When our daughter had woken up a little after initially falling asleep and was worried that we weren't there Dawnn did a great job comforting her, figuring out what she thought might help and reaching out to us for a quick call to reassure our daughter that she could go back to bed and we'd be home soon. Thanks Dawnn! You made this evening fun and easy for us :)

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Barbara
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Elmhurst, NY

Hi my name is Barbara Masson Ive been a nanny for 15 years and I love what I do very much . Ive been there for every incredibly important development of a child's life - first steps, frist words, introducing them to different flavors of foods, giving kids fun and exciting experiences, I show kids so much love always protecting them in everyway possible . I helped raise many infants into wonderful toddlers. I'm reliable, trust worthy, honest, hard working, and punctual. I'm very kind , calm, flexible, and have an extremely positive personality. I'm always ready for an adventure but extremely cautious at the same time . I have great common sense and intelligence , and a very just appreciation of people and situations . You have my utter complete trust with your child, from the very beginning all the way till the end .I truly love and adores kids and as parents you will feel it in the way I would care impeccably for your child. I would love to be apart of a warm loving family that's good team players when it comes to taking care of the kids. I'm a hoping to give a wonderful experience to a family that will appreciate the love and care that I give to children . Please feel free to reach out to me at any time I'm available full time /part-time very flexible and I'm also a Newborn care specialist that's available for night work as well .

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Maria
Booked by 7 repeat families
12 reviews
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 families in Elmhurst, NY

Hello! My name is Maria and I speak English and Spanish. I love to play soccer and volleyball. I love to paint/draw. My experience in the past has been working as a group leader in after-school programs/summer camps. Then, I started working with different families (helping with school pick up/HW/bedtime). I am First Aid/CPR certified. I can provide references. Please feel free to contact me(:

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Miriam
Booked by 1 repeat family
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Elmhurst, NY

Hello everyone, I began my career as a Montessori preschool teacher, where I developed a deep understanding of child-led learning, developmental milestones, and creating enriching, structured environments. In 2019, I transitioned into professional nannying, bringing my classroom expertise into private homes to provide personalized, high-quality care. My approach blends Montessori principles with attentive, individualized care ensuring each child feels secure, confident, and inspired to explore their world. I am warm, patient, and caring, always valuing safety, respect, and open communication. I strive to communicate clearly and kindly, fostering an atmosphere of trust. When working with children, I like to use positive reinforcement, simple explanations, and consistent follow through to create a supportive environment. With parents, I remain organized and transparent, making sure everyone feels heard and valued.

She was wonderful. Very patient with our toddler and he had so much fun with Miriam.

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Dayana
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Elmhurst, NY

📅 Available Starting in November 2026 I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 8 years of childcare experience, caring for children from newborns to pre-teens. My expertise is in infant and toddler care, supporting children through important developmental milestones while creating a nurturing, engaging, and structured environment where children can thrive. For the past year, I have been caring full-time for the same child, starting when she was just 4 months old. During this time, I have been responsible for every aspect of her daily care and development, including sleep training, introducing solid foods, baby-led weaning, preparing homemade meals and snacks, transitioning from formula to whole milk, planning age-appropriate activities, and establishing healthy routines. My current family is relocating to New Jersey, so I am now looking for a new long-term full-time position starting in late October or November 2026. I take a proactive and development-focused approach to childcare, creating activities that encourage language development, motor skills, independence, social interaction, creativity, and confidence. I believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow, and feel supported. Qualifications & Skills ✔ 8+ years of professional childcare experience ✔ Extensive experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-age children ✔ CPR & First Aid Certified ✔ Sleep training and healthy sleep habit support ✔ Baby-led weaning and introduction of solid foods ✔ Formula preparation and transition to whole milk ✔ Homemade meal and snack preparation ✔ Developmental milestone support ✔ Sensory play, tummy time, reading, music, and educational activities ✔ Outdoor activities, classes, and social development ✔ Light housekeeping related to the child ✔ Strong communication with parents and daily updates ✔ Bilingual: English, Portuguese, and Spanish ✔ Valid U.S. Driver’s License with a clean driving record ✔ Excellent references available I am looking for a wonderful family where I can build a long-term relationship and continue supporting a child’s growth, development, and happiness while providing dependable, attentive, and loving care every day. 📍 Brooklyn, NY 📩 Feel free to reach out for my resume and references. I look forward to connecting with your family! 💕

Dayana was an absolute pleasure. She was our summer nanny and I couldn’t recommend her more. She’s willing and happy to do whatever is helpful to your family with zero ego. She’s kind, patient and a wonderful person to be around. Our children really loved her, also! I highly recommend her!

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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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