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168 babysitters are listed in Oxford, MS
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Oxford, MS
5.0
(6)
I am a former collegiate athlete of The University of Mississippi that graduated with a BA in Psychology. Being an athlete, I believe separates myself from the rest of applicants because of the intense work/detail that went into being a high-level athlete translates in the work world of being dependable, hardworking, and being...
Toni can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"great with people, very respectful, follows the rules and very determined "
Tara H.
5.0
(1)
Before I could even drive a car I was babysitting friends children and neighbors and it just became more frequent once I could drive! I have babysat for over 6 years now and I have always loved it. I have nannied and babysat a wide range of ages including children under 1-year-old. I am currently a junior at the University of...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Hannah Mae! She was always reliable and on time, and our children adored her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate and I graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2022 with a degree in Psychology and French. I am currently in an accelerated nursing program, so I have a lot of experience taking care of people. I have babysat/nannied for several years and love doing so! I am CPR certified.
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate was kind and sweet with my son, very polite and is definitely caring and compassionate towards others. I felt very comfortable with her watching over my little one. She was on time, flexible and appreciative of the opportunity to babysit. Looking forward to...
Marilyn M.
Taylor C.
Oxford, MS
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Previous Nanny, Babysitter, And Older Sister To Three Brothers
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since the age of 15. I am an older sister to three brothers. My 10-year-old brothers are twins and my other brother is 13. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I was previously a nanny for two girls, one at the age of 6 and the other at the age of 13.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would definitely recommend Taylor. She is a remarkable young woman. She began babysitting for my twins boys (10) years ago. She is so positive and energetic. They just loved her. She played outside with them, took them to the park and to get ice cream. My house...
Jenny L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I saw that you're looking for a sitter and or nanny. I started babysitting at the age of 15. I was a part time after school sitter/tutor. I have worked at a day care, been a nanny for two families here in Oxford, and at a school setting. For five years I worked as an assistant teacher at a private school. Ive always loved...
Santerrica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We were lucky in that we knew Santerrica from her work at our son's school before we hired her. It was always a pleasure to have her in our home. She is very responsible and thoughtful. We were sad to let her go, but our circumstances changed. We would hire her...
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Macee, I've had roughly 5+ years of babysitting experience. My grandma ran a daycare from our home for 10 years.
Macee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
My name is Alaina and I'm 20 years old, I graduated from Brandon High School with honors in 2019 and Holmes CC with an AAS in 2021. I just moved to Oxford to attend the BSM program at Ole Miss in the fall. I have been babysitting for friends and family for as long as I can remember and have several references from previous...
Alaina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alaina is a very caring, loving individual. She loves animals & children. She's very dependable, flexible, & a hard worker. I would highly recommend her to anyone! :)"
Patsy W.
Kathleen P.
Oxford, MS
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Katie & I am from Rock Hill, SC. I have one year of experience and recommendations if needed! I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and driving. I'm Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid trained! I am a current Sophomore majoring in Dietetics and Nutrition. With my degree, I hope to become a Pediatric...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen has watched my children (and dog) on multiple occasions. She is always punctual and respectful. The kids love the attention she gives and the creative games she plays with them. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Paris, a second-year grad student in Integrated Marketing Communications at The University of Mississippi. My passion extends beyond marketing to childcare, where I've spent years nannying for a variety of kids (ages 6months- 12 years). My role included meal prep, driving to activities, light cleaning, and pet care,...
Paris can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Paris is an extremely sweet girl. She took care of my two girls (ages 3 and 6) while i worked during the summer. She's dependable AND MY KIDS LOVED HER (they can be a handful at times). I love Paris :)"
Katrina W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 25 years old! I have been working with children for over 10 years and I've loved every minute of it. I first started child-care when I was around 13 years old. I would always care for my cousins and younger siblings. In high school I began babysitting children outside of my family of all ages...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has cared for my 3 kids for over 5 years. We have loved every second with her and would recommend her to anyone who wants someone smart, caring, and fun for their children! She is such a sweet soul and is eager to help with any tasks you throw her way! She...
