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876 babysitters are listed in Louisville, KY
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Louisville, KY
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 40 years of experience ! I have ALWAYS loved caring for/teaching children. I acquired an impressive babysitting resume', starting at the young age of 12, which inspired me to attend JCC in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education. But, during my second semester, my direction was pleasantly altered when I was...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theresa is very dependable and is attentive and intentional in her interactions with my little one. It's no surprise my kiddo loves her. I would recommend her without any reservations."
Rebekah F.
London P.
Louisville, KY
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi , My Name Is London . I Am A 19 Years Old College Student With 5 Years Of Childcare Experience .
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, passionate, and creative.
I like working with kids because they bring a lot of perspective in life . I love looking at the world through kid's eyes and helping them navigate the world and their feelings .
I'm looking for a job that I can learn & grow with the kids and their family....
London can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she’s very nice & patient and funny"
Starr B.
Nyazia M.
Louisville, KY
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been a babysitter since 6th grade and worked as a live in nanny for two years during off time from school during my years of undergrad. I have also tutored children in math and reading. I adore children in all their excitement and creativity! While I don't mind babysitting children who stare at the TV, I much prefer...
Nyazia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nyazia is kind, thoughtful, fun, and diligent. I am an assistant camp director and have hired full summer care for over 10 years for all 4 of my children. I look for people that will love on my kids, be creative, can laugh at themselves in the face of some crazy...
Sue B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I haven't received any credentials in child care, but I did babysit/nanny for my sister for 2 years. My nephew was 1-3 years old and I would watch him from 5am-5 p.m. M-F. Together we navigated and conquered every day tasks and activities. I would get him up in the mornings, give him all his meals, bathe and dress him, and of...
Autumn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Autumn always paid close attention to detail to make sure nothing small made it into my son's mouth. She never raised her voice and used gentle parenting skills."
Victoria B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter and nanny on and off since I was 16. I am a JD/MBA grad, and a current elementary school special education teacher for JCPS! I am CPR certified and COVID vaccinated. I have lots of engaging learning games, crafts, and projects. I am looking for a summer babysitting job while we are on summer break!...
Blair can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Blair is our favorite babysitter! She has been watching my kids since both were in diapers. I am very particular with who I leave my children with, so I always check multiple references. Blair is loved by every single parent that I talked to. Blair is a college...
Carrie F.
Taivya T.
Louisville, KY
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I LOVE children! I have prior experience babysitting for multiple families from care. com, as well as family/ family friends, neighbors, etc. I have worked in childcare in the past and I was also a long-term nanny. I used to teach classes at a dance studio where I work with kids of all ages and types. I have been caring for...
Taivya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taivya is an wonderful babysitter and person. We hired her as a part-time nanny when our daughter was about 14 months and she was amazing from day one. Always on time, great attitude, enthusiastic and just a pure delight. My daughter absolutely loves her and we...
Bethany A.
Brianna C.
Louisville, KY
$15/hr
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brianna. I'm a 2020 graduate from Mercy Academy. I worked at Primrose School of East Louisville which is a school for infants all the way to pre-k for about 4 months. I have lots of babysitting experience with family and friends. I'm more experienced with toddlers and older. (1 year+ ages) I'm experienced with diaper...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Brianna was on time, polite, cheerful and good with the kids and dogs. She even washed the dishes! "
Care member
Michaela N.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Michaela and hopefully I'll be the new nanny/sitter in your life. I'm 29 years old and I started babysitting when I was 11 and my sister had her first of 4 children.
Michaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Michaela is extremely reliable and responsible. She is great with children of all ages. She is patient, understanding, and eager to listen when a child wants to tell her something. I highly recommend Michaela for any opportunity placed in front of her!"
Melinda G.
Kelly R.
Louisville, KY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, College Educated Sitter/LPN Available For Backup Care!
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelly and I am 52 years old. I am looking for some occasional babysitting work (evenings and weekends only!) in the Louisville area to help save up $ for vacations. I have over 30 years of experience nannying and babysitting. While I do have experience with children of all ages, most recently the majority has been...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly was great! She was so warm and friendly and is clearly a seasoned professional with kids. She spent an entire day with our busy toddler and was kind enough to help with our (active!) dog during that time as well. She was super responsive and asked great...
Kristin W.
Erika B.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Erika and I am a 3rd year graduate student at Saint Louis University in the physical therapy program. I am currently living in Louisville, KY from January 1st to March 1st for a clinical rotation at Frazier. I have 4+ years of experience in babysitting and I would love to help out any family in the area while I am...
Erika can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika was amazing and super attentive to the kids! Would definitely hire her again to sit for us and highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available Full Time during July. Part time beginning August 2. Accepting one time occurrences.
As a nanny/babysitter with years of experience, I have worked with families of all shapes and sizes. Both on a recurring and a one time basis.
Nannying is a lifestyle for me not a job.
I care for children (and our furry friends)...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Would say my 3yo is slow-to-warm around new people…not with Holly! Best friends after just a few minutes and my LO is asking when Holly can come back! Holly was very responsive. She came ready to tackle bedtime. We felt very at ease and confident in care provided....
