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How much does a child care provider cost in New York, NY in 2026?
In New York, NY, the average child care provider earns about $24.34 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $974/week or $4,219/month. Most New York families pay somewhere in the $16–$36/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
Average hourly rate$24.34/hr · New York average
These numbers come from 1,702 live child care provider listings in New York on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $974
- Monthly
- $4,219
- Annual
- $50,627
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What drives the price
Most New York families pay somewhere in the $16–$36/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.
01
Experience
More experienced child care providers command higher rates. Entry-level (0-2 yrs) average $23.11/hour, while the most experienced (6-10 yrs) charge around $27.53/hour.
Avg hourly rate by years of experience
02
Number of kids
One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
| 1 kid (baseline) | $24.34 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$25.34 |
| 3+ kids | ~$26.34+ |
03
Hours & schedule
Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
| Weekday 9–5 (standard) | — |
|---|---|
| Evening/weekend | +$2–4/hr |
| Last-minute | +$3–5/hr |
Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.
Full-time, part-time, and live-in child care provider rates
| Arrangement | Typical hours | Average rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 35–50 hrs/week | $25.94/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $24.42/hr | |
| Live-in | Set by family | $25.06/hr |
Part-time runs slightly lower per hour than full-time here, which often means strong full-time demand supports higher rates for committed schedules.
Live-in rates are close to live-out here — but the package usually still includes room and board, so the all-in cost can be lower than it appears.The trade-off is space — you'll need a private bedroom and ideally a separate bathroom for the child care provider.
How do New York child care provider rates compare to state and national averages?
New York is one of the more expensive child care provider markets in the country.
Hiring child care in New York, NY typically costs about 12% more than the New York average of $22/hour and 27% more than the United States average of $19/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. New York, NY |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $24/hr | — |
| New York | $22/hr | -10% |
| United States | $19/hr | -21% |
Where New York, NY fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough child care provider data to compare, with rates ranging from $18.58/hour in Syracuse to $24.34/hour in New York.
Below: how each compares to the New York, NY average of $24.34/hour — New York, NY is highlighted at its true rank.
Nearby cities ranked by child care provider rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. New York, NY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $24.34 | — | |
| 2 | Flushing | $23.14 | -5% | |
| 3 | Brooklyn | $22.89 | -6% | |
| 4 | Queens | $20.89 | -14% | |
| 5 | The Bronx | $20.77 | -15% | |
| 6 | Staten Island | $20.71 | -15% | |
| 7 | Albany | $19.80 | -19% | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $19.37 | -20% | |
| 9 | Rochester | $19.27 | -21% | |
| 10 | Syracuse | $18.58 | -24% |
● Most expensive nearby: New York ($24.34)● Least expensive nearby: Syracuse ($18.58)
Tips to find a great child care provider without overpaying
- Be flexible on experience. Some of the best child care on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced child care with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
- Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
- Be specific about hours upfront. Most child care will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
- Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
- Match rate to responsibilities.A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.
How to reduce nanny costs?
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a child care provider in New York, NY
Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with child care — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:
- 01
Browse child care provider profiles in New York, NY
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
- 02
Message the ones who look like a fit
Reach out to the child care whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.
- 03
Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day
Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a child care provider fits with your family in real time.
- 04
Hire your child care provider
If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.
Available child care in New York, NY
1,702 active listings in New York
Nanny Edeline
Nanny Edeline
New York, NY
$30 - $45/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hello am Edeline; I have +10yrs of experience working with children professionally. Being surrounded by children of all ages growing up brought me so much gratification that I started working as a babysitter for family members and neighbors. My educational background varies between child development courses/training and food & beverage. I enjoy creating unique and memorable moments for my kids, whether by decorating for holidays or creating age-appropriate crafts. I work with resources that I have been able to procure depending on child interest or current fixation. Which personalizes their learning experiences also helps children meet each important milestone. I am excited to hear from all you loving parents.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Galle
Nanny Galle
New York, NY
$26 - $30/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
I’m a caring, dependable nursing student with over 7 years of hands-on caregiving and direct patient care experience. My background includes long-term care, hospital-based care, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and OB/GYN. These experiences have strengthened my communication, patience, attention to detail, and ability to stay calm and supportive in different situations.
I enjoy creating a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for those in my care. My healthcare background has taught me the importance of safety, routines, hygiene, recognizing changes in needs, and communicating clearly with families.
I’m organized, reliable, compassionate, and comfortable following household routines and specific instructions. I’m currently completing my Associate Degree in Nursing and would love to support a family looking for someone responsible, attentive, and genuinely caring.
I enjoy creating a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for those in my care. My healthcare background has taught me the importance of safety, routines, hygiene, recognizing changes in needs, and communicating clearly with families.
