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518 babysitters are listed in Providence, RI
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Providence, RI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when my mother announced she was having a baby when I was 12 years old. It was diapers and burp cloths my teenage years! After that, I grew a love for taking care of kiddos, so I babysat a few different families throughout high school and college. I have experience working with both neurotypical and...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Incredibly kind and attentive sitter. She was a clear communicator, on time, thoughtful questions, and a calm and confident demeanor. We will be working with her again. Thank you, Sydney! "
Sarah T.
Solange E.
Providence, RI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Engagement
5.0
(2)
I can help you in taking care of your kids.
Solange can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sola nannied for our son and daughter for 5 months (aged 9 months and 20 months when Sola started). Sola provided expert care, teaching and nurturing the children from infants to toddlers. Taking care of two children so close in age is very challenging and Sola was...
McKay C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abbie and currently looking for a full-time nanny position. I'm a 26-year-old currently pursuing my masters degree online in speech language pathology. I love working with children, doing arts & crafts, and exploring RI's outdoors.
I've nannied for many years and have experience from infant to 12 years out. Ideally...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Abigail is an extremely reliable, dependable, and professional child care provider. I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care."
Steven K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always been passionate about working with children. I have cared for twins, children with special needs, &as many as 3 siblings at a time. My experience includes children age 0-14, with my focus and passion being with pre-school age infants and toddlers. I have my bachelors in Counseling and Child Studies. With a focus on...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We had the great fortune of meeting/hiring Olivia a year ago when our son was 6 months old and she has worked with our family weekly for the past year. Olivia puts the whole family at ease. She has a natural and loving way with infants and toddlers and from...
Sheila S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Swata, and I am currently at first-year medical school student at Brown. I am from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Brown in December 2020 with my Bachelors in Public Health. I have five younger siblings, and I hope to pursue a career as pediatric medicine one day. In high school, I worked for 2 summers as a tennis...
Saraswati can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Swatha was amazing with our two boys (ages 1 and 3). She is extremely friendly, self-sufficient, reliable, and a great communicator. Her poised and calm demeanor makes her an ideal caregiver. I'd give her 6 stars if that was an option! "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a college student with a flexible schedule and I also understand the importance of getting any assignments done if needed. I'm very creative and love reading since it helps expand the mind and vocabulary. I am also a psychology student that knows...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Zoë is the absolute best. I would hire her a hundred times over. She was a sitter for my son for an entire month and it was a blast working with her. My son likes her and she kept him safe and entertained. Parents, have no hesitation Zoë is a trusted choice."
Courtenay R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am outgoing, loving, patient, and responsible. I am 28 years old and I graduated from Rhode Island College in May 2019 with a bachelors in biology. I absolutely adore children! I was formerly a dance instructor for about 6 years. I have experience working with children ranging from infant to 13 years old. I also have...
Ayanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I feel so lucky that we found Ayanna. She is extremely sharp, experienced, sweet with our infant, and very responsible. She showed up on time and asked smart questions. I was especially impressed by how she did lots of little things right (better than I do even!)...
Amanda A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katherine, but I go by Katie. I am a current Dietetics and Applied Nutrition student at Johnson & Wales University. I love cooking, running, reading, rollerskating, and rock climbing.
Reasons why I'm a great care giver:
-I was a life guard in the children's zone of Carowinds water park.
-I have the...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is dependable and great with kids of all ages. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lauren and I am looking to watch some sweet kiddos part time. I have around 6-7 years of experience working with children and have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I have worked at summer camps, have substitute taught in classroom grades K-8, and most recently taught full-time in a second grade...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren stepped into a situation where I needed emergency coverage and she showed up on time, barely got oriented, but excelled beyond words. After just one day, both of my sons (1.5 yo and 4.5 yo) adored her and had the best time. Would definitely hire again! "
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Elisa P.
Providence, RI
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elisa and I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I am experienced with children of any age. I am able to care and working with kids with special requirements whether it's physical or mental. I go to school at Providence College and would love the chance to work with your kids if you think it would be...
Elisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elisa was a great help to our family this summer. She kept my son and his friends entertained and active! Also, Elisa was prompt and reliable. Looking forward to having her help us again for upcoming school breaks! She's great with kids! "
Care member
5.0
(20)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience: Infants -Twins -Toddlers -Teenagers and multiple kids;
- Enjoys cooking - Clean and organized
- Responsible driver/ reliable own car- Pet friendly
Hi, I am Scarlett, 30 years old and over 9 years of experience with kids all ages.
I am a very patient, energetic, responsible, fun, loving, independent and creative...
