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Babysitters in Marine Park.

Marine Park is one of Brooklyn's most family-friendly neighborhoods, with wide streets, big yards, and the largest park in the borough right in the backyard. Parents here love the suburban feel with city convenience — and having trusted babysitters who can keep up with active kids. Whether your little ones want to explore the Salt Marsh Nature Center or need help with homework before dinner, we've got it covered.

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8+ years experience5.013 reviewsServing Marine Park & nearby

Neighborhood

We know Marine Park.

Marine Park (Brooklyn's largest park)Salt Marsh Nature CenterGerritsen AvenueAvenue U corridorMarine Park Golf Course

Living in Marine Park with kids

The neighborhood, not the template.

The biggest park in Brooklyn, right outside

Marine Park is built around its namesake — a 530-acre park that's actually the largest in Brooklyn, bigger than Prospect. For families, this is a real asset: playgrounds at multiple entrances, cricket and baseball fields, the Salt Marsh Nature Center trails, and enough open green to spread out even on a busy Saturday. The streets around Fillmore Avenue and Avenue S are lined with brick semi-detached homes with driveways, a rare combination this far into Brooklyn. Gerritsen Avenue runs south toward Gerritsen Beach. Avenue U is the commercial strip — Buckley's, Brennan & Carr, bakeries, and the kind of pizzeria your kid will pick over anything fancier.

What bookings usually look like here

Marine Park families book us heavily for weekday after-school coverage (pickup from PS 207, PS 222, or St. Mark's, then homework through dinner), weekend date nights (often a quick dinner at Buckley's or Brennan & Carr and back by 11), and summer-day coverage when school's out and camp doesn't line up with the parent schedule. A lot of our Marine Park clients are multi-kid households — two, three, sometimes four — and we've gotten very good at running parallel bedtime routines in these specific houses. Drive from our Bergen Beach base is 10 minutes; no travel surcharge applies.

On the map

Marine Park, Brooklyn.

ZIP code we cover in Marine Park: 11234.

Schools nearby

We pick up and sit for Marine Park students.

Booking after-school coverage? These are the schools most of our Marine Park families send their kids to. Share your school name at booking and we'll confirm whether walking pickup is possible or we should meet your kid at the apartment.

PS 207 Elizabeth G. LearyPS 222 Katherine R. SnyderSt. Mark Catholic AcademyI.S. 278 Marine ParkPS 236 Mill BasinYeshivah of Flatbush (nearby)

A Marine Park parent

“My oldest has a pile of homework every night, my middle one won't sit still, and the baby is the baby. Shelly has been coming Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a year and every time I walk in all three are calm, fed, and half-asleep. I don't know what she does and I don't need to.”

— Rachel S., Marine Park parent

Your sitters

Booking in Marine Park.

Becky Halfon — babysitter in Marine Park, Brooklyn

Becky Halfon

Lead Sitter

Becky currently works at a daycare and has 8+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting 10+ kids across Brooklyn to leading groups of 20+ as a camp counselor. She's also tutored 25+ students, so homework help is always included!

Shelly Davidov — babysitter in Marine Park, Brooklyn

Shelly Davidov

Partner Sitter

Shelly has 6+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting kids of all ages across Brooklyn to mentoring 20+ campers as a camp counselor at Mill Basin Day Camp. She's also tutored elementary and middle school students, so homework help is covered!

What parents say

Kids ask for them by name.

“The absolute best, very reliable, trustworthy, great with kids, even my more attached little ones eased to them pretty quickly which is so reassuring when you want a night out to relax!! Been babysitting my kids for years, and my friends kids. Love love love could not recommend more!!!”

Katherine Benyaminov

“Becky is so good with kids, and is very punctual. My kids adore her, they always ask for her to come over and babysit. Highly recommended!”

Diana Ilizirov

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Date night

Where Marine Park parents go out.

Book a sitter and enjoy a night at these local favorites.

Brennan & Carr

A Brooklyn institution since 1938 — hot roast beef sandwiches and a dive-bar atmosphere that's actually charming.

Buckley's

Solid American food and drinks on Avenue U. Relaxed neighborhood spot, always busy on weekends.

Il Fornetto

Italian waterfront dining on the Sheepshead Bay side — great pasta, good wine, quick Uber from Marine Park.

Book a sitter for your next date night

With kids

Things to do in Marine Park.

Fun for families in the neighborhood.

Marine Park

Brooklyn's largest park — playgrounds, sports fields, cricket pitches, and endless room to run.

Salt Marsh Nature Center

Free nature programs, guided bird walks, and trails through preserved marshland. Educational and fun.

Marine Park Golf Course

Mini-golf adjacent and a big open field area where kids love to play and fly kites.

Carmine Carro Community Center

Local community center with kid programs, swimming pool access, and summer camps.

Rates

Marine Park babysitting rates.

$25

One child, per hour

$28

Two children, per hour

+$3

Each additional child

Common questions

Marine Park FAQ.

How much does a babysitter cost in Marine Park?

Our babysitting rate in Marine Park starts at $25/hr for one child and $28/hr for two children, plus $3/hr for each additional child. No travel surcharge applies for Marine Park.

What ages do you babysit in Marine Park?

We babysit children from infants through pre-teens (ages 0–10) in Marine Park. Both Becky and Shelly have experience with all age groups, including newborns.

How do I book a babysitter in Marine Park?

You can book a sitter in Marine Park directly through our website. Just fill out the online booking form with your date, time, and number of children, and we'll confirm your session within a few hours.

Do your sitters help with homework in Marine Park?

Yes! Both Becky and Shelly have tutoring experience and are happy to help with homework in any subject. It's included in every babysitting session at no extra charge.

What hours are you available for babysitting in Marine Park?

We're available for babysitting in Marine Park from 8 AM through 3 AM, seven days a week. That covers after-school care, weekday evenings, weekends, date nights, and late-night sessions for weddings, events, and long dinners.

Can I book a last-minute babysitter in Marine Park?

We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours in advance, but we always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests in Marine Park. Submit a booking and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Ready when you are

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Becky and Shelly are available for date nights, after-school care, weekends, and more.

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Bergen BeachMill BasinGerritsen BeachFlatbush
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