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Marina Barskaia

Marina Barskaia
Westwood, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Trusted Babysitter and Pet Sitter: Your Family, Fur, and Fun in Safe Hands!

Hello! I'm Marina, a dedicated and reliable caregiver offering both babysitting and pet sitting services. With a passion for making children smile and ensuring pets are happy and well-cared for, I provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones and furry friends. Whether you need a helping hand for a night out or consistent care while you're away, I'm here to give you peace of mind. Let me take the worry out of your busy day, so you can focus on what matters most!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $40 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Westwood for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 35 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • 13 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 63 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian
    • Email verified

I'm software developer temporary out of work. I also have a Bachelor of art in Piano. Have experience teaching children play instrument. Have experience as a kinder-garden teacher, specializing in teaching movements, singing, fitness.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Foreign languages

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Azira Horne

Azira Horne
Newark, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter/pet

I am a 22 year old female and I am always at home. I have an 1 year old daughter that I take very good care of and I know I will be able to take care of another child just the same. Since I have this much time on my hands I am willing to help another mother or father with their child for at least $19 hour. We can look into this price if need be. My records are very clean and I will provide any proof that you need. Talk to you soon

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $19 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Newark for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • 22 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I graduated from Malcolm X Shabazz and trained to take care of kids at the daycare I used to work at for kids

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking
  • Video

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Jaime Cane

Jaime Cane
East Rutherford, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Fun loving, nanny and elderly companion

I adore people of every ages. I'm very kind, caring, friendly, polite nurturing, and very loving

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $35 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of East Rutherford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • Asthma training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 43 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising A.A. Interior Design Graduated Summa Cum Laude 4.0 honors

Little Lake Elementary School Elementary School teachers aid

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

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Rachel Shami

Rachel Shami
Ocean Township, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Hi I’m so excited to have fun

Hi my names Rachel I love kids and I love making them have fun and being happy I worked with kids for a long period of time

Babysitter $30 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Ocean Township for work.

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 13 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I worked with kids since I was 11 years old every summer and then once I graduated high school I worked with kids full time and I always babysitt on the side

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Nature

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Kadiatou Coulibaly

Kadiatou Coulibaly
Mount Vernon, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Hiii

Hello! My name is Kadi. I'm 16 years old. I am bilingual and can speak french as I am half french and west african. I can cook, clean, and tutor. I am very responsible, respectful and caring. I cannot wait to take care of your amazing kids.

Babysitter $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Mount Vernon for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and French
    • Email verified

I have not yet finished high school. I worked at my mother's daycare for 3 years now. I have cpr and aed training.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

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Cecilia Alexandra Alvear Vásquez

Cecilia Alexandra Alvear Vásquez
Montclair, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Let's know each other!

I have a fascination for childhood education including first aids training with a specialization in first years obtained during 6y at Peru and Spain in Emilia Barcia Boniffatti and Intermunicipal del Penedes Schools.

Over these 5 years I've worked with childrens from 4 months to 3yo, being part of their development and the obtainence of the walking and communication skills and potty training.

As a babysitter I work for love and kindness towards children putting them as a first priority.

I use to engage with children treating them with respect and authonomy considering their necessities and nature working with parents as a team.

I prefer to use strategies from different education authors as Montessori, Waldorf, Aucouturier and knowledge from different psychologist authors as Skinner, Piaget, Bandura and Vigotsky- as authonomy, daily tasks and home participation, symbolic game, behavioral charts, observation and imitation -all considering the children's necessities.

I also love spending time with children to be more than a sitter, but part of the family so is natural for them being under my supervision.

Babysitter, Nanny $17 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for special needs kids

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Montclair for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

2023-2025, Associate's degree childhood educator Escola Intermunicipal del Penedes, Barcelona, Spain.

2022, First aids training - The church of Jesuschrist of the latter days saints, Toledo, Spain.

2019, Techniques and strategies to promote self-regulation in children from 3 to 5 years of age. MDI, Lima, Perú.

2018, Early childhood education specialization CEIPS San Marcos, Lima, Perú.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Delilah Otero

Delilah Otero
Levittown, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

I’m available anytime please reach out to me :)

Hiii! My name is Delilah! I’m a senior in high school and have younger triplet siblings. I love kids and I am especially great with energetic children! I can prep meals, help with going to the potty, keep children engaged, and put them to sleep as well.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $14 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Levittown for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am rising senior in high school. I have three younger siblings one of whom is special needs. I’ve cared and tended for them since i was young. I have lots of experience in feeding, bathing, playing with, and calming down children. Im great at keeping a child’s attention for a while. I do have asthma training as one of my brothers suffers from bad asthma, and i do know the Heimlich maneuver.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Video
  • Computers

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Roberta Stemphil

Roberta Stemphil
Massapequa, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $17 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Massapequa for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 3 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I'm vet student
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently going into my senior year at high school, I have worked regularly with children from the ages 3-12, and have on occasion babysat for newborns of family friends. I want to major in social work in college and hopefully become a social worker for children’s.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Nancy Ann La Torraca
Eatontown, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Miss Nancy Poppins

Hello!! I love being around children and their families!! I am a happy organized on the go gal !! U will feel so relaxed when I am helping with whatever u hire me for!!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Eatontown for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 30 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 56 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Started watching children at 10 yrs old. Nanny for a few families in my 20’s. Had my own child portrait studio. I acquired my CDL this yr and had a school bus driver job for special needs children.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Nancy For Free

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Sophia Costas
Franklin Square, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Franklin Square for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Sophia For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates New York, NY, United States (Dec 2024)

New York babysitters are paid an average of $23.04 per hour as of December 2024, which is 16.4% higher than the NY average of $19.80, and 37.7% higher than the United States average of $16.73. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
New York:
$10.00 $23.04 $50.00
New York:
$7.00 $19.80 $40.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.73 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.