Patricia C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! My name is Anna, and I would love to keep your littles! I have several years of experience babysitting and I am super excited to be moving back home and connecting with families on the coast. My primary goal as a sitter is to gain trust from families, so they can be at ease while having to be away from their...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Great sitter! Very reliable and a big help to our family!"
Mindy D.
Madison W.
Oxford, MS
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I am going to Olemiss for law studies. I am willing to work some weekends within a time notice given. I am 19 years old, I enjoy going outside and always being on the go.
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I worked along side Madison at a grocery store. She is a hard working employee who shows great teamwork skill. She keeps a positive attitude and knows how to problem solve. Whether you are working along side her or hiring her she is an excellent and hard worker."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Taylor is a local St. Simons Island native who returned back to her hometown after getting her bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. Taylor is currently a local realtor with Deloach Sothebys International Realty and is look for some extra income. She enjoys fitness, long walks on the beach, spending time in the...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for a house on various occasions over the past three years while dog or cat sitting. I have also done housekeeping for a resort every weekend for the past 4 months while I was completing an outdoor program in the Adirondacks. This included cleaning bathrooms and bedrooms, making beds, cleaning common areas, cleaning...
Kathryn can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, pet waste cleanup, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"K is versatile and thorough. She is super helpful with extra chores like organizing. "
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing child care along with proving organization, meal planning and prep, house cleaning, and pet sitting services to families for over 15 years to help their household run as smoothly as possible. I completed a degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Special Education, so I enjoy working with kids...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Katie is very smart and sweet person! She loves kids. Upon meeting Katie, we immediately felt comfortable leaving our daughter in her care. Katie is extremely attentive, thoughtful, caring and always on time. My daughter is overjoyed to go to her house, constantly...
Gaurav G.
I have 8 years of experience. My experience during these 8 years include a family of three boys and a family of two boys and two girls from ages 2 months - 13 years old. I currently attend Ole Miss where I study mechanical engineering. I have no problem helping with any homework, chores, or taking kids places like the park or...
Blair can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 13; I had many younger cousins and neighbors, and I was often paid by relatives to take care of them. I have experience with children in infancy up to approximately age 10. I have a car and (with parents' permission) often take children to parks, restaurants, and movie theaters. On occasion, I...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am currently a freshman at Ole Miss majoring in Biology. I am CPR certified and have always loved babysitting!
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I am Lauren , a current sophomore studying Business Marketing at Ole Miss. My passion is helping teach and aid the youth, as well as doing it in a safe and fun manner. I am a dog owner myself, so furry friends are no worries to me! Hope to meet you and your families soon.
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi I'm Katie! I am from Brookhaven, MS and am a Junior at Ole Miss. My major is Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have experience with picking up/travel/overnight.
Katie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oxford, MS
Toni G.
5.0
she's sweet caring and good with kids
- Tiffany F.
Hannah H.
5.0
We love Hannah Mae! She was always reliable and on time, and our children adored her.
- Care member
Kate S.
5.0
Kate was kind and sweet with my son, very polite and is definitely caring and compassionate towards others. I felt very comfortable with her watching over my little one. She was on time, flexible and appreciative of the opportunity to babysit. Looking forward to having her help again in the future
- Marilyn M.
Taylor C.
5.0
I would definitely recommend Taylor. She is a remarkable young woman. She began babysitting for my twins boys (10) years ago. She is so positive and energetic. They just loved her. She played outside with them, took them to the park and to get ice cream. My house was always clean when I returned. I...
- Jenny L.
Santerrica C.
5.0
We were lucky in that we knew Santerrica from her work at our son's school before we hired her. It was always a pleasure to have her in our home. She is very responsible and thoughtful. We were sad to let her go, but our circumstances changed. We would hire her again in a flash. We highly recommend...
- Susan S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oxford, MS:
How can I find a Oxford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oxford, MS 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 168 babysitters in Oxford, MS 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 Oxford, MS?
The average rate for Oxford, MS babysitters on Care.com is $13.51 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 Oxford, MS?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oxford, MS 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 Oxford, MS babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Oxford, MS are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 168 listed babysitters.