Care member
Jessica M.
Louisville, KY
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jessica!
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied and babysat for several families over those years. I have 3 nieces who I have helped babysit/care for since they were infants. I also worked as a volunteer and later a director for a Children's ministry for over 2 years at a church.
I...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Takes her responsibilities very serious. Kids love her. She is a pet owner and if Her dog could talk he would tell you how he is one lucky dog. Would not hesitate to hire her for babysitting or for pet sitting."
Belinda S.
Olivia L.
Louisville, KY
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia . I am 19 and finishing my sophomore year at University. I am originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan but my family moved to Louisville (and we are very excited about it!) last summer. I will finish my sophomore year in mid May and am looking for a summer job. I am available to start working at the beginning of...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is responsible, smart, on time, and trustworthy! She can learn fast and she has great communication with babies."
Mohi S.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Christie and I have my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Louisville. I work full time during the week from 8 to 4:30 p.m. as a social worker and have opportunities to babysit on weekday evenings and occasional weekends.
I have experience caring for children since I was 14 years old. I have a few...
Christie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend hiring Christie. She is always on time and goes above and beyond our expectations."
Jamie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Skyler. I just recently finished my sophomore year of college and will be continuing online this upcoming year. Starting from my junior year in high school, at Sacred Heart Academy, I have loved my work experience in childcare. From working at two daycares, Sacred Heart Preschool and Harvey Brown Preschool, to...
Skyler can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Skyler was great with our 16-month old boy! She was gentle and interactive with our son. He warmed up to her very quickly and had a great day! She also arrived on time and was quick to respond to my communications. :)"
Carissa M.
Tyquaysha M.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old mom with a 1-year-old daughter. I moved to Louisville three years ago after graduating in 2020 with my bachelor's in social work. I graduated from University of Kentucky with my masters in social work in 2022. I have three years of experience working in a daycare setting and 4+ years babysitting or others. I...
Tyquaysha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"The BEST babysitter I've ever had. She is dependable, trustworthy, patient with my son, and very great with working with our schedule and helping out with the dogs when needed. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would."
Savannah T.
Kim C.
Louisville, KY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Development Specialist Seeking Full Time Job
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had nanny and babysitting experience as an integral part of my life, and education, for over 15 years. I am well experienced caring for several children at a time and care deeply for the well being of the children in my care, as well as their families. I am seeking a part time, evening or early morning position to apply...
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kim is extremely kind, she's incredible with kids. She's very dependable and reliable. I highly recommend her and plan to hire her again."
Olivia K.
5.0
(1)
I grew up in a house being the oldest of 5 and babysitting from the time I was 11-12 up to now. im currently in college and just looking for some extra money while keeping up with school. I currently cannot drive but do have my parents to help take me until I have a car. I love kids and all kinds of animals as well and I love...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Alexandria was wonderful with my kids she is so helpful and very reliable couldn’t have found a better sitter "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Malayia L, I'm 20 years old. Currently I'm a Sophomore at Morehead state university. I have worked with children in home care while babysitting, at church with the youth, or at the gym all throughout high school & freshman year when I was able to come home for breaks. I also have reliable transportation to help with...
Malayia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Malayia has watched all 3 of our daughters ages 6,4, and 2. My girls absolutely love her. Malayia has a great work ethic and is excellent with kids. We are so glad we found her. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 19 years old at the University of Louisville. I'm extremely flexible and am totally willing to adjust if my hours don't work for you!
I am the oldest of 7 kids so I am an awesome babysitter if I do say so myself. I started working with kids when I was 5 (big sister duties, haha!), but started doing paid babysitting at...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She was very nice, punctual and communicated appropriately. My kiddo loved her. Very responsible, would definitely hire again. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Louisville, KY
Theresa T.
5.0
Theresa is very dependable and is attentive and intentional in her interactions with my little one. It's no surprise my kiddo loves her. I would recommend her without any reservations.
- Rebekah F.
London P.
5.0
she’s very nice & patient and funny
- Starr B.
Nyazia M.
5.0
Nyazia is kind, thoughtful, fun, and diligent. I am an assistant camp director and have hired full summer care for over 10 years for all 4 of my children. I look for people that will love on my kids, be creative, can laugh at themselves in the face of some crazy kid moments, can provide structure...
- Sue B.
Autumn B.
5.0
This was my first time using care.com. Autumn was great. On time. Explained the whole process to me. Came to my residence. Great around the dogs as well. Was super nervous having a stranger watch my daughter for the first time but autumn made me feel safe and secure leaving her with her. I came home...
- David B.
Blair W.
5.0
Blair was great. She was easy to communicate with, and my two kids had a blast with her.
- Jennifer P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Louisville, KY:
How can I find a Louisville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Louisville, KY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 876 babysitters in Louisville, KY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Louisville, KY?
The average rate for Louisville, KY babysitters on Care.com is $15.75 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Louisville, KY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Louisville, KY through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Louisville, KY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Louisville, KY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 469 reviews of the 876 listed babysitters.