Part-time nannies · Brooklyn, NY
Recurring weekly care from the same face. Becky and Shelly sit for Brooklyn families who need the consistency of a nanny but not 40 hours a week — and pay a sitter rate, not a household-employee one.
Nanny vs babysitter vs us
A nanny in Brooklyn usually means full-time: 30-to-40 hours a week, often household-embedded, sometimes live-in. A babysitter means one-off, hourly, usually evenings. The space in between — consistent weekly care, same face, but not a full-time commitment — is the one most families actually need and the one most agencies are bad at.
That's what Brooklyn Sitters does. A recurring slot with Becky or Shelly. Two evenings, three afternoons, one long Saturday — whatever shape your week takes. Same sitter, same hours, same rules the kids already know. Paid hourly as an independent contractor, not as a household employee, so no payroll taxes, no benefits, no 6-month contract.
If you need 40-hour full-time coverage, we're not the right fit and we'll tell you so. For that, a dedicated full-time nanny agency is the call. For the 4-to-25 hour range, we're the shape you want.
How it compares
| Full-time nanny | Brooklyn Sitters | One-off sitter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours/week | 30–40+ | 4–25 | 1–10 |
| Same person every visit | Yes | Yes | Usually not |
| Hourly rate | $25–35/hr + taxes | $25/hr flat | Varies widely |
| Household employee? | Yes (W-2 obligations) | No (1099) | No |
| Background check | Usually yes (agency) | References-based | Usually no |
| Minimum commitment | 3–12 month contract | Month-to-month | None |
| Fits if you need… | Full daily coverage | Consistent weekly hours | One night out |
Your nannies
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!
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!
The rate
One child
$25/hr
Flat. Any age.
Two children
$28/hr
Siblings, twins — talk to us.
Each additional
+$3/hr
No ceiling on kid count, within reason.
Small travel surcharge may apply depending on your neighborhood. See the area page for your neighborhood for the exact amount. No minimum number of weekly hours. No contract. Cancel or change your slot with a few days' notice.
Who this is for
Two-working-parent households
You need after-school coverage two or three afternoons a week. Pickup, homework, snack, dinner, bath — handled by the same person every week, not a rotating stranger.
Parents with a recurring commitment
Therapy Wednesdays, gym Tuesdays, a night class, a side business. A fixed weekly slot that doesn't move, booked a semester in advance.
Date-night regulars
Every Saturday night, same sitter, same time. Your kids stop being nervous about it by week three. You stop rebuilding the briefing every time.
Israeli and bilingual households
Shelly runs Hebrew-speaking sessions weekly — real bilingual childcare, not a language class. Your kid actually speaks Hebrew at home again.
Weekend-only parents
Full-time remote or a work-from-home setup, so weekday childcare isn't the gap — but Saturday brunch and a long Sunday need coverage. Book a standing weekend slot.
FAQ
A nanny is usually full-time, often household-embedded, 30–40 hours a week. A babysitter is hourly and one-off. We're the middle: consistent weekly care, 4–25 hours, same face every time, independent-contractor pricing.
Full-time Brooklyn nannies typically run $25–$35/hr plus taxes and benefits as a household employee. Brooklyn Sitters is a flat $25/hr for one child, $28/hr for two, +$3/hr per additional — hourly independent-contractor billing with no benefits overhead.
Yes. That's the whole model. Book Becky or Shelly for a recurring weekly slot — same day, same time — and that's who shows up. No rotating strangers.
No. Above about 25 hours a week we recommend a dedicated full-time nanny from an agency that specializes in that model. We'll tell you honestly if we're not the right fit and point you elsewhere.
Ages 0–10. Becky is especially good with infants and toddlers. Shelly handles school-age kids, Hebrew homework, and creative play. Both have 6–8+ years of Brooklyn childcare experience.
Honestly: no formal third-party background check or current CPR certification. Becky and Shelly are referenceable — we'll put you in touch with Brooklyn families who've worked with them for years. If certified credentials are non-negotiable, a big agency will have sitters with formal certs, though you'll typically rotate through different people each visit.
Use the booking form. In the notes field, add your preferred weekly days and hours. We'll confirm whether Becky or Shelly is available and lock in the recurring schedule from there.
For most Brooklyn schools, yes — if the route is walkable. Share the school name, dismissal time, and preferred route when you book and we'll confirm whether pickup works or whether we should be at the apartment when your kid walks in.
“Becky is wonderful with children, responsible, and very dependable. I feel comfortable knowing my kids are in good hands.”
— Ariel, Brooklyn parent
Ready when you are
Tell us the days, the hours, and the kids. We confirm within a few hours.