I’m organized, reliable, compassionate, and comfortable following household routines and specific instructions. I’m currently completing my Associate Degree in Nursing and would love to support a family looking for someone responsible, attentive, and genuinely caring.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Makara
Nanny Makara
New York, NY
$27 - $40/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a teacher from Montreal looking to move to NYC! I have been working as a nanny for a little while and feel like a change of scenery! I cook, clean, do piano lessons, help with homework and love to do hands-on activities with the children! I am extremely passionate about finding the right family and look forward to speaking with you!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Harper
Nanny Harper
New York, NY
$20 - $26/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
My name is Harper Foster. I grew up in the Lower East Side of NYC. I attend Gramercy Arts High School as a theatre major. I love arts, such as music, theatre, baking, and cooking. I’m great with kids and I know how to keep a child entertained for extended periods of time.
Nanny Khynnedi
Nanny Khynnedi
New York, NY
$24/hr
Part-time
3 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello! My name is Khynnedi, and I’m a 25-year-old event manager from South Carolina who will be relocating to New York in September. I have three years of dedicated nannying experience working exclusively with a prominent family in my hometown.
In this role, I have cared for the children’s day-to-day needs, including preparing meals, laundry, bath time, school pick-up, extracurricular activities, and keeping their personal spaces tidy and organized. I also have experience with domestic and international travel, overnight stays, and last-minute or emergency childcare needs.
As a nanny, my priority is always to create a safe, comfortable, and structured environment for the children while providing parents with peace of mind. I take pride in making sure things run as smoothly as possible for both the children and their families, even when parents are away.
I would love the opportunity to connect and learn more about your family and childcare needs!
In this role, I have cared for the children’s day-to-day needs, including preparing meals, laundry, bath time, school pick-up, extracurricular activities, and keeping their personal spaces tidy and organized. I also have experience with domestic and international travel, overnight stays, and last-minute or emergency childcare needs.
As a nanny, my priority is always to create a safe, comfortable, and structured environment for the children while providing parents with peace of mind. I take pride in making sure things run as smoothly as possible for both the children and their families, even when parents are away.
I would love the opportunity to connect and learn more about your family and childcare needs!
Certification
CPR
Nanny Ta’Myriah
Nanny Ta’Myriah
New York, NY
$25/hr
Full-time
1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Ta’Myriah Jones, I’m 19 years old, and I’m a certified mandatory reporter with 1+ year of professional childcare experience.
I grew up helping raise my 3 younger brothers, one of whom has special needs, so I have hands-on experience working with children with autism. I understand that special needs kids thrive with someone who is patient, experienced, and able to communicate clearly and compassionately.
I’m skilled in daily care routines including potty training, meal prep, and helping children regulate emotions and express their needs. Above all, my priority is making sure every child feels safe, cared for, and genuinely loved.
I grew up helping raise my 3 younger brothers, one of whom has special needs, so I have hands-on experience working with children with autism. I understand that special needs kids thrive with someone who is patient, experienced, and able to communicate clearly and compassionately.
I’m skilled in daily care routines including potty training, meal prep, and helping children regulate emotions and express their needs. Above all, my priority is making sure every child feels safe, cared for, and genuinely loved.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Anesha
Nanny Anesha
New York, NY
$20 - $30/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi!
I would describe myself as funny, thoughtful and kind. I love art, music, roller skating and going to the beach. In recent years I've been teaching learning intervention. I decided to leave that work to pursue higher education.
I would describe myself as funny, thoughtful and kind. I love art, music, roller skating and going to the beach. In recent years I've been teaching learning intervention. I decided to leave that work to pursue higher education.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Linda
Nanny Linda
New York, NY
Active Now
$30 - $35/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hi,
My name is Ms. Linda. I am a recent retired educator from NYC Schools. I would love to expose your child to different museums and cultural events in NYC. I am stellar at what I do! I am interested in tutoring a few days a week. I view myself as more of an educational Nanny!
My name is Ms. Linda. I am a recent retired educator from NYC Schools. I would love to expose your child to different museums and cultural events in NYC. I am stellar at what I do! I am interested in tutoring a few days a week. I view myself as more of an educational Nanny!
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Nanny Ellie
Nanny Ellie
New York, NY
$35 - $40/hr
Full-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! I'm Ellie. I have a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia, taught in the classroom for a year, then worked as a full-time nanny for two years. After some time in social media and marketing, I've realized how much I miss working with kids, and I'm excited to return to nannying.
Education is central to how I approach childcare. I love building learning into everyday moments, turning a walk into a chance to talk about the world, reading together and asking questions that get kids thinking, and creating structure that helps them feel secure. My teaching background gives me a strong foundation in age-appropriate activities, and my nannying experience taught me how to adapt that to fit each family's rhythm.
I care about kids genuinely growing while in my care, not just being looked after. I'm patient, attentive, and I find real joy in the small wins. I'd love to bring that back into a family's home.
Education is central to how I approach childcare. I love building learning into everyday moments, turning a walk into a chance to talk about the world, reading together and asking questions that get kids thinking, and creating structure that helps them feel secure. My teaching background gives me a strong foundation in age-appropriate activities, and my nannying experience taught me how to adapt that to fit each family's rhythm.
I care about kids genuinely growing while in my care, not just being looked after. I'm patient, attentive, and I find real joy in the small wins. I'd love to bring that back into a family's home.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid