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859 babysitters are listed in Louisville, KY
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Louisville, KY
Laura S.
Louisville, KY
$16-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature Date Night, Occasional Or Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Laura and I would love to care for your child or children because I enjoy being with children and need to make money. I am a mother of three grown children and grandmother to one. I have cared for, worked and volunteered with children in many capacities most of my years; babysitter, childcare provider, swim...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is currently working for us 2 days per week. She has proven herself to be reliable, yet also flexible to accommodate our needs. She also babysits for us for date nights. We trust her in our home, and feel that she truly enjoys taking care of our little girl....
Monica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with babies and children doing all sorts of jobs. These include babysitting, nannying, being a substitute teacher, being a youth worker, working at a daycare, and working as an ABA line therapist. I also have practicum experience as a speech therapist in an elementary school and nursing home. I have...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have seen Olivia interact with children in the family and professional setting. While she loves to have fun with the kids, safety is always her number 1 priority."
Alex W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aliyah, and I am an undergraduate student pursuing my B. S. in Dental Hygeine. I began babysitting when I was 14 for family friends and watching over my three siblings. I have a First-Aid/CPR certification and love to spend time outdoors. While your kids are with me, I'd help them with homework, make crafts,...
Aliyah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kids absolutely loved having Aliyah to stay with them. She was attentive, engaging and focused on the kids. Couldn't have asked for anymore. Would definitely hire Aliyah again without any hesitation.
I might add we hired her to hang with our 7 and 9 year...
Gene F.
Embry H.
Louisville, KY
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Babysitter With Lots Of Experience And Helps The Family In Anyway Needed!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an Ole Miss graduate and I am now going for my Bachelors's in Nursing, which required certification in all forms of health and safety training for all ages. I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13, and have been a camp counselor for several years. I love family pets, playing games inside or out, doing...
Embry can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"When my children were in middle school and in early high school, I hired Embry to make sure that they got to school on time and home safely. As a single mom having started a new job that required a commute over an hour away from my home - Embry provided me with...
Betsy J.
Kayley Z.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Teen Babysitter Available On Most Weeknights And Weekends.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kayley and a little bit about me, I am currently in a doctoral program for clinical psychology at Spalding University and have recently relocated to the Louisville area from Phoenix, Arizona! I have my bachelors degrees in psychology and criminal justice and have been babysitting for the past 8 years! I have...
Kayley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kayley is absolutely fabulous. She sat my now 6and 8 year old for the last three years and they love her! She is punctual, responsible, kind, caring, conscientious, attending and engaged with the children and is like a part of our family. Kayley has helped drive...
Molly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have multiple years of unofficial experience assisting my family and friends with childcare needs. Currently, I am in year one of official professional experience. I can help with all childcare needs including tutoring, cooking, grocery shopping, travel, and carpooling.
Brenda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda was great with our kiddos. She was very professional, showed up on time, and was very respectful. Would hire her again. "
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Mia D.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Dependable Babysitter Ready To Help With Childcare! And Other Needs
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm so excited to meet you! I am currently attending the University of Louisville while studying Pre-Law. I also plan on attending the Brandeis School of Law after my graduation. I have experience taking care of children ranging from newborn to young teens from babysitting my own family and others. I am also CPR certified...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Mia twice now. She is timely and the kids love her. Not much more you could ask for!"
Peter N.
5.0
(1)
I've always had a passion for caring and teaching children; I've assisted caring for children in a classroom setting as support for the head teacher since I was a child myself. Children's ages ranged from 3-6 years old, and include children with special needs (Autism and Down Syndrome). Keeping a schedule, planning activities,...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I know Jessica because she works the nursery at our church we attend. She is very amazing with my children. She mostly cares for my infant who just turned 1. Jessica is very calm and patient. She plays with her the whole time she's in Jessica's care, never leaving...
Michelle J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! :) I am a 23-year-old college (studying psychology, special education, and child development). In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking and trying new foods, playing board games, and spending time with friends and family. I would describe myself as creative, caring, patient, and reliable.
As a nanny, I enjoy crafts and...
Jakel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very easy to work with and a great person to be around! She adores children and would be a great care taker!"
Melanna H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kari. I live in Pleasure Ridge Park with just my husband and two guinea pigs. I'm very sweet, communicative, and personable.
I adore children and would love the opportunity to help a family in need.
Kari can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kari was an absolute Godsend! We needed full-time help at the last second. Kari showed up and our (normally shy) three-year-old automatically ran over and started playing with her. In the weeks that followed she took him on all kinds of adventures (museums, parks,...
Elle B.
Keeley B.
Louisville, KY
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available All Days But Sunday And Tuesday. Last Minute Availability.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Keeley. I have lived in Louisville all of my life and I love this city. I have been taking care of little ones since I was 12 but in 2015 it became my regular way of income. I have been a regular nanny for several different families and now I am looking for a new opportunity. I make it my goal to help your...
Keeley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keeley is absolutely amazing! She has been caring for our son since he was four months old. From the moment we met Keeley, we knew she was a perfect fit for our family. I had been anxious to leave my baby as I returned back to work after my maternity-leave but...
Christine B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a reliable, patient and enthusiastic person, who has work as a babysitter since 9 years ago.
I work part-time as a Math Teacher, teaching children from Kindergarten to Middle School in a private school.
