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80+ Nanny Jobs and Care Options in New York

Nannying in New York City is a role for the energetic and adaptable. You could be exploring Central Park with a child from the Upper East Side, navigating the subway to a playdate in Brooklyn, or enjoying the cultural riches of Harlem. This is the ultimate city for a career nanny. Families can hire direct, and caregivers can find local work without agency-style friction. This is the direct-hire marketplace for New York.

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New York at a glance

90+ Live Local Jobs
445+ Caregiver Profiles
$18-35 Typical local rate range
84+ Live jobs and local hiring activity
445+ Caregiver profiles across the broader network
$18-35 Typical local rate range
Free to Join Families can post jobs free and caregivers can apply free
For Families

Hire trusted nannies in New York

Families can browse local profiles, review rates, post a job for free, and connect through HeySitters with more confidence in New York.

  • Browse trusted care options around SoHo, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side.
  • Review local pricing before you post your role.
  • Post for free, then upgrade to Premium when you want to reply and message caregivers.
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For Caregivers

Build your profile and apply for verified local work

Caregivers can create a strong profile, review live local openings, and message job posters for free through a direct local marketplace.

  • Create a profile that families in New York can discover.
  • Apply to relevant jobs without commissions on your pay.
  • Add the Verified Badge and a complete bio to stand out faster.
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Local Hiring Guide

Nanny jobs and care guide for New York

Use this page to compare local nanny jobs, direct-hire care options, rates, trust signals, and nearby areas around New York. Families can use it before posting a role, and caregivers can use it before applying or updating their profile.

Areas this page helps cover

Searchers often compare care options around SoHo, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side and nearby communities before deciding where to hire or apply.

SoHo Greenwich Village Upper East Side Financial District Harlem Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

What to compare before choosing

  • Local hourly rates and expected schedules.
  • Profile details, references, certifications, and verification signals.
  • Messaging rules, platform costs, and whether caregivers keep their earnings.

Last updated November 11, 2026. Local job counts, nearby areas, and rates can change as families and caregivers join HeySitters.

What families usually look for before hiring in New York

Families usually compare local rates, read full profiles, look for the Verified Badge, and check availability before they post a role or reach out.

What caregivers need before applying

Caregivers want live openings, clear pay expectations, serious families, and a simple way to send a message. On HeySitters, applying and messaging job posters is free for caregivers.

How HeySitters helps both sides connect

Families can post jobs for free, caregivers can apply for free, and verification, safety tools, and direct local matching help both sides move faster with more confidence.

How HeySitters compares with Care.com, Sittercity, and UrbanSitter in New York?

Families and caregivers usually compare the same things before they commit: trust, verification, fees, messaging, and how easy it is to hire or get hired locally. Here is where HeySitters is designed to feel simpler and clearer in New York.

Verified Badge and safety tools

HeySitters encourages users to complete ID verification, keep early conversations on-platform, and use block and report tools when something feels off.

Direct hiring with clearer pricing

Families can post jobs for free. Caregivers can browse and apply for free. Families who want to reply and message use Premium, which keeps the flow straightforward.

Profiles built to get noticed

Clear photos, complete bios, references, certifications, and updated availability help families and caregivers build trust faster in the local market.

Explore more jobs and care options around New York

Browse related services in the same city or explore nearby areas where families hire direct and caregivers find local work on HeySitters.

Live Nanny Opportunities Near You in New York

Verified families are hiring in New York right now. This section serves caregivers looking for work, while the sections below help families compare rates, evaluate trust signals, and discover local care options on the same page.

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Nanny Needed in Tarrytown for Toddler Bathing

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

This role is mostly for toddler care and involves daily bathing and a bedtime routine. We seek someone who has experience with autism and newborns to help our little one feel comfortable and secure. The schedule is set for Tue/Thu - 1pm-6pm,...

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Part-Time Nanny Needed in Nanuet for Infant Care

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

We need someone for Mon-Fri - 3pm-6pm and about 15 hours a week. Our little ones, including twins, need help with bathing, light housekeeping, and meal prep. We're looking for someone who has First Aid training and can manage a busy household. The...

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Full-Time Nanny Needed in West Babylon for School Pick-Up

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

We need someone for Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm and about 40 hours a week. Daily tasks will include meal preparation and picking up the kids from school. It's important that you have experience with school-age kids and toddlers, and First Aid training is a...

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Occasional Nanny Job in Oyster Bay for Bedtime Routine

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

Each evening includes getting the kids ready for bed, and we need someone dependable for that. We’re looking for help with school pick-up, light housekeeping, and making sure the little ones are settled in. This job is for two weekday evenings -...

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Occasional Nanny Needed in Yonkers for Homework Help

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

Each day includes homework help, and we need someone dependable for that. We have a toddler and a school-age child, so some bathing and light housekeeping will be part of the routine. You’ll come by for two flexible daytime visits - 10am-2pm,...

