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129 babysitters are listed in Matthews, NC
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Matthews, NC
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Laura and I am 30yrs old.
I started babysitting at the age of 19, and I haven't stopped since. I do have a full time office job, but I am always looking to babysit in the evenings and/or weekends.
I have had different families and kids from all ages, ranging from 3 to 14 years old. Though I have been in the US...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura has worked for us for a year and a half and we've a great experience with her. She has become part of our family! She is responsible and highly recommended."
Ines A.
Alyson P.
Matthews, NC
$20-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Outgoing And Active Babysitter Looking For A Great Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyson, I'm 24 years old and I am studying Ayurveda (holistic medicine system). I have my CPR/AED/First Aid certification and have experience babysitting children ages 2+. I have been babysitting my younger cousins since I was 12, with up to 3 children at a time. I am very active and creative and will always...
Alyson can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings,
I am Shiela, 59 years old and have excellent references from previous families. I have years of experience as a school teacher and have worked with children of various ages and mental capacities. I enjoy being part of children's developmental stages as they grow and keeping them mentally stimulated and happy. I am the...
Shiela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shiela has been a wonderful caregiver to our 1-year old and two dogs. She quickly and easily became a member of the family. She is great cook and prepared healthful and delicious meals for our son and the dogs. Shiela did whatever we asked and beyond, from grocery...
Rick E.
Layla M.
Matthews, NC
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Compassionate, And Reliable High-school Senior With 6 Years Of Child Care Experience!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Layla! I'd describe my personality as kindhearted, patient, and responsible. I like working with kids because I find them inspirational. Children see the world differently and I love embracing that in my relationship with them. I'm looking for a job that will provide me with the opportunity to do what I love: opening my...
Layla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Layla is such a wonderful babysitter. She's patient and responsible. My kids absolutely adore her. She's been able to handle my 5 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old with ease. We've even spent the entire night away and she was absolutely fine. She's the perfect...
Wanda S.
Tyleshia A.
Matthews, NC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since I was a teenager. I am a skilled preschool teacher as well. I have experienced working with children that may have a disability. Rather if it is an infant or a school age child I will always be hands on and meet the needs of the child.
I'd describe my personality as loving, nurturing and hard...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Keen with kids, caring and works well with teammates."
Ang R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 11 years old, from newborns to middle schoolers, and love kids of all ages! I've been a full time nanny and a preschool teacher for 7 years, usually with infants. I was a CPR/First Aid certified life guard for 7 years. I have a degree in English Education from Anderson University and...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is great with my kids! She is very flexible, dependable and mature. My son always asks when she is coming back after she leaves. I highly recommend Ashley!"
Alisha P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, and I have a B. S. degree in Animal Science from NC State, and a master's of science in Human Nutrition from Winthrop. I absolutely love kids of all ages and have been babysitting for over 12+ years. For six summers throughout middle school and high school, I was a summer camp counselor for...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We needed someone to watch our boys (and pups) while we stepped out for a work presentation. Elizabeth was responsive to our last-minute request and communicated well. She was kind, took initiative, was attentive to our routine, and our boys loved her. We plan on...
Care member
3.0
(2)
In school to become a vet tech looking for something stable that will work with my schooling. The recent infant which I nannied was a sweetie but the family relocated to london for work. Recently I worked for an On Call nanny service which has allowed me to work with a large variety of child ages and situations. I have been...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abbey was great with my newborn and 2 year old"
Jenny W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Love dogs!!! Available to babysit and dog walking.
Maximum 2 dogs per household. Available mostly on weekends, flexible hours with prior notice.
Michel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Donna W.
Matthews, NC
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Children are my true passion and life! I am a mother of a grown daughter. Degree in child development, music teacher and music therapist with special needs children. Experience with infants through teaching child development to adults, at a college. I have taught over 25 years in various teaching styles, Montessori, Waldorf,...
Donna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Donna is AMAZING!! She has been such a gift to our family and a joy to work with! She always comes with a fun activity to do with my kids and they love her. She is willing to help in any area we need and she is so kind and loving. It is very comfortable having...
Johanna H.
Ava G.
Matthews, NC
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and caring.
I started working with kids when I was 14 and began babysitting/nannying. Ever since, I've always enjoyed hanging out and engaging with kids!
In my spare time, I like to dance, read, and be outside!
One thing you should know about me is I am super fun and very...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maria D.
Matthews, NC
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I am 26 years old and I love helping others. I was raised in a big loving family and have been baby sitting for 10+ years now for children aged from babies to 14 years old. I can cook, grocery shop, drive, do laundry and clean up. I can also help with homework and school activities. I am a recent college...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"She is such a responsible person, very mature and outgoing, she loves to help people and cares about others. "
Monica R.
Kelly C.
Matthews, NC
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a certified middle/high school English teacher looking for babysitting or pet sitting opportunities. I've been babysitting in some capacity since I was a teenager. I've also taught for 5 years and am available for tutoring positions.
