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86 babysitters are listed in Dover, NH
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Dover, NH
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
In high school and college I regularly babysat and was responsible for children ages 3-12 as a day camp counselor/ swimming instructor/ lifeguard. I am a consultant with flexible hours who is looking to add some time with kids and animals to the mix! I love homework help and outdoor activities.
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"I would highly recommend Lindsay. I hired her last minute so I could keep my next day appointment . We had a nice video chat the evening prior. She was punctual and very warm toward my son with special needs. She did lunch, diaper change and kept him engaged...
Sara G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working in kindergarten as an assistant teacher for six years. I have experience babysitting children at a local gym aged newborn to 10 years old for over 5 years. I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher and love working with young children. I am CPR and AED certified. I enjoy providing crafts, games,...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Allison has been amazing to our family! As first time parents, it’s so nerve wracking to leave our babies with anyone aside from family. But this isn’t the case with Allison! After meeting her for the first time, I felt like I’ve known her forever. We’ve found...
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Anna P.
Dover, NH
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter Availability Until Dec 1st - Background In Nature-based And Holistic Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Anna. I'm 24 years old and graduated from UNH in 2019 with a B. S in Human Development and Family Studies, and a minor in Women's Studies. I'm most passionate about alternative education including Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and nature education.
I've been working with children since I was 13, first as a Girl...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My two children and myself took to Anna right away! She was involved fully and interacted with them throughout the whole evening. We'd be honored to have her back again!!!!"
Nicole D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena and I am a recent graduate from University. I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at a Christian School at the elementary level...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Elena is a wonderful babysitter, engaged and super responsible."
Samantha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old female, non smoker, with reliable transportation, and I have nannied for infants, multiples, and preschool children for the past 10+ years (including working a daycare which required attending periodic early childhood courses). I am also the mother to a very goofy 4-year-old boy. I have experience with bottle...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Nicole H.
Dover, NH
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am 36 and have grown up living with cats and dogs my whole life. I would also watch the pets of families I babysat for when they would go off on vacation. I have watched and helped care for: dogs, cats, geckos, horses, birds, bunnies, chickens and ducks. I am one of those people who is just an animal lover! I can...
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Nicole is the best. Made our trip more enjoyable knowing our dog was in such good hands. Kept us informed how our dog was doing with photos and text updates. I would highly recommend her."
Tim P.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Diane. I am a mom of two grown children. I have always enjoyed volunteering at the schools and being active with the kids. I am currently working part time as an LNA doing home-care . I am looking to find a babysitting/ nanny position for the upcoming summer season and perhaps a permanent position. I would be happy...
Diane can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Audrey L.
Dover, NH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello New Family,
My name is Audrey. I am 25 years old and am looking for a family to grow with. I am located in Dover NH. I have been babysitting since I was 10. I have my degree in education and will soon have my school psychology specialist degree. I have worked in ABA, daycares, schools and love children of all ages. Every...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Audrey was so wonderful with our 3 girls. She always showed up with a great smile on her face. Always had fun activities lined up for the girls. She was such a great help!"
Tinashe C.
5.0
(2)
I have 2 children myself ages 22 and 16. I have had a lot of experience in working at day care facilities and private babysitting as well. Can work with animals. Have a lot of housekeeping and cleaning experience. I am employed doing cleaning now for a cleaning company and clean at 2 different banks. I also have experience in...
Brandi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I have known Brandi for a while now. She is one of the very few that I would trust watching my child who has special needs. He is on the Autism Spectrum. She is caring and treats him like as if he was hers. She puts her all into everything and anything she does. I...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey! I have a mini Goldendoodle and have been babysitting dogs for the last 5 years. I love pets and learning more about each animal as I get to know them. I am currently trying to train my mini Goldendoodle to be a therapy dog. She is still a puppy so she has lots of energy but her training has come a long way...
Audrey can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
Kristin C.
Dover, NH
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving Experienced Caregiver Looking For Wonderful Children To Care For Full Or Part-time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kristin, I am a caregiver of both children and the elderly. I have allot of childcare experience. Starting at age 12 I began babysitting the neighborhood kids and loved it. When I was 16 I worked at a summer kids program in Hudson, MA ages ranged from pre k through fourth grade. I continued babysitting for friends and...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I have know Kristin for quiet sometime now. She has always been a wonderful help to me an my family. She's a hard worker who loves what she does,she's always willing to go above an beyond for those she cares for. Her personality,and attitude are always positive,...