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Nanny Needed in Mount Vernon for Meal Prep and Bathing

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

We need someone for Tue/Thu - 1pm-6pm and about 10 hours a week. Your main tasks will be packing lunches and helping with meal preparation, along with bathing the kids. We’re looking for someone who is CPR-certified and has a driver's license. The...

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Bedtime Routine Nanny Needed in New Rochelle for Infant Care

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

We would like help starting next month. Our family needs someone to support our infant during the bedtime routine. The hours are Mon/Wed/Fri - 2pm-6pm, which adds up to 12 hours a week. You will also do light housekeeping. We can pay $17 an hour. If...

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Nanny Job in Suffern for Bathing and Lunch Packing

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

We need someone patient, steady, and comfortable with bathing. Our family has two kids, an infant and a school-age child. You'll be responsible for packing lunches and helping with daily routines. The schedule is Tue/Thu - 1pm-6pm, totaling 10 hours...

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Nanny Job in Weehawken for School Age Kids

Verified Family • New York, NY✓ Verified Family

445+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$27/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$540/weekWeekly Potential
$2,338/monthMonthly Potential

Location: New York, NY

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid, Background Checks

About this opportunity:

We would like help starting next month. Our family is looking for a nanny to care for our two children, ages 5 and 8. Your tasks will include getting them ready for bed and helping with homework. The schedule is Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm, for a total of 40...

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Life as a nanny in New York

Nannying in New York City is a role for the energetic and adaptable. You could be exploring Central Park with a child from the Upper East Side, navigating the subway to a playdate in Brooklyn, or enjoying the cultural riches of Harlem. This is the ultimate city for a career nanny.

Browse Nanny Jobs and Care by Area

These local areas help families and caregivers understand where nanny demand is concentrated in New York:

New York at a Glance

Key Landmarks

  • Statue of Liberty
  • Central Park
  • Times Square

School Districts

  • New York City Department of Education

NEW YORK MARKET SNAPSHOT

445+ Local profile opportunities
90+ Local demand signals
$18-35 Typical hourly range

What this shows: this city already has measurable job, pricing, and profile activity across the HeySitters marketplace.

Why it converts: families can benchmark faster, and caregivers can see the market before they join or apply.

Why families and caregivers use HeySitters

HeySitters is built for direct local care matches: families compare options clearly, and caregivers keep control of their profile, applications, and earnings.

100% Caregiver earnings kept No commission taken from caregiver pay.
2,500+ Families served Local families use HeySitters to compare and hire direct.
10K+ Care connections Connections across child care, senior care, pet care, and home help.
4.9/5 Review average Based on 85+ public reviews.
Compare pricing, renewals, reviews, verification, and messaging before choosing a care platform.
Platform comparison

Compare nanny platforms in New York

Families and caregivers usually look at the same decision points: total cost, review signals, trust tools, and how easy it is to connect with serious local matches.

Care.com

$156/year + background check fees
Review signal
1.6/5 stars (BBB) - "Predatory auto-renewal, impossible to cancel, useless service"
Common concern
FTC settlement for deceptive billing & auto-renewals
Estimated annual cost
$156

Sittercity

$215/year for premium access
Review signal
4.4/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Optional background checks reduce trust, hard to cancel"
Common concern
Caregivers must pay for premium to stand out
Estimated annual cost
$215

UrbanSitter

$150/year for premium access
Review signal
1.4/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Expensive subscription for caregivers with no guarantee of work."
Common concern
Paywall for caregivers to access better jobs
Estimated annual cost
$150

Bambino Sitters

$10-$20 booking fee per job
Review signal
2.1/5 stars (Yelp) - "Frequent cancellations, unprofessional sitters"
Common concern
High per-job fees and reports of unprofessional sitters
Estimated annual cost
$0

GreatAuPair

$500/year subscription
Review signal
1.8/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Expensive membership, scams reported, no refunds"
Common concern
Very high cost for families, reports of scams
Estimated annual cost
$500
HeySitters approach

How HeySitters works for local care

HeySitters keeps the hiring path simple: free posting for families, free applications for caregivers, identity tools, and direct local messaging.

Post jobs for free Families can create and manage local care posts before deciding whether they need Premium messaging.
Caregivers apply free Caregivers can browse jobs, apply, and message job posters without giving up part of their pay.
Trust signals Profile details, references, certifications, and Verify Me badges help both sides compare with more confidence.
Direct messaging Families and caregivers connect through the platform so early conversations stay organized and easier to manage.

What people usually want to know first

Families want clear pricing, trust signals, and an easy way to post jobs. Caregivers want real local openings, free applications, and a profile that helps them get noticed in New York.

Platform cost check

Understand annual platform costs before you choose

Families and caregivers often compare subscription pricing, renewal rules, and commission models before joining a care platform. These estimates help put those costs in context.

Care.com

Common concern: FTC settlement for deceptive billing & auto-renewals

Estimated annual platform cost: $156

Sittercity

Common concern: Caregivers must pay for premium to stand out

Estimated annual platform cost: $215

UrbanSitter

Common concern: Paywall for caregivers to access better jobs

Estimated annual platform cost: $150

Choose HeySitters in New York

No caregiver commission. Families can post free. Caregivers can apply free.