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kelly was professional (responsive, punctual, engaged) and has a natural presence and warmth that quickly establishes rapport with both parents and adults."
Wilson P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, there!
This is Michelle and I'm originally from Costa Rica. I worked as an Au Pair for 3 years & babysat kids of all ages. I've helped with Spanish tutoring, cooking meals, driving them to different activities, among others. Available for the most part on weekends, but open to work on weekdays with prior notice.
5.0
"We used Michel for my son from 3 months through 2 years old. She was absolutely fantastic in every way. Michel was so patient, playful and loving with my son. She was fantastic about handling his meltdowns when we would first leave, and then send an update that...
Megan P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In high school I volunteered at the local YMCA in the child care center. We were required to help out the main workers in the day care center as well as play with the children.
I also worked for Morehead Planetarium in the Science center with the after-school program, MAP, for about 3 years. At this job I was required to...
Avnee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"I have worked with Avnee for the past two years at a local after school program in Chapel Hill. She has a wonderful personality and is great with children! Avnee is compassionate, creative and responsible."
Glenda H.
Mckay A.
Matthews, NC
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been babysitting for the past 9 years and it's one of my favorite things to do when I'm not at school. I absolutely adore kids and love playing with them. The last kids I babysat clung to my legs, begging me not to leave! I have a super bubbly and caring personality and get along with anyone and everyone I meet with! I hope...
Mckay can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"McKay is responsible. She is also good academically and is a good source for tutoring help. She's also a great cook!"
Bev M.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for 14 years. I have been with one family for the last 11 years since they were born and with a 2nd current family for 3 years. As all the children have gotten older, I am now looking for morning hours with a new family and will continue with the older children in the afternoon. For the right fit I would...
Blanca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are a family of four with two younger kids. Blanca has been our nanny since our oldest daughter, now 9 (almost 10) was 3 months old. She is beyond wonderful. Very dependable, communicates exceptionally well, very tidy, always willing to help, loved by the kids...
Jennifer B.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience caring for little ones! I started working in licensed facilities at the age of 19 with some childhood education courses, but was babysitting and helping my mom with her 4-year-old classes way before then! I am single so I don't have a family to tend to, which means no emergency call-outs due to...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been a faithful caregiver of our child for a year now and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She has an innate ability and instinct to take care of all his needs whether it be feeding, play, diaper changing, bath, or bedtime routine. She has...
Care member
Marleny P.
Matthews, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Energetic devoted with 10years experience in childcare. Provide affectionate care while making sure to meet educational goals for each child. Practice the most accurate guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns.
. First aid and CPR certified . Family Oriented
. Emotionally supportive
. Reliable
. Bilingual Spanish...
Marleny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marleny was wonderful to work with. She is caring and thoughtful, she went over and beyond to make our kids comfortable. She paid attention to detail and quickly adapted to our routine. She also readily took initiatives when necessary and my twin boys loved her. I...
Care member
Leann B.
Matthews, NC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Single mom to a 12-year-old boy. I have lots of experience with kids ages 2 through 8, although I have worked with kiddos of other ages as well. I am big on manners and cleaning up after ourselves! I currently work flexible part time hours in a law office and frequently help a few families with date nights, emergencies,...
Leann can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She did a wonderful job with my boys! Jumped right in and the boys loved her! Highly recommend for any position!"
Ashley F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Matthews, NC
Laura C.
5.0
Laura is wonderful! My girls loved her. She was punctual, polite and followed all my instructions. Would definitely use her again for babysitting
- Aleksandra B.
Shiela W.
5.0
Shiela has been a wonderful caregiver to our 1-year old and two dogs. She quickly and easily became a member of the family. She is great cook and prepared healthful and delicious meals for our son and the dogs. Shiela did whatever we asked and beyond, from grocery shopping to cleaning to finding fun...
- Rick E.
Layla M.
5.0
Layla has a very calm demeanour backed with the skills required to put kids at ease. I was surprised how quickly my son got on with her given that he has special needs. She played with him and put him to bed without any issues. I had peace of mind throughout the period and I'm sure my son did too.
- Care member
Tyleshia A.
5.0
She's extremely goal oriented & organized with everything she touches. She's very pleasant & people friendly when it comes to getting the best results out of any situation.
- Nakkia W.
Ashley P.
5.0
Ashley watched my son over the summer and did an amazing job. She won us over during her interview when she immediately began interacting with my son instead of focusing on me. I have never felt so comfortable leaving my son with someone that I had only interacted with for a brief period of time....
- Elizabeth S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Matthews, NC:
How can I find a Matthews babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Matthews, NC 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 129 babysitters in Matthews, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Matthews, NC?
The average rate for Matthews, NC babysitters on Care.com is $17.15 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 Matthews, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Matthews, NC 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 Matthews, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Matthews, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 129 listed babysitters.