Christina R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have lots of babysitting experience. I have nannied for six families. I am a junior in college, majoring in film and media studies! I love spending time with kids and getting to play with them! I love being able to do fun crafts too! I also love dogs! I enjoy doing housework and keeping a clean play space. I gonna be home this...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie helped us with our 2 kids (3 years and 5 months old) this January while home from college. She was always on time and was comfortable with the kids. She played, helped tidy the house while they napped and was dependable. She planned daily crafts for the kids...
Ashley M.
5.0
(2)
I am a caregiver at heart. I grew up caring for children being a babysitter and a nanny. I later became a licensed nursing assistant and worked in four different nursing homes. One of them I worked as head of activities on the Alzheimer's unit. I loved it. I am a very fun, loving, caring, understanding and creative person. I...
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Madeline P.
Dover, NH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madeline! I started regularly babysitting when I was 12 years old and haven't stopped! I have experience with caring for children beginning at 4 months to 14 years old. I have a bachelors degree from UNH in English and am currently working on my Masters in Human Resources from SNHU. I'm have a reliable vehicle and am...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I felt very comfortable with Madeline watching my 9 years old daughter.
She was professional, arrived on time, and was responsiveas well."
Colleen F.
Nicole H.
Dover, NH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
5.0
"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work...
Krista D.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Joy, I have always found my self the happiest when I'm around kids. That is why I chose to focus my career on working with children. My work experiences include babysitting children, ages ranging from infants, toddlers up to school age, house hold cleaning and cooking. I enjoy arts and crafts, creating plays,...
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Joy is a wonderful and very thorough caregiver. ALWAYS on time and truly cares for the children she nanny's for, it was very evident with us. Safety was very important to her and we greatly appreciated that with our young child. She made us feel calm and...
Alice S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Joy I love kids I love working them which is why I choice it as my career. My work experience includes babysitting children, ages ranging from infants, toddlers up to school aged children, house hold cleaning and cooking. I enjoy arts and crafts, creating plays, and any outdoor activities.
I found out how much...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am not currently able to board your pets in my home. Please do not contact me about boarding needs.
I love all pets and have tried to spend as much time as possible "adopting" friends and roommates' pets, as I grew up with very allergic parents. Cat mom of 6 years to 7-year-old Milly and 9-month-old Lily.
I've pet-sit as a...
Lindsay can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Linds spent the weekend at our house looking after our dog and elderly cat. They are professional and conscientious. Our pet's needs were met, the house was tidy and we would hire Linds again."
Martha J.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Currently, I work for Haverhill Public Schools as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant at a elementary school. Prior to, I touch preschool for 3. 5 years. Throughout all of my official jobs, I have always babysat. I have worked with children ages 2-15. I love providing an enriching, fun and creative learning environment. I...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been amazing with our 2.5 year old daughter and our 11 year old dog. She is friendly, reliable, easy to talk to and both of our girls absolutely adore her! We feel so lucky to get to work with her."
Portia B.
Ashley H.
Dover, NH
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am 21 years old and live in the epping area, I am a full time nanny though I am always open to taking on date nights or what not! I have 6 years experience just in general working with kids and 3 years being a full time nanny! I am comfortable with all ages, and have my own transportation!
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, NH
Lindsay J.
5.0
Linds was prompt and communicative. She offered to do a video call when we first got in touch and was warm and pleasant. Although it was last minute, she arrived on time. She was engaging with my 8 yo daughter in a calm and kind way. We would hire her again.
- Emily L.
Allison D.
5.0
Allison has been amazing to our family! As first time parents, it’s so nerve wracking to leave our babies with anyone aside from family. But this isn’t the case with Allison! After meeting her for the first time, I felt like I’ve known her forever. We’ve found ourselves late for our date nights...
- Care member
Anna P.
5.0
My two children and myself took to Anna right away! She was involved fully and interacted with them throughout the whole evening. We'd be honored to have her back again!!!!
- Nicole D.
Elena K.
5.0
Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again.
- Todd W.
Nicole H.
5.0
Nicole pet/house sat for me and my dog just loved her! The birds kept her on her toes and she was able to cozy up to them, too. She sent me pictures and kept me updated. I would absolutely love to have sit for us again.
- Lori P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dover, NH:
How can I find a Dover babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dover, NH 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 86 babysitters in Dover, NH 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 Dover, NH?
The average rate for Dover, NH babysitters on Care.com is $18.63 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 Dover, NH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dover, NH 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 Dover, NH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Dover, NH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 86 listed babysitters.