Scarllet can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Scarlett was such a huge help to our family! She was with us from when our daughter was 3 months old to when she started daycare at 16 months. She always came with a positive attitude, ready to play and help us with things around the house. She had an intuitive...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children professionally since 2008. I have experience as a teacher, household manager, nanny, lactation educator, sleep consultant, postpartum doula, parent coach and newborn care specialist. I have worked with multiples, trans racial adoption, parents with highly demanding positions, work at home parents,...
Karina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am a mom of two, and I have been a caregiver for 16 years now. I have had many fellow care-giving colleagues. When I think of the person (aside from family) who would be my first choice to care for my own children, Karina is always the first person who comes to...
Heather M.
Winifred H.
Providence, RI
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I think 2015. I have worked with infants up to 17 years old.. I have a degree in Classical Studies from uri with two minors one in anthropology and one in fine art. I have completed culinary training at jwu and considering an MA in History with a focus in archaeology at uri for my masters. I'm a...
Winifred can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Lucy C.
Providence, RI
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I recently moved to Providence from Brooklyn, where | grew up. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and have experience with kids of all ages. Most recently, I nannied full time for a family for two years-2 girls who were 6 and 10 when I started watching them. In addition to a number of consistent babysitting...
5.0
"Lucia has been reliable, caring, trustworthy, and most importantly fun as our babysitter! She has fostered a great relationship with my children over the years and such a wonderful and helpful addition to our family!"
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Mary B.
Providence, RI
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a pca for a quadriplegic person for 3+ years, as a babysitter for children with cerebral palsy, autism, multiple sclerosis, and a few other special needs. I worked as a camp counselor at a camp called Dream day on Cape Cod as well. This is a non-profit camp for children with terminal illnesses and their...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Julia and then had to cancel as plans changed and even with all of that as soon as plans Changed again she was right there to take it on babysitting. She was punctual she was reliable very respectful she listened to everything we'd had to say as parents...
James B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe that everyone should be given the chance to reach their maximum potential one should always put a person before their disability regardless of the severity when working with people who have special needs you need to remember to set goals and have patience. it is important to remember persistence pays off, don't give up...
Ella B.
Providence, RI
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am pretty type-a in my own home and as a homebody I do a lot of cooking and cleaning. I have strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am a quick learner and creative problem solver. I am looking to develop long lasting relationships with my clients. Vaccinated.
Ella can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Ella is excellent at communicating, punctual, and a fantastic chef! I would recommend her and hire her again 100%."
Gregory P.
Alyna P.
Providence, RI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, My name is Alyna. I live in the federal hill area. I am a fresh graduate from Dominican college with a bachelors in Psychology with a minor in gender studies. I am bilingual, as well as CPR certified , I have my own car and have 5+ years of experience. I work very well with children who range from newborns to...
Alyna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyna came to care for our 4-year old boy and newborn girl from August 2020 to January 2021. She is extremely engaging, smart, and empathetic. She helped our son make incredible strides in a short amount of time with reading, science, and math; she created art...
Jeff M.
Taylor G.
Providence, RI
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I would love to help clean your home! I have 2 years paid experience and love to clean spaces. Currently I am an online student at GCU majoring in education. Personally I am often teased by friends and family as being a bit of a neat freak so I can assure your space will be spotless and healthy! I look forward to...
Taylor can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, window washing & more
5.0
"Taylor worked extremely diligently. I had messaged her only a day before I needed my house cleaned as the previous caretaker had canceled and she replied swiftly.
She arrived perfectly on time, and was very dedicated, hard worker. Definitely my first choice for...
Scott N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Providence, RI
Sydney V.
5.0
Incredibly kind and attentive sitter. She was a clear communicator, on time, thoughtful questions, and a calm and confident demeanor. We will be working with her again. Thank you, Sydney!
- Sarah T.
Solange E.
5.0
Solange is reliable, smart, mature and able to think for herself. She has been working with me and my children for only 6 months and already feels like family. I can trust her to driving, cooking and tutoring. Solange has stayed several overnights for me when I travel, taking care of before school...
- Jennifer J.
Abigail D.
5.0
Abigail is an extremely reliable, dependable, and professional child care provider. I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care.
- Steven K.
Olivia B.
5.0
Olivia is a rare gem - a professional, exceptionally skilled nanny who offers the full package of creativity, warmth, energy, and perfect punctuality. We were lucky to find her. Olivia is deeply knowledgeable about child development and constantly devises creative activities for the children she...
- Care member
Saraswati A.
5.0
Swatha was amazing with our two boys (ages 1 and 3). She is extremely friendly, self-sufficient, reliable, and a great communicator. Her poised and calm demeanor makes her an ideal caregiver. I'd give her 6 stars if that was an option!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Providence, RI:
How can I find a Providence babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Providence, RI 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 518 babysitters in Providence, RI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Providence, RI?
The average rate for Providence, RI babysitters on Care.com is $17.65 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 Providence, RI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Providence, RI are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 108 reviews of the 518 listed babysitters.