Find child care in New York, NY

Q: How to find a babysitter in New York?

You can find a babysitter near you through online platforms and apps designed to connect families with quality child care providers. Websites like SitterTree, Care.com, and UrbanSitter offer options to find available babysitters on short notice. Simply post a job, review profiles, and book securely through the platform. Use SitterTree’s premium filters to find a babysitter who has the qualifications you need, ranging from CPR certification to experience caring for children with disabilities.

Q: How much does it cost to hire a babysitter?

The cost of hiring a babysitter in the United States varies based on factors such as location, number of children, and the babysitter’s experience. On average, parents can expect to pay between $18 to $29 per hour for one child, with babysitter rates increasing by $1 to $3 per hour for each additional child. It’s important to note that last-minute bookings may incur higher rates, typically an additional $2 to $3 per hour.

Q: What is the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

The main difference between a babysitter and a nanny is the level of responsibility and commitment. Babysitters typically provide short-term or occasional care, often during evenings or weekends, and focus on supervising children for a few hours at a time. Nannies are usually employed on a regular schedule and may take on a broader role, including daily routines, meal prep, transportation, and more.

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4 child care providers located
near New York, NY

$22.15/hr avg child care rate
in New York, NY

Rates on SitterTree as of 10/24/25

131,025 5-star reviews in
New York, NY

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We have been using SitterTree for several years now and absolutely love it!! With all 4 grandparents living out of state, reliable sitters were a struggle for us. SitterTree allows us to always have dependable care, any time we need it! THANK YOU SitterTree!!!

Sara D.

Atlanta, GA

I lead the special needs ministry for a large church. We rely on weekly help from sitters we book on SitterTree. The app makes it easy to connect with sitters in our area who have experience working with children with disabilities. We now have several Favorites who we book consistently. SitterTree has been a wonderful resource for our ministry.

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Atlanta, GA

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Background checked babysitters in New York

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Disability Care certified babysitters in New York

Qualified to care for children with disabilities. Credentials include RBT, ABA, BCBA, Special Education teaching certificate, and more.

CPR certified babysitters in New York

Certified by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or other reputable organizations.

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4 child care providers located
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$22.15/hr avg child care rate
in New York, NY

Rates on SitterTree as of 10/24/25

131,025 5-star reviews in
New York, NY

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Genevieve

New

$19/hrstarting from

Hello my name is Genevieve I’m 19 years of age, I’m a college student at union county college my major is nursing, I am located in linden New Jersey I have mostly open availability throughout evenings during the week and all day weekends I have experienced on babysitting my niece when she was a baby and also my family friends children’s. I sometimes pick her up from school, we played games , watch movies, and lots of other fun stuff, I love making kids happy and spending time with them.

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Tamia

New

$20/hrstarting from

Hi, my name is Tamia. I have years of experience with kids. I was an assistant teacher for 2 years and a lead teacher for 1 year. I experienced all kinds of ages, but I mostly taught ages 3-4. I’ve done potty training, tracing, crafts, and physical activities.

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