I love children, I enjoy to take care of them, helping with their specific needs and providing the love they...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is so kind, caring, and patient! I don't know how I would've survived without her help. She's very smart, sincere, selfless, and dedicated to helping kids."
Zach C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have mainly taught, tutored and babysat school age children. I feel most comfortable with children ages 3 through 12. I've successfully worked with children since I was a teenager. I will babysit 1 or 2 children at a time. References upon request. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Robin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Robin was so sweet with our girls! They absolutely loved her! She was great at playing with them, and thought of all kinds of fun activities to do with them! Ada especially loved that she played Barbies with her. Most babysitters don't do that! :) Robin is very...
Rebecca A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jordan! I am an experienced nanny and pre-k teacher. My background is in Elementary Education and Psychology and I have a passion for serving early aged children and their families.
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jordan is wonderful. She's all about art and outside play. Super sweet and laid back, dependable and punctual. Our boys are always excited to see her. We hope to keep her for a long time!"
Kate P.
5.0
(2)
My name is Raeann and I grew up here in Louisville, Ky. I recently graduated from U of L with a dual master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Social Work. Before going back to school to become a therapist, I was a Spanish teacher for 6 years. While I am in the process of obtaining my license to officially work as a clinical...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Raeann watched my son 1-2 days a week for a summer. She is amazing with children! Raeann is patient, kind, and encouraging. She loves to be outside on a walk or playing in the yard. My son absolutely loved his time with her. She also made him some amazing breakfast...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a work from home professional seeking occasional babysitting jobs in the Chicago area. I may be able to do weekly recurring - it would just have to align with my Full Time work schedule.
My husband and I recently got married so I'm excited to earn a few extra dollars while helping families in our community. I...
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Carmen babysat our 11-month-old daughter while my husband and I went to a dinner party, and she was communicative, dependable and punctual. Our daughter loved her, and she was great with our anxious dog, too! We will definitely hire Carmen again!"
Lucy S.
Chassidy O.
Louisville, KY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Life-Long Learner Who Seeks To Make A Difference In Every Child's Life
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I have gained knowledge in psychology, child development, and Spanish, and in 2018 I earned my Bachelor of Science degree. I gained valuable professional experience through my position as a case manager as I made positive interactions with children and adults of all ages, abilities/disabilities, and disorders to...
Chassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chassidy is an absolutely amazing person. Your child is in such caring, genuine and great hands with her. She is gentle, kind and she just gets it. Most importantly, she is a good person who will love on and look after your children. You won't go wrong with her!"
Amaka A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Working with kids isn't always easy, but I believe it's worthwhile because the way we treat children helps determine who they become, and to a greater extent, the world we live in.
I am a Christian and a college graduate (English major, French minor, some psych classes) with over 6 years of childcare experience ages 0-8, most...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Abby to watch our two boys, 5 and 2, while we were in town visiting friends. Watching children while they're traveling and in a new place is not easy, but Abby excelled. Abby has a calm presence and is clearly a natural with kids. She took them for a walk...
Danielle W.
Sierra S.
Louisville, KY
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sierra and I'm a 26-year-old graduate from Xavier University (B. S. in Biology), Fairleigh Dickinson-Madison (M. S. Health Science), and currently a M2 at University of Louisville School of Medicine. Caring for others has always been a passion of mine seeing that it all started in high school. In my hometown of...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very thorough, friendly and easy going. My kids loved her! I would definitely hire Sierra again, no questions asked!"
Sharika W.
5.0
(27)
Hired by 36 families in your neighborhood
I am an elementary school counselor and adoption social worker. I have over 20 years of experience caring for children, 3+ years as a nanny, babysitting for countless families, working at a daycare with infants- 5, mentoring, tutoring & transporting foster children from 0-17 years of age, interviewing and assessing foster &...
Corie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Corie is amazing!! She's such a wonderful sitter & started watching our baby when she was only a few months old. We completely trust her & she's great with dogs. Book with Corie if you can, she's wonderful!"
Morgan S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Louisville, KY
Laura S.
5.0
Laura is currently working for us 2 days per week. She has proven herself to be reliable, yet also flexible to accommodate our needs. She also babysits for us for date nights. We trust her in our home, and feel that she truly enjoys taking care of our little girl. I definitely recommend her as a...
- Monica C.
Olivia W.
5.0
I have seen Olivia interact with children in the family and professional setting. While she loves to have fun with the kids, safety is always her number 1 priority.
- Alex W.
Aliyah A.
5.0
Kids absolutely loved having Aliyah to stay with them. She was attentive, engaging and focused on the kids. Couldn't have asked for anymore. Would definitely hire Aliyah again without any hesitation.
I might add we hired her to hang with our 7 and 9 year old grandchildren while we were at...
- Gene F.
Embry H.
5.0
When my children were in middle school and in early high school, I hired Embry to make sure that they got to school on time and home safely. As a single mom having started a new job that required a commute over an hour away from my home - Embry provided me with peace of mind knowing that my two...
- Betsy J.
Kayley Z.
5.0
Kayley is always my kids first request for babysitter. She really enjoys kids and has fun with them. Kayley has taken the extra steps to educate herself in CPR and first aid and that always makes me feel safe leaving this kids with her. Kayley always cleans up after the kids have gone to bed and...
- Erin M.
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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 859 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 April 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 402 reviews of the 859 listed babysitters.