CAREGIVERS KEEP 100% OF PAY
$104
Estimated average platform cost
3 hrs
Care hours equivalent
0 wks
Weeks of part-time care
100%
Caregiver pay kept on HeySitters

Safety and trust for both sides of the match

Families in New York trust HeySitters because the platform is built around identity verification, secure messaging, and clearer hiring expectations. Caregivers benefit from the same tools because trust works best when both sides are protected.

What builds confidence on HeySitters

  • Verify Me confirms identity: Users can verify with a government-issued ID and a selfie. This is identity verification, not a background check.
  • Verified Profile Badges: Earn a badge that proves to families you are who you say you are, making your profile stand out.
  • Private & Secure Messaging: Keep early conversations on-platform and use block or report tools if something feels off.

How to get started on HeySitters in New York

Whether you are hiring or offering care near your home in New York, the process stays direct, transparent, and local:

4 simple steps to get started locally

  1. Create a free account: Families can post jobs for free and caregivers can set up a profile for free.
  2. Post or polish: Families describe their care needs while caregivers complete their profile, specialties, and availability.
  3. Add trust signals: Verified Badge, clear photos, references, and complete bios help both sides build trust faster.
  4. Connect on-platform: Caregivers can message job posters free, and families can use Premium when they want to reply and message directly.

Featured local Nannies families can discover near New York

Families get a feel for the kind of local talent available, while caregivers can see how strong profiles are presented across the marketplace.

Featured Jen M. - nanny in New York

Jen M. Verified

Top local profile

Newborn Care
Featured Sarah K. - nanny in New York

Sarah K. Verified

Top local profile

Educational Activities
Featured Daina R. - nanny in New York

Daina R. Verified

Top local profile

Meal Planning
Featured Maria L. - nanny in New York

Maria L. Verified

Top local profile

Tutoring
Featured Jenine K. - nanny in New York

Jenine K. Verified

Top local profile

Multiple Kids
Featured Amna R. - nanny in New York

Amna R. Verified

Top local profile

Special Needs
Featured Carolyn L. - nanny in New York

Carolyn L. Verified

Top local profile

Overnight Care
Featured Ashley M. - nanny in New York

Ashley M. Verified

Top local profile

Pet Friendly

Local market snapshot for New York

Nannying in New York City is a role for the energetic and adaptable. You could be exploring Central Park with a child from the Upper East Side, navigating the subway to a playdate in Brooklyn, or enjoying the cultural riches of Harlem. This is the ultimate city for a career nanny. Families can use this snapshot to benchmark rates before hiring, and caregivers can use it to price their experience with more confidence.

$20-$22
Part-time care
$22-$25
Full-time care
$25-$28
Infant care
$24-$30
Driver + errands

Hiring checklist for families

These quick checks help families hire with more clarity and help caregivers understand what serious households are evaluating before they move ahead.

Confirm experience with your child's age group.
Review CPR or First Aid status and renewal dates.
Discuss school pickups, meals, laundry, and homework expectations.
Run a paid trial shift before committing long term.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring Care and Finding Jobs in New York

Yes. Families can use this location page to understand local rates, browse trusted childcare options, and post a job, while nannies can review live openings, join free, and apply directly.

Nanny rates in New York generally fall between $18-35 per hour depending on experience, certifications, number of children, and whether driving or household support is included.

Families can create a free account, post their childcare needs, browse local profiles, and message promising candidates directly once they are ready to connect.

Yes. Nannies can create a profile, appear in search, and apply to opportunities without signup fees or commissions. Families pay for messaging access, which helps keep inquiries more serious.

Most families in New York prioritize age-group experience, CPR or First Aid, dependable transportation when needed, and references that confirm professionalism and reliability.

Yes. HeySitters is a direct connection platform, so families and caregivers can agree on schedule, duties, rates, and payment terms together.

Yes. local regulations Families in neighborhoods like SoHo highly value verified profiles with current checks.

Yes, many families in the New York City Department of Education area are looking for part-time help, which is perfect for students.

Families and caregivers use HeySitters across local areas like SoHo, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side. These neighborhoods help searchers understand where local care and job activity is concentrated.

Yes. Families can post jobs for free, caregivers can apply for free, and profiles with the Verified Badge help build trust faster in New York. Families who want to reply and message use Premium.

HeySitters focuses on direct local hiring. Families can browse profiles, post jobs for free, and use Premium when they want to message. Caregivers can create a profile, apply for free, and use verification to stand out.

Because the biggest differences are usually trust tools, messaging rules, verification, pricing, and how easy it is to hire direct. Those are the things families and caregivers usually want clarified before they commit in New York.

Connect with local care in New York

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Caregivers keep 100% of their earnings
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If the experience in your local market feels unclear, we keep improving the matching flow so families can hire with more confidence and caregivers can stand out faster. Verified profiles, direct hiring, and clearer messaging rules are part